Tactical Analysis: How Liverpool failed to break down Carlisle’s well-drilled defence

Liverpool’s League Cup tie against Carlisle United on Wednesday night was again marked by a worrying failure to break down a well-organised defence. Carlisle United’s rearguard effort in Wednesday night’s League Cup clash with Liverpool...

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Brendan Rodgers shows signs of desperation as Liverpool boss survives game-by-game

Pressure on Brendan Rodgers is at an all-time high in his Anfield tenure, and Saturday’s clash with Aston Villa represents a win-or-bust match for the manager as he looks to save his job. With his Liverpool future at the most uncertain...

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“Villa game is massive” – Adam Bogdan understands frustration of Liverpool fans

Liverpool goalkeeper Adam Bogdan admits the players are well aware of the growing discontent among fans but insists they are doing all they can to turn things around. The Hungary international was in the small minority – goalscorer...

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Video: Gary McAllister reflects on Liverpool 1-1 Carlisle

There was much furore when Brendan Rodgers failed to show up for his post-match press conference after the penalty shootout win over Carlisle, but we understand Gary McAllister was always intended to attend. McAllister took on the...

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“Patience is close to breaking point” – Papers react to Liverpool’s penalty shootout win over Carlisle

The morning after Liverpool’s uninspiring League Cup victory over Carlisle, we round-up the best of the newspaper reaction. Brendan Rodgers finds himself under even more pressure following Wednesday’s win, with his job becoming...

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Bogdan heroic, Rodgers stumped: 5 talking points from Liverpool’s penalty shootout win over Carlisle

Brendan Rodgers‘ Liverpool left it late to defeat League Cup opponents Carlisle United on Wednesday night, with many negatives to discuss. When Derek Asamoah converted Carlisle United’s equaliser 35 minutes into Wednesday night’s...

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McAllister: Penalty win can pull Liverpool together

Liverpool first-team coach Gary McAllister hopes the penalty shoot-out win over League Two Carlisle will be a turning point in a difficult start to the season. Debutant goalkeeper Adam Bogdan was the hero with three saves in the...

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Liverpool 1–1 Carlisle United: Player Ratings

Following Liverpool’s embarrassing League Cup performance against League Two Carlisle, Ben Twelves rates the Reds performers on an appalling night at Anfield. Liverpool 1–1 Carlisle, 3-2 on penalties. League Cup Third Round – Anfield...

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Liverpool 1-1 Carlisle (Liverpool win 3-2 on penalties): Bogdan spares Reds’ blushes

Liverpool beat Carlisle 3-2 on penalties in the League Cup third round on Wednesday night, but it was an extremely poor night on Merseyside. Liverpool 1–1 Carlisle (Liverpool won 3-2 on penalties) League Cup 3rd Round – Anfield...

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LIVE: Liverpool vs. Carlisle United – Follow the Reds’ League Cup tie here

Liverpool take on Carlisle United in Wednesday night’s League Cup third round clash, with Brendan Rodgers desperate for a win. We’re live to bring you the latest. Liverpool vs. Carlisle United Wednesday, 23 September 2015; 8pm BST Anfield League...

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Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs. Carlisle United: Six changes as Danny Ings starts

After scoring in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Norwich City, Danny Ings is named in a much-changed lineup for Liverpool’s League Cup clash with Carlisle United. Brendan Rodgers has named a strong starting lineup for Wednesday night’s League...

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