Kolo Toure: Liverpool Never Gives Up

Kolo Toure proving to be a Liverpool fan favoriate. Credit: Yahoo UK

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure believes a recent improvement in the mindset within the squad means they now refuse to accept lost causes.

Joe Allen's 90th-minute equalizer in the 3-3 draw at home to Premier League leaders Arsenal salvaged something which was more valuable than a point - and that was belief.

A week previously they stoutly defended a 1-0 lead in the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final at Stoke and even the scratch side put out against Exeter in the FA Cup displayed character as they twice came from behind to secure a replay.

“There has been a big improvement recently (in our mental strength) and that's very important when you're at a big club. You can't ever give up,” said Toure, whose whole-hearted effort is appreciated by fans.

“When you refuse to lose games, you often find yourself winning them.”

“It's always important that if you don't win, you don't lose.”

This season Liverpool's record against their traditional rivals - Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United - is much improved with just one defeat coming at Old Trafford in September, signalling the beginning of the end of Brendan Rodgers' time in charge.


Since Klopp took over they have won 3-1 and 4-1 at Chelsea and City respectively. [Source]

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Shoots Down Arsenal and Barcelona Rumors

Aubameyang says he's staying put. Credit: Reuters 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reiterated he wants to win titles with Borussia Dortmund amid reported interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.

The 26-year-old fuelled speculation linking him with a move away from Dortmund after he missed a training session last week due to a "personal appointment".

The Gabon striker, who was last week named African Player of the Year, has been linked with a move to the Gunners and Barcelona, but he appears happy at Signal Iduna Park.

Aubameyang has won the DFL-Supercup with Dortmund but has expressed a desire to win more silverware with Thomas Tuchel's side.

"In football nothing lasts for ever," he told Sport Bild. "But my contract runs until 2020, that is a fact.

"I feel happy, still want to achieve lots with Dortmund and win titles, that is also fact. [Source]

Caulker Joins Liverpool Ahead of Clash with Arsenal

Defender Steven Caulker has joined Liverpool on loan until the end of the season. The QPR defender moved to Anfield today to ease the club’s injury crisis with Dejan Lovren, Mamadou Sakho and Martik Skrtel all sidelined for tomorrow’s clash with Arsenal.

Manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed why Caulker is important to the team. “You need experience to play in the Premier League and we want to play pressing. “We want to press the opponents so they have to play long balls. If they play long balls you need the people in the last line who can win headers and we found it with Steve Caulker.

“We want to have the best solution for us and we are absolute convinced that Steve is the best solution for us and I’m looking forward to working with him," said Kloop. [Source]

Arsenal Close on Signing Nigeria U17 World Cup Stars Nwakali and Chukwueze

Arsenal looks to have won the signing race for Nwakali and Chukwueze

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Nigeria U17 duo Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze, Sky sources understand. A host of Europe's top clubs have been tracking Nwakali and Chukwueze after they impressed in helping Nigeria win last year's FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile. The Gunners look to have won the race to sign them, despite Nwakali's brother Chidiebere playing for Manchester City. [Source]