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Liverpool 4-1 Portsmouth: Match Report

Rafael Benitez saw his Liverpool side hammer Portsmouth with a splendid 4-1 victory over the Premier League’s bottom side. The Reds hit Pompey with a furious seven-minute blitz, which saw them score three decent goals in the first half of a very pleasing performance. Alberto Aquilani completed a full match for only the second time in [...]
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Lille 1-0 Liverpool: Match Report

Eden Hazard’s 85th minute free-kick condemned Liverpool to their second successive 1-0 defeat within the space of four days. The young Belgian midfielder showed why he is one of the hottest properties in football with an exciting display against one of the most successful teams in Europe. Rafael Benitez demanded a response to the shock 1-0 [...]
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Wigan Athletic 1-0 Liverpool: Match Report

Liverpool’s hopes of securing a top four finish were severely dented last night, as the Reds fell to defeat against relegation-battlers Wigan in a feisty affair at the DW Stadium. Rafael Benitez knew his side would rocket up to fourth spot if they could take three valuable points from the Lancashire side, though this was [...]
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Liverpool 1-0 Unirea Urziceni: Match Report

Liverpool won their opening game in the Europa League knockout stages, thanks to a David Ngog goal within the last ten minutes of the fixture. For the Reds, it was a game of domination and frustration, as their Romanian opponents contained the hosts for much of the match. For Rafael Benitez, this was the first time [...]
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Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool: Match Report

Any lingering hopes of a third place league finish for Liverpool were extinguished as a solitary Arsenal goal condemned the Reds to their eighth defeat this season. Rafael Benitez’s men are now eight points behind the Gunners, following their first defeat in eight games. Arsenal, beaten comfortably by both Manchester United and Chelsea in quick succession [...]
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Can Maxi Rodriguez Spark A Revival at Anfield?

What a massive difference twelve-months can make in football. This time last year, Rafael Benitez’s men were flourishing at the top of the Premier League, enjoying a glorious start to what turned out to be a splendid season. Things have been dreadfully different this campaign though. Having endured a torrid season so far, Liverpool look [...]
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Aquilani – Liverpools Saviour?

Since his seventeen millions pounds move over the summer, Alberto Aquilani’s return to fitness has been eagerly anticipated by the Anfield faithful. Rafael Benitez has been relentlessly criticised in signing the 25-year-old midfield maestro, with the Italian’s career being blighted by injuries. The ‘little prince’ is a replacement for firm fans favourite Xabi Alonso, who [...]
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