Liverpool could consider themselves unlucky to be knocked out of the
2013-14 FA Cup after Arsenal edged a hard-fought tie 2-1 at the Emirates
Stadium on Sunday evening.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain broke the deadlock in North London with a
close-range conversion following a pinball session inside the box, then
the England international created a second for Lukas Podolski at the
outset of the second half.
Steven Gerrard converted from 12 yards with a quarter of the
encounter remaining to usher in a grandstand finish in a thrilling cup
tie, but Arsene Wenger's outfit successfully soaked up huge pressure
from the Reds during the time that remained.
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Daniel Sturridge marked his Anfield debut with another goal as Liverpool conjured up a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Norwich City at Anfield on Saturday.
The new signing netted his third goal in as many games for the Reds shortly after half-time as Brendan Rodgers' men secured an impressive victory in freezing conditions.
Jordan Henderson's 26th minute strike gave Liverpool the reward they deserved for their early pressure, with the midfielder finding the target with a well-executed volley from 20 yards.
Luis Suarez doubled the lead soon after, finishing neatly after being sent through on goal when Sturridge cleverly stepped over Lucas Leiva's pass.
Sturridge then netted from inside the six-yard box following a fine cross by Stewart Downing after the break and Steven Gerrard fired the fourth when he drilled into the bottom corner from distance.
Norwich's day went from bad to worse when Ryan Bennett turned substitute Raheem Sterling's low cross into his own net to complete the rout.
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A league debut goal from Daniel Sturridge was not enough as Liverpool slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
United took a 19th minute lead through top scorer Robin van Persie when he side-footed Patrice Evra's low centre home from six yards following an even opening.
The home side doubled their advantage shortly after the break when Evra headed Van Persie's free-kick home - though replays suggested Nemanja Vidic may have in fact got the final touch.
Substitute Sturridge helped Liverpool serve up an immediate retort as he fired home after David De Gea had spilled a Steven Gerrard drive - and the Reds pressed hard for a leveller in the latter stages, but United were able to hold out for the win.
The pre-match team news confirmed Stewart Downing would join Luis Suarez and Raheem Sterling in attack, while new signing Sturridge was named on the bench along with the fit-again Fabio Borini.
It was the Italian's first involvement since Stoke City on October 7 following a foot injury.
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Liverpool set up an FA Cup fourth-round clash with Oldham after a 2-1 victory against Mansfield Town on a day when Daniel Sturridge made his first appearance and scored his maiden goal for the club.
Sturridge struck a mere seven minutes into his debut with a composed finish before being replaced by Luis Suarez - who put the tie at the One Call Stadium to bed within moments of his introduction.
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Luis Suarez fired his second brace in four days as Liverpool beat Sunderland 3-0 at Anfield.
On a day when the club signed another striker in Daniel Sturridge, top scorer Luis Suarez took his tally for the season to 18 - one more than his total for 2011-12. He also assisted the opener for Raheem Sterling as the Reds made it three wins from four festive fixtures and climbed to eighth in the table.
Ineligible to play after signing a contract earlier in the day, Sturridge will have liked what he saw from the directors' box. Just as they did at QPR three days ago, the Reds established a firm lead inside the opening 45 minutes - and again Suarez was central.
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Luis Suarez ensured Liverpool ended 2012 in style with two goals in a 3-0 win at Queens Park Rangers.
The Reds were without manager Brendan Rodgers due to illness, but he will have been thrilled with what he saw from his sickbed in Merseyside.
The game was won before half-time thanks to two goals from Suarez and another courtesy of Daniel Agger as Liverpool recovered from a disappointing Boxing Day loss at Stoke City.
It was very much the Suarez show. After just three minutes he'd made his intentions clear, forcing a save from distance after rounding his man.
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There is no wonderful Christmas gift for supporters of Liverpool after the Reds 1-3 defeat at the Britannia Stadium Stoke City. In the match held at the Britannia Stadium, Liverpool actually started well when Steven Gerrard penalty in the first minute put them ahead.
However, after goals from Jonathan Walters (2 goals) and Kwyne Jones gave sixth defeat 'The Red' this season.
Brendan Rodgers mens, it has now dropped to the tenth position with 25 points from 19 matches while Stoke to eighth with 28 points.
The game
In the first minute Liverpool were awarded a penalty when Ryan Shawcross violated Luis Suarez and Gerrard scored the ball smoothly from the spot.
Three minutes later Stoke right back when a long ball from Shawcross was unable to be driven well by Daniel Agger, Walters then reached for the ball and score goals, level at 1-1
In the 12th minute Stoke back ahead, Jones's header from Glenn Whelan korner kick that makes the ball nestled in the top right corner of Reina's goal.
In minute 22 Stoke back on the attack and got the opportunity through hard shot from the front Mathhew Etherington penalty box forced Reina dismissed with difficulty.
Liverpool in the 28th minute trying to attack through Stewart Downing on the left wing, followed by the cross into the penalty box, Gerrard received the ball, but his shot thin on the side of the goal.
Two minutes before halftime Reina saves from Etherington conceded after blocking a shot from close range.
A minute after the break Liverpool tried to keep pace by acceleration Raheem Sterling on the left side, which ended with a horizontal crossing, Suarez received the ball, but his shot is still not meet the target.
Stoke increase the advantage to 3-1 on 49 minutes when Walters won the duel with Daniel Agger and by kicking a half-volley he bust nets Reina.
Liverpool tried to make an attack, but the tight defense of Stoke make their difficulties through. While retaining Stoke counter-attack long balls interspersed troublesome Liverpool rearguard.
Asmir Begovic played very well also be a factor why Stoke difficult burglarized by the Liverpool forward. Until the game ends no more dangerous opportunities created so Stoke remain closed the game with a 3-1 lead.
Liverpool signed far from 2012 at Anfield with a 4-0 Barclays Premier League finish over Fulham on Saturday night.
Martin Skrtel's emphatic end gave the Reds associate degree early lead as he volleyed powerfully on the far side Mark Schwarzer once dominant a corner within the box before Steven Gerrard doubled the lead before half-time with a neat end.
Stewart landscape architect extended Liverpool's advantage by cutting into the box and firing into the Kop finish internet within the early stages of the last half.
Luis Suarez wrapped it up in stoppage time to send Brendan Rodgers' facet into eighth within the table, simply 5 points off third-place Arsenal.
The Reds went into the day's late kick-off planning to make a come back to winning ways that following last weekend's 3-1 Anfield reversal at the hands of Aston Villa.
Rodgers created some of changes so as handy a number of his stars a breather before the agitated gay amount, that means starts for the likes of Suso and landscape architect whereas Raheem Sterling and Joe Allen began on the bench.
A James Collins own goal fired Liverpool into the
top half of the Barclays Premier League table and clinched a thrilling
3-2 win for the Reds at Upton Park against West Ham.
Brendan Rodgers' men made it back-to-back wins in the league for
the first time this season and leapfrogged above the Hammers - but they
had to come from behind late in the game to do so.
Glen Johnson put them into the lead after just 10 minutes when he
produced a goal-of-the-season contender from the edge of Jussi
Jaaskelainen's penalty area.
Mark Noble slotted from the spot after Joe Allen was adjudged to have
handled in the penalty area before Steven Gerrard turned a Matt Jarvis
cross past his own 'keeper to give West Ham the lead.
However, Joe Cole struck against his old club to equalise and then
Collins turned a Jordan Henderson cross into his own net to send the
travelling Reds into euphoria.
All the build-up to the clash revolved around the absence of Luis
Suarez, who was ruled out after picking up his fifth yellow card against
Southampton, but his replacement Shelvey proved to be the hero of the
hour.
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Liverpool progressed to the knockout stages of the
Europa League on Thursday night after Jordan Henderson fired his first
goal of the season to give the Reds a deserved 1-0 win against Udinese.
Only the efforts of former Liverpool goalkeeper Daniele Padelli
stopped them from scoring a handful of goals on the night but the
stopper was powerless to prevent Henderson rifling the ball past him on
23 minutes.
It means the Reds move into the last 32 of the competition as Group A winners after Young Boys beat Anzhi 3-1 in Switzerland.
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Brendan composer was left ruing a penalty that wasn't given as a Gareth Bale-inspired Tottenham prevailed 2-1 at White Hart Lane.
Bale scored one and found out another among sixteen minutes before city launched a gallant comeback.
Steven Gerrard was denied a penalty and Luis Suarez had an endeavor cleared off the road before a Bale own-goal created it a tense final twenty minutes for the house team.
Andre Villas Boas' aspect endured and also the result leaves city ten points off from the highest four.
Brendan Rodgers oversaw a goalless draw on his first return to the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.
It was a game full of chances, with Raheem Sterling coming closest with a volley against the crossbar, but honours remained even on what was billed as a special day for several members of the Reds' set-up.
The result extends Liverpool's unbeaten run in the Barclays Premier League to eight games but keeps them in the bottom half of the table.
The team news saw Rodgers make seven changes from the side that drew with Young Boys on Thursday, though Stewart Downing and Jordan Henderson retained their places to make their second and first Premier League starts of the campaign respectively.
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