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Manchester United vs Liverpool – More Than Just a League Cup Match
Whenever Manchester United and Liverpool meet each other on the pitch, it’s always a big occasion, even if the competition that serves as the background for the extension of this rivalry, the League cup, isn’t big in any way.
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Liverpool FC – The Return of Luis Suarez
Considering their most recent result, Luis Suarez coming back might not be the biggest problem solver Liverpool could have asked for, but it’s hard to believe anyone involved with the club isn’t ecstatic about the return from suspension of their best player.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard Can’t Be This Bad With Luis Suarez Still Out
In what might be his worst performance in a very long time, Steven Gerrard showed that for Liverpool to continue counting on him to hold their midfield on his own is asking for trouble, while manager Brendan Rodgers didn’t really help his team by insisting on Iago Aspas or playing with a weird, 4-centre back formation.
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Liverpool FC Screwed Over by Neil Swarbrick & Brendan Rodgers
Who plays without full backs, instead opting for a lineup that includes a defensive line of four centre backs? Brendan Rodgers has the answers. However, Liverpool can also complain about the decisions made by Neil Swarbick, not giving them a clear penalty in the first half after Daniel Sturridge was fouled by Dejan Lovren but because he didn’t dive, no foul was called.
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Liverpool FC – Iago Aspas Gets His Moment to Shine
Maybe the Philippe Coutinho injury means the end to the impressive start Liverpool have been on this season, but it might also be the chance for Iago Aspas to finally show it was a wise decision to sign him this summer, and erase the bad impression he has left during the first month on the job.
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Liverpool FC – Glen Johnson is a Problem & Opportunity All at Once
Despite all of the signings made by Liverpool this summer, they do lack depth at certain position, highlighted by the latest Glen Johnson injury, which will probably force Brendan Rodgers to use someone who isn’t natural to the right back position, or a player like Andre Wisdom who doesn’t provide the skill set the manager wants to see in the position.
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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez Doesn’t Have To Wait Much Longer
There’s not much more left before Luis Suarez returns from his 10-match suspension and can spearhead the Liverpool attack once more. However, it’s worth considering the fact that his attitude, desire a will to do well for the club aren’t at the same level that they were before the summer that has left him frustrated.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard the Key to Prolonged Success
Even if he is the oldest player on the team, soon to turn 34, Steven Gerrard continues to be irreplaceable for Liverpool, switching roles over the years but remaining just as important, only in a different way than in the past, to the prospect of success that has eluded the club for quite some time.
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Liverpool FC – Simon Mignolet Has Been Worth Every Penny
More than anything else, Liverpool winning the Northwest derby was brought on thanks to their defensive strengths, and not the scoring ability of Daniel Sturridge. Even with Daniel Agger missing his usual partner at centre back, the ability of Simon Mignolet radiated confidence everywhere, not to mention being at the right place at the right time whenever his heroics are needed.
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Liverpool FC – Daniel Sturridge & Simon Mignolet In Charge of Perfect Start
It’s funny to think that Daniel Sturridge might have been the odd man out in the Liverpool striker situation considering his prolific start to the season while Luis Suarez is out, suspended. On the other end of the pitch, another recent signing, Simon Mignolet, is making up for his transfer fee and for the man he replaced between the posts after only two matches.