'Useless': Liverpool Fans Weren't Thrilled to See Midfielder Get Subbed on in Win Against Palace

Liverpool beat Crystal Palace rather comfortably on Monday night, emerging 2-0 victors after an entertaining encounter at Selhurst Park. A penalty from James Milner and a Sadio Mane goal off of a quick counter in the dying embers of the match saw the Reds claim two wins in two for the season. But fans were still left upset after Jurgen Klopp made a substitution in the 87th minute. The manager threw Adam Lallana on for new boy Naby Keita with his side leading 1-0, but an error from the...

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'Fantastic': Liverpool Fans Jubilant Over the Performance of Summer Signing in Crystal Palace Win

After years of goalkeeping woes, ​Liverpool fans believe they have finally found the answer to their prayers. The Reds' ​Champions League final was a watershed moment, as Karius' two mistakes cost Liverpool dearly. From that point onwards, Liverpool fans, as well as Jurgen Klopp himself, realised that the Merseyside club needed to spend big money on a world class goalkeeper. Alisson, who cost Liverpool £67m, has so far been a huge success. The Brazilian is yet to concede a goal in the Premier...

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Liverpool Fans Left Divided Over Defender's Questionable Performance Against Crystal Palace

​It was a far from straightforward night for ​Liverpool against ​Crystal Palace on Monday, despite what the 2-0 scoreline may suggest. It was a hard fought victory for the Reds, who had to cope with the fact that a handful of their first team stars weren't quite performing to the lofty standards they have previously set. One culprit of this was youngster Trent Alexander Arnold, who had a particularly frustrating evening on the right flank for Jurgen Klopp's men. The 19-year-old couldn't seem...

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The Real MVP: Why Virgil van Dijk Must Be a Constant Colossus if Liverpool Are to End Trophy Drought

​Ever since the heyday of Jamie Carragher, Liverpool's defence has been missing a beating heart. That is, a defender who is not only rock solid in his own right, but also has a positive, calming influence on those around him. It speaks volumes that Carragher now believes that Liverpool have found his successor in Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman became the world's most expensive defender when he signed from Southampton in January for £75m, ​but Carragher believes that fee is already looking like...

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Stone Cold: Liverpool Fans Rave Over Defender's Performance Against Crystal Palace

​​Liverpool survived a ​Crystal Palace storm at Selhurst Park on Monday night to make it ​two wins out of two to begin the new Premier League season, but it was the performance of defender Virgil van Dijk that had Reds fans talking once more. In one particular incident as the Eagles prepared to take a free-kick with Eagles skipper Luka Milivojevic set to take aim at keeper Alisson's goal, van Dijk was seen to be staring down the ball in the wall - almost unflinchingly peeking through his hand....

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'Fair Play': Liverpool Fans Impressed by Referee Michael Oliver in Lead up to Sadio Mane's Goal

​Liverpool supporters have been left surprised by referee Michael Oliver's searing speed after the official attempted to keep pace with ​Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. As the Reds broke to score their second goal late on against ​Crystal Palace, the 33-year-old blitzed down the field in what was then the 93rd minute. ​It truly was a tremendous effort by the official, who managed to get a decent angle for Mane's finish. In a good position, Oliver would've been able to see an infringement if...

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Jurgen Klopp Insists That New Signing Needs to Improve Despite Promising Start to Life at Anfield

​Liverpool manager Jugen Klopp has insisted that new signing Naby Keita still has room to improve despite his exceptional performance against ​Crystal Palace. The Reds overcame difficult opposition at Selhurst Park, battling to an impressive ​2-0 victory against a well-drilled and highly motivated Palace side. A first half penalty from James Milner and a late break away goal from Sadio Mane proved to be the difference between the two sides, earning Klopp's men their second consecutive win and...

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