Since the start of May, Liverpool have conceded 2+ goals in more Premier League games than any other side with nine, while they have conceded 14 goals in their nine league games this season. In the previous campaign they did not concede their 14th goal until their 16th game. Liverpool’s midfield was non-existent, while hope that £116m Florian Wirtz had …
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot saw his side lose just four Premier League matches on their way to last season’s title in what was a marvelous first season in charge at Anfield. Now he’s seen his side lose four-straight league games, as the Reds fell 3-2 to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. MORE — Brentford vs Liverpool recap, …
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot saw his side taste defeat for the first time this season in the Premier League, as they lost in dramatic fashion late on at Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Reds had a tough test throughout in south London and thought they had rescued a point late on, but Eddie Nketiah won it for Palace in the …
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The Reds’ late wins this season have come about in a variety of circumstances. Against Bournemouth and Atletico they were comfortably on top and built a two-goal advantage, before throwing away cheap goals and ultimately rectifying the situation after piling on the pressure. At 10-man Newcastle they also threw away a two-goal lead – but their late winner came against …
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On whether he always feels his side will find a way to win given their knack for scoring late goals this season… You’re never 100 per cent sure but what I do know is we’re so fit that we’re able to push one more time. But I’m sure that we’re not going to need, every single game, stoppage time. There …
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With this comes a psychological impact that adds to Liverpool’s wide range of weapons. As in the prime “Fergie Time” days, there is now an audible groan from opposing fans when the board goes up for added time when Liverpool are seeking a winner. It happened when “11” went up with the score 2-2 at St James’ Park. It was …
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Arne Slot believes Alexander Isak will prove to be a huge asset for Liverpool — but warned that patience will be required as they build up his fitness. The Sweden striker completed a British record £125million ($169.1m) move to Anfield from Newcastle United on deadline day. It marked the end of a summer-long saga which saw Isak go on strike …
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On the face of it, it’s not hard to see why Liverpool would want Alexander Isak. He will not turn 26 until later this month and has scored more than 20 Premier League goals in each of the past two seasons, something matched only by Erling Haaland. But he offers more than just goals; he’s a very modern centre-forward. Thirty …
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Arne Slot insists Liverpool “won’t hesitate” if another market opportunity presents itself during this “historic” summer transfer window for the Premier League champions. Before heading home from the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, the Dutch head coach spoke to the travelling UK media at Yokohama’s Nissan Stadium. He talked about the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, whether the …
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Along with Wirtz and the two new full-backs, Ekitike points to a different Liverpool set-up. In 2024-25, some 47 of Liverpool’s 86 goals (55%) were scored or assisted by Mohamed Salah, who ran the right wing almost on his own as Alexander-Arnold drifted inside. By contrast, Frimpong is a very attacking, very wide right-back. That should take some of the …
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