It's that time again. As we pull the curtain on another year. A time to reflect, a time to take stock and a time to look forward. Kenny Dalglish became the Liverpool manager for the second time, replacing the beleaguered Roy Hodgson.
Liverpool welcome Newcastle to Anfield tonight hoping to secure all three points and potentially move a little further up the Premiership leaderboard. With Newcastle returning to form following a draw and a loss to Swansea and West Brom, Liverpool will have to be at their best to overcome Alan Pardew's side.
Luis Suarez has been handed a one match ban from the Football Association following his one-fingered gesture to Fulham fans during the game at Craven Cottage on 5th December. Liverpool were also handed a £20,000 fine for 'failing to control their players' during the aftermath of Jay Spearing's sending off for his challenge on Moussa Dembele. Liverpool have admitted to the charge but have contested the monetary fine.
With the January transfer window soon upon us, Liverpool supporters far and wide will be casting their beedy eyes across other clubs to see if there are any possible recruits that Kenny Dalglish can bring to the club during the business period.
Well, what can I say? Again, Liverpool struggle against a so-called lesser side who coe to Anfield armed with a bus and an inspired 'keeper. Liverpool drew at home tonight against a toothless Blackburn side, having gifted the visitors the lead through a Charlie Adam own goal. The upside... The return of Steven Gerrard
Liverpool welcome Blackburn Rovers to Anfield this afternoon as they seek to add another three points to this season's tally. With the visitors rock bottom of the Premiership having secured just 10 points from 17 games and showing a goal difference of -14, this is a game most Reds supporters will be expecting the team to win comfortably.
I would have liked to have written a simple match report here today. How Liverpool drew yet another match. How Liverpool squandered yet more chances. How Liverpool have yet again failed to maintain momentum against the "top" sides. Unfortunately the beautiful game has been overshadowed yet again.
Luis Suarez was handed an eight-game ban by the Football Association yesterday. The somewhat severe ruling was dished out following an FA investigation into claims made by Luis Suarez toward Patrice Evra during the Manchester United game in October which ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool side gave Aston Villa a lesson in pass and move football this afternoon on their
own patch. Goals from Craig Bellamy and Martin Skrtel gave Liverpool a comfortable away win to remain in the hunt for the Premiership fourth spot. Suarez was twice denied by the woodwork.
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Liverpool travel to the Midlands this afternoon to take on Alex McLeish's Aston Villa side, needing three points to maintain pressure on the leading pack in the Premierhsip.