Arsenal lose first match against Liverpool. Fans go berserk, relaunch #WengerOut campaign.

All hell was let loose today after Liverpool beat Arsenal 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League opening weekend encounter at Emirates Stadium.
Theo Walcott opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 31st minute shortly after missing a penalty. Philippe Coutinho equalised after firing home a stunning free – kick. Other names on the scoresheet were Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain  and Calum Chambers headed in.

The usually patient Gooner fans did not only pour invectives on the Frenchman but relaunched the #WengerOut campaign on social media at the drop of a hat.

Liverpool fire Brendan Rogers

Brendan Rogers has been relieved of his duties as Liverpool manager. The 42-year-old who joined Anfield in 2012, will leave his post with immediate effect. Below us a joint Fenway Sports Group statement from principal owner John W Henry, chairman Tom Werner and president Mike Gordon. 


“We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Brendan Rodgers for the significant contribution he has made to the club and express our gratitude for his hard work and commitment. All of us have experienced some wonderful moments with Brendan as manager and we are confident he will enjoy a long career in the game.

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“Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch. Ambition and winning are at the heart of what we want to bring to Liverpool and we believe this change gives us the best opportunity to deliver it.



“The search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner.”

Daniel Sturridge returns to full training ahead of clash with Manchester United

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Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has returned to full training ahead of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Manchester United. Sturridge, 26, has recovered sufficiently from hip surgery to be able to take part in full contact sessions with his teammates. Manager Brendan Rodgers, though, has yet to reveal whether Sturridge will play against United.
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The England international spent the summer building up his fitness in the United States after having surgery on a torn hip muscle in May. He originally sustained the injury against United at Anfield on March 22, although he played two more games after that before the club decided to send him for an operation.
That injury was one of four that Sturridge suffered last season, when he was restricted to seven Premier League starts. The forward also suffered two separate thigh injuries and a calf problem.

He returned to Merseyside in August after time spent working with the Boston Red Sox baseball team’s medical and sports staff.

Phillipe Coutinho's screamer earns Liverpool three point

Phillipe Coutinho scored a screamer in the 86th minute to give Liverpool their first win of the season against Stoke City at the Britannia stadium. The drab game looked set to be headed for a goalless draw until Philippe Coutinho produced what is fast becoming a trademark long-range goal for the winner in the 86th minute.
New Stoke No. 1 Jack Butland stood no chance as the ball flew into the top-right corner.
On the final day of last season, Stoke ran out 6-1 winners in this fixture but there was no sign of that happening again.
It was a game of few chances, and a point apiece looked like being a fair result until Coutinho struck.

Done deal: Christian Benteke Moves to Liverpool

English side, Liverpool have completed the signing of striker, Christian Benteke from Aston Villa for £32.5M.
The Belgian signed a five year contract with Liverpool with an upfront payment of £16M made while the remainder will be paid over the course of his contract.
Benteke missed the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with an Achilles injury, and after returning to fitness, had to wait until December to score his first Premier League goal of last season.
He hit form over the closing three months of the campaign, though, scoring 12 goals in his final 13 matches for Villa as
they avoided relegation and reached the FA Cup final.

Raheem Sterling Not Traveling with Liverpool to Asia

Following Raheem Sterling’s inclusion in the squad that would travel for the pre-season tour of Asia, Press Association has reported that the lad will not be travelling with the team.
This is believed to have been informed by the ongoing transfer talks with Manchester City over Raheem’s imminent departure to the club.
Raheem Sterling missed training on Wednesday and Thursday citing illness and has received several criticism over an alleged ‘unprofessional attitude’.

Photos: Over 200 AC Milan fans storm Italian airport to receive Fernando Torres.

Goodbye England, Italy is the new deal! So more than 200 AC Milan fans stormed the Ata Milano Linate airport, Italy to receive Chelsea striker, Fernando Torres today. The Spaniard who arrived the country to complete his 2 year loan move to AC Milan signed few autographs before heading to the Madonnina Clinic to undergo medical tests.
Photocredit: Twitter

‘I Leave With Sadness But I Know I’ll Make You Proud’ – Mario Balotelli pens heartfelt farewell message to AC Milan

Few hours after he sealed up his £16million move to Liverpool, Mario Balotelli has penned a heartfelt farewell message to the fans as well as staff he left at AC Milan. The message was posted on his instagram account.
As I am about to enter a new chapter, I would like to thank the AC Milan fans who have shown incredible loyalty and faith in me. I also want to thank the great staff who have shown exceptional patience and guidence [sic] over the years.

“Most importantly, I want to express endless gratitude to my teammates who supported me on and off the pitch, just like my family does. Your camaraderie will be forever appreciated, as I’ve learned so much from you all.

“I leave Milan with sadness, but know that I will still make you all proud going forward.

“#FORZAMILAN!!!! #ThankYouMilan ❤️❤️❤️ I’m forever grateful❤️✌️”
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