End of the season, and of an era: Liverpool v Queens Park Rangers

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By Séamus Leonard

Queens Park Rangers comes to Anfield on Sunday as the curtain draws on what has been a disappointing season, to say the least, for home side Liverpool. However, all the arguments over what has gone wrong and how it can be corrected next season will cease for 90 minutes as Reds fans bid a fond farewell to one of the club’s most loyal and reliable servants, Jamie Carragher.

Fulham 1-3 Liverpool – Sturridge and Coutinho Steal the Show

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By Jonathan Carroll

Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool team traveled to Craven Cottage on Sunday without Steven Gerrard, Daniel Agger and Luis Suarez. Fringe players like Sebastian Coates, Jonjo Shelvey and Andre Wisdom all got the call to start from Rodgers. Liverpool needed to win to keep up the pace with Everton and hope the blue half of Merseyside slips up. As it happened there was no such luck.

Reds look for late-season flourish: Fulham v Liverpool

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By Séamus Leonard

In stark contrast to the monotony of last weekend’s Merseyside derby, the days since have been filled with activity as first Alex Ferguson announced his decision to retire as manager of Manchester United at the end of the season and then Everton boss David Moyes was declared Fergie’s hand-picked successor.

The whole affair makes for strange times as both United and the Toffees prepare to bid farewell to their long-term supremos.

Newcastle 0-6 Liverpool – Reds Run Riot

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By Jonathan Carroll

In a week where Liverpool found themselves issuing statements for the conduct of Luis Suarez. The English media then decided to blow the incident out of all proportion with over the top coverage. Make no mistake, what Suarez done was wrong. It has no place on the pitch. He is however a footballer, not a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. There are more heinous acts carried out on the football pitch. The FA needs an overhaul as Kenny Dalglish wrote during the week.

Liverpool 2-2 Chelsea – Suarez Displays Genius with Flashes of Madness

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By Jonathan Carroll

Sunday started out with the focus on the passing of Hillsborough Justice campaigner Anne Williams and former Liverpool and current Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez returning to Anfield. Little did the football world know that the focus would change dramatically and once again involve Luis Suarez.

Rodgers returns to relegation-haunted Royals: Reading v Liverpool

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By Séamus Leonard

Liverpool travels to the Madejski Stadium on Saturday in a veritable No Man’s Land in the English Premier League table. There is no threat of relegation, but similarly – after last weekend’s disappointing 0-0 draw with West Ham at Anfield – there is little chance of breaking into the top five to land a European spot for next season.

Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool – Henderson Leads Reds to Villa Victory

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By Jonathan Carroll

Liverpool produced a resurgent second half performance to secure three points at Villa Park on Sunday. Initially it looked as if Christian Benteke would lead the Liverpool back four a merry dance as he scored from twenty yards out after thirty-one minutes. Second half goals from Jordan Henderson and a penalty from captain Steven Gerrard enabled Liverpool to maintain in contention for European football next season. Liverpool came from behind to win away from home, a feat not produced since 2009 and something that has happened twice this season. Progressive signs perhaps under Brendan Rodgers.