STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Tuesday, January 5, 2016: Liverpool's Joe Allen in action against Stoke City's Glen Johnson during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Allen impresses, injuries could force signings – 5 Talking Points from Stoke City 0-1 Liverpool

A Jordon Ibe goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory in Tuesday night’s League Cup semi-final first leg against Stoke City, providing Jurgen Klopp with food for thought.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Tuesday, January 5, 2016: Liverpool's Jordon Ibe celebrates scoring the first goal against Stoke City with team-mates during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City 0–1 Liverpool: Player Ratings

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STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Tuesday, January 5, 2016: Liverpool's Jordon Ibe celebrates scoring the first goal against Stoke City with team-mate Roberto Firmino during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City 0-1 Liverpool: Injury-hit Reds take welcome lead to Anfield

Liverpool head to the second leg of their League Cup semi-final against Stoke City with a 1-0 lead, thanks to a Jordon Ibe strike at the Britannia Stadium.

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Tuesday, January 5, 2016: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino in action against Stoke City during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke City vs. Liverpool – LIVE – Follow the League Cup semi-final first leg

Liverpool are in action against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final.

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Jurgen Klopp’s cup success can translate to Liverpool this season

Having proved his ability to achieve in cup competitions at Borussia Dortmund, Jurgen Klopp can hope for silverware at Liverpool.

Video: Jurgen Klopp Pre-Match Press Conference – Stoke City vs. Liverpool

Watch Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp preview the League Cup semi-final first-leg against Stoke City on Tuesday night.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, January 25, 2012: Liverpool's Craig Bellamy celebrates scoring the second goal against Manchester City with team-mates Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

4 wins, 1 defeat – Liverpool’s Last 5 League Cup Semi-Finals

With Liverpool facing Stoke in the League Cup semi-final on Tuesday, we look at how the Reds fared in their five most recent last-four showdowns.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 29, 2015: Liverpool's substitutes Daniel Sturridge and captain Jordan Henderson in action against Swansea City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Henderson, Sturridge to miss Stoke City clash as Klopp struggles for numbers

Jurgen Klopp has ruled both Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge out of contention for Tuesday night’s League Cup clash with Stoke City.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 2, 2016: Liverpool's Lucas Leiva and Joe Allen look dejected as his side lose 2-0 to West Ham United after the Premier League match at Upton Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

West Ham 2-0 Liverpool: 10 things we already knew

Though Jurgen Klopp will look to learn from Saturday’s 2-0 defeat away to West Ham United, Liverpool showed the same, age-old deficiencies at the Boleyn Ground.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 2, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during the Premier League match against West Ham United at Upton Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mid-Season, Mid-Table: Liverpool FC and why we are where we are

Only five teams in the league have scored fewer goals than Liverpool.

Video: Jurgen Klopp Post-Match Press Conference – West Ham 2-0 Liverpool

Watch Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp react to another defeat and another disappointing performance as the Reds lost 2-0 at West Ham.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 2, 2016: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia in action against West Ham United during the Premier League match at Upton Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Philippe Coutinho Must Find Form To Kickstart Misfiring Reds

Philippe Coutinho needs to return to form for Liverpool to get back on track.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 2, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp looks shouts at his players as his side lose 2-0 to West Ham United during the Premier League match at Upton Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Can’t defend crosses at the back, off target in attack – 5 Talking points from West Ham defeat

There were plenty of familiar issues on display as Liverpool succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at West Ham in the opening game of 2016.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 2, 2016: Liverpool's Emre Can looks dejected as his side lose 2-0 to West Ham United after the Premier League match at Upton Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

West Ham 2-0 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Liverpool were soundly beaten at West Ham on Saturday afternoon.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 2, 2016: West Ham United's Michail Antonio scores the first goal against Liverpool during the Premier League match at Upton Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

West Ham 2-0 Liverpool: Spineless Reds easily beaten again

A lifeless Liverpool were deservedly beaten 2-0 at West Ham on Saturday lunchtime.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 30, 2015: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the Premier League match against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC: 10 reasons for optimism in 2016

The New Year is upon us, and we are all hoping for a successful 2016 from Liverpool.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 30, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Sunderland during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC 2015 – Year In Numbers

We take a numerical look at the Reds fortunes over the last 12 months.

Video: Jurgen Klopp pre West Ham vs. Liverpool press conference

Watch Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp preview his side’s Premier League match at West Ham on Saturday.

Liverpool FC: Review of the Year, 2015

It has been a long and arduous 2015 for Liverpool, with the club seeing plenty of changes on and off the field throughout the year.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 21, 2015: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates the Manchester City own goal scored by Mangala during the Premier League match against Liverpool at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC Top 5 Goals of 2015

We select the Reds’ finest goals from the past 12 months.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Leicester City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC Half-Term Player Ratings

We assess the performances of each Liverpool player to date in 2015/16.

Video: Jurgen Klopp’s post-Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool Press Conference (In Full)

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was delighted his team found a way to win against a Sunderland side that he did not feel were easy to play against.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 30, 2015: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino in action against Sunderland during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Sunderland 0–1 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Following Liverpool’s narrow victory against Sam Allardyce’s Sunderland, we assess how the Reds performed in their 1-0 Stadium of Light win.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 30, 2015: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp chats with match-winning goal-scorer Christian Benteke after the 1-0 victory over Sunderland during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Benteke improves, but Klopp wants more – 5 Talking Points from Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool

Despite only coming away with a 1-0 win against Sunderland, Jurgen Klopp can be pleased with another three points and lessons learned.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 30, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke scores the first goal against Sunderland during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool: Benteke makes the difference to round off 2015

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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 30, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Sunderland during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Sunderland vs. Liverpool – LIVE – Follow the Reds’ last clash of 2015 here

Liverpool close the year with an away clash against relegation favourites Sunderland, and we’re live to bring you the latest.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, August 17, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs. Sunderland: Benteke in pole position in attack

Christian Benteke returns to the starting lineup as Liverpool look to build on Saturday’s 1-0 win over Leicester City with a trip to Sunderland.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Leicester City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Benteke in for Origi – Predicted Liverpool XI vs. Sunderland

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Sunday, July 19, 2015: Liverpool's Ryan Kent during a training session at Coopers Stadium ahead of a preseason friendly match against Adelaide United on day seven of the club's preseason tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“A clear class above” – Ryan Kent slowly making waves at Coventry City

Continuing our loan watch progress reports, we take a look at academy winger Ryan Kent’s first three months in League One with Coventry City.