9+ mon, 2+ week ago (342+ words) This is it: the final time the Merseyside derby will be played on the Goodison Park turf ahead of Everton's planned move to Bramley-Moore Dock. A game with great significance attached for both outfits " further safety in the Premier League for the Blues, a chance to go nine points clear of Arsenal for Liverpool, and bragging rights for all! The fixture forms part of an enlarged schedule for the visitors this February after adverse weather conditions initially postponed the tie that had been set to take place in December 2024. You've got to give the Blues credit where credit is due " as far as pure-minded pettiness goes, this has to be up there. Redmen TV shared a snap on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing the Everton match programme for the impending Merseyside derby. Who else other than current Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago (423+ words) PSV Eindhoven captain Jerdy Schouten owned up to pushing Virgil van Dijk immediately prior to the incident which led to the Liverpool captain giving away an early penalty on Wednesday night. Just five minutes into the teams" Champions League fixture, the Reds centre-back was penalised for a crazy handball whilst attempting to defend a corner kick, with many reporters at Anfield astonished at what they saw. The 34-year-old complained to referee Alejandro Hernandez about being fouled, but the Spanish official wasn"t for turning and Ivan Perisic duly dispatched the resulting spot kick for the first of his team"s four goals as they humiliated Arne Slot"s side. After the match, Schouten was speaking to Dutch broadcaster Ziggo Sport when he admitted that he shoved Van Dijk just before the handball, before aiming a taunt at his Netherlands teammate…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago (418+ words) Liverpool's midfield dynamo says our recent revival has been built on rediscovering the fight and unity that define us, just in time for Sunday's trip to Manchester City. Speaking via BBC Sport, Dominik Szoboszlai admitted that the togetherness shown in wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid has reignited belief across the squad. "That's what we've missed," said the 25-year-old. "Everybody could see against Real Madrid all of us running, fighting, being there for each other, covering each other's back. "The most important thing is to keep going like this." The Hungarian midfielder, who was recently crowned Liverpool's Standard Chartered Player of the Month for the second time this season, has quietly become the heartbeat of our side under Arne Slot. "There is a long way to go," Szoboszlai said. "Now it's all about the Premier League and facing Manchester…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (416+ words) It says everything about the mentality that runs through our club that even away from Anfield, Liverpool's leaders carry the same winning edge. Andy Robertson, who only recently returned from a knock sustained in the win over Chelsea, produced a classic display of defiance after captaining Scotland to a chaotic 31 comeback victory over Greece. While Virgil van Dijk spoke about performance levels for the Netherlands, Robertson went the other way insisting all that mattered was the result. "If you want to complain about the performance, be my guest, crack on. We're delighted with the three points," the 31-year-old told BBC Sport. That line alone summed up the Scot perfectly. Never one to sugarcoat or hide behind analysis, our No.26 made clear that Scotland's World Cup push is about substance, not style. When Robertson talks about effort and outcome, it's impossible…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (420+ words) It's been a steady rather than explosive start for Florian Wirtz, but one of his Germany teammates has urged everyone to remember exactly who we've got on our hands. While ex-coach Jurgen Klinsmann and pundits like Shay Given have already spoken about the need for patience, this latest defence comes from someone who knows him best " Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry. Speaking via @iMiaSanMia on X, the winger backed Liverpool's No.7 to come good sooner rather than later. "We all try to help each other as teammates, especially the ones in a difficult situation," Gnabry said. "I don't have the impression that Flo is not doing well. He's laughing and training well. Nobody doubts his qualities, and he shouldn't either. "Give the guy some time, it was a big move " but he has huge qualities and I'm certain that he will…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (417+ words) It wasn't a perfect night for Hungary, but seeing Dominik Szoboszlai lead his country to a 20 win over Armenia was another reminder of just how influential he's become on and off the ball. The 24-year-old midfielder once again wore the armband for his national team as they climbed to second in their World Cup qualifying group. According to Nemzeti Sport, Dominik Szoboszlai was among Hungary's key performers, though he admitted post-match that the first half didn't go to plan. Speaking to M4 Sport, the Liverpool midfielder said:We talked about being patient, we would have chances, and we did have chances. It didn't work out in the first half, but we managed to score goals in the second." He went on to explain how Hungary adapted their movement:I had to pay attention to the fact that if Daniel Lukacs and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) It has been two years since we said goodbye to Jordan Henderson at Anfield, but the former Liverpool captain has now opened up on just how hard that departure was for him. Speaking to reporters via the Liverpool Echo, Henderson admitted his exit after 12 years at the club was one of the most difficult periods of his career. "Leaving Liverpool itself was huge and really difficult" I don't know what it felt like, it felt like a break-up," said the 35-year-old. During his time at Anfield, Henderson lifted the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup, making him one of our most decorated players. Yet even such success could not soften the blow of leaving the club he loved. Henderson went on to explain that he struggled to watch Liverpool on TV, spending time in Saudi Arabia and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (418+ words) Liverpool's midfield plans for the clash with Manchester United may have been disrupted by Argentina's late decision to move Alexis Mac Allister's friendly against Puerto Rico to a new venue and date. The change, confirmed by TyC Sports, means our No.10 is now set to play on Tuesday night in Miami instead of Monday in Chicago " leaving Arne Slot sweating on his fitness and recovery time before the visit of United. Mac Allister has been carefully managed since the end of last season due to lingering fitness issues, with Arne Slot speaking about his disrupted pre-season. The 26-year-old has yet to complete a full 90 minutes this campaign, with the coaching staff determined not to overload him as we navigate a packed early-season schedule. It seems clear our No.10 is not fully fit and Paul Scholes has been critical of his…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (420+ words) Liverpool have it all to do if they're to retain their Premier League title, having lost five games in the division already this season and fallen eight points behind leaders Arsenal. Speaking after the Reds' 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, Roy Keane promptly dismissed Arne Slot's side as legitimate contenders for the crown in 2025/26, although Rebecca Lowe believes it's still too early to completely discount the defending champions. With the top flight paused for the November international window, the Merseysiders are languishing in eighth position, although only four points separate them from Pep Guardiola's team in second in an incredibly congested top half of the table. Following the most recent matchweek,Opta Analyst has published its predicted final table for the Premier League, as calculated by its League Prediction model. That estimates the probability of every match outcome using…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (428+ words) Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso has revealed that Federico Chiesa declined a call-up to his country's squad for their November internationals. The Azzurri boss claimed last month that the Liverpool striker admitted to not being "100%' during the October international window and insisted that a regular dialogue has been maintained between the two men. The 28-year-old hasn't played for his nation since joining the Reds at the end of the summer 2024 transfer window, with his most recent cap coming in the European Championships nearly 18 months ago as the then-holders lost 2-0 to Switzerland. Chiesa was conspicuous by his absence from the Italy squad which was announced on Sunday, although Gattuso had wanted to include the LFC forward for their World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Norway. The former AC Milan midfield general said (via'Mail Sport): "I often talk to him. We have…...