The match will be the first meeting between the two players since the Uruguayan was accused, and charged, of allegedly racially abusing the French left-back
Liverpool went into Monday’s game against Tottenham Hotspur as a formidable team on the back of victories against both of the Manchester clubs.
They were unbeaten at home going into the game and came out of it with the record intact. But the winning run came to a sound halt as the Londoners held on for a 0-0 draw.
It was the ninth draw of the season and the eighth at Anfield.
Disappointed, as they should be, Liverpool supporters can take heart from the fact that their team put out a matured attacking performance and successfully restricted the Spurs in their own half, for most of the game.
But nobody can dispute the fact that one Liverpool player stood out from the rest on that night.
He has been the stand-out player for some time now in this season, and no, it isn’t Luis Suárez, and it definitely isn’t Andy Carroll nor Charlie Adam, for that matter.
That man is Martin Škrtel.
Although there has been talk about how he has forged a great defensive partnership with Daniel Agger, and somehow managed to keep out Jamie Carragher, not many would have pondered about how he has matured as a player.
Let us take a look at the reasons—in the next few slides—that justify my selection of Škrtel as the most improved player for Liverpool FC in 2011-12.
Note: Škrtel’s selection was from amongst the players who were also a part of LFC’s 2010-11 campaign.
Pre-match handshakes will not be cancelled in Manchester United clash with Liverpool
The Premier League have no plans to cancel the pre-match handshakes ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool on Saturday, when Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez are likely to come face to face again.
After a stalemate at Anfield saw Harry Redknapp’s side drop to seven points behind leaders Manchester City, we asked you to vote on whether the north Londoners could still triumph
Jessie Paisley, wife of legendary former Liverpool manager Bob Paisley, has passed away at the age of 96, after suffering a heart infection.
Glen Johnson has backed his Liverpool teammate Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan striker’s return from his eight-game suspension, and expects him to shine when the Reds take on Man Utd at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The Uruguayan also insists any jeers from the Old Trafford crowd will not affect his performance in a negative way, and will only inspire him
The Dutchman, who recently notched his 50th goal for the Reds, believes the free summer signing from Manchester City has been a revelation in his second spell
JESSIE Paisley, wife of Liverpool FC’s most successful manager Bob Paisley, has died aged 96.
Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has his sights set on playing a role for Liverpool this month as the Reds bid for FA Cup and Carling Cup success.
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey says he wants to be involved against Manchester United on Saturday and in the Carling Cup final.
Roy Hodgson is “satisfied” with his first 12 months at West Brom after instantly returning to football following his sacking by Liverpool.
Roy Hodgson is “satisfied” with his first 12 months at West Brom after instantly returning to football following his sacking by Liverpool.
