First Home Game Win

Liverpool v Reading. www.mirror.co.uk

Liverpool recorded their first home win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Reading.

Brendan Rodgers made just one change to the team following the game against Stoke last time out, as goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who was injured on international duty, was replaced by Brad Jones. Reading boss Brian McDermott, however, made two changes – Jay Tabb and Noel Hunt for Mikele Leigertwood and Danny Guthrie respectively.

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Liverpool began the game brilliantly, and on the 29^th minute, Suarez’s intelligent first-time pass let Sterling free. After taking one touch, Sterling shot the ball past the keeper to put the Reds in front. Raheem Sterling, the 17-year old inside forward, became the club’s second-youngest Premier League goal scorer behind Michael Owen. “It was a brilliant goal,” said Rodgers. “We have been asking him, Suso and the other wide players to try to break the line of defenders and he’s done that.”

Liverpool continued to control the game. They dominated the possession and had 25 shots on goal to Reading’s 5, but were unable to find another goal. Reading came close to finding an equalizer as Liverpool’s defense looked very vulnerable.

In the end, Liverpool held on for the much-needed victory as the next five weeks are going to be very tough for Liverpool. They are going to face Everton, Newcastle, Chelsea, Tottenham and Swansea in the league, and have three Europa League games.

Sterling played very well, and the Liverpool fans will be expecting to see more performances like this from him. Although Suarez had a good game, his finishing was poor. He had many chances but could not add another goal due to his profligacy.

Anfield KOP. www.liverpoolfc.com

Also, after years of stalled projects and financial uncertainty, Liverpool FC abandoned plans on Monday, October 15, to build a new stadium and decided a redeveloped Anfield can provide the money needed to make the team regularly successful.

Liverpool had struggled to generate the income it needed due to the 45,000 capacity limit of its 120-year old ground. The redevelopment is likely to increase the capacity by 15,000 to 60,000, within the top three Premier League stadium capacities. It will cost Liverpool $247 million to redevelop Anfield, but owner John Henry expects this to increase match-day revenue by $64 million. 

This is the link to the highlights of the game - http://footyroom.com/liverpool-1-0-reading-2012-10/

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