Liverpool - English Premier League - 17 games to go...

[bobjuice]

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1-0 to the arsenal then as the old song used to go. tbh i wish it was arsenal and liverpool fighting it out for the title, not because of any alleigance other than hoping for change. I also feel Wenger and Benitez are both subject to a lot of grief in the media that is unwarranted and unfair.
Given the difference in funding and all that it brings i think they both put out fucking great teams and do well to be anywhere near clubs (utd and chelsea) where money is not so much of a problem.
In the days when i used to watch football every week, Arsenal and Liverpool were the arch enemies (i'm a Forest fan btw) and hearing myself now saying i wish they were winning the league is kind of strange.
We used to go to Old Trafford fully expecting to win and last time i saw Chelsea play at Forest we beat them 7-0
I guess times have changed a bit but then i guess it's nearly 20 yrs ago

[Weizy]

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Steve, what happened to your squad today??



How about Rodwell scoring his first EPL goal of his career (at the age of 1 to end the match? Then while celebrating the goal he rips off his jersey and gets a yellow card

[simonr]

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you just witnessed a football club hitting on all cylinders.. nice to beat the gooners at the Emirates!
even nani looked like a real footballer
That with Chelsea drawing Hull today, great results all around

LFC have 2 massive fixtures back to back now. Getting any points at all from both is going to be difficult

14 matches

Thought the Gooners were weak and there for the taking - but we were missing our big guns. Babel was unlucky late one - that was v nearly a cracker into the top corner.

Everton played well today - showed how weak Man U are ... that's not a criticism, but Carrick was non-existent (quelle shock) and Berbatov (goal aside) was his usual waste of money. Rooney looked very tired - Capello take note.

Rodwell looked like a young Hansen ... great goal - wonder if he fancies a move across Stanley Park ?

[Weizy]

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Tough draw today for Reds against Man City. The scoring opportunities were pretty scarce. Skrtel was an absolute stalwart today. Without him I don't believe Liverpool would have even managed a draw. It was also great to see Torres get out on the pitch after being out for over a month. Oh and I must say Pepe was on top form today as keeper.

On the other hand I gotta say I am so damn tired of Lucas and his constant miscues. He looked awful today.

Hopefully Liverpool will be primed to go back to Anfield next Sunday to host Rovers. Gotta have 3 points in that match.

[simonr]

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Very poor passing all round .. both sides closed down well.

Yossi should have had a penalty as he was knocked out of his stride in the area with clear contact - seems like fouling in the area doesn't warrant a spot kick unless you fall over.

[Weizy]

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Yossi should have had a penalty as he was knocked out of his stride in the area with clear contact - seems like fouling in the area doesn't warrant a spot kick unless you fall over.

Yeah how tough is that? As a player he's just trying to make a play and for his effort he doesn't draw the penalty

Bring on Blackburn!

[Steve Graham]

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Steve, what happened to your squad today??



How about Rodwell scoring his first EPL goal of his career (at the age of 1 to end the match? Then while celebrating the goal he rips off his jersey and gets a yellow card

knackered, after the game went 1-1 they just lost their energy..that's what happens when you're still in the title race, league cup AND champions league this late in the season.. maybe LFC will know what that's like sometime in the next decade, lol

all kidding aside, Everton played a great match, and they did just beat Chelsea the week before too

[Weizy]

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maybe LFC will know what that's like sometime in the next decade, lol

So true, SO true. Everton has really bounced back well of late. We are in the money right now with all the great footy that's being played. We've got the EPL in full force right now as well as Champions & Europa League. It's a wonderful time of the year for a futbol fan

I wouldn't worry too much about your squad, Steve. My guess is that next time out on the pitch they will be playing for keeps coming off that uncharacteristic loss.

Yesterday's Chelsea vs. Inter match was superb. A real display of top-flight clubs. Can't wait for the 2nd leg at the Bridge.

Today I am keeping a close eye on LFC as they go to Bucharest in hopes of getting an away goal or two against Unirea. The Reds really lucked out in that Unirea was on winter break leading up to their first leg match at Anfield. Looks like Kuyt is on the bench today so we'll have to rely on N'Gog. Maxi is out too. Looks like Torres should get some run off the bench today.

[Weizy]

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I know this is not a Europa League thread, but...LFC closes Unirea 3-1 (4-1 agg).It's not Champions League, but hey we'll take it! Next up we resume EPL play with Blackburn on Sunday.

[Steve Graham]

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now that Cech is out for a month, it will be interesting to see how Chelsea react

Carling Cup final this Sunday, I hope United can finally take care of Villa

[Weizy]

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I'm no fan of Chelsea, but while watching the match vs. Inter yesterday I couldn't help but feel bad for them. I never like seeing a guy go down, especially when it's a position that's so important to that squad. I'm guessing they'll be highly motivated to keep their run for EPL trophy going in Cech's absence.

Man U vs. Villa in the Carling Cup Final on Sunday? Very nice, I will definitely be watching that match. I have no love for Man U, but I must admit I love watching Wayne Rooney. The guy is an absolute bulldog and he's SO young. He's best in the world right now imo.

[Steve Graham]

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all the motivation in the world isn't going to help if your back up goalie sucks.. I like cech, sucks to see him go down, didn't see what happened, but after his head injury, you get a bit worried when he gets another knock

Rooney, you can't say enough about his talent, heart and determination
how often do you see a world class striker back in the defensive third of the pitch to make a tackle and take the ball 90 odd yards make a pass and get the ball back in time to bury it.. week in and week out he gives everything he has, you can't help but admire him, and thank god he's got

THREE LIONS ON HIS SHIRT!




funny you say bulldog, I have a bulldog and his name is Rooney!

[Weizy]

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funny you say bulldog, I have a bulldog and his name is Rooney!

For that Steve, you get ***RUBE CRED*** +1

Guess I'll have to go and get a dog and call him Gerrard

[Weizy]

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Sounds like Martin Skrtel MAY have broke his foot today

Hopefully the back 4 can step up in his absence. If Skrtel is really out then we'll need Carragher, Kyrgiakos and company to step it up big time.

[Weizy]

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Great match this morning on Fox Soccer HD...Chelsea vs. Man City. God bless DVR & HD. Hopefully Chelsea won and knocked Man City back a bit.