Football Archives: 10/2013

Brendan Rodgers believes Mesut Ozil is a “wonderful talent” – but the Liverpool manager feels the German is a different type of player to Luis…

Arsenal Lukasz Fabianski The Pole could have reacted quicker to Jenkinson’s poor header which led to Azpilicueta’s goal. Could do little to deny Mata in…

Daniel Agger has taken to his Twitter page to rubbish speculation suggesting that he wants to leave Liverpool in the January transfer window. The Denmark…

Encouragement, Enthusiasm, Enjoyment; These were among the final words of what would turn out to be Ian Holloway’s penultimate pre-match media conference at Crystal Palace.…

Aguero finding his 2011-12 form Sergio Aguero looked irrepressible in front of goal throughout most of his first season in the Premier League after sealing…

CSKA Moscow Igor Akinfeev Couldn’t do too much about Aguero’s two goals as his defenders were lacklustre marking City’s Argentine. Produced a full-stretch to deny…

Dortmund get their just reward True, Arsenal were not at their best, but last season’s runners-up more-than played their part in north London as they…

Brendan Rodgers has picked out Steven Gerrard’s free-kick at Newcastle United six years ago as the best of the Liverpool captain’s 100 Premier League goals.…

Brendan Rodgers has challenged Liverpool to play better football but continue their winning run. The 40-year-old has implemented an attractive brand of football at the…

Time for Rooney to deliver on biggest stage Wayne Rooney had found the net in his last five World Cup qualifiers heading into the Poland…

Robbie Fowler can help Liverpool youngster Adam Morgan push for a first-team place, according to former Reds defender Rob Jones. The former Liverpool striker, Steve…

Brendan Rodgers hasn’t hesitated to trust in Liverpool’s youth products since taking charge 16 months ago – and Rob Jones was similarly swift when the…

Rob Jones believes Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suárez can emulate great Liverpool strike partnerships from the club’s decorated past. The Uruguay international has rekindled his…

Rob Jones believes Liverpool have missed Philippe Coutinho – but reckons the Brazilian’s return will give Brendan Rodgers a selection headache. The 21-year-old playmaker hasn’t…

Winners Southampton Mauricio Pochettino’s Saints reached the dizzying heights of fourth spot in the Premier League after edging past Swansea City on Sunday. Southampton have…

Norwich City John Ruddy With England No1 Joe Hart under pressure, Ruddy had a chance to impress. However, the Norwich goalkeeper looked uncomfortable under the…

Januzaj announces himself to Premier League With all the talk about Manchester United’s failure to sign a big-name signing this summer, Adnan Januzaj became his…

Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal’s new-found defensive stability has been one of the main building blocks of the Gunners’ impressive run of form. Wenger’s men…

Ian Holloway has jokingly admitted he’s glad that he doesn’t have to face Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suárez – but has backed his Crystal…

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal could not pass up the chance to sign Mesut Özil this summer, despite conceding the Gunners were not short of creative…

Jose Mourinho has urged Kevin De Bruyne to follow Juan Mata’s example and work hard to force his way back into Chelsea’s first team. Much…