Infographic: West Brom 3-0 Liverpool – Key moments, stats and reaction
Liverpool’s Premier League season got off to the worst of starts on Saturday – a sobering 3-0 defeat at West Brom. Our beautiful infographic rounds up what you need to know about the game.
Video: West Brom 3-0 LFC – Disastrous start for Rodgers’ Liverpool
Video highlights as Liverpool’s new life under manager Brendan Rodgers got off to an unthinkable disaster, as West Brom hammered the Reds 3-0 in the opening Premier League game of the season.
West Brom vs LFC starting line-ups: Allen and Borini start
Liverpool: Reina, Kelly, Skrtel, Agger, Johnson, Allen, Lucas, Gerrard, Downing, Suarez, Borini.
Subs: Jones, Adam, Henderson, Shelvey, Carroll, Carragher, Cole.
Steve Clarke believes Rodgers has “imperative target”
Former Liverpool assistant manager Steve Clarke says he believes Brendan Rodgers has been privately told he must qualify for the Champions League in his first season as Reds boss.
Racism in football? Suarez: 8 match ban, Ferdinand: £45k fine
In an incredible piece of decision making, our beloved Football Association trumped itself again today by handing out a mere £45,000 fine to Manchester Utd defender Rio Ferdiand for a comment made on Twitter.
Oussama Assaidi’s first Liverpool interview
Liverpool FC have completed the signing of Moroccan international winger Oussama Assaidi from Heerenveen for around £3million.
Fulham admit “impossible” to keep Dempsey as he edges towards Liverpool
Clint Dempsey has stepped up a gear in forcing Fulham to sell him to Liverpool by handing in a transfer request.
Steven Gerrard says he’s still at top of his game
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has dismissed claims amongst football pundits that his age is getting the better of him and his game is slowing down.
LFC admit Champions League return is now “critical”
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has made warnings that a swift return for the club to Champions League football is “critical” for the club’s financial future.
Liverpool target Gaston Ramirez set for Southampton switch
Much speculated Liverpool transfer target Gaston Ramirez is set to shock the footballing world by joining newly promoted Premier League club Southampton in an £11.8million move.
Video: Brendan Rodgers’ pre-West Brom press conference
Brendan Rodgers spoke to the media on Thursday ahead of his first Premier League game as Liverpool manager on Saturday when the Reds take on West Brom at The Hawthorns.
Morocco winger Assaidi signs for Liverpool
Liverpool will complete the transfer for 24-year-old Moroccan international winger Oussama Assaidi for a fee believed to be around £3million, it was confirmed this evening.
Liverpool “never accepted” bid for Carroll
Liverpool did not accept a £17million bid from West Ham for striker Andy Carroll, contrary to media reports, it was confirmed today.
Liverpool “determined to keep Agger”
Liverpool FC will do everything in their reasonable power to resist offers for defender Daniel Agger this summer, manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.
Liverpool FC’s future of remaking the past
Gavin Cooney looks ahead to the new season and the start of “remaking the past” at Liverpool for Brendan Rodgers and his new-look squad.
“We’re here for the long run” – Werner
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner and owner John Henry have insisted they are “here for the long run”.
Year Zero: Time for the talking to stop and to support Rodgers’ vision
Paul McCabe discusses FSG’s first two years as owners of LFC and why they and the supporters must show their backing for new boss Brendan Rodgers.
Brendan Rodgers on why he’d “sign” Olympian Bradley Wiggins
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers explained to the club’s official website why he would sign Tour de France and Olympic Road Cycling hero Bradley Wiggins out of all the triumphant Olympians at London 2012.
Nuri Sahin set for Liverpool loan move
Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin will join Liverpool on loan from Real Madrid, according to reports on Wednesday.
Only Barcelona would lure Agger away
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has admitted only the offer to play for Barcelona could tempt him away from Anfield.
Play the Liverpool FC Prediction League (it’s free and there’s prizes!)
Making a very welcome return for the 2012/13 season, we’re delighted to announce the opening of the This Is Anfield Prediction League.
Liverpool take steps to secure Skrtel future
Liverpool have offered defender Martin Skrtel an improved contract to keep the Slovakian at Anfield until at least the summer of 2016.
Glen Johnson: More than just a right back?
Kylie Mitchell explores the rise and rise of Glen Johnson and how he will play an integral part in Brendan Rodgers’ new Liverpool.
Tuesday’s LFC Transfer Rumours: Adam out, Sahin in
Liverpool are in a battle with Arsenal for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin on a season-long loan from the Bernabeu.
Liverpool closing in on Arsenal’s injured Walcott
Liverpool could be set to make a move to sign Arsenal forward Theo Walcott before the end of the transfer window, with a bid imminent.
Agger comments on transfer speculation
Defender Daniel Agger has commented on speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City, insisting he would like to remain at Liverpool.
The U21s league – Genius revolution or frustrating stop-gap?
Michael Sweeting discusses the FA’s new Under 21’s League that is introduced this season, a step in the right direction…?
A day in the Anfield Press Box
Michael Sweeting describes the experience as he attended Liverpool’s 3-1 friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen in the press box at Anfield on Sunday.
Video: Liverpool 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen – Watch the goals here
Liverpool ended their pre-season campaign on a high note on Sunday afternoon as they comfortably beat German side Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 at Anfield.