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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 30, 2015: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the Premier League match against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC: 10 reasons for optimism in 2016

The New Year is upon us, and we are all hoping for a successful 2016 from Liverpool.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 2, 2015: Liverpool's Lucas Leiva and Joe Allen in action against Southampton's Victor Wanyama during the Football League Cup Quarter-Final match at St. Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Lucas and Ibe in contention to start against West Ham if Klopp opts to freshen Liverpool XI

Looking at Liverpool’s lineup options against West Ham.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Leicester City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC Half-Term Player Ratings

We assess the performances of each Liverpool player to date in 2015/16.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 30, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Sunderland during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“A welcome shift in mentality” – How the papers reacted to Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool

Following Liverpool’s victory at Sunderland, we take a look at how the morning newspapers reacted.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Leicester City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Benteke in for Origi – Predicted Liverpool XI vs. Sunderland

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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 10, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia in action against Sunderland during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Reds look to build on Boxing Day success – Sunderland vs. Liverpool Match Preview

Match preview ahead of Sunderland vs. Liverpool in the Premier League.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 16, 2014: Manchester United's manager Louis van Gaal and assistant Ryan Giggs before the Premier League match against Swansea City at Old Trafford. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Battle of the struggling giants the pick of midweek Premier League action

We bring you a comprehensive look at the Premier League action over the next few days.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2015: Liverpool's Adam Lallana in action against Leicester City's N'Golo Kante during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Adam Lallana praises Klopp’s pre-match words in Leicester win

Adam Lallana believes Liverpool’s win over Leicester City was inspired by Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match instructions.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke scores the first goal against Leicester City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Lovren & Henderson impress, Benteke scores but frustrates – 5 Talking points from Liverpool 1-0 Leicester

Liverpool narrowly edged out Leicester City at Anfield on Boxing Day.

Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

4-3-3 or 4-4-2 diamond? – Predicting the Liverpool line up against Leicester

We take a look at how Jurgen Klopp could line up his side against the Foxes.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, New Year's Day, January 1, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia in action against Leicester City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Reds look to respond against league leaders – Liverpool vs. Leicester Match Preview

Jurgen Klopp’s side return to action at Anfield on Boxing Day with table-toppers Leicester City the visitors.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - Tuesday, December 2, 2014: Liverpool's Lucas Leiva in action against Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez during the Premier League match at Filbert Way. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Arsenal to go top, Aston Villa to win – 5 predictions for the Premier League on Boxing Day

With the Boxing Day fixtures approaching, we predict five things we think will happen.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, New Year's Day, January 1, 2015: Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez in action against Liverpool during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s clash with leaders Leicester the pick of the Boxing Day action

The traditional Boxing Day Premier League fixtures are nearly upon us.

WATFORD, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 20, 2015: Liverpool's goalkeeper Adam Bogdan looks dejected as Watford score from his mistake during the Premier League match at Vicarage Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Watford performance shows Liverpool are a team devoid of character and leadership

Liverpool’s woeful showing against Watford was further proof of the Reds’ limitations.

WATFORD, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 20, 2015: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp looks dejected as his side's slump to a humiliating 3-0 defeat by Watford during the Premier League match at Vicarage Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Abject in all departments” – How the papers reacted to Watford 3-0 Liverpool

Following Liverpool’s defeat at Watford, we look at how the newspapers saw the game.

WATFORD, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 20, 2015: Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho in action against Watford's George Byers during the Premier League match at Vicarage Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Watford 3-0 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Following Liverpool’s defeat to Watford, we assess how poor each Reds player was.

Watford, England - Saturday, January 6, 2007: Vicarage Road during the FA Cup 3rd Round match at Vicarage Road. (Pic by Chris Ratcliffe/Propaganda)

In-form Hornets represent tough test for Klopp’s Reds – Watford vs. Liverpool Preview

Liverpool head to Vicarage Road to take on in-form Watford on Sunday afternoon as the Reds look to end their three game winless run.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 18, 2015: Manchester City's manager Manuel Pellegrini against Arsenal during the Premier League match at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Arsenal vs. Man City headlines this weekend’s Premier League action

With another unpredictable weekend of Premier League football on the horizon, we bring you a comprehensive round-up of what is on offer.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 8, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia celebrates scoring the first equalising goal against Crystal Palace during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Arsenal to beat City, Coutinho to inspire Liverpool – 5 predictions for the Premier League weekend

After a fairly quiet week in the football world, the Premier League returns this weekend, and here are five predictions for the upcoming action.

Watford, England - Saturday, January 13, 2007: Liverpool's Peter Crouch celebrates scoring the third goal, his second, against Watford during the Premiership match at Vicarage Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Crouch and Bellamy down Watford – The last time Liverpool visited Vicarage Road

Liverpool face Watford on Sunday, in what is the first meeting between the two sides in almost nine years.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 13, 2015: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp celebrates the equaliser goal during the Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion at Anfield. (Pic by James Maloney/Propaganda)

“Klopp transformed the mood of the crowd” – How the papers reacted to Liverpool 2-2 West Brom

Following Liverpool’s draw at home to West Brom, we round-up the best newspaper reaction.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 21, 2015: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates the Manchester City own goal scored by Mangala during the Premier League match against Liverpool at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Coutinho to start, Firmino up front – Predicting Liverpool’s XI for West Brom clash

Liverpool host West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon, and we take a look at how Jurgen Klopp could line up his side for the Anfield fixture.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 6, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke in action against Newcastle United during the Premier League match at St. James' Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Chelsea to beat the leaders, Lukaku to keep scoring – 5 predictions for the Premier League weekend

Ahead of another weekend of Premier League action, here are five predictions.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 6, 2015: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during the Premier League match against Newcastle United at St. James' Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Leicester City vs Chelsea this weekend’s standout Premier League fixture

This weekend’s Premier League action edges ever closer.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 2, 2015: Liverpool's Divock Origi celebrates scoring the fourth goal against Southampton with team-mates Martin Skrtel, Lucas Leiva, Jordon Ibe, Alberto Moreno and Dejan Lovren during the Football League Cup Quarter-Final match at St. Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

No doubt Liverpool can finish in the top four, with a Cup as a bonus

Liverpool’s primary objective this season should be to finish in the Premier League top four.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 6, 2015: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during the Premier League match against Newcastle United at St. James' Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool will only win the Premier League when they stop contributing to the madness of it!

‘I’m confident we’ll win the league with Klopp one day. However, it won’t happen until we stop contributing to the madness and the inconsistency of the Premier League.’