Ancelotti labels Ferguson ‘the happiest man’ at Anfield

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted the happiest man at the club after their first win at Anfield in 22 years was his assistant Duncan Ferguson. An early goal for Richarlison and a late penalty from Gylfi Sigurdsson consigned Liverpool to a fourth successive home defeat – their worst league run since 1923. Victory, the first […]

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Klopp fumes over derby defeat, offers Henderson update

Jurgen Klopp lamented Liverpool’s failings at both ends of the pitch as the champions fell to a first derby defeat in almost 23 years. An early goal for Richarlison and a late penalty from Gylfi Sigurdsson consigned Liverpool to a fourth successive home defeat – their worst league run since 1923. Victory, the first in […]

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Liverpool 0-2 Everton – 16 Conclusions

* A first derby defeat in 22 and a half years since September 1999. A first defeat of any sort to Everton in more than a decade. The first run of four Premier League defeats since 2002. And the first time Liverpool have lost four consecutive league games in 98 years. Unlike the Manchester City and […]

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Former Everton defender blasts cheating Liverpool star, time for authorities to act

Former Everton defender blasts cheating Liverpool star, time for authorities to act – originally posted on Sportslens.com Mohamed Salah has been blasted for trying to con the match officials during Liverpool’s dismal 2-0 home defeat against Everton on Saturday. The 28-year-old has repeatedly been criticised over his theatrics and he was at it again during […]

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Liverpool 0-2 Everton: Toffees end derby woes

Everton ended their 22-year wait for a Merseyside derby win at Anfield with a 2-0 victory which consigned Liverpool to their worst home league run in almost a century. There were echoes of Kevin Campbell’s early goal in 1999 when Richarlison scored in just the third minute and if there is one thing Italian manager […]

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Examining and mourning the dying art of shot-stopping

I had been mulling over a piece about this topic for quite some time. Then, on Wednesday night, after seeing Jordan Pickford’s frail attempt at keeping out Bernardo Silva’s strike, I knew the time had finally come. The on top! #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/glIQ5XoDcZ — Manchester City (@ManCity) February 18, 2021 Pickford’s feeble effort is […]

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Zaha would be a good fit for Everton, says Keown

Wilfried Zaha is “ambitious” and a move to a club like Everton could suit him, according to Martin Keown. Zaha has spent the majority of his senior career with Crystal Palace. He spent a season with Manchester United in 2013/14, but he rejoined the Eagles on loan that summer. The forward’s return to Palace was […]

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Premier League 2020/21 Week 25: EPL Results & Table

Premier League 2020/21 Week 25: EPL Results & Table – originally posted on Sportslens.com The 25th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some key match-ups at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action is already […]

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Guardiola rejects Ancelotti’s ‘almost impossible’ Man City claim

Pep Guardiola says it’s possible to beat his Manchester City side after Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti claimed it was “almost impossible”. City overcame the Toffees 3-1 at Goodison Park on Wednesday night to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League to ten points. It was the Citizens’ 17th straight win in all […]

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Klopp bemoans ‘important’ turning point in season for Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the Merseyside derby against Everton in October was an “important” moment in their season. Virgil van Dijk has not played for Liverpool since sustaining a knee injury at Goodison Park, the centre-half undergoing surgery soon after. Klopp was furious with the tackle that injured Van Dijk, referencing “a very strange decision by […]

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