Preview Sunderland vs Liverpool

With Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool both looking for their first win in the league, the Reds will be determined and more than relieved to get the 3 points as they travel to the 'Stadium of Light' in a clash against Sunderland. The mood in Liverpool has been rather positive as Hillsborough disaster has been brought to justice and the Reds would like nothing more than a win to commerate this 'achievement'. Joe Allen has also recovered from illness which had disrupted his international duty and Jose Enrique knee problem will be assessed by today.

 

Things have been rather good in Liverpool, but with Brendan Rodgers under massive the pressure the Reds must be able to secure 3 points if they want to keep their top 4 hopes alive. The boss is also confident that young boy Raheem Sterling can handle pressure and is a shining example to youngsters. However, Rodgers harbours concerns that the lavish rewards on offer to emerging players can destroy their careers. 

The boss added, "After i spoke to Roy and I had got through to Raheem, my next call was to his agent. I wanted to make sure he wasn't jumping in the car up to Liverpool to have a chat with me. I wanted to manage the expectation of the kid. The last thing we need is Sky Sports saying he has signed a five-year contract after two games. "

Sunderland on the other hand, had a fanatstic result against Swansea with new signing Steven Fletcher scoring two goals. However, Adam Johnson is fighting to retain his place in the starting line up after returning injured from international duty.

Prediction
Sunderland 0 Liverpool 2

Both teams looking for first win

     

      What a busy day for Liverpool yesterday.Liverpool were drawned in a tough group in the Europa League with Udinese,Anzhi and Young boys in the same group as them.Not only that, Liverpool sold Charlie     Adam and Nathan Eccleston to Stoke City and Blackpool respectively and of course Andy Carroll being loaned to West Ham.However the main focus is still the Sunday showdown against Arsenal.Both teams will be eager to win this game as both teams are yet to win this season.

.Arsenal are yet to score a goal this season but, their back four looks solid so far with two clean sheets in their first two matches.The problem for them Podolski and Giroud have to perform .There are big shoes to fill upfront after the departure of  Van Persie. Santi Cazorla has been impressive.The gunners has a lack of finishing missing a few glorious chances against Sunderland and Stoke City.Apparently, Arsenal have the worst accuracy this season.

       Liverpool on the other hand have failed to sign a replacement for Big Andy on the transfer deadline day.Nevertheless, the Mighty Reds would love to secure their first win infront of the Kop.New signing Nuri Sahin will most likely start the match with Lucas sidelined.
 A win would move Liverpool up with four points heading to a two week international match break-a reasonable start in the quest for a top-four finish according to Enrique.

  He said, "We have just one point in the league at this moment,but Real Madrid started the same way- it doesn't mean anything yet."
   " If we win, it will be a positive message to everyone.Four points in three games two of which were against Manchester City and arsenal is okay I think," added the Spanish fullback.

Expect a tight encounter.
Predictions: Liverpool 2-0 Arsenal

The best team did not win

    It was an action-packed evening in Anfield.The reds secured their first point in the Premier League after being held 2-2 against champions City.Liverpool lost their lead twice in the game.They started the game with a slow tempo.Liverpool got their frst chance in the game inn the 17th minute when wonderboy Sterling delivered a dangerous cross to Borini who shot the ball wide .Soon after that, Carlos Tevez hits the post after a shot from a tight angle.Liverpool drew first blood when Martin Skrtel  scored with a thunderous header from a corner by Steven Gerrard in the 34th minute.Liverpool went to halftime with a 1-0 lead.

 There was much more action in the second half.Jack Rodwell replaced Nasri in the 59th minute.Tevez continues to give problems to Liverpool's defence who were solid and disciplined.Edin Dzeko came in for Balotelli in the 60th minute who have a decent game but could find a way past Skrtel and co.The Citizens finally put the ball in the back of the net after Tevez who has been terrorising Liverpool's back four throughout the game sends in a cross which was met by Yaya Toure who slammed it in Liverpool's goal.

    Liverpool looked likely to win the game after Suarez's superb,bended free-kick past Joe Hart, but a miss-placed backpass from the otherwise excellent Skrtel allowed Tevez to go one on one with Reina. Tevez made no mistake on that and the champions snatched a point from Liverpool.

"I thought the best team didn't win. I thought we were outstanding against the top-sides,champions," Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers said. he adde,"We were dissapointed not to win but there were a lot of young players giving us great hope for the future.

 He also praised the performance of Raheem Sterling,"for a 17 year-old to play against the champions, he was fantastic." New signing Joe Allen also impressed his boss with a remarkable peformance. The Welshman completed 93.5 percent of his passes.

   The mighty reds will play Hearts next on Thursday in the 2nd leg of the Europa League.














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Preview of Liverpool Vs Man City

Liverpool's new manager Brendan Rodgers must prove that he is the right man for the Reds as they play against Man City today. The Reds will be hoping to get 3 ponits after their dissapointing and shocking defeat against Wes Brom last week. Despite the Reds dissapointing away form the Reds had a fantastic pre season ecspecially ar home winning 3-0 against Fc Gomel and 3-1 against German Giants, Bayern Leverkusen. Could this be a new spell in Liverpool, performing really well at hiome ? Well, they certainly need to get a result against the English Champions.

However, the most interesting acspect of the match will definately be the battle between Carlos Tevez and Luis Suarez who are known as 'bad boys'. Tevez took a five-month holiday at Argetina after refusing to warm up against Bayern Munich last year. Luis Suarez was found guilty for racially abusing Manchester United's, Patrice Evra. However the Urugyan still denies it till this day. However, the Urugyan striker will always get jeers and boos ecspecially when he is travelling away from home but the stiker could not care less.

The striker had this to add., "The only thing I am interested in is the fans of Liverpool and Uruguay . It is not as if the other fans are going to support an opposotion player anyway, so I am not really that interested in the reception they give me."

 

For Brendan Rodgers this will be again a massive test for him. The Liverpool manager has already 'vowed' that he will bring back the Reds back to the glory days. But would he be another Hodgson who was abused when he eneterd the Anfiled stadium or would he be the likes of Dalglish, Bob Paisely or the legend Bill Shankly. Well tonight, the answer will be revealed.

Man City on the other hand have lost their tope goal scorer last season Sergio Auguero. Mancini is worried and expects a tough Liverpool trip and the repetation of 5-1 over Spurs last season is unlikely. 

The boss had this to add, "Two years ago the second game was Liverpool. Its's always tough for us. Liverpool will be a very strong game."



The Man City boss was really impressed with Jack Rodwell"s preformance and hope that he could deliver more against a tought game against Liverpool at Anfiled today. 

Both mangers are feeling mixed emotions of today's game and would be wanting to get a result ecspecially for the new boss Brendan Rodgers would really needs a result against the English Champions.

Prediction  : Liverpool 2-1 Man City



    

Hearts vs Liverpool Report

Webster own goal puts Liverpool in the lead ahead of second leg.

Liverpool bounce back from their opening day Premier Leaague defeat with a 1-0 win over Hearts in the Europa League Qualifiers.The hosts put up a good fight in a very bright first half infront of a vociferous crowd.Borini has the best chance for Liverpool in the first half  when his effort hits the post as Hearts pressured on.

There wasn't much action in the second half with both defence looking very strong.The Reds did actually get a breakthrough when Kelly goes forward on the right flank and send in a dangerous low cross which Webster puts in his own goal with pressure from Borini.Hearts pushed forward in the remaining 10 minutes trying to find the equaliser when Paterson's shot was saved by Reina.

Brendan Rodgers was happy with his team's performance. "it was a good win for us," said Rodgers.
Liverpool will play Manchester City next in the Premier Lauge this Sunday.

EPL Masters Football Cup

The Lion City is set to come to life on October 14 2012 as the EPL Masters Football Cup is making its debut at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Masters Football Cup is an intense action packed 6-a-side, 3 hour indoor tournament, where 4 teams of legendary stars from the EPL and Singapore battle it out for the inaugural EPL Masters Football Singapore Cup.

Football Focus Asia’s CEO Robert Teasdale revealed that the tournament is not a one-off event and indicated long term plans and benefits for Singapore football with the arrival of the EPL Master this year.
“We are building the foundation for this year as we intend to make it a bigger event in Singapore's footballing calendar than it is at the moment.
“We also intend to roll out few more initiatives in the next few years and what better way to contribute to the grassroots development in Singapore than with the legends themselves who are top class players in their respective clubs.
“The difference between Singapore and the other countries where the Masters is being held, is that there is a plan here to make football work in future with the facilities and the support given by the government with the new sports hub and we are looking forward to be a part of it.”
Fans can look forward to seeing the likes of Liverpool FC’s Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, Patrik Berger and Stephan Henchoz rekindle old rivalries against Manchester United’s top goal scorer Andy Cole, Ronnie Johnsen and Lee Sharpe.
The EPL All-Stars team will feature a deadly mix of players such as World Cup and Euro Winner, Frank Lebouf and Dutch giant Pierre Van Hooijdonk, and are set to take on the challenge from Singapore’s own footballing son, Fandi Ahmad, who will be teaming up with old teammates such as Abbas Saad and David Lee from the legendary Malaysia Cup winning squad of 1994.
Tickets are priced as follows:
Tournament Tickets at $10 (Balcony), $20 (Terrace), $30 (Pitch-side) and $300 (VIP Hospitality Area, inclusive of free-flow food and drinks, and a chance to meet the players after the tournament)
Buy your tickets now through SISTIC website: www.sistic.com.sg, SISTIC Hotline: (+65) 6438-5555
Event Date: Sunday 14^th October 2012 (6pm – 9pm)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Teams: Manchester United Legends
            Liverpool FC Legends
            EPL All-Stars
            Singapore Legends

Courtesy of Goal.com
http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3880/singapore/2012/08/23/3323911/epl-masters-football-cup-makes-singapore-debut

Europa Clash

Hearts vs Liverpool Preview

After Liverpool suffered a shocking 3-0 defeat to Wes Brom, the Reds will be determined to get a result against the Scot side who drew 2-2 with Inverness. Liverpool had a succesive  europa qualifier clash against Fc Gomel winning 4-0 on aggregate which made Liverpool fans satisfied. The Reds would be hoping to get the same result against Hearts Fc. With Brendan Rodgers under massive pressure, this will be an interesting test for Brendan .However captain Steven Gerrard has urged his Liverpool teammates not to dwell on the lost, but instead focus on the next game.

"We have to put it behind us. We've got to dust ourselves down and bounce back against Hearts on Thursday night" the captain added

With the Hearts having a decent start to the league, the Scottish cup champions would be determined to continue their decent start. Having recieved that Peter Enckelman would feature in this season's Europa League clash they Scot side are more determined and believe that they can get a result against the Reds.

The keeper added "I look foward to being part of the setup here and seeing what the season brings"

The match will take place at Hearts home ground and will feauture tommorow night. This will be a very interesting game for both sides ecspecially for Brendan who 'vowed' that he will bring success to Liverpool.

Prediction : Hearts 0-1 Liverpool