2023 was a glorious year for some football clubs (especially Manchester City) while more enjoyed major signs of improvement (Liverpool, Arsenal, Girona, Aston Villa, Bayer Leverkusen) as others plunged towards mediocrity (Chelsea). It was another calendar year full of thrills and the second half of the 2023-24 season promises even more twists. As 2024 begins,…
As the final whistle blew on an exhilarating Champions League final at the Stade De France on Saturday, 28th May 2022, Liverpool fans had once again found themselves at the sharp end of a now familiar feeling— the emphatic demolition of European hopes at the hands of Real Madrid. Tears of shock were mixed with…
Club football draws to a close for the season when Liverpool and Real Madrid square off in an epic Champions League Final at the Stade de France. Both sides are looking for the perfect end to an intriguing campaign, as Liverpool seek to complete a magnificent cup treble while Real Madrid want to lift their…
The first domestic trophy of the English football season was handed out on Sunday as Liverpool edged Chelsea on penalties to win the 2021/22 Carabao Cup. The pulsating 120 minutes of football followed by 22 extraordinary penalties characterized the story of one of the most incredible football matches – a cup final classic at that…
The driving force behind Jürgen Klopp’s successful five-year stint at Liverpool has been the irrepressible midfield engine he has instilled since arriving at Merseyside. It took years to develop and recruit the perfect personnel in Georginio Wijnaldum and Fabinho, but their famous midfield trio alongside captain Jordan Henderson never looked back since. Wijnaldum, a key…
Jürgen Klopp has voiced his disapproval of the proposed European Super League by 12 clubs as announced yesterday. Liverpool are one of the six English clubs in a founding group of 12 clubs across Europe for a new showpiece tournament that seeks to rival the UEFA Champions League. The Reds, owned by Fenway Sports Group…
Trent Alexander-Arnold put in a man-of-the-match display as Liverpool mauled Arsenal 3-0 at the Emirates to boost their top-four hopes. The Liverpool full-back has had an underwhelming season by his lofty standards, and his latest showing will encourage Kopites. The 22-year-old created four chances, two tackles, and three interceptions in an all-action display against the…
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence has been one of the worst in recent years as the Merseysiders sit seventh, five points behind fourth-place after 29 games. The Reds have spectacularly struggled in the post-pandemic year as injuries to their first three centre-backs, Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joël Matip, have been too much to…
Leicester City climbed to the second spot on the Premier League table after 24 games, with a come-from-behind 3-1 win against outgoing Champions Liverpool at the King Power Stadium. With Liverpool dominating the opening half, Leicester stayed disciplined and capitalized on seven minutes of madness when they scored three late in the second half. Mo…
With the Premier League season at its halfway stage, a record nine teams have spent time at the top of the table. To mark the second half of the season, Football Castle previews the biggest game of matchday 20 brought to you by our betting partners Betway. Tottenham host Liverpool in a Premier League showdown…
