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CONFIRMED – Liverpool Starting Formation vs Blackburn

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:10:26 +0000

Having lost back to back league games in the premier league, Liverpool’s dream of qualifying for next year’s Champions League are fading away quickly.
Failure to finish in top 4 will be a disaster for the Reds who impressively finished second in the league last season.
However, Rodgers should not lose focus as the race is not over yet and more importantly, Reds are in the running for the FA Cup.
Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter final replay tonight. The merseysiders were mundane in the first tie at Anfield as the game ended in a 0-0 draw and must step up big time tonight.
Blackburn are well aware of the fact that Liverpool’s confidence is low and would look to attack them.
Liverpool start with the usual 3-4-2-1 formation with Sturridge returning to the starting line up. The likes of Johnson and Lovren return as well.
Here is Liverpool’s confirmed starting formation vs Blackburn.

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How Liverpool will Line up Against Blackburn

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:05:34 +0000

After weekend’s defeat against Arsenal, Liverpool’s dream of qualifying for next season’s Champions League is virtually over.
The Reds are now 8 points behind Manchester United and the season is proving to be major failure after spending heavy sums last summer to sign stars.
Will Rodgers’ job will be in trouble, for now may be not, but it might be in danger if they fail to win the FA Cup.
Reds face replay against Blackburn away from home in midweek and must win after poor performances.
As far as the team news is concerned, Liverpool may make few changes to the team that started vs Arsenal. Kolo Toure was horrific but may keep his place in defense because Can was sent off. Lovren should return in place of the German international.
Henderson should come back into midfield and Johnson should be starting on the right hand side as wing back.
Here is how Liverpool will line up against Blackburn.

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Liverpool Player Ratings vs Blackburn – Mundane Performance

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 05:15:58 +0000

Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw at Anfield by Blackburn Rovers as the visitors earned an FA Cup quarter final replay after a hard fought game.
The in form merseysiders were considered favorites to qualify for the semis today but put in a mundane performance against weaker opposition.
Although Brendan Rodgers started a strong squad for the game yet not many impressed, especially the attacking players.
Raheem Sterling was arguably the brightest player in attack but with no end product. Star playmaker Philippe Coutinho was far from his current top form.
Defender Martin Skrtel was stretchered off early on and was replaced by Kolo Toure, defensively Liverpool were not troubled much as Blackburn mainly focused on taking the game to Ewood Park.
Balotelli replaced Markovic in the second half, the Italian did cause some trouble but was mostly resigned to shoot from outside the box and the efforts were dealt with ease. Reds must beat Blackburn in the replay or it will be a major upset.
FA Cup is the only title Liverpool can win this season to give Gerrard a perfect send off. Here are Liverpool player ratings vs Blackburn.

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CONFIRMED – Liverpool Starting XI Formation vs Blackburn

admin — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:15:34 +0000

Liverpool face Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter final today and should hold stronger cards to qualify to the last four at Anfield.
The Reds have been in brilliant form in the league and it will be major shock if Blackburn can even get a replay from this tie.
Manager Brendan Rodgers has started a strong side taking into consideration that the next game is a week away.
Glen Johnson has returned to the starting XI and will be playing as a right wing back today with Can, Skrtel and Lovren taking care of central defense.
Markovic will be playing wide left with Adam Lallana taking central midfield role alongside captain Jordan Henderson.
Mamadou Sakho has recovered from his injury concerns and has been handed a place on the bench. Mario Balotelli and Rickie Lambert remain on the bench as Sturridge starts as lone striker upfront.
Here is Liverpool’s confirmed starting XI formation vs Blackburn.

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Balotelli Starts – Liverpool's Probable XI vs Blackburn

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:05:03 +0000

Liverpool face Blackburn Rovers at Anfield in the quarter final of FA Cup this weekend and the Reds should be considered favorites to qualify for semis.
The merseysiders have won 9 of the last 11 league games beating the likes of Tottenham, Southampton and champions Manchester City on the trot.
With no premier league action for the Reds until 16th March, Brendan Rodgers can afford to start the strongest team.
However, players have been going through a hectic schedule with European exit, City game and then midweek contest against Burnley in a matter of 6 days.
It remains to be seen how BR lines his team up. Mario Balotelli had been in form when given the chance and it is likely that the Italian may return to the starting XI against Blackburn.
Sterling should get the much needed rest and be used if needed from the bench. Same is the case with Lallana and Can.
Markovic should also return alongwith Glen Johnson who played for few minutes in the last game after returning from his injury.
Here is Liverpool’s probable XI vs Blackburn.

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CLASSIC – Fabregas Volleys it In for Arsenal

Arsenalogy — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 21:00:51 +0000

Arsenal supporters still miss their legendary center midfielder Cesc Fabregas as he departed to boyhood club Barcelona in 2011.
The Spanish star spent no less than 8 years with the Gunners and had a lot of fantastic memories. Sadly, the only major title he won with Arsenal was the FA Cup in 2005.
Cesc scored some wonder goals for the London club during his tenure and today we bring you another classic where Fabregas volleys it in for Arsenal with his weak foot against Blackburn.
Arsenal thrashed Blackburn 6-2 on the day at the Emirates with six different scorers. Apart from Cesc, Van Persie, Vermaelen, Walcott, Arshavin and Bendtner were on the score sheet.
Enjoy the goal.

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Classic – Daniel Agger’s Thunderbolt vs Blackburn Rovers

admin — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:41:59 +0000

Now that Carragher has retired from Liverpool football club, Daniel Agger is the senior most defender (not by age, mind you). Rafael Benitez signed the Dane from Brondby in 2006. Agger has faced many injury concerns at Anfield but since the past two seasons, he has been the most consistent defender for the Reds.
Anyways, today we bring you the attacking side of the Danish star who has a wonderful left foot. Agger loves to fire shots from range and over the years he has scored more than a few wonder goals for the merseysiders.
Here is Daniel Agger’s thunderbolt vs Blackburn Rovers scored at the Kop end during Liverpool’s 2008-2009 premier league campaign. The goal is very similar to his first ever for the Reds against West Ham. Liverpool won the game 4-0 on the day. Enjoy the goal.

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Fulham Hope Pakistani Owner is Different from Indian Venkys

Gooty — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:29:06 +0000

Fulham have a new owner, a Pakistani born American billionaire Shahid Khan has taken over the club from Al Fayed in a deal worth $200 million. Fans are excited and look towards a successful future but above all, they hope that the Pakistani owner is completely different from the Indian Venkys who drowned Blackburn Rovers.
When Venkys took over Blackburn Rovers in 2010, they vowed to listen to the fans, claimed that they will respect Jack Walker legacy and will be supporting the organization to make sure that Blackburn remain one of the best run clubs in premier league.
What followed is no mystery, Blackburn supporters are in disarray from day one as the Indian Poultry Giants knew little about football yet they senselessly did whatever they wanted to. Now Blackburn find themselves struggling in the championship.
Firstly, the new owners promoted their chicken products through television advertisement; the fans went mad and claimed that Venky’s chicken ad has made them a laughing stock. Then, after only one month in charge Venkys sacked highly experienced manager Sam Allardyce as the club was 13th in the league and replaced him with someone who had no experience in managing a top flight club Steve Kean. Blackburn finished 15th with 43 points that year.
Their horrific and clueless form continued under Kean but Venkys did nothing to make amends and fans watched their beloved club relegated from the premier league. In 74 games, Kean had 28% win record. The club is now managed by Gary Bowyer (appointed full time in May, 2013) and finished 17th in the championship last season. The outcry of Blackburn fans under Venkys can still be heard nowadays.

Fulham finished 12th with 43 points in the premier league last season. Their new owner is wealthier than Venkys ofcourse, he is even wealthier than Liverpool’s John W Henry according to Forbes with a networth of $2.9 billion as compared to Henry’s $1.5 billion. However, Fulham fans should not get overly excited as we have seen clubs drown in debt with rich owners. Just ask Liverpool fans.
Shahid Khan is not looking to change Al-Fayed’s foundations immediately and wants to listen to the fans. Khan said:

“I want to be clear, I do not view myself so much as the owner of Fulham, but a custodian of the club on behalf of its fans. My priority is to ensure the club and Craven Cottage each have a viable and sustainable Premier League future that fans of present and future generations can be proud of.”

The statement sounds familiar though.
The good thing is that Khan has the experience of running a Sports franchise unlike the Venkys as he is also the owner of NFL side Jacksonville Jaguars. However, he can learn from Liverpool owners (also own sports franchise) that running a premier league club is completely different and surely not a piece of cake. For now, Fulham fans hope for the best.
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