Tag: Daniel Sturridge

Eriksson admits he’ll never achieve Anfield dream

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has accepted that he will never fulfill his lifelong ambition of managing Liverpool, according to the Mirror. The 65 year old, who says that he and his father were big Reds fans, was always keen on taking the job at Anfield and that he...

Coutinho praises strike pair

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has heaped praise on Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge while discussing the Reds ‘excellent’ team, Sky Sports understands. Suarez joined Sturridge on eight top-flight goals so far this season with his brace against Fulham at the weekend and the pair currently lead the Premier League...

Liverpool up to second as they ease past Fulham

Liverpool climbed to second place in the Premier League with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Fulham at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. An own goal from Fernando Amorebieta put the hosts in front on twenty-three minutes before Martin Skrtel doubled their advantage with a thumping header just three minutes later....

Aldridge: Bring back Agger

Former Liverpool player John Aldridge believes Brendan Rodgers should recall Daniel Agger to Liverpool’s starting XI, the Mirror understands. The Reds have been playing a 3-5-2 formation in recent weeks, and were exposed last time out as league leaders Arsenal beat them by two goals to nil....

Suarez tips Ribery to clinch Ballon d’Or

Luis Suarez has backed Bayern Munich midfielder Frank Ribery to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, the Mirror understands. The France international was integral to Bayern Munich’s treble winning success last season scoring eleven goals in forty-three appearances and Suarez, who is one of five current players on the shortlist...

Liverpool thump West Brom to stay third

A hat-trick from Luis Suarez inspired Liverpool to a resounding victory over West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The Uruguay international ran through the West Brom defence to slot in and give the Reds the lead on twelve minutes, before doubling their advantage with a superb header...

Rush backs Sturridge to keep scoring

Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush has backed Daniel Sturridge to continue his superb form, and end up with 20-30 goals this season, the Mirror understands. The former Chelsea and Manchester City man has excelled since arriving on Merseyside in January, with twenty goals in twenty-six appearances in all competitions....

Liverpool slip to third following Newcastle draw

Liverpool were made to settle for a point at St James Park on Saturday lunchtime, twice coming from a goal down to draw 2-2 with Newcastle United. France international Yohan Cabaye fired in from long range to give the hosts the lead half way through the first half before...

Gerrard says England players do care

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has dismissed claims that the England players don’t care about playing for their country as ‘nonsense’ the Mirror understands. The Reds skipper is preparing to lead Roy Hodgson’s men into a crucial World Cup Qualifying double header, which begins against Montenegro at Wembley on Friday...

Liverpool stay second with win over Palace

Liverpool secured their fifth win in seven league games this season by beating Crystal Palace 3-1 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The result was enough to see the Reds briefly return to the top of the Premier League, only to be again replaced by Arsenal following their draw at...