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Liverpool got the benefit of the doubt from VAR at Villa Park

Liverpool will oppose Wolves calls to scrap VAR

Liverpool support VAR's continued use in the Premier League next season despite calls from Wolves to scrap it.

Virgil Van Dijk with Jurgen Klopp after Wednesday's 2-0 defeat

Liverpool don't deserve to win the league - Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admits they do not deserve to win the Premier League after the unacceptable way the players have allowed the season to end.

Soccer • 25 Apr 24

Mo Salah scored an early goal but that was as good as it got for Liverpool

Narrow win not enough for Liverpool in Bergamo

Liverpool could not conjure up another remarkable comeback when they needed it most as their 1-0 victory over Atalanta in Bergamo failed to salvage their Europa League hopes.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Mo Salah had 12 shots in the game, including the match-winning goal

Salah seals fightback to send Liverpool top

Mohamed Salah scored a vital winner as Liverpool overcame a significant Brighton challenge to win 2-1 and kick-start the title run-in by sending a message to rivals Manchester City and Arsenal.

Soccer • 31 Mar 24

Jurgen Klopp with full-back Andy Robertson

Robertson touch and go for Liverpool's Brighton test

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will take things "day by day" with Andy Robertson as he indicated the left-back's injury was not serious.

Soccer • 29 Mar 24

Liverpool are preparing for life after Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool continue off-field recruitment with Hughes

Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Richard Hughes as their new sporting director.

Soccer • 20 Mar 24

An emotional Jurgen Klopp soaks in the atmosphere at Wembley after Liverpool's Cup success

Klopp savours 'most special trophy' after Cup win

Liverpool's Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea was manager Jurgen Klopp's "most special trophy" after they overcame more injury adversity to win 1-0 at Wembley after extra time.

Soccer • 26 Feb 24

Conor Bradley outruns Levi Colwill in the Cup final

Bradley thankful to secure Cup for 'special' Klopp

Liverpool's Irish youngster Conor Bradley described himself "thankful" to secure the Carabao Cup following their 1-0 extra-time win over Chelsea.

Soccer • 25 Feb 24

Mauricio Pochettino during the League Cup final

Pochettino defends 'bottlers' Chelsea from Neville jibe

Mauricio Pochettino defended his players after "not fair" criticism from Gary Neville – who labelled Chelsea "blue billion pound bottle jobs" as they lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool in extra time.

Soccer • 25 Feb 24

Van Dijk and Kelleher celebrate at the final whistle

Van Dijk hails 'world class' Kelleher after Cup triumph

Liverpool keeper Kelleher saluted was another "amazing moment" for him as he lifted the Carabao Cup for a second time and hopes the trophy can provide the Reds with "momentum" for the rest of the season.

Soccer • 25 Feb 24

Pochettino: Nothing personal between Klopp and me

Mauricio Pochettino insisted there is nothing personal between him and Jurgen Klopp ahead of Chelsea's Carabao Cup final meeting with Liverpool on Sunday.

Soccer • 25 Feb 24

Caoimhin Kelleher looks set for an extended run in the Liverpool team

Kelleher to continue for Liverpool, Jota out long-term

Liverpool's injury crisis continues to deepen with forward Diogo Jota ruled out for "months", while there is no return date pencilled in for midfielder Curtis Jones or goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

Soccer • 20 Feb 24

Jurgen Klopp has been manager at Liverpool since 2015

'I'm running out of energy' - Klopp to leave Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp has shocked the world of football by announcing he will stand down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season after admitting he is "running out of energy".

Soccer • 26 Jan 24

The groundsman and fans watch the draw before the second round match between Aldershot and Stockport

Arsenal and Liverpool to meet in FA Cup third round

Arsenal will host Liverpool in a blockbuster third-round FA Cup tie next month.

Soccer • 03 Dec 23

Caoimhin Kelleher deputises for Alisson Becker this week

Kelleher prepared to keep fortress Anfield locked down

Caoimhin Kelleher is ready to step into Alisson Becker's boots and help ensure Anfield remains a fortress for Liverpool when they take on Fulham on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer • 02 Dec 23

Caoimhín Kelleher had a rare start for Ireland against New Zealand earlier this month

Kelleher set for five Liverpool starts

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher is set to start Liverpool's next five matches as Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has received mixed news on the fitness of Alisson Becker.

Soccer • 29 Nov 23

Diogo Jota holds aloft Luis Diaz's jersey after scoring against Nottingham Forest

Liverpool show Diaz support as Forest dismissed

Liverpool showed their support to Luis Diaz during a comfortable 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 29 Oct 23

Spurs pip nine-man Liverpool with injury-time own goal

Tottenham celebrated another jaw-dropping 2-1 stoppage-time victory as Joel Matip's own goal finally broke nine-man Liverpool's resistance.

Soccer • 03 Oct 23

Caoimhin Kelleher took the Liverpool armband from stand-in captain Curtis Jones

Kelleher dons armband as Liverpool progress

Caoimhin Kelleher captained Liverpool for the first time, as the Reds closed out a 3-1 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup third round at Anfield.

Soccer • 27 Sep 23

Klopp: No bad blood but 'better Henderson moved on'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Jordan Henderson was not forced out but admits he could not offer the former captain guaranteed playing time and so it was "better he moved on".

Soccer • 15 Sep 23

Van Dijk hit with fine and has suspension extended

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has received an additional one-match ban and a £100,000 fine after refusing to leave the pitch following his red card at Newcastle and calling referee John Brooks' decision "a f***ing joke".

Soccer • 08 Sep 23

Recap: Newcastle United 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool came from behind to take three points despite spending over a half of the game down to 10 men against Newcastle United. Read how it happened here.

Soccer • 27 Aug 23

Anfield will reach 61,000 capacity this October

Liverpool granted 'safe standing' licence for Anfield

Liverpool will introduce safe standing areas at Anfield in time for Saturday's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth after receiving a licence for the new season.

Soccer • 16 Aug 23

Caicedo (C) follows the likes of Leandro Trossard and Alexis MacAllister out of the Amex

Transfers: Caicedo saga ends with €116m Chelsea switch

Chelsea have completed the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton for an initial £100million (€116m), possibly rising to £115m (€134m) after add-ons.

Soccer • 14 Aug 23

Henderson (R) and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in training this week

Henderson: Pool need to spread wealth in front of goal

Captain Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool have to use the variety of goalscoring options they have available to their advantage next season.

Soccer • 12 May 23

Liverpool FC

Liverpool will oppose Wolves calls to scrap VAR

Liverpool don't deserve to win the league - Van Dijk

Narrow win not enough for Liverpool in Bergamo

Salah seals fightback to send Liverpool top

Robertson touch and go for Liverpool's Brighton test

Liverpool continue off-field recruitment with Hughes

Klopp savours 'most special trophy' after Cup win

Bradley thankful to secure Cup for 'special' Klopp

Pochettino defends 'bottlers' Chelsea from Neville jibe

Van Dijk hails 'world class' Kelleher after Cup triumph

Pochettino: Nothing personal between Klopp and me

Kelleher to continue for Liverpool, Jota out long-term

'I'm running out of energy' - Klopp to leave Liverpool

Arsenal and Liverpool to meet in FA Cup third round

Kelleher prepared to keep fortress Anfield locked down

Kelleher set for five Liverpool starts

Liverpool show Diaz support as Forest dismissed

Spurs pip nine-man Liverpool with injury-time own goal

Kelleher dons armband as Liverpool progress

Klopp: No bad blood but 'better Henderson moved on'

Van Dijk hit with fine and has suspension extended

Recap: Newcastle United 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool granted 'safe standing' licence for Anfield

Transfers: Caicedo saga ends with €116m Chelsea switch

Henderson: Pool need to spread wealth in front of goal