Liverpool

Leicester were undone by a pair of own-goals, thanks in part to the relentless pressure from Darwin Nunez, which earned Liverpool all three points.

[Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252389/Kiernan-Dewsbury-Hall) breezed through the heart of the defence and produced a cool finish past [Alisson](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/196876/Alisson) just four minutes in. [Scotland](/soccer/team?id=580) international had space on the left flank but didn't utilise it often enough to his normal standards. MF Thiago, 8 -- Liverpool's brightest player in midfield. Could have had an assist, too, after creating a key chance for Salah. Came close to converting a volley that glanced past the post. The right-back played a part in the equaliser, too, when his cross was redirected into the goal. The end to the half got worse for the 24-year-old Leicester defender after he registered a second own-goal in calamitous fashion, this time failing to clear [Darwin Nunez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/271788/Darwin-Núñez)'s effort that came back off the post. A composed display from the 31-year-old. GK Alisson, 6 -- Unfortunate to concede the first goal after some sloppy defending by those in front of him, presenting a difficult chance for him to deal with. Jurgen Klopp, 7 -- Took no chances after signs of a Robertson injury and managed the game well. The Reds will also be anxious as they wait to see whether Their guests' stumbles allowed Liverpool to hold on to three vital points.

Leicester defender Wout Faes had an evening to forget as Liverpool ended the year by closing the gap to the Premier League's top four.

“He had some pain, hopefully nothing serious,” Brentford said of Toney, who scored his 13th goal of the season. “It’s all about getting three points and trying to get into a position in the league where we feel like we need to be and haven’t been this season,” Liverpool defender Trent Alexander Arnold said. We made a lot of opportunities, we just couldn’t take them.” Darwin Nunez was then played through on goal by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and dinked a shot over Ward that bounced back off the far post. “I thought we played well today,” Moyes said. Whether you win well or ugly, it doesn’t really matter.”

Leicester defender Wout Faes scored two own goals at Anfield to hand Liverpool a 2-1 victory on Friday which moved the hosts within touching distance of the ...

Leicester has now lost back-to-back games after the World Cup break and remain just four points above the relegation zone. Nunez was then played through on goal by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and dinked a shot over Ward that bounced back off the far post. After a poor opening 15 minutes, Liverpool finally found some semblance of cohesion, with Mohamed Salah stabbing wide from Darwin Nunez’s counter and cross.

Wout Faes scored two own goals during the first half of Friday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield. Watch them both here.

Faes did intercept the cross but he sliced his attempted clearance and then watched on in horror as the ball spun high into the air before landing inside the Leicester goal via the post. Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold swung in a cross from the right and Faes stretched to intercept it. Leicester had taken a shock early lead courtesy of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall before Faes unintentionally leveled for Liverpool in the 38th minute.

Liverpool and Leicester City round off 2022 with a Premier League clash at Anfield.

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Leicester defender Wout Faes had an evening to forget as Liverpool ended the year by closing the gap to the Premier League's top four.

“He had some pain, hopefully nothing serious,” Brentford said of Toney, who scored his 13th goal of the season. “It’s all about getting three points and trying to get into a position in the league where we feel like we need to be and haven’t been this season,” Liverpool defender Trent Alexander Arnold said. We made a lot of opportunities, we just couldn’t take them.” Darwin Nunez was then played through on goal by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and dinked a shot over Ward that bounced back off the far post. “I thought we played well today,” Moyes said. Whether you win well or ugly, it doesn’t really matter.”

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp said he had nothing but sympathy for Leicester City defender Wout Faes who had a nightmare in defence when the Belgian's two ...

"He has been at the World Cup but didn't play a minute, so it might take him a few games to get his rhythm back. "Since he has been with us he has been absolutely brilliant. Then the second one, if you play football, you go full speed, you expect the ball to go in.

Leicester defender Wout Faes scored two own goals at Anfield to hand Liverpool a 2-1 victory on Friday which moved the hosts within touching distance of the ...

Leicester has now lost back-to-back games after the World Cup break and remain just four points above the relegation zone. Nunez was then played through on goal by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and dinked a shot over Ward that bounced back off the far post. After a poor opening 15 minutes, Liverpool finally found some semblance of cohesion, with Mohamed Salah stabbing wide from Darwin Nunez’s counter and cross.

Leicester defender Wout Faes had an evening to forget as Liverpool ended the year by closing the gap to the Premier League's top four.

“He had some pain, hopefully nothing serious," Brentford said of Toney, who scored his 13th goal of the season. “It’s all about getting three points and trying to get into a position in the league where we feel like we need to be and haven’t been this season," Liverpool defender Trent Alexander Arnold said. We made a lot of opportunities, we just couldn’t take them.” Darwin Nunez was then played through on goal by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and dinked a shot over Ward that bounced back off the far post. “I thought we played well today," Moyes said. West Ham, meanwhile, is staring at a crisis after a fifth straight loss.

New Liverpool signing Cody Gakpo was at Anfield on Friday night. Gakpo sat in the main stand to watch Liverpool beat Leicester City 2-1 in the Premier ...

Gakpo was not the only unavailable Liverpool star in the stands at Anfield on Friday. Diaz was cheered by Liverpool fans on Friday as he walked alongside the pitch with the aid of crutches. New Liverpool signing Cody Gakpo was at Anfield on Friday night.

Cody Gakpo will need time to settle at Liverpool, according to his new team-mate Virgil van Dijk. Gakpo completed a move from PSV Eindhoven worth an initial ...

“If it was me, it was an easy decision to make and I didn’t need to convince him. We have to give him time and I’m very sure that the Liverpool fans will give him that time. “We’re family and the real ones who always back him no matter what.

Jordan Henderson has denied trying to use his close relationship with Jude Bellingham to convince the youngster to join Liverpool.

So, very positive and hopefully he can finish the season strongly for us and give us a boost." "I'm sure for Virgil it's nice to have another familiar face to come in and it's someone he's played with. I think we concentrate on playing at the World Cup really.

We tend to think of the festive period as a busy time for the players, managers and coaching staff of Premier League clubs. But Liverpool's acquisition of ...

His first outings are likely to be on a left-hand side that has lost much of its threat following the loss of Diaz and Jota to injury. As for Gakpo, Liverpool fans could be waiting a while for their first glimpse of Gakpo him in red, with the January 2 trip to Brentford currently considered an ambitious target, given the attacker had been on holiday since helping the Netherlands to the World Cup quarter-finals. In Liverpool’s favour is their ability to offer a return to England, the lengthy courting process they have undertaken, and a clear vacancy in their midfield which many of their rivals do not boast. But the key to the Reds pulling the trigger was a growing confidence that Gakpo can sustain a good chunk of that return after making the step up to the Premier League and Champions League. The likelihood of a deal was also increased by PSV making the player available once the World Cup had come to an end — and at a reasonable price. No doubt to the chagrin of his family, Julian Ward spent Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day thrashing out a deal to bring the Dutchman in from PSV Eindhoven.

Leicester's English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall picked up the ball after Liverpool failed to deal with a long goal kick from the opposite end of the field.

With Fabinho out, as was the case against Leicester, the club does not have another player in the same mould. Elliott has shown encouraging signs as the most advanced midfielder in a three, but youth and inexperience come with their own inconsistencies. He was involved in the game, in terms of touches, as much as Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Harvey Elliott despite Leicester only having 43% of the ball possession. I think he's far better when he's on top of the game, running forward and pressing the game." Alongside them, Thiago Alcântara was impressive, luckily for Liverpool, and regularly covered for his teammates, tidied up some loose balls, and intervened defensively. One of the main reasons for this was the lack of presence in midfield, and as the January transfer window opens the club needs to make reinforcements in this area a priority.

Jurgen Klopp's Reds beat Man United and a host of other clubs to Gakpo's signature, with the player revealing the influence Virgil van Dijk had in him ...

[The £44m signing of Gakpo was confirmed by Liverpool on Wednesday](/sport/football/article-11578923/Liverpool-confirm-signing-PSV-Eindhoven-star-Cody-Gakpo-44million.html) and the former PSV forward was spotted watching on at Anfield for the Reds' 2-1 over Leiecester City on Friday night. 'I think it is needed right now, that's why I asked the question to Jurgen Klopp,' the former Liverpool defender said. I think Diaz is going to be another two or three months, [Diogo] Jota isn't coming back soon so I think it's a great signing.