The goal came when John Arne Riise broke on the left before Steven Gerrard, who had winkled possession away from Frank Lampard earlier in the move, fed Milan Baros. The Czech lobbed Petr Cech before being fouled by the charging goalkeeper. García rolled the ball towards the net and William Gallas's clearance was deemed to have come too late. … [Read more...] about Liverpool ride their luck to Istanbul
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Chelsea blow title race open after mistake by Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard
Rodgers had his say afterwards but, lest it be forgotten, this was a Chelsea side put together with the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atlético Madrid in mind. Mark Schwarzer, Branislav Ivanovic and César Azpilicueta will start on Wednesday and Ashley Cole has a fair-to-middling chance. That apart, Mourinho had brought in his support cast, including a 20-year-old centre-half by the name of Tomas Kalas for his Premier League debut. … [Read more...] about Chelsea blow title race open after mistake by Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard
First v second, Klopp v Mourinho – but Liverpool v Spurs has potential for more
The draw at Crystal Palace on Sunday was a reminder that it has been skin-of-the-teeth stuff at times. This is a team of fine margins and pared-back methods. Spurs have scored nine goals in their past seven Premier League games. Five of the past seven have gone to the last minute with the result still on a razor edge. … [Read more...] about First v second, Klopp v Mourinho – but Liverpool v Spurs has potential for more
Antonio Conte wary of ‘very angry’ Liverpool as Chelsea aim to inflict fourth straight Anfield defeat
“When you play at Anfield it’s very difficult for teams,” Conte added. “After three defeats you are very angry, and we must know this. We have to play our football with good intensity and then we will see what happens.” … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte wary of ‘very angry’ Liverpool as Chelsea aim to inflict fourth straight Anfield defeat
Mourinho disputes idea of Liverpool injury crisis before Anfield visit
Liverpool remains in tier 2 of coronavirus restrictions, meaning a small number of supporters can attend matches. London has been moved into tier 3. Spurs had benefited from having 2,000 in their ground for the 2-0 win over Arsenal on the Sunday before last, when the capital was in tier 2. … [Read more...] about Mourinho disputes idea of Liverpool injury crisis before Anfield visit
