With Daniel Sturridge on his way to West Brom on loan, the FC crew ponder whether he can ever rediscover the form he displayed playing alongside Luis Suarez.

Daniel Sturridge never fulfilled his potential at Liverpool. The 28-year-old has gone on loan to West Bromwich Albion in an attempt to get playing time and force himself back into the England reckoning in the run-up to the World Cup. At Anfield, there are only regrets about what might have been.

More than any other player, Sturridge is a symbol of Fenway Sports Group’s attempt to revamp the club, and the dysfunction that process caused. For the first two years of the investment company’s ownership,…

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The ESPN FC crew reckon Daniel Sturridge is a worthwhile gamble for West Brom.

The ESPN FC crew reckon Daniel Sturridge is a worthwhile gamble for West Brom.
Daniel Sturridge’s loan move to West Bromwich Albion was hardly a surprise.
If the Liverpool striker wanted more game time to try and somehow impress England manager Gareth Southgate before the World Cup in Russia, he wasn’t going to get it at Anfield.
Sometimes a manager comes into your club and you simply don’t fit in. That only partly explains Jurgen Klopp’s reluctance to use Sturridge more often, as the once-prolific forward rarely seemed to be fully fit during the two-and-a-half years Klopp’s…

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The FC crew answer your questions on whether or not Alisson is the answer to Liverpool’s goalkeeping issues, if Olivier Giroud can help Chelsea and more.

With Daniel Sturridge on his way to West Brom on loan, the FC crew ponder whether he can ever rediscover the form he displayed playing alongside Luis Suarez.
Daniel Sturridge said moving to West Bromwich Albion was “the right fit” after joining on loan from Liverpool for the rest of the season, with boss Alan Pardew calling it “a coup.”
England international Sturridge has been allowed to leave Anfield until the end of the campaign after scoring just three goals in 14 first-team appearances this season.
Sources told ESPN FC West Brom won the race for his signature after agreeing to pay Liverpool a £2 million fee as well as the player’s wages of £120,000…

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With Daniel Sturridge on his way to West Brom on loan, the FC crew ponder whether he can ever rediscover the form he displayed playing alongside Luis Suarez.

What became of the attackers who nearly fired Liverpool to the Premier League title in 2014?

Well, they’ve generally gone onto greater things. Luis Suarez has banged in the goals at Barcelona, winning both the Champions League and the European Golden Boot. Philippe Coutinho has recently joined him and seems set to become Barca’s long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta, while two years after a controversial switch away from Anfield, Raheem Sterling is enjoying an outstanding campaign at Manchester…

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ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop has his say as to which Premier League clubs he believes will be in the relegation zone come the end of the season.

Paul Mariner examines Watford’s decision to sack Marco Silva as a result of the fallout from Everton’s approach for the manager.
Troy Deeney looks set to stay at Watford after West Bromwich Albion opted to move for Daniel Sturridge ahead of him, sources have told ESPN FC.
West Brom had considered a move for Deeney as they looked to bring in a new striker before Wednesday’s transfer deadline, but switched their attention to doing a loan deal for Liverpool’s Sturridge.
Newcastle looked to be favourites for Sturridge’s signature until West Brom made a late move for the England international, and he decided to make the move to…

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Amid speculation Arsenal will send Olivier Giroud to Dortmund for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Steve Nicol explains why Giroud could end up as the happiest of the four parties.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal are in talks with Bo…

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Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Swansea on Monday night.

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Swansea on Monday night.

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Swansea on Monday night.

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Swansea on Monday night.

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Swansea on Monday night.

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Swansea on Monday night.

Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Swansea on Monday night.
Inter Milan have made a loan offer for Daniel Sturridge that is still under consideration from Liverpool, a source has told ESPN FC.
Liverpool are prepared to sanction Sturridge’s departure from Anfield in this transfer window, but only if it is considered to be a worthwhile offer.
Inter Milan have backed up their interest in the 28-year-old with the proposal of a loan that could potentially lead to a permanent transfer. La Liga side Sevilla are also monitoring the situation, sources have said.

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Shaka Hislop assesses Liverpool’s current goalkeeping situation and identifies potential targets for a summer move to Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is developing well at Liverpool because he is playing in his ‘dream’ midfield role.
Inter Milan and Sevilla are interested in signing Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge this transfer window, a source has told ESPN FC.
Sources have told ESPN FC that Liverpool would be open to selling Sturridge this window, but only if the offer is in line with the Merseyside club’s demands.
Sturridge has made just five starts in all competitions this season as he looks to earn a place in England’s World Cup squad this summer.
Sevilla and Inter have both registered their interest in the 28-year-old…

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Dominic Solanke’s goal was disallowed due to a speculative handball as Liverpool drop two more points at home.

Dominic Solanke’s goal was disallowed due to a speculative handball as Liverpool drop two more points at home.

Steve Nicol and the ESPN FC crew delve into Liverpool’s lack of sharpness after they dropped points for a second consecutive game.

Jurgen Klopp vented frustration in regards to the referee after Liverpool’s scoreless draw with West Brom.

Liverpool lacked guile, energy and composure in another disappointing home draw — this time 0-0 against West Brom — with another negative side. Momentum has been lost and it will take great character to get it back quickly.

Positives

The hosts’ unbeaten run reaches 11 games but there was little else to cheer on a cold, wet Anfield night.

Negatives

If their main stars fail to catch fire all at once, there’s little Liverpool’s supporting casr can do to rescue the situation. Usually somebody…

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Willian played the role of super-sub and scored in the 85th minute to help Chelsea steal a point from Liverpool at Anfield.

Willian played the role of super-sub and scored in the 85th minute to help Chelsea steal a point from Liverpool at Anfield.

Craig Burley takes to the touchscreen to outline how Liverpool’s nerves at the back condemned them again against Chelsea.

Gary Cahill and Jordan Henderson dish out their post-match thoughts after Chelsea nicked a point at Liverpool.

Craig Burley recaps Saturday’s action in the Premier League, as Man United picked up a big win in their chase to catch City.
Liverpool threw away another lead late in a game. After a hugely disappointing slump in the Champions League at Sevilla on Tuesday, they were at least more focused against Chelsea. But this should have been a win.

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Positives
Without being rigorously tested, the home defence stood firm for most of this game.
Negatives
Unfortunately “most” isn’t good enough at this level and a Chelsea equaliser was hardly a surprise given the way the game was going. After the first week of an exhausting winter schedule,…

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