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LONDON, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 20, 2022: Liverpool's Andy Robertson celebrates his side's second goal goal during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at the Emirates Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool and the League Cup – why was everyone so worried?

LONDON, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 20, 2022: Liverpool's Diogo Jota (C) celebrates with team-mates after scoring the second goal goal during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at the Emirates Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool: Player Ratings

2022 vs Brentford Fabinho of Liverpool (C) celebrates scoring (Image: Darren Staples/Sportimage)

Anfield’s pre-goal tension eases as Liverpool stay in the fight

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 16, 2022: Liverpool's Takumi Minamino (R) celebrates after scoring the third goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 3-0 Brentford – Player Ratings

Liverpool FC’s long-term plan: What comes next?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 13, 2022: Liverpool's Takumi Minamino sees his shot blocked during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. The game ended 0-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Frustration simmers for Liverpool but situation far from irredeemable

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 13, 2022: Liverpool's Takumi Minamino looks dejected after missing a chance during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The good, the bad – and is the midfield or attack the bigger problem?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 13, 2022: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp and Andy Robertson applaud the supporters after the Football League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal: Player Ratings

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 13, 2022: Liverpool's Joel Matip (R) and Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah during the Football League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Midfield bore and attack blunt – 5 talking points from Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal

Liverpool ‘Covid cheat’ claims: Why rival fans are so wide of the mark

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 9, 2022: Liverpool's young side walk out before the FA Cup 3rd Round match between Liverpool FC and Shrewsbury Town FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Domestic cup glory is finally back on Liverpool’s agenda

Billy Liddell at 100: The story of the controversial goal that never was!

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 9, 2022: Liverpool's Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho' celebrates after scoring the second goal during the FA Cup 3rd Round match between Liverpool FC and Shrewsbury Town FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 4-1 Shrewsbury: Player Ratings

2DJD09B Florian Neuhaus (BMG) Borussia Monchengladbach - Hertha BSC Berlin 27.10.2020, Fussball; 1. Bundesliga, Saison 2020/21 Foto: Moritz Muller Copyright

The forgotten Liverpool midfield target that could return to the radar

5 Liverpool players who could move on loan in January transfer window

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - Tuesday, December 28, 2021: Liverpool's Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho' looks dejected as Leicester City score the opening goal during the FA Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Liverpool FC at the King Power Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s ruthless consistency – what happened?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 8, 2021: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp (L) and first-team development coach Pepijn Lijnders during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Athletic Club de Bilbao at Anfield. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

An ugly month ahead, but Liverpool embrace adversity

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 2, 2022: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during the FA Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Reds need change of focus – 5 talking points from Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 2, 2022: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates with team-mate Virgil van Dijk after scoring the second goal during the FA Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool: Player Ratings

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 22, 2021: Liverpool supporters' banners on the Spion Kop before the Football League Cup Quarter-Final match between Liverpool FC and Leicester City FC at Anfield. Liverpool won 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC in 2022: Changes, decisions and a unique year ahead

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - Tuesday, December 28, 2021: Leicester City supporter gesture to the travelling fans during the FA Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Liverpool FC at the King Power Stadium. Leicester City won 1-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Fans singing about poverty are just useful idiots to the Tories

3 good, 3 bad: Liverpool’s half season report card for 2021/22