Liverpool end poor run with 5-1 thrashing of Frankfurt

October 23, 2025 10:42 AM

Liverpool end poor run with 5-1 thrashing of Frankfurt

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike scored a ruthless breakaway goal against his former team in a 5-1 Champions League thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt that ended the Reds' woeful streak of four consecutive losses across all competitions. Arne Slot's side finally found some form after a dismal run of results with Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai also finding the net in a one-sided encounter. The Liverpool coach rang the changes, with Mohamed Salah starting on the bench,...

Late Salah, Chiesa goals give Liverpool 4-2 win in thrilling opener

August 16, 2025 9:20 AM

Late Salah, Chiesa goals give Liverpool 4-2 win in thrilling opener

Liverpool talisman Mo Salah and substitute Federico Chiesa struck late goals as the Premier League champions began the defence of their title by beating Bournemouth 4-2 in a thriller on the opening night of the season at Anfield on Friday. On a bittersweet evening charged with emotion after the July death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, newcomer Hugo Ekitike bagged a goal on his league debut to put the hosts ahead after 37 minutes and Cody Gakpo doubled the lead in the 49th. But Antoine S...