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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard makes goal-scoring return in 3-1 win over Newcastle United
Steven Gerrard continued his long awaited return from injury by netting Liverpool’s third goal as they beat Newcastle 3-1.
Newcastle had taken a first half lead through a Daniel Agger own goal, but two goals by Welsh striker Craig Bellamy put the Reds in charge. Gerrard then sealed the win with a good finish that lifted the roof off Anfield.Liverpool dominated possession in the early stages without creating any clear cut chances, but the Magpes stunned Anfield by taking a 25th minute lead against the run of play.
Ryan Taylor’s probing cross was flicked on by Yohan Cabaye, and Danish defender Agger deflected the ball past Jose Reina and into his own net.
The goal brought an almost immediate response from Liverpool. Charlie Adam sent in a low cross that was only half cleared by Cheick Tiote. Bellamy seized upon the clearance, and beat Tim Krul with a low finish into the corner.
Liverpool’s terrible Wembley Stadium fact: Gerrard keen to break the curse
Statistics related to the Wembley Stadium simply expose an odd truth about Liverpool. Some may even call it “shameful”…
The Merseyside Reds have a jinx to break and “Captain Planet” is keen to help his team reach the new Wembley at last. Manchester United can boast of having made 11 trips to the new home of English football even though there have been mixed results. Chelsea, meanwhile, have played at Wembley 9 times already since the stadium opened 4 years ago.Take Liverpool’s local rivals Everton and check through their records. You will find that the Toffees have featured at Wembley a couple of times. Interestingly, as many as 60 different clubs have entered the new Wembley stadium. But out of this long list, the name of Liverpool is nowhere to be found!
Inspirational Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard Could Return for Carling Cup Clash
Liverpool’s talismanic skipper Steven Gerrard has been sidelined with a groin injury for six months now.
Gerrard has developed a reputation over the years for digging Liverpool out of trouble and driving them on to success through sheer force of will.Memorable Gerrard moments include;
• With Liverpool staring elimination from the 2005 UEFA Champions League group stages in the face, Gerrard fired home a blistering strike to ensure progress to the knockout stages.
• In the Final of the same 2005 UEFA Champions League tournament, Liverpool found themselves 3-0 down at half-time to AC Milan. Gerrard scored the first goal, then won a penalty to drag the game back to 3-3 and Liverpool would go on to win a penalty shootout.
• Liverpool won the 2006 FA Cup Final on another penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw with West Ham United. Gerrard equalized to bring the game to 2-2 early in the second half, and fired home a dramatic last minute equalizer to force extra time.
Liverpool’s Gerrard Warns EPL Rivals: Reds Will Be Champions Again… Soon!
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard is very optimistic about the club's future. The skipper is seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
There have been so many taunts aimed at Liverpool down the years due to the Merseyside Reds’ inabiity to clinch a single English Premier League title since 1991. However, Liverpool are working towards a revival of the club and captain Steven Gerrard believes that the team’s progress has been rather positive under coach Kenny Dalglish.Having failed to qualify for Europe, Liverpool will benefit from more time in a less tense football agenda next season. The English Premier League, the FA Cup (which they last won in 2005) and the Carling Cup will be at stake whereas there will be no UEFA Champions League or Europa League fixture in their schedule.
Gerrard Dreaming About “Top Quality Signings”, Who Should They Be?
Liverpool are looking to be active during the summer transfer window although European football is off their agenda for next season. Which players must the Reds target?
On Wednesday, skipper Steven Gerrard shared a few opinions about Liverpool’s status as a team while talking to The Mirror. The midfielder is believed to have said the following:“It makes me feel very enthusiastic about next season. If we can maintain the form we’ve had recently, get our injured players back fit and playing, and bring a few top quality signings through the door, you never know what might happen.
“With the belief we have running through the squad, and with the outstanding players we already have, we know we can approach every game with a great chance of coming out on top.
Liverpool Determined To Reclaim Throne As Devils Close In On 19th Title
Manchester United might be on the brink of lifting their 19th league title but Steven Gerrard is warning everybody to expect a fightback from Liverpool next season.
The Reds are on a riot in the Premier League recently with Maxi Rodriguez grabbing headlines with his explosive form. However, something painful could be happening to the Anfield faithfuls this weekend as Manchester United are on the brink of lifting their record-breaking 19th league title.The last time Liverpool won a league title was in 1991 when King Kenny was in charge and while Steven Gerrard has never ever lifted the Premier League trophy in his career, the Reds' skipper insisted that much more can be expected from them with Kenny Dalglish set to be in charge next season.
Arsenal Vs Liverpool: Dalglish Already Planning Big Ahead Of Next Season
Having been massively rejuvenated since the obvious arrival of Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool are already planning to battle for the Premier League title next season.
Liverpool have not won the English Premier League since their last triumph in 1990, which was con-incidentally under Kenny Dalglish. From then on, the Reds have undergone a roller-coaster ride that saw them even lift the Champions League in 2005 and the FA Cup in 2006.However, considering that the circumstances at Anfield are back to a conventional mood, Kenny Dalglish is already planning well ahead for next season's aim and aspirations. Sir Alex Ferguson inevitably started his mind games by admitting that Liverpool must be considered as title challengers for next season after their impressive resurgence under King Kenny.
Why Liverpool Vs Manchester City Could End The Reds' European Dreams
It will be a highly anticipated clash at Anfield tomorrow as Liverpool take on Manchester City, knowing that a defeat could very well end their European dreams.
Considering that even Tottenham Hotspur are not mathematically safe from relegation is something that virtually sums up a fantastic season of Premier League football that we have had so far. But things are not looking quite done yet for the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool as they continue their never-ending battle of securing a Champions League spot for next season.
Ever since the Arabians took over the throne at Eastlands, success in Europe has been their ultimate priority as they lavishly invested millions on new acquisitions in a bid to transform City into a global European powerhouse.
The impact of that spending has virtually made some real positive impact to be frank when it comes to City's improvement in the league standings. However, things are not quite done yet for Roberto Mancini and his team as they still face a tough fight in the ongoing battle for European spots.
Steven Gerrard’s Injury: Liverpool Must Get On With It As Kenny Believes
Liverpool can’t afford to feel the heat caused by Steven Gerrard’s injury, or they’ll end up in a total mess. The captain has been ruled out for the rest of the season, but the Reds must move on.
It’s important for Liverpool to earn a top-five finish in the English Premier League. There would be a reason to call anything less than such an achievement a failure. As Kenny Dalglish has set his target on European football, he is resolute to avoid being blown away by Steven Gerrard’s loss:“It would be wrong for us to mislead anyone at this stage. It's a blow to have anybody out but we just have to get on with it,” Kenny told The Sun.
“Without any disrespect to the players who are injured, the most important ones are the ones who are fit because they are the ones who can be picked.”
Liverpool vs Manchester United: Highlights Of The Last 5 Premier League Clashes
On Sunday, the Liverpool vs Manchester United match will be the biggest football subject. Prior to the clash, Live Soccer TV brings you video highlights of both clubs’ last five Premier League meetings.
Liverpool and Man United are without doubt two of the greatest clubs in England. Their rivalry has long been a huge characteristic of British football, and along with El Clasico and Italy’s Milan derby, clashes between the two Premier League giants are among the world’s most followed soccer encounters.
Both teams face each other again in less than 24 hours, and this time, we go back to 2008 to look at all the battles between the titans since then. Readers must nonetheless note that video highlights shown below only concern clashes related to the EPL.
Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United: 13 September 2008
This match is one not to forget. A fierce Carlos Tevez first put Manchester United in front after only three minutes thanks to a nice movement by Dimitar Berbatov; but, but an own goal mid-way through the first half from Wesley Brown rudely destabilized the Red Devils’ team.
With several tactical mistakes from Coach Sir Alex Ferguson, there was no way the visitors were going to make a comeback. Eventually, it was substitute Ryan Babel who scored the winner for Liverpool, only to give the hosts a lucky 2-1 victory at Anfield.
Breaking News: Bench Start For Carroll, Gerrard In – Liverpool vs Man United
Fresh team news ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester United reveal that Steven Gerrard will finally play a role whereas Andy Carroll will start the match from the bench.
Previous reports explained that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard would miss the encounter due to a groin injury. But the midfielder has now been cleared to even start against Manchester United this afternoon.Meanwhile Kuyt is expected to partner with Luiz Suarez upfront whereas Andy Carroll is poised to play a part in the game as a substitute. The ex-Newcastle United striker has been named in Kenny Dalglish’s roster only to inject more anxiety and excitement to the Liverpool vs Manchester United fixture at Anfield.
The Merseyside Reds’ list goes as follows:
Liverpool vs Manchester United: Steven Gerrard Out Due To Groin Injury
Only hours are remaining now for the Liverpool vs Manchester United match, but Captain Steven Gerrard’s excitement might not be at its top level, as he has been ruled out following an injury.
Gerrard reportedly suffered a recurrence of a groin injury on Saturday, which dramatically lowered his chances of leading his side at Anfield against Manchester United today. His presence would have obviously served as a big advantage for Liverpool, who still have a lot to fight for in the Premier League table, despite their poor start to the season.Gerrard scored a double against the Red Devils back in September 2010, in the Reds’ 3-2 defeat at the Old Trafford. Kenny Dalglish’s side can however not afford to lose another 3 points, and thus, a rapid but effective solution will need to be applied by the Liverpool boss immediately.
Liverpool Vs Sparta Prague: Steven Gerrard Set To Miss Europa League Clash
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will most likely miss the Europa League clash with Sparta Prague this Thursday.
Gerrard, who also missed last week's first leg match against Sparta Prague, will also miss the second leg tie against the same team which will be played at Anfield.Gerrard last played in a Liverpool shirt in the 1-0 win over Chelsea on February 6. He picked up an injury in that match and although the injury seems to have been healed, Kenny Dalglish has said that Gerrard will be rested for the tie against Sparta Prague.
“Steven is almost there but we’ve got to take a long-term view,” the Scotsman said.
Steven Gerrard: Fernando Torres's Departure From Liverpool Broke My Heart
Liverpool talisman Steven Gerrard has revealed that Fernando Torres broke his heart by leaving Liverpool to join Chelsea. But he does believe that the future is bright for Liverpool now.
Steven Gerrard has stuck with Liverpool through all their bad times and judging on experience, he sees a bright future for Liverpool under the guidance of Kenny Dalglish and under the ownership of John W Henry. However, that did not stop him from expressing his disappointment at Torres's departure."I was heartbroken. Absolutely gutted. But I also called him after he left,'' Gerrard told the Daily Mail.
"There are no hard feelings. I built up a relationship with Fernando and became his friend. He scored some fantastic goals and I have fantastic memories. I enjoyed playing with him. So you can't go from one extreme to another and fall out with him, start criticizing him. But he will also understand how I feel. Fernando is a bright person and he will understand that the Liverpool fans are upset as well.''
Liverpool vs Wigan Athletic: Gerrard Set To Boost Liverpool With Return
It’s revitalized Liverpool vs Wigan Athletic on Saturday and there’s a great chance for the hosts to follow up their Chelsea win with a victory again. Yes, because Steven Gerrard is set to return to the Liverpool line up!
The Liverpool captain missed England’s friendly match against Denmark in midweek through injury. But Coach Kenny Dalglish expects his talisman to be fit on Saturday for the Premier League game at home to Wigan Athletic.“It's only Thursday, so we'll find out when we get nearer to the weekend. Obviously, we hope he will be [fit],” Kenny declared as he commentated on Steven Gerrard’s condition.
The Liverpool coach furthered his discussion about his team. The Sun quoted the legend as saying:
“At the moment, there is no-one on international duty that is coming back with injury problems. Martin Skrtel travelled with Slovakia and then came back, so we'll have to assess him as well.
Denmark vs England: Injured Steven Gerrard Ruled Out For Friendly
England will face Denmark without Steven Gerrard. The Liverpool captain suffered a groin injury during his side’s famous win away to Chelsea last Sunday.
The last time England played, there was controversy as Steven Gerrard featured in the match whereas he was said to be unfit. Towards the end of that game, which was against France, the play maker suffered a bad injury at the fury of Liverpool; England lost that encounter, either way.This time though, it has been made quite clear that Steven Gerrard will not be in position to play in the Denmark vs England match. Now although he is expected to join the rest of his national team mates, Liverpool Coach Kenny Dalglish is certain that his skipper won’t participate in Wednesday’s friendly.
Steven Gerrard: Dalglish-Clarke-Lee Trio At Liverpool Is Very Helpful
Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard is excited about the entry of newly-appointed first-team coach Steve Clarke. He believes his partnership with Kenny Dalglish and assistant manager Sammy Lee will be a terrific one.
As a result of the Reds’ inefficiency this season, the staff decided to improve the strategic plans within the team by landing Steve Clarke as the man to support Coach Dalglish in his management. Clarke’s CV is empowered with previous positions at Newcastle United, Chelsea and West Ham United. His experience is hence not to be questioned, and captain Steven Gerrard has absolutely no doubts upon his capabilities to help Liverpool return to winning ways."I think he's a great appointment,” Gerrard told LFC Weekly. “From what I've seen, he has supported some fantastic managers in his career. He played at the top level and has a vast experience in the game.
Liverpool To Get £500K Steven Gerrard Pay-Out
Liverpool might be without Steven Gerrard for at least 4 weeks following the captain’s injury while on international duty with England. In exchange, they are set to benefit from an amount of £500,000 as a pay-out from the English FA.
That piece of news broke out on Friday afternoon as the issue was confirmed. It has been reported that the money paid to Liverpool will rather come from an insurance scheme instead of coming directly from England’s FA. That insurance scheme previously saw Spurs and Arsenal receive compensation for injuries picked up by Defoe and Walcott respectively. The case between Liverpool and England’s FA has perhaps been settled now through this pay-out deal.
Coach Fabio Capello also expressed his worry concerning the situation as he told the press:
Liverpool And Injured Steven Gerrard Pay For “Disgraceful” FA Idea
Steven Gerrard picked up a late injury in England's defeat to France on Wednesday. Now the Reds are fuming over the English FA’s management of fitness issues.
Liverpool are in a delicate situation where they cannot afford to lose their key players. Whereas Fernando Torres is working to reach top form, Roy Hodgson and the rest of his players will have to make do without the presence of the man that has been Liverpool’s best player this season by far: Steven Gerrard.The Reds’ fitness coach, Darren Burgess, burst out in fury as his messages on social network Twitter threw insults at the English FA and the Three Lions’ manager, Fabio Capello. Burgess judged Capello’s decision to play Steven Gerrard as “amateurish” and that what happened was “unbelievable from all associated with England and English FA with regards to SGs (Steven Gerrard’s) injury.” More of his comments read:
Stoke City Vs Liverpool: Reds To “Stand Up And Fight” Against Stoke’s Challenge
Liverpool will clash against Stoke City this weekend as their unbeaten run continues in the English Premier League. Steven Gerrard is looking for a victory following their recent draw.
Stoke City’s Britannia Stadium isn’t the best place for weakened teams to recharge their batteries. Arsenal and Manchester United can tell you just how much strength and luck is needed at times to triumph away to Stoke. Now Liverpool are in a delicate situation presently, hanging on to their current top half position. Their defeat of Chelsea injected some much needed excitement among their supporters, but their very recent 1-1 draw away to Wigan Athletic has somehow brought disappointment once again.
Unfortunately for Liverpool, they couldn’t capitalize on Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland’s draw. Eventually, they still seat behind these two teams in 9th position with 16 points like 5 other English Premier League contenders.
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