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After a third international break in as many months, the Premier League is back and an intriguing set of fixtures awaits in the English top flight this weekend. A convincing 2-0 victory over Aston Villa ensured Liverpool entered the break with an imperious five-point lead at the summit and Arne Slot’s men will look to tighten their grip on top spot away to lowly Southampton. Manchester City, sitting second in the table, have been near-unrecognisable across a wretched run of form, with the champions losing four games on the spin in all competitions for the first time since 2006. However,…
Are Liverpool favourites to win the title? Here, Harry McMullen takes a look at the underlying numbers following a bright start to life under Arne Slot. They say the table doesn’t lie, and right now it says Liverpool are the best team in the league. Five points clear after 11 games, Liverpool are on pace for 96 points, a total that would surely secure the title. But can they keep this up for the whole season? Do they even need to? How good are we actually? Liverpool are overperforming their Expected Points (xPoints) – the likelihood of a team winning…
Ex-Premier League star Joleon Lescott believes Pep Guardiola signing a contract extension at Manchester City is a good thing for all of English football – including the Blues’ title rivals. Guardiola’s contract was due to expire at the end of the current season, with rumours the Catalan was prepared to walk away from the Etihad Stadium after nine years in charge. But on the eve of the Premier League’s return, Guardiola has put pen to paper on fresh terms, which will see the former Barcelona tactician extend his City stint into a 10th year. It’s news that’s unlikely to bring…
Arne Slot’s rivalry with Pep Guardiola looks as though it will last a while after it was confirmed that the Manchester City manager will stay in the Premier League until 2027 The formal announcement that Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract at Manchester City came as no surprise on Thursday night; it had been widely reported by credible journalists in the days prior that the Spaniard had agreed to stay on at the Etihad Stadium. Prior to his stint at City, Guardiola had developed a reputation as a manager who did not really do lengthy managerial stays. Granted, the…
Sam Allardyce has been awestruck by Arne Slot since accepting ‘the biggest job in the country’ – replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. What’s more, the former Everton and England manager can’t understand why the Dutchman’s style of play would be the target for any sort of criticism. The Reds resume their early-season conquest with a trip to Southampton on Sunday. As they sit top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables, plus have made it to the Carabao Cup’s last eight, were their near-faultless record to continue beyond the November international break, there would be justified reason to…
Liverpool’s injury list is a mixed bag, with some players nearing return and others facing uncertain timelines. Here’s the latest update: Trent Alexander-Arnold The vice-captain picked up a hamstring injury against Aston Villa and is likely to miss England’s Nations League games. His return date is unknown, but Liverpool is hopeful it won’t be a lengthy spell on the sidelines.¹ Virgil van Dijk Van Dijk returned home from international duty early due to a medical issue, but the extent of his injury is unclear. Diogo Jota Jota is expected to return after the international break, which would put his potential…
Taking on Pep Guardiola is the ultimate test for any manager, and Arne Slot now knows that he will be up against the legendary Catalan coach until at least 2027 — provided neither man is fired before then There had been speculation that Guardiola might walk away from City at the end of his previous contract, which was up at the end of this season, amid links with the England job. For one reason or another, that did not materialise, and Thomas Tuchel was ultimately entrusted with the responsibility of ending the Three Lions’ 60-year wait for major tournament glory.…
James Pearce has been sharing updates on Liverpool’s transfer targets, and one player who’s been making waves is Mo Kudus, valued at €85 million. Kudus has been impressive for West Ham, scoring seven goals and registering seven assists in the Premier League since his move from Ajax.¹ It’s no surprise that Liverpool is interested in signing him, especially considering Mohamed Salah’s potential departure. Salah has been linked to a move to the Middle East, and Liverpool sees Kudus as a potential replacement. However, it’s worth noting that Kudus’ price tag is steep, and some question whether he’s worth the investment.…
Arne Slot has managed a near-perfect start to his Liverpool career, and the Reds’ start to the season has been massively impressive. Liverpool currently sit five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and are already nine points clear of supposed title rivals Arsenal. Slot’s side have also won all of their UEFA Champions League matches and are through to the quarter final of the Carabao Cup. Things have gone about as well as they could have for Slot barring a disappointing 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, the Reds’ only defeat of the campaign so…
Ian Wright called Gary Neville “crazy” for predicting a 1-1 scoreline for the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton. Wright did not hold back when he criticized Neville’s prediction, further highlighting the unprofessional bias of the Manchester United legend. The Reds have enjoyed exceptional form, winning 15 out of 17 matches in all competitions while conceding 10 goals. Their stellar performances and consistency have placed them at the top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables. Additionally, they have qualified for the Carabao Cup quarter-finals to showcase their dominance across all competitions despite the fixture congestion. Liverpool…