Jordan Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011. EPA
Jordan Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011. EPA
Jordan Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011. EPA
Jordan Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011. EPA

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Jordan Henderson signs new contract at Liverpool

Club captain set to remain with Merseyside club until 2025

The National

August 31, 2021

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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has signed a new deal that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2025.

The 31-year-old has made nearly 400 appearances since joining from Sunderland a decade ago and led Liverpool to their first league title for 30 years in 2020.

The England midfielder has also won the Uefa Champions League, Uefa Super Cup, Fifa Club World Cup and the League Cup during his time at Anfield.

Henderson has become the latest player to commit their long-term futures to the Merseysiders after Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Alisson Becker, Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson.

“I’m obviously very honoured and proud to continue the journey I’ve already been on here,” Henderson told Liverpool’s official website.

“It’s amazing to finally get it done and just concentrate on looking forward and what the future may hold.

“I’m in a different place of course, as a player and as a person, from when I first walked in. I’ve learnt and grown a lot over my time here, and I’ve got to thank a lot of people for that.

“I’ve loved every minute of it, even when I look back at the tough times, I was still enjoying being a part of this football club. The longer I can do that, the better for me really. I want to be here as long as possible, I’ve always said that.

“To continue this journey is incredible for me and my family, and I hope the fans and the club feel the same way.”

Henderson, who was named 2019-20 Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, and earlier this year awarded an MBE for services to football and charity, added: “Every year is the same, every year is the biggest challenge, the biggest season ahead. I feel as hungry as ever.

“I feel as hungry as I did when I first walked in 10 years ago, to prove to people that I deserve to be at this football club and give absolutely everything every single day for the badge, for the fans and for each other in this building.

“If we do that, I feel as though we’ve got a good chance of being successful.”

Liverpool 1 Chelsea 1: player ratings

  • LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 7: The Brazilian had to be watchful and quick off his line when Chelsea tried to get behind the back four. A good performance overall and the goalkeeper had no chance of stopping the goal. Reuters
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 7: The Brazilian had to be watchful and quick off his line when Chelsea tried to get behind the back four. A good performance overall and the goalkeeper had no chance of stopping the goal. Reuters
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold - 6: The full back showed his usual range of passing, picking out Henderson in the area in the first half. Some of his second-half crossing required more precision. Reuters
    Trent Alexander-Arnold - 6: The full back showed his usual range of passing, picking out Henderson in the area in the first half. Some of his second-half crossing required more precision. Reuters
  • Joel Matip - 6: The centre back was targeted by Lukaku but held up well. He hit the woodwork in the first-half scramble that led to the penalty. Reuters
    Joel Matip - 6: The centre back was targeted by Lukaku but held up well. He hit the woodwork in the first-half scramble that led to the penalty. Reuters
  • Virgil van Dijk - 6: The Dutchman is improving with every game after his long layoff. Some of his passing was a little scattergun but he is a reassuring presence at the back. Reuters
    Virgil van Dijk - 6: The Dutchman is improving with every game after his long layoff. Some of his passing was a little scattergun but he is a reassuring presence at the back. Reuters
  • Andrew Robertson - 6: The Scot was not at his best at either end of the pitch. He put in his usual shift before being replaced by Tsimikas with four minutes to go. Getty
    Andrew Robertson - 6: The Scot was not at his best at either end of the pitch. He put in his usual shift before being replaced by Tsimikas with four minutes to go. Getty
  • Fabinho - 6: The Brazilian was over-run in the midfield in the first half but found things easier against 10 men in the second period. A bit short on creativity. AFP
    Fabinho - 6: The Brazilian was over-run in the midfield in the first half but found things easier against 10 men in the second period. A bit short on creativity. AFP
  • Harvey Elliot - 6: The 18-year-old showed no fear and took on plenty of responsibility. He lacked composure in the box when left free to shoot in the first half. Getty
    Harvey Elliot - 6: The 18-year-old showed no fear and took on plenty of responsibility. He lacked composure in the box when left free to shoot in the first half. Getty
  • Jordan Henderson - 6: The captain should have scored when he got behind the defence in the first half. He worked hard but was replaced by Thiago with 16 minutes to go when Liverpool needed more craft to break down Chelsea. Getty
    Jordan Henderson - 6: The captain should have scored when he got behind the defence in the first half. He worked hard but was replaced by Thiago with 16 minutes to go when Liverpool needed more craft to break down Chelsea. Getty
  • Mohamed Salah - 7: The Egyptian was beginning to look frustrated as half-time approached but he dispatched the penalty with aplomb. He was swarmed upon by defenders whenever the ball came near. Reuters
    Mohamed Salah - 7: The Egyptian was beginning to look frustrated as half-time approached but he dispatched the penalty with aplomb. He was swarmed upon by defenders whenever the ball came near. Reuters
  • Roberto Firmino - 6: The Brazilian started well but picked up an injury and was replaced by Jota three minutes before half time. AFP
    Roberto Firmino - 6: The Brazilian started well but picked up an injury and was replaced by Jota three minutes before half time. AFP
  • Sadio Mane - 6: Things did not click for the Senegalese but his effort could not be faulted. He looked frustrated at times. AFP
    Sadio Mane - 6: Things did not click for the Senegalese but his effort could not be faulted. He looked frustrated at times. AFP
  • SUBS: Diogo Jota - 6: Joined the game in the 42nd minute when Firmino limped off. The Portuguese found space hard to come by with Chelsea sitting so deep. AFP
    SUBS: Diogo Jota - 6: Joined the game in the 42nd minute when Firmino limped off. The Portuguese found space hard to come by with Chelsea sitting so deep. AFP
  • Thiago Alcantara - 6: The 30-year-old entered the fray in the 74th minute for Henderson. He was unable to unlock the packed defence. Getty
    Thiago Alcantara - 6: The 30-year-old entered the fray in the 74th minute for Henderson. He was unable to unlock the packed defence. Getty
  • Kostas Tsimikas - 6: The Greek was given a taste of the action in the 86th minute when replacing Robertson. Sent in one cross that dropped onto the roof of the net. Getty
    Kostas Tsimikas - 6: The Greek was given a taste of the action in the 86th minute when replacing Robertson. Sent in one cross that dropped onto the roof of the net. Getty
  • CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy - 8: The Senegalese made a succession of second-half saves to ensure his team left Anfield with a point. He was beaten just once, by Salah’s unstoppable penalty. AFP
    CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy - 8: The Senegalese made a succession of second-half saves to ensure his team left Anfield with a point. He was beaten just once, by Salah’s unstoppable penalty. AFP
  • Cesar Azpilicueta - 8: The Spaniard showed great awareness to deny Mane a scoring chance in the first half. The captain made a number of important interceptions. Reuters
    Cesar Azpilicueta - 8: The Spaniard showed great awareness to deny Mane a scoring chance in the first half. The captain made a number of important interceptions. Reuters
  • Andreas Christensen - 8: The Dane produced a masterful performance, especially in the second half when the pressure was on. He rarely looked flustered and used the ball well. Reuters
    Andreas Christensen - 8: The Dane produced a masterful performance, especially in the second half when the pressure was on. He rarely looked flustered and used the ball well. Reuters
  • Antonio Rudiger - 7: The German had some difficult moments in the first period but grew in stature after the break. He a kept tight rein on Salah. Reuters
    Antonio Rudiger - 7: The German had some difficult moments in the first period but grew in stature after the break. He a kept tight rein on Salah. Reuters
  • Reece James - 4: The 21-year-old did not get much chance to show his attacking ability. He struggled early on and was sent off for handling on the line in first-half stoppage time. Reuters
    Reece James - 4: The 21-year-old did not get much chance to show his attacking ability. He struggled early on and was sent off for handling on the line in first-half stoppage time. Reuters
  • N’Golo Kante - 7: The Frenchman was full of energy, closing down opponents and imposing himself on the midfield. He picked up a knock on the ankle just before half time and was replaced by Kovacic after the break. Getty
    N’Golo Kante - 7: The Frenchman was full of energy, closing down opponents and imposing himself on the midfield. He picked up a knock on the ankle just before half time and was replaced by Kovacic after the break. Getty
  • Jorginho - 6: The Brazilian was often involved in quelling the threat of Salah but did not thrive on the ball because of the pace of the game. Taken off for Chalobah with three minutes left. PA
    Jorginho - 6: The Brazilian was often involved in quelling the threat of Salah but did not thrive on the ball because of the pace of the game. Taken off for Chalobah with three minutes left. PA
  • Marcos Alonso - 6: The Spaniard came under huge pressure from Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Elliott but stuck to his task. He manewas not able to range forward as much as usual. EPA
    Marcos Alonso - 6: The Spaniard came under huge pressure from Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Elliott but stuck to his task. He manewas not able to range forward as much as usual. EPA
  • Mason Mount - 7: The Englishman showed a brilliant touch to bamboozle Matip. He orchestrated Chelsea’s attack but should have crossed instead of shooting in the first half. Forced to defend in the second half. Getty
    Mason Mount - 7: The Englishman showed a brilliant touch to bamboozle Matip. He orchestrated Chelsea’s attack but should have crossed instead of shooting in the first half. Forced to defend in the second half. Getty
  • Kai Havertz - 7: The German scored a superb header to put his team in front. He was unfortunate to be replaced by Thiago Silva at half time as Chelsea restructured after the sending off. EPA
    Kai Havertz - 7: The German scored a superb header to put his team in front. He was unfortunate to be replaced by Thiago Silva at half time as Chelsea restructured after the sending off. EPA
  • Romelu Lukaku - 6: The Belgian showed flashes of threat but was left to lead the line alone after the sending off. He gave Matip a couple of frights but one threatening run ended when the striker fell over the ball. AFP
    Romelu Lukaku - 6: The Belgian showed flashes of threat but was left to lead the line alone after the sending off. He gave Matip a couple of frights but one threatening run ended when the striker fell over the ball. AFP
  • SUBS: Thiago Silva - 7: The 36-year-old came on for the second half at Havertz’s expense. He joined in the rearguard action with gusto and provided an extra level of security. Getty
    SUBS: Thiago Silva - 7: The 36-year-old came on for the second half at Havertz’s expense. He joined in the rearguard action with gusto and provided an extra level of security. Getty
  • Mateo Kovacic - 7: The Croat replaced Kante after the break. He defended stoutly but was unable to make the most of a scoring chance on one of his rare excursions forward. Getty
    Mateo Kovacic - 7: The Croat replaced Kante after the break. He defended stoutly but was unable to make the most of a scoring chance on one of his rare excursions forward. Getty
  • Trevoh Chalobah - 6: The 22-year-old had a brief runout, replacing Jorginho with three minutes to go. He looked comfortable joining the massed defence. PA
    Trevoh Chalobah - 6: The 22-year-old had a brief runout, replacing Jorginho with three minutes to go. He looked comfortable joining the massed defence. PA



How to play the stock market recovery in 2021?

If you are looking to build your long-term wealth in 2021 and beyond, the stock market is still the best place to do it as equities powered on despite the pandemic.

Investing in individual stocks is not for everyone and most private investors should stick to mutual funds and ETFs, but there are some thrilling opportunities for those who understand the risks.

Peter Garnry, head of equity strategy at Saxo Bank, says the 20 best-performing US and European stocks have delivered an average return year-to-date of 148 per cent, measured in local currency terms.

Online marketplace Etsy was the best performer with a return of 330.6 per cent, followed by communications software company Sinch (315.4 per cent), online supermarket HelloFresh (232.8 per cent) and fuel cells specialist NEL (191.7 per cent).

Mr Garnry says digital companies benefited from the lockdown, while green energy firms flew as efforts to combat climate change were ramped up, helped in part by the European Union’s green deal. 

Electric car company Tesla would be on the list if it had been part of the S&P 500 Index, but it only joined on December 21. “Tesla has become one of the most valuable companies in the world this year as demand for electric vehicles has grown dramatically,” Mr Garnry says.

By contrast, the 20 worst-performing European stocks fell 54 per cent on average, with European banks hit by the economic fallout from the pandemic, while cruise liners and airline stocks suffered due to travel restrictions.

As demand for energy fell, the oil and gas industry had a tough year, too.

Mr Garnry says the biggest story this year was the “absolute crunch” in so-called value stocks, companies that trade at low valuations compared to their earnings and growth potential.

He says they are “heavily tilted towards financials, miners, energy, utilities and industrials, which have all been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic”. “The last year saw these cheap stocks become cheaper and expensive stocks have become more expensive.” 

This has triggered excited talk about the “great value rotation” but Mr Garnry remains sceptical. “We need to see a breakout of interest rates combined with higher inflation before we join the crowd.”

Always remember that past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Last year’s winners often turn out to be this year’s losers, and vice-versa.

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Updated: August 31, 2021, 11:44 AM
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