Since mind games aren’t what they used to be, let’s give thanks for the ingredient that can make this title race great: Liverpool’s ‘12th Man’, writes Larry RyanHis reputation precedes him. Each dropped point or mistake on the pitch was greeted with despondent groaning.”He has always been swift to insert themselves into the story, the 12th Man. Is the 12th Man officially in ‘love it if we beat them now’ territory? Liverpool haven’t lost in the league at Anfield since Crystal Palace visited in April, 2017. The Anfield Wrap website swears the 12th Man has since curbed his worst excesses.

Source: Irish Examiner February 09, 2019 00:00 UTC