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Liverpool continued their fine start to the season on Tuesday evening as they thumped Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in the Champions League. Arne Slot’s men are top of the Premier League table and now reside at the summit of the Champions League standings, too. Many were initially tentative about Liverpool’s chances of silverware this season and doubts emerged about whether Slot could continue what Jurgen Klopp had built. But he’s so far answering his critics emphatically and justifying FSG’s decision to appoint him from Feyenoord. Before the Dutchman accepted the job, Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso was being heavily linked to…
Alan Shearer couldn’t resist but take aim at Mark Clattenburg after he called a Liverpool decision wrong during their Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen. The Reds were leading 1-0 thanks to Luis Diaz’s fine finish and looked to have added a second when Cody Gakpo headed home Mohamed Salah’s cross. However, not long after the ball hit the back of the net, the assistant raised his flag for offside. But following the VAR review, the goal was eventually given. But before the VAR verdict was given, Clattenburg was introduced by commentator Jon Champion to give his view on the…
On the evening Xabi Alonso returned to Anfield, Liverpool were very much looking to continue their good momentum this season. Slot made an interesting team selection ahead of the night with Luis Diaz coming in to play as a no.9 – almost as a false nine – similar to Dominik Szoboszlai’s role against Brighton. But the new look Liverpool attack didn’t reap many rewards, particularly in the first-half with Leverkusen proving to be the tough opponents many expected. In the end, there was a complete turnaround in the second-half as Liverpool took the lead and went on a quick rampage…
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso was seen touching the ‘This Is Anfield’ sign and embracing Liverpool defender Andy Robertson before preparing to oversee the second half of Tuesday’s Champions League clash. Alonso, who played for Liverpool between 2004-09, was given a warm reception on his return to Anfield despite being stood in the opposite dugout to Arne Slot. The legendary soccer star appeared emotional on his return, touching the ‘This Is Anfield’ sign before walking onto the sideline just as he did for the first time 20 years ago. Keen to make the most of his opportunity, Alonso touched…
Gary Neville has consistently backed Arsenal as Premier League title favourites since the season’s start, but recent form has tested his confidence in the Gunners. Arsenal’s recent drop in points, including a defeat to Newcastle this weekend, adds pressure on Neville’s prediction. Previously, Neville had remarked that Liverpool weren’t yet serious title contenders compared to Arsenal. Mikel Arteta is well aware that his Arsenal side can’t afford to drop more points if they aim to keep pace in the title race. They caught a break this weekend as Bournemouth’s win over Manchester City helped maintain a manageable seven-point gap between…
When the dust settled on Jurgen Klopp’s bombshell announcement that he was leaving Liverpool, lots of people assumed that Xabi Alonso would be heading to Anfield a few months later. Belatedly, that is about to be the case. Arne Slot was the man that Liverpool chose in the end, and with 13 wins from 15, it looks to have been an inspired decision. The Dutchman has excelled and his coaching has paid off so far. Under his tenure, Liverpool leads the Premier League again. It remains the case, though, that Alonso is one of the world’s leading emerging coaches. An…
While the narrative around Xabi Alonso returning to Liverpool is an obvious talking point heading into tomorrow’s Champions League clash at Anfield, Arne Slot will just be focused on winning the three points and maintaining his 100 per cent European record. Only Liverpool and Aston Villa have won each of their opening three matches in the Champions League this season. But now the Reds are set to face their biggest test yet in the form of the Bundesliga outfit, with Real Madrid coming up after the international break. Liverpool needs to ensure it finishes inside the top eight spots to…
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has had his say on Mohamed Salah’s latest social media post as speculation continues to build about his future. WHAT HAPPENED? Liverpool fans will be fearing the worst after Salah posted on Instagram following their win against Brighton at the weekend. In part of the post, he thanked the fans and said: “No matter what happens, I will never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like.” Many took this as a sign that he may not sign a new deal on Merseyside, which would mean he could leave as a free agent in the summer. But…
Jamie Carragher has told Arne Slot he can’t control the “Anfield factor” after a frantic approach helped secure Liverpool’s victory over Brighton. The Reds completed a second-half comeback to at Anfield on Saturday to beat the Seagulls 2-1 thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah. The win sent Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League as they made the most of both Manchester City and Arsenal losing on the road. Having endured a frustrating first half, with Slot since admitting that Brighton was the better side in the opening 45 minutes, it had looked like Liverpool…
Arsenal are optimistic about having captain Martin Odegaard back in the lineup for their crucial Champions League showdown against Inter Milan on Wednesday. The playmaker has been sidelined since late August after sustaining a significant ankle ligament injury while on international duty with Norway, following a 1-1 draw with Brighton. Odegaard has recently resumed light training and is reportedly nearing the final stages of his recovery, a welcome boost for Arsenal as they search for creativity in midfield. Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle came too early for Odegaard’s return, but he could make his comeback in Milan. This fixture marks…