Topic: Liverpool v Sunderland November 26th 3pm - Anfield

[saoirse08]

Just realised that tomorrow will be the first time since the end of the 2007/08 season that I will have attended 3 consecutive home league games. Funny listening to the lads on the Anfield Wrap talking about that season lately, knowing that I was on the verge of more or less giving it all up as they describe their perceptions of the events back then. Wasn't just down to Hicks and Gillete, either - although that was a large part of it. Couldn't bear giving my hard earned wages to those two fucking leeches. Also, first started visiting RAWK back then, especially at night on late baby feeding duties.

Anyway, looking forward to this. Might not be able to get back to Anfield till the New Year with work, Missus's off duty, demands of kids and other family matters. As Klopp says: they've got our 3 points, so let's make them ours again by making it the hardest 90 minutes of their lives. In other words, let's fucking twat them!   

[ZeusMetallica]

Already counting down the minutes; and it's not even Saturday yet.

[TheShanklyGates]

David Moyes on how he's going to set Sunderland up to play against us.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11695/10671375/sunderland-boss-david-moyes-dismisses-poor-anfield-record

"The periods at Everton when we played them it was always tough to beat them but I think if you look we had a lot of draws there, we didn't always lose.

You just have to laugh

[ggcc14]

Sunderland are coming off the back of two wins, they are certainly more dangerous than they were a month ago.

that said we can still rout them, starve Anichebe (did he ever score past us for Everton? know he did for WBA when Kolo played him in) and Defoe of any service and it should be a fairly comfortable day at the office.

[Dougle]

Sunderland are coming off the back of two wins, they are certainly more dangerous than they were a month ago.

that said we can still rout them, starve Anichebe (did he ever score past us for Everton? know he did for WBA when Kolo played him in) and Defoe of any service and it should be a fairly comfortable day at the office.

Winning a couple of games might encourage Moyes to go 2 up front. I hope he does because they won't see the ball and that is 2 less to get around. 1-8-2 is easier than 1-9-1. I would like Origi and Sturridge both to get minutes but not necessarily start.
Hopefully we are a couple up and let the two starved hounds off the bench for 30 - 35 minutes. Nothing like hungry hounds eh ..
But ... just win please.

[Desert Red Fox]

You just have to laugh

winning without winning

[Le_Mot_Juste]

I can't believe this is how he's inspiring his players to come to Anfield and get a result.

Park the double-decker bus and 'would snap your hand off for a draw right now'.

What an absolute wet blanket of a manager.

With our opponents having that attitude, i'll be majorly pissed if we - the only team entering the pitch with the idea of winning - doesn't get a result.

[PaulF]

It's something we need to get used to and fast. There are no easy games in the premier league We'll probably find games against the teams around us easier. Although they'll carry more threat, you'd back us to create a bag load of chances against anyone who isn't parking the bus. Teams near the bottom know they are naive to try and win an open game, so you can't blame them for setting up defensively. It won't be an easy game, but to do well in the league you have to win the games that aren't easy.

[OLDIE]

Wow some people really do take the level of over confidence to another level.

Moyes has never won at Anfield  - There is always a first time

Sunderland have won 2 matches in a row

Defoe is very dangerous and scores goals against us

Victor is a beast of a man and will be very dangerous, I can see him drifting out to both flanks to shut down
Clyne & Milner.

6 at the back will be difficult to break down.

Pickford is a boss keeper who no doubt will shine at Anfield, Keepers always play their best against us.

They have a manager that is adept at playing boring football and he will drill his players in the art of playing
like Everton under his stewardship.

If we dont get off to a flyer then it wont be easy tomorrow, if we get an early goal then they could be royally fucked

This is a perfect opportunity for us to dis-spell a myth before it takes shape. Move them around at pace and we will eventually break them down.

2-0  I wouldn't be surprised to see an OG for the first goal. 

[Caston]

Wow some people really do take the level of over confidence to another level.

Moyes has never won at Anfield  - There is always a first time

Sunderland have won 2 matches in a row

Defoe is very dangerous and scores goals against us

Victor is a beast of a man and will be very dangerous, I can see him drifting out to both flanks to shut down
Clyne & Milner.

6 at the back will be difficult to break down.

Pickford is a boss keeper who no doubt will shine at Anfield, Keepers always play their best against us.

They have a manager that is adept at playing boring football and he will drill his players in the art of playing
like Everton under his stewardship.

If we dont get off to a flyer then it wont be easy tomorrow, if we get an early goal then they could be royally fucked

This is a perfect opportunity for us to dis-spell a myth before it takes shape. Move them around at pace and we will eventually break them down.

2-0  I wouldn't be surprised to see an OG for the first goal.

[thekitkatshuffler]

Make us believe, Red Men. 

I'm working on a list of lucky and unlucky acquaintances at the moment, for watching the match with.  Can only trust me dad at the moment but tomorrow will fine tune things.

[PaulF]

Is Defoe really that good? People were rightly wary of Benteke, and the 'scoring against old club' hoo doo. If he is that good, should we be looking to lure him away?

[SamAteTheRedAcid]

Is Defoe really that good? People were rightly wary of Benteke, and the 'scoring against old club' hoo doo. If he is that good, should we be looking to lure him away?

No we should be looking to throw him in a bin and batter his shite Sunderland team 5-0

[sms1986]

Wow some people really do take the level of over confidence to another level.

Moyes has never won at Anfield  - There is always a first time

Sunderland have won 2 matches in a row

Defoe is very dangerous and scores goals against us

Victor is a beast of a man and will be very dangerous, I can see him drifting out to both flanks to shut down
Clyne & Milner.

6 at the back will be difficult to break down.

Pickford is a boss keeper who no doubt will shine at Anfield, Keepers always play their best against us.

They have a manager that is adept at playing boring football and he will drill his players in the art of playing
like Everton under his stewardship.

If we dont get off to a flyer then it wont be easy tomorrow, if we get an early goal then they could be royally fucked

This is a perfect opportunity for us to dis-spell a myth before it takes shape. Move them around at pace and we will eventually break them down.

2-0  I wouldn't be surprised to see an OG for the first goal.

You're going to catch so many with this! 

[PaulF]

Very frustrating game last night, but now we know that mid-table & below teams are just going to park the bus (Swansea), 200 seater coach (QPR) & bloody great Pantechnicon (WH) against us, we'll just have to be cannier in how we play against these teams & accept that our usual one touch football is not going to be effective.

This is from a couple of years ago in the Saints thread. Hopefully Klopp has the bus breaker.

[Greatness]

Moyes's comments were laughable

I'm going for a good solid 4-1 win for us.

[4pool]

Referee: Anthony Taylor
Assistants: S Child, E Smart
Fourth official: N Swarbrick

[Garnier]

David Moyes on how he's going to set Sunderland up to play against us.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11695/10671375/sunderland-boss-david-moyes-dismisses-poor-anfield-record

Makes me wonder and chuckle as to how the hell did he get the Manchester United job.

[surfer. Fuck you generator.]

Such defeatism from moyes. 

[HardworkDedication]

Klopp ponders Liverpool formation change over injury fears

Lallana definitely out and boss says others are "struggling" ahead of Sunderland clash

BY JAMES PEARCE
22:29, 25 NOV 2016 UPDATED 14:51, 25 NOV 2016

Jurgen Klopp is considering a change of formation for Liverpool’s Premier League showdown with Sunderland at Anfield.

The Reds are definitely without Adam Lallana, who is still sidelined by the groin injury he suffered on international duty. The England attacker is targeting a return to action at Bournemouth next weekend.

However, Klopp revealed that a few others are “struggling a little bit” ahead of the visit of the Black Cats and that could lead to him ditching his favoured 4-3-3 system.

Lallana was missed in last weekend’s goalless draw at Southampton. He was also absent from the starting line up when Liverpool failed to break the deadlock against Manchester United last month.

“Now I feel bad that he can’t play,” Klopp said.

“Adam Lallana as everybody knows well is an important player for us but it is not about just him.

“Even the games against Man United and Southampton they were completely different. You cannot compare them. That is no reason for us (not to score).

“We don’t know if we can bring the same formation (against Sunderland). We have got a few guys who are struggling a little bit. We have to make a few late decisions.”

Meanwhile, Klopp believes the recent furore over players’ night time activities while away with England was massively overblown.

Captain Jordan Henderson and Lallana found themselves the subject of unfair scrutiny following a sanctioned evening out in Bournemouth. They had no case to answer with their manager on their return to Melwood.

Klopp made his feelings known with a sarcastic response when asked whether the Liverpool squad would still have a Christmas party this year.

“We will celebrate Christmas underground,” he said.

“All the players, nobody else. No drinks, nothing. We will stay there and wait until it’s over.

“Obviously that’s the only possibility to have some fun.

“All I can say is nothing the boys did up until now has influenced how we will celebrate Christmas in the future because there was not one issue since I was here in this part of life.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/klopp-ponders-liverpool-formation-change-12229819#ICID=sharebar_twitter

[Hazell]

I had a dream last night we were losing 1-0 at half time. Although I'm not sure how prophetic it was because we had Benayoun have a shot cleared off the line and the goal came from a Pepe Reina mistake.

[McSquared]

10-0

[vicar]

Referee: Anthony Taylor
Assistants: S Child, E Smart
Fourth official: N Swarbrick

I was pretty confident until I saw that. Taylor is dreadful.

[alonsoisared]

3 nil liverpool, spurs to get a 2-1 at chelsea, liverpool top of the league tonight.

[ZeusMetallica]

I wonder who else has been struggling with injury this week. I guess we'll see when the team sheet comes out at 2pm.

[dogeibbor]

Such defeatism from moyes. 

What is this? Some kind of reverse psychology stuff? Seriously? A premier league manager admiting defeat before a game. Can't believe it.

[OneTouchFooty]

Think we'll see Sturridge if Jurgen's talking about a formation change?

[It's Jimmy Corkhill]

Think we'll see Sturridge if Jurgen's talking about a formation change?

I'd suggest not as we'd still want to press, and if we go two up top, it's even more important that those at the top end lead by example. Origi and Firmino I reckon.

[John C]

Thanks Sarge.

I can't wait for this, I'm not expecting more than 4 goals but I'm looking forward to our slick rhythm returning. The joy could be from either an ironic hat-trick for Sturridge or 4 separate scorers, I just have an expectation of warmth emanating from the pitch on this cold, foggy day.

[McrRed]

I had a dream last night we were losing 1-0 at half time. Although I'm not sure how prophetic it was because we had Benayoun have a shot cleared off the line and the goal came from a Pepe Reina mistake.

I never dream about matches but last night mine was 5-4 down to city at halftime. 8 players each team were on yellows. I was shouting at Jurgen to calm the players down so one didn't get sent off. He was trying to get past me to spark Guardiola. [emoji3]

So. Sunderland...

[fowlermagic]

I'd suggest not as we'd still want to press, and if we go two up top, it's even more important that those at the top end lead by example. Origi and Firmino I reckon.

Press what? Sunderland will be lucky to have 30% possession today so I think we need to just take advantage of having a ton of the ball, space in their box will be very limited due to the bodies back there thus any one who can make the most of a tight spot should be starting, ie Coutinho, Sane, Firmino, Sturridge etc. I would rest one of the lesser attacking CMs today as they will be higher up the park anyway ...Coutinho in the Lallana role for me with Sturridge starting. Punish Moyes if he really wants to sit back with 10 behind the ball.

[ScouserCal]

Can't see anything but a comfy reds win today .

Moyes has to keep playing his 2 strikers & that should play into our hands.

Cmn reds !!!

[DG]

I was pretty confident until I saw that. Taylor is dreadful.

Never in my life have I seen a ref been announced in the league without at least one person saying exactly this.

Calm down we'll win.

[Red Raw]

Looking forward to a return to some of the fluidity that was (perhaps understandably) lacking slightly at Southampton.

I am not averse to seeing a slightly different line up in this one, particularly if Lallana is out.  Some elements of rotation will be forced on us over the Christmas period so it makes sense (to me anyway) to try out some of our amazing alternatives. Where better than at home against poor opposition?

If I was  Sunderland fan I would be fucking fuming at Moyes' comments - bloody giving away all of his tactics

[gatcliffe]

Think our team will have couple surprises in it not sure what makes me think that.

[ScubaSteve]

Whatever team starts today, it's a must win. Sunderland will be hard to break down but once we score the goals should flow!!

[NaivetyinBlack]

“We will celebrate Christmas underground,” he said.

“All the players, nobody else. No drinks, nothing. We will stay there and wait until it’s over.

“Obviously that’s the only possibility to have some fun.

 

Love honest Kloppo.

[SerbianScouser]

Think we'll see Sturridge if Jurgen's talking about a formation change?

I`m hoping (if formation does change) Gini as no.10, Phil and Mane on the sides and Bobby upfront with Hendo and Can as double pivot. Would love to see that.

[Schmidt]

I`m hoping (if formation does change) Gini as no.10, Phil and Mane on the sides and Bobby upfront with Hendo and Can as double pivot. Would love to see that.

If that XI was fit then a formation change wouldn't be needed surely?

[ZeusMetallica]

Apparently Sturridge is out with a minor calf issue.