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Everyone knew Scott Parker would set up Burnley in a low block and look to frustrate Liverpool with a suffocating lack of space in the defensive third. Liverpool created plenty of shooting opportunities, but struggled to find clean looks throughout the first half. Arne Slot made some personnel changes that saw the Reds up the […]

Sunday’s match against Burnley very nearly ended in a 0-0 draw if it hadn’t been for the last gasp penalty awarded to Liverpool, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it was a bad match. Sure, it wasn’t exactly a fun watch, but we got through it, didn’t we? Arne Slot gave his opinion on the hard […]Read More

Liverpool are back to Premier League action in a few short hours. With the backside of the September International Break in vie, fans can now let out that big exhale and focus on what really matters: the Reds’ chase for their 21st and 7th Premier League and Champions League trophies. Since the last match before […]

Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka spoke to Brila.net about the start of the new campaign with Brentford. The midfielder discussed working under Keith Andrews, as well as other club matters including player departures. “It’s good because when I was in Germany, he was in Brentford, but coming back and speaking to him was great. It […]

Tolu Arokodare’s debut didn’t go as planned, as his side, Wolverhampton Wanderers were defeated 1–0 by Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Arokodare played 66 minutes before being replaced by Marshall Munetsi. It was another debutant who made the difference — Nick Woltemade scored the only goal to give the Magpies all three points. Arokodare […]

Chidozie Awaziem’s Nantes were narrowly defeated 1–0 by Terem Moffi’s Nice in game week four of Ligue 1. Ivorian striker Jérémie Boga’s second-half strike made the difference as Les Aiglons got back to winning ways. Despite the defeat, Awaziem stood out with an impressive defensive performance. Jeremie Boga and Chidozie Awaziem. (Photo | Getty Images) […]

Christantus Uche’s debut ended in a draw as Crystal Palace were held to a stalemate by newly promoted side Sunderland. Uche came on in the 84th minute, though it remains unclear why Palace boss Oliver Glasner introduced him so late. The Super Eagles star showed flashes of his quality, registering as many shots on target […]

You don’t see the pressure in the phone calls. You don’t hear the quiet conversations with families who just want the best for their child. But that’s where Ohi Longe lives, in the connections that hold football together. For seven years, the UK-based agent has been guiding young players through one of the toughest industries […]

Of all the new recruits to Liverpool this summer, Hugo Ekitike has had arguably the best start to his Anfield career. The France international has already scored three goals in his first three games, making him the first player to achieve that feat since Daniel Sturridge in 2013. It must not be easy carving a […]

BURNLEY VS. LIVERPOOL | Sunday, September 14th |Premier League | Turf Moor2PM BST/9AM EST We’re back from the September international break, consistently one of the worst weeks of my year. Liverpool play three games and start to build momentum at the start of the season, and then boom! two weeks off. But we’re back, and […]

On August 2nd, the Las Vegas Aces were 14-14 and at risk of missing the playoffs altogether. They haven’t lost a game since; it’s been 16 consecutive wins. In turn, they’ve secured the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, completing a jaw-dropping in-season turnaround. And throughout the Aces’ 16-game win streak, A’ja Wilson has averaged […]

During the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr. was given a ten-second penalty and handed two penalty points on his FIA Super License for causing a collision with Liam Lawson. When he was notified of the decision, Sainz predictably voiced his displeasure with the ruling. In a decision released on Saturday, […]