London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Jürgen Klopp has been named the Premier League’s Manager of the Season for 2021-22 as well as the LMA Manager of the Year. The Liverpool boss received both awards at a League Managers Association event on Tuesday night, in recognition of an outstanding campaign for …
Read More »Liverpool start Champions League with narrow win at Ajax
The Hague, Netherlands | XINHUA | Reigning English champions Liverpool began the group phase of the 2020/2021 Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Ajax on Wednesday in Amsterdam. Without injured captain Virgil van Dijk, out for several months with a knee injury, Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp selected Fabinho …
Read More »Klopp: “It’s normal” to strengthen Liverpool squad as Thiago lands
London, UK | XINHUA | Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp said on Thursday that it was “completely normal” that his side should look to strengthen its squad despite winning last season’s Premier League title. The English, Spanish and German press on Thursday all reported that Liverpool have agreed to a fee …
Read More »Preview: Liverpool team to beat again in Premier League
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | It’s a new season but everyone will be looking to the same team to be the favorites to lift the Premier League title. Liverpool waited 30 years before Jurgen Klopp steered them to glory last season and the 18-point margin of victory, (which would probably …
Read More »Klopp issues plea to Liverpool fans after shocking League win celebrations
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp issued a direct appeal to fans on Monday after shocking scenes of celebrations to mark the club’s Premier title success grabbed global headlines. Klopp’s direct plea to fans came as a 19-year-old teenager appeared before the city’s magistrates charged with causing criminal …
Read More »When can Liverpool win the Premier League title?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With Manchester City claiming a 5-0 win over Burnley, Liverpool will have to wait until at least Thursday for their first Premier League title to be confirmed. The leaders have a 20-point advantage over their nearest challengers Man City, with both sides having eight …
Read More »Premier League’s international appeal faces coronavirus test
London, United Kingdom | AFP | When the 100 day-wait for Premier League football comes to an end on Wednesday, the anticipation will be felt as keenly in Mumbai and Beijing as in Manchester and Birmingham. The global reach of the English top-flight has helped secure its position as the wealthiest …
Read More »Liverpool cleared to win Premier League at Anfield
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League leaders Liverpool could claim a first title for 30 years at Anfield after the initial batch of fixtures of the restart was announced on Friday. Jurgen Klopp’s men, with a commanding 25-point lead at the top of the table, were just two wins away from clinching the …
Read More »Klopp’s ‘passion’ restored as English football nears return
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cannot wait for English football’s return after a three-month layoff due to the coronavirus pandemic and promised to celebrate the Premier League title in style when it is safe to do so. Liverpool are just two wins away from securing their first league title in …
Read More »Liverpool’s training return a ‘massive lift’ for Klopp
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jurgen Klopp admitted on Sunday that it has been a “massive lift” to see his Liverpool squad back training together as they prepare for the return of the Premier League. The English top flight is set to restart on June 17 and teams have been …
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