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There were strong performances from the youngsters, with Elliott the match-winner and 18-year-old Stefan Bajcetic outstanding at the base of the Reds' midfield.

Milner stepped in when he could, dropped off when he had to, and talked his younger colleagues through the game throughout. Starting at right-back, the veteran showed all of his nous, experience and quality to keep the lively Rayan Ait-Nouri in check. Elliott won the ball, and subsequently a throw-in to relieve the pressure on his side. It was, as much as Elliott's 13th-minute goal - and what a hit that was, by the way - a moment to sum up Liverpool's night. It was no surprise that Klopp opted to reshuffle his midfield after the disaster-class at Brighton, but to put his faith in a teenager making only his third professional start shows just how desperate the situation has become, and just how highly-rated the young Spaniard is. The celebration said it all, and it wasn't even for a goal.

It is the Reds' first win in four games in all competitions. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“The goal was exceptional. “I have been judged a bit on assists and goals and it is something I have been working on and it came off today.” AFP, REUTERS I don’t want to make Harvey’s performance smaller but I had a few Men of the Match today, just the others didn’t score.”

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are increasingly likely to sell a minority stake in the club rather than sanction a full takeover.

However, Klopp retains the full support of the ownership group, who believe injuries have been a major factor in the team’s struggles. Their current preference is to sell a small portion of the club but they insist that nothing is imminent on that front. Senior FSG sources have dismissed recent speculation that they are on the brink of selling Liverpool to a Qatari consortium or anyone else.

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo (R) vies for the ball during the FA Cup 3rd Round Replay match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool in Wolverhampton, ...

(Xinhua) Liverpool's Cody Gakpo (R) shoots during the FA Cup 3rd Round Replay match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool in Wolverhampton, Britain, Jan. Liverpool's Cody Gakpo (R) vies for the ball during the FA Cup 3rd Round Replay match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool in Wolverhampton, Britain, Jan.

Liverpool edged out Wolverhampton Wanders to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Tuesday, winning a close 1-0 replay that Wolves boss Julen ...

Having already risen from last place to 16th in the Premier League since the Spaniard took over, Wolves face their next big challenge on Sunday as they take on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. We scored three at Anfield, but, unfortunately, we know what happened there, and now today, in the first half, I am not happy.” The obvious mistake, media reports later suggested, was due to a VAR technical failure that caused Toti’s goal to be dismissed outright.

Senior FSG sources have dispelled the myth surrounding Qatar-led investment into Liverpool, though a trusted source has revealed the new likeliest outcome ...

[likeliest outcome ](https://theathletic.com/4102709/2023/01/18/fenway-sports-group-liverpool-minority-stake/?source=emp_shared_article)is FSG will part ways with a ‘minority stake’ in the club. Fenway Sports Group signalled their desire to explore a full or partial sale of Liverpool back in November. [ Jude Bellingham as the headline attraction in a midfield overhaul](https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/trusted-reporter-names-top-two-targets-klopp-wants-new-midfield-partnership-ponders-formation-change) next summer, any outside investment will be warmly greeted on Merseyside. In that scenario, John W. However, in the event FSG get their wish and do receive outside investment, the likeliest scenario is Liverpool’s purse strings in the market would be loosened. The American owners bought the Reds for £300m back in 2010, though the value of the club has increased ten-fold to around £3billion in the 12 years since.

Liverpool takeover off? Fenway Sports Group 'more likely to sell minority stake of Premier League giants' than allow full sale. Robert Calcutt. 18th January ...

[beat Wolves 1-0](https://talksport.com/football/fa-cup/1306412/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-fa-cup-wolves/) in their FA Cup third round replay, and their next match in the competition will see them travel to Brighton. [‘exploring a sale’](https://talksport.com/football/1249159/liverpool-owners-sale-takeover-fenway-sports-group-tom-werner-premier-league/) of the Merseyside outfit. [interested consortiums](https://talksport.com/football/1258730/liverpool-takeover-news-qatar-saudi-arabia-investors-fsg/) from Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Media Digest: FSG has responded to recent Liverpool takeover chatter, while the Qatar sovereign wealth fund — a rumored buyer — has had its say too.

Klopp seems adamant that he wants to keep the 31-year-old at [Anfield](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-anfield-road-latest-images-25956938), extending a stay that already runs to seven-and-a-half years. With no [‘suitably attractive proposals’](https://theathletic.com/4102709/2023/01/18/fenway-sports-group-liverpool-minority-stake/?source=user_shared_article) having been received, FSG is increasingly keen to just ‘sell a small portion’. And in a [follow-up](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-16/qatar-fund-to-reposition-450-billion-portfolio-amid-turmoil?leadSource=uverify+wall), the US publication has got a quote from the head of Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com) contract expires at the end of the season. [Jürgen Klopp](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-thiago-jurgen-klopp-26002578) was correspondingly a little less irate in his press conference. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) Credible, incredible and anything in between: we round it all up in one place here, taking a sideways look at the day’s media goings-on from around the world. [FSG](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/fsg-liverpool-takeover-salah-meeting-25993322) having put Liverpool up for sale, continued links are inevitable. [Roberto Firmino](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-roberto-firmino-successor-25978478) (via [liverpoolfc.com](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/jurgen-klopp-wolves-win-was-reaction-we-needed)), Klopp kept his response to the point: [Three Liverpool problems will be gone in six months as Jürgen Klopp headaches only temporary](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-problems-months-25995983) [back to winning ways](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-wolves-keita-harvey-elliott-26002531) against Wolves. [Harvey Elliott could force permanent Liverpool change as Jürgen Klopp switch speaks volumes](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/harvey-elliott-liverpool-jurgen-klopp-26004710)

Jurgen Klopp praised his Liverpool side for showing a reaction following their 1-0 victory over Wolves in the FA Cup on Tuesday.The Reds progress to t.

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Liverpool FC's Harvey Elliott joined teammates, Diogo Jota and Calvin Ramsay, to officially launch a thrilling new addition to the Reds' iconic home ground ...

You will also receive a souvenir wristband, free entrance to The Liverpool FC Story Museum worth £10 for adults, £6 for children, and a full safety briefing and abseil equipment on the day. It begins with a climb up stairs to the top of the Main Stand roof, where you are greeted by stunning panoramic views across the city and its many iconic landmarks, from one of the highest points on Merseyside. The trio were also joined by LFC staff, who were the first to take part in the exhilarating new challenge that allows you to experience Anfield Stadium from a completely different perspective.

Fenway Sports Group have backtracked on plans to sell Liverpool to the highest bidder as the American multi-business firm would rather sell a minority stake ...

In November, FSG chief John Henry stated that the multi-business firm would "consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of Liverpool," slapping [a £4bn price tag on the Anfield club](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-takeover-4billion-premier-league-28531536). "FSG has frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders in Liverpool. [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-fsg-sale-minority-stake-28991473#comments-wrapper). [Champions League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/champions-league) success, has since skyrocketed. [they were looking to cut ties](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-liverpool-up-for-sale-28428826) with the [Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) giants after acquiring the club from previous owners George Gillett Jr and Tom Hicks. [Liverpool](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/liverpool-fc)'s owners have performed a sensational last-gasp U-turn amid reports that Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are only considering a small portion of investment in the club.

With both clubs experiencing some on-field turbulence recently, the upcoming Champions League encounter appears definitive, even at this early stage.

That is huge for both teams, and especially Liverpool, striving to be in the money again next season and eyeing European glory as the way to do so. When Real and Liverpool meet on February 21, the January window will be a distant memory. But an aggregate win over Liverpool—a sixth consecutive net victory over the opposition—would lay an ideal path to a 15th title. Advancing would lift the confidence required to go all the way. It could be a do-or-die occasion, and there’s much more to analyze. Squeezing into the Premier League top four places and snatching an unlikely trophy is the best it can achieve.