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“This is Anfield!”, “Allez allez allez”: Some Liverpool fans on cloud nine as Reds progress to UCL knockouts with 1-0 win + Match report

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Liverpool 1-0 Napoli: Salah strike takes the Reds to UCL knockout phase

It was a disciplined and resilient performance from Liverpool who stunningly beat Napoli 1-0 at Anfield to qualify for the round of 16. The Italian outfit will now move on to the Europa League despite losing just one game in the group stage. Klopp’s men, on the other hand, lost all three of their away fixtures but the German gaffer won’t care much at the moment given his side are through.

The Reds started on the front foot and always looked like the side that was bound to score first. They piled the pressure on the Italian side and kept asking questions of the defence until Mohamed Salah finally broke the deadlock.

The Egyptian fizzed past Kalidou Koulibaly before taking a right footed shot from a tight angle. The Senegal international did do a great job of keeping Salah quiet until then but the former Roma forward proved to be just too much in the end.

Liverpool continued to dominate the game as the likes of Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne looked like men running around in shackles. Virgil Van Dijk did pick up an early yellow card for a dangerous challenge that saw the Dutch defender take out Dries Mertens. But the centre-back was otherwise splendid on the night.

His partner Joel Matip also put in a brilliant shift at the back. With both Joe Gomez and Dejan Lovren out of the line-up, the Cameroon international looked solid on the night. Liverpool’s midfield were full of energy. The likes of Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Gini Wijnaldum looked like players on a mission.

Napoli did come close in the final moments only for Alisson Becker to make yet another match-winning save from Arek Milik’s shot from close range. But the Reds were largely untroubled and put in a disciplined performance. Jurgen Klopp will definitely be pleased with his side but will now turn his attention to the crunch clash against Manchester United during the weekend.

Here’s how the Liverpool fans reacted to the 1-0 win over Napoli.

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Meet Curtis Jones’ girlfriend Saffie Khan as he talks about double dating with Cody Gakpo

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Curtis Jones Girlfried. Source: Instagram

Curtis Jones has had a steady life on his personal side living in Liverpool. Playing down at Merseyside along with friends and family he’s often seen living the other side of life along with football. In a recent interview he talked about being on double dates with Cody Gakpo Jones said: “(Me and Cody) are really tight, so I spend time with him. His girlfriend and mine always talk as well. Obviously he’s got a kid already, so she’s helping her out with certain things. He’s my brother.”


Curtis Jones is an English international footballer who plays for Liverpool as of 2025. He made his debut in September 2019 having joined the club at the age of nine. Since then he has developed himself as a strong midfield option in the Liverpool squad. Jones also made his international debut in 2024 after playing five years of professional football. Jones has made over 100 appearances for Liverpool now as he continues to be a significant contributor at the Merseyside. 
                                                           

Who is Curtis Jones’ Girlfriend? Saffie Khan?

Saffie Khan attending a game at Anfield/ @saffiekhan_

Saffron Khan popularly known as “Saffie” is the girlfriend of Curtis Jones. After they started going out together more often, they realised that they had to spend the rest of their lives together. The couple built a strong bond quickly and has remained inseparable since then. Even though they haven’t tied the knot yet, they are not in a hurry to get married.     

Saffie Khan Age 

Saffie Khan is 22 years old as of January 2025 and was born on May 5, 2002, in England as per FamousBirthdays

Saffie Khan Profession 

Saffie Khan is currently a renowned model and an Instagram star. She currently had around 80k followers on Instagram as of January 2025 and is open on collabs as per her bio. She continues to be an influencer along with being a mom as we keep getting updates on Curtis and her life together through social media. 

Saffie has a modeling contract with M Models Management, has participated in a number of fashion shoots. She discusses details about her life and modeling pursuits on Instagram and the social media platforms. She mostly shares images of herself in fashionable attires. She also adds snaps from her gym activities. Due to her large audience, she has a great potential of earning money which she’s started monetising.   

Saffie Khan Education 

Curtis Jones attended Saffie’s Graduation Ceremony/ @saffiekhan_

Saffie Khan completed her honours in biomedical science as per her social media bio.    

Saffie Khan Social Media

Instagram: @saffiekhan_

Saffie Khan and Curtis Jones Relationship Timeline

Curtis ans Saffie at an event / @saffiekhan_

Curtis Jones met with his girlfriend in 2019 according to The Sun. They’ve relatively maintained a private life since. However, the couple is always seen supporting each other ever since attending important dates. Jones attended Saffie’s graduation as per their social media profiles while Khan is often seen supporting her boyfriend on football fields.  

The couple after going out for almost five years announced they welcomed their first child. Jones and Khan were blessed with a baby daughter in October 2024 as per their Instagram post. 

FAQs about Saffie Khan

When did Saffie Khan and Curtis Jones meet each other?
Saffie Khan and Curtis Jones met each other in 2019.
What is Saffie Khan doing now?
She is a model and an Instagram star. 
How old is Saffie Khan?
She is 22 years old as of January 2025.  
What is the nationality of Saffie Khan?
Saffie Khan was born in England as is of English nationality.

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Jim Beglin 2025- Net Worth, Wife, Salary, Endorsements, Former Clubs, Current Job and more

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James Martin Beglin popularly known as Jim Beglin, the former Irish footballer currently works as a co-commentator in sports media. Here we will see more about his Net Worth, Wife, Salary, Endorsements, Former Clubs, Current Job, etc.

Jim played as a left-back for many Premier League teams including Liverpool and Leeds United. Jim Beglin caught the attention of football fans when he referred to the Etihad as ‘Emptyhad’ in a live telecast recently. He has had 15 International senior caps for Ireland. He co-comments for many media currently.

Jim Beglin was often seen alongside Peter Drury commentating on most of the Premier League matches, until the latter left for Sky Sports and NBC. If not the best he is one of the best analysts in the English media. He is an excellent reader of the game and a good analyst too. Let’s see more about him in this article without any further delay.

Jim Beglin Facts

Birth PlaceCounty Waterford, Ireland
Father’s NameTom Beglin
Mother’s NameNA
Star SignLeo
Net Worth$2 million
Age61 years
Date of Birth29 July 1963
NationalityIrish
Current JobCo-commentator
Height1.80 m
WifeNA
Achievements1X ENGLISH CHAMPION
1X ENGLISH FA CUP WINNER
1X ENGLISH SUPER CUP WINNER
Social MediaTwitter

Jim Beglin’s Net Worth and Salary

The former Irish defender is estimated to have a net worth of around $2 million. The co-commentator’s salary details are not available at the moment but it is sure that as he is one of the well-known commentators in the media and he wouldn’t be earning less.

Jim Beglin doing commentary. (Credits: Twitter)
Jim Beglin doing commentary. (Credits: Twitter)

Jim Beglin Club Career

Beglin started his footballing career by joining Shamrock Rovers in 1980. Then he was signed by Liverpool to their reserve team in 1983 and after a year and a half, he was promoted to the first team of Liverpool. He debuted against Southampton in the Left-Midfield position, resulting in a 1-1 draw. He went on to win the League Championship and FA Cup with Liverpool.

With 98 appearances for Liverpool FC and over six years, Jim Beglin’s time in Liverpool came to an end as he was sold to Leed United on a free transfer. He didn’t play a single league game in both the 87/88 and 88/89 seasons. He was loaned out to Blackburn and Plymouth later. Jim was forced to retire due to his recurred knee injury at the early age of 27. He represented the Republic of Ireland 15 times.

Jim Beglin Media Job and Career

The bond between football and Jim Beglin didn’t stop despite facing the trauma of retiring at an early age. He chose to stay on the football field not as a player but as a co-commentator. Jim currently works as a co-commentator for BT Sport, Premier League Productions, and CBS Sports and also on ITV for Granada Television. He commentated on the FIFA 14 World Cup and FIFA 18 World Cup in RTC.

He also has co-commented for the PES(Pro Evolution Soccer) game series since PES11 alongside Jon Champion and later Peter Drury. In January 2022 Jim Beglin called Etihad, ‘Emptyhad’ and he apologized for it later due to leading controversies and also apologized when he called Angel Di Maria “Latino temperament” following his red card in 2021.

Jim Beglin Family

Jim’s family details still remain to be a mystery as no information is available yet. He married decades ago and has 2 kids but never disclosed the news about his partner. We certainly wish that Beglin is happy with his family and is leading a joyful life.

Jim Beglin’s Famous Quotes and Commentaries

“Hello everyone, I’m Peter Drury, Jim Beglin alongside me” the most iconic commentary which every PES fan would never get rid of, is said by Peter Drury. Rather than his praising comments, Beglin is famous for his criticizing commentaries. It’s good that he says everything straightforward but the same thing brings him controversies too.

FAQ’s about Jim Beglin

What is Jim Beglin’s net worth?
Jim Beglin’s net worth is 2 million US dollars.  
Does Jim Beglin still work for Sky Sports?
Yes, Jim Beglin works for Sky Sports.
How old is Jim Beglin?
He is 61 years old.
How tall is Jim Beglin?
He is 1.8m tall. 
Is Jim Beglin English?
No, Jim Beglin is from Ireland.
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Despite just 1 win in 21 years, the last time Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield wasn’t long ago

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Liverpool vs. Manchester City

Here is a look at the last time Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield, a ground they have always dreaded to visit, even under Pep Guardiola.

It’s that time of the year again. Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield, and it couldn’t have come at the worst possible time for Pep Guardiola’s men. The Cityzens are coming off a 3-3 draw against Feyenoord at the Etihad, a game which saw the former lead 3-0 until the 75th minute, only to blow it all in the last 15 minutes.

That’s not all, Manchester City are winless since late October after a 1-0 win over Southampton. Since then they have crashed out of the EFL Cup (against Tottenham), lost away to Bournemouth, hammered by Sporting CP 4-1 in the Champions League, lost a game they were leading against Brighton in the EPL, and crushed at their own backyard by Tottenham again.

5 straight defeats and a draw, Guardiola is looking down the barrel, hoping to revive the season. They find themselves 8 points adrift of Liverpool, the leaders. Ahead of their game at the Anfield, here is a look at the last time Manchester City defeated the Reds at this iconic stadium.

Manchester City were cruising to the 2020/21 EPL title

llkay Gundogan
llkay Gundogan for Manchester City (via X)

The match took place in February of the first-full lockdown EPL season, in 2021. City were already cruising to the EPL title, with only a whimper of a challenge from both Manchester United, Liverpool and maybe Chelsea.

The Cityzens went into the game as strong favorites, but history was completely against them. They had not won at the ground since 2003, a staggering 18 years. And Liverpool, hardly lose at their home ground.

The game sparked into life only in the second half

It was all square at the end of the first half, before Manchester City switched on right after the second half begun. Ilkay Gundogan gave the Cityzens the lead, but it was 1-0 only until the 63rd minute before Mohamed Salah equalized for Liverpool from the spot.

However, a last 20-minute carnage saw Manchester City blow away Liverpool, with a 1-4 away thrashing. Goals from Gundogan (brace), Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden made sure the Cityzens won at the ground for the first time in 18 years in the EPL.

Manchester City’s entire midfield that started that night is still a key part of the club

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Rodri of Manchester City, writhing in pain after sustaining his ACL injury, against Arsenal during the 2024-25 season (via Sky Sports)

Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri and Bernardo Silva started for Manchester City that night, and the trio continue to start for them even today, albeit Rodri is out for the season due to injury.

The few players who started that night and are no longer a part of the club are – Joao Cancelo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling. While Zinchenko and Sterling are at Arsenal, Cancelo and Mahrez ply their trade in the Saudi League.

Liverpool are a much changed side than the City side of 2021

Jordan Henderson of Liverpool lifts the Champions League Trophy. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Jordan Henderson lifts the Champions League Trophy. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Virgil van Dijk was out of the 2020/21 season due to injury. Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were the center-backs that night. Fabinho is currently in the Saudi League, whereas Henderson who was a part of the Saudi League between 2023 and 2024, is now at Ajax.

In attack, both Sadio Mane and Firmino have moved to the middle-east, as is the trend now. Thiago Alcantara is now retired, and Georginio Wijnaldum plays in the Saudi League as well.

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