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Team News: Fitness Update Ahead of Manchester City

Alexander Isak has resumed training Friday ahead of Sunday’s match at the Etihad, and the Sweden international has been called up for international duty despite his recent fitness issues. Given that Isak has been out for three weeks it’s unlikely he will be fit enough to start Sunday, but could possibly feature from the bench. […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

Slot Talk: “City Is A Game On Itself”

Sunday stands as another hard test for this Liverpool men’s team, as they travel down to the Etihad Stadium to face old-ish foes Manchester City. We’re riding high after defeating two similarly difficult teams like an in-form Aston Villa and historic pain in our backside Real Madrid, so hopefully the confidence can carry through on […]

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Rumour Mongering: Madrid Think Guehi Has Given His Word to Liverpool

According to Liverpool FC beat reporter Lewis Steele in his weekly Daily Mail column, sources in Madrid reckon that Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has already committed himself to a transfer to the Reds, taking him off the table as a summer signing. Of course, Real Madrid have just lost to Liverpool in the Champions […]

NBA

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Roberto Firmino Says He Made Saudi Switch Despite Real Madrid Interest

When Roberto Firmino’s Liverpool contract wound down in the summer of 2023, the Brazilian forward decided to make the switch to the Saudi Pro League and Al Ahli. Somewhat surprisingly, he claims he made that move despite interest from Real Madrid. That decision came down to certainty. There was a firm—and lucrative—contract on offer from […]

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Arne Slot Reacts to “Oustanding” Conor Bradley Performance

Since breaking into the Liverpool first team and making 23 total appearances during the 2023-24 season, Conor Bradley has been tipped to become a defensive mainstay for the Reds. A series of injuries in the time since have seemed to complicate matters slightly, but whenever he’s been fit he’s impressed. Bradley has especially stood out […]

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Isak Called Up for Sweden Despite Injury

Liverpool FC striker Alexander Isak has been called up to the Swedish national team, despite not featuring for the Reds since 22 October because of a groin problem. The 26-year-old is now set to participate in Sweden’s World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland on 15 November and Slovenia on 18 November. These will be the first […]

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Szoboszlai On Liverpool Revival: “Finally We Are Keeping Clean Sheets”

In the midst of a 2025-26 season that hasn’t gone quite to plan for defending Premier League champions Liverpool, there has been one player who has repeatedly set himself apart as the standout. One player who, no matter how the rest of the team looks, can be counted on to put in an effective, determined […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Robertson Reflects On Madrid Win and “Trying to Bring Consistency Back”

A week ago, Liverpool were slumping their way towards the end of a terrible October, the Reds having lost six of seven matches including four straight in the Premier League. Nothing seemed to be coming off, they’d dropped from top of the league to mid-table, and seemed teetering on the edge of crisis. Today, well, […]

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Slot Talk: “The Difference Is the Playing Style of the Teams We Face”

How quickly things change. Following a win over Aston Villa over the weekend, Liverpool FC continued their rediscovery of form with a 1-0 victory against Real Madrid at Anfield in Champions League group stage action. The big build-up of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to Anfield and frequent European nemesis Real Madrid amounted to much ado about […]

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Digging Deeper Into Liverpool’s 1-0 Victory Over Real Madrid

That was fun, wasn’t it? And funny! So much joy in such an unexpected package. Liverpool FC once again proving that I’m right to be much more terrified to play against “Tricky Premier League Sides” than “The Big Scaries.” Now join us as we examine some of the narratives, reactions, and questions Liverpool will be […]

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Liverpool 1, Real Madrid 0 – Match Recap: A Warm Welcome Back For Xabi And Trent

Liverpool 1 – 0 Real Madrid Reds: Mac Allister 61’Fascists: N/A’ Pre-Match A certain former Liverpool player is not starting, and that’s all I have to say about that. First Half It is a fast start from Liverpool, who really take it to the visitors in the opening few minutes, and it might’ve amounted for more […]

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Virgil on Madrid Challenge: “These Are the Nights You Live For”

Liverpool have not been in the best form of late but following a convincing victory over Aston Villa over the weekend to kick off the month of November, the Reds will be hoping that they’ve put a dire October behind them and can get back to winning ways. Doing so won’t be easy, though. Not […]

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Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Chanmpions League 2025-26 Live Coverage & How to Watch

LIVERPOOL VS. REAL MADRID | Tuesday, November 4th |Champions League | Anfield8BST/3AM EST OK, we won a game on Saturday. If we win today, it’s called “two in a row.” And if we win again on Sunday, it’s called a “winning streak”… It has happened before!” PREVIEW & HOW TO WATCH Full Match Preview: Liverpool […]

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Liverpool Options for Facing Real Madrid In Future Limited By New Rule

With Liverpool set to welcome Real Madrid to Anfield for the second straight year in the league phase of the Champions League, there’s been plenty of chatter this week about a new UEFA rule that states any club that has drawn the same opponent this season and last at home won’t be able to draw […]

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Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Champions League 2025-26 Preview & Team News

LIVERPOOL VS. REAL MADRID | Tuesday, November 4th |Champions League, League Phase | Anfield8PM BST/3PM EST Last season the Reds played Real Madrid in a Champions League match in the midweek and played Manchester City at the weekend, and last season the Reds beat them both. This one will be much more of a challenge, […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Arne Slot Updates Liverpool Injury Issues Ahead of Real Madrid Clash

As Liverpool prepare for their Champions League clash against Real Madrid, the injury situation appears to be largely unchanged from over the weekend for Arne Slot, as the manager looks set to have the recently returned Ryan Gravenberch available for selection but isn’t expecting anyone new to join him. The closest to making a return […]

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Virgil van Dijk On Real Madrid and Trent Alexander-Arnold Reunion

When Liverpool started off the season racking up the wins despite not always performing at their best, plenty of people were already focusing on a Champions League clash against Real Madrid and a reunion with a certain ex-player who joined them on a free transfer last summer. A slumping October as results dropped off rather […]

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Gareth Taylor Talks About Another Loss And Another Injury At Tottenham Hotspur

Although Liverpool Women were finally able to get a goal in the Barclay’s Women’s Super League, they were still defeated on Sunday afternoon by hosts Tottenham Hotpsur, and still have yet to win a match in the league. The Women have been dealing with their own tragedies this season, in addition to the new manager […]

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Mohamed Salah On 250 Goals: “It’s Not Something I Take For Granted”

Liverpool finally were able to break through and get a win in the Premier League on Saturday, their first league win since September 20. The 2-0 result over Aston Villa saw reinvigorated performances from quite a few players who have struggled over the barren spell, including talisman Mohamed Salah. It was probably Salah’s best performance […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Spurs 2, Liverpool FC Women 1: 0 Points Yet Again For The Reds

Spurs: Koga 19’, England 52’ Liverpool: Olsson 11’ Pre-Match The Liverpool FC Women return to from the international break still in search of their first points of the season. The club has endured tragedies, injuries, and just plain poor play through the opening five matches under new manager Gareth Taylor. Spurs, meanwhile, have had a […]

MLS

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Slot Talk: “Happy with the Result”

Liverpool are finally back in the win column with a professional 2-nil victory over Aston Villa on Saturday. I wouldn’t say it was free flowing, but being able to find the back of the net and control the game in such a way as to blunt your opponent, I’ll definitely take it as an overwhelmingly […]

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Virgil Van Dijk Promises That They’re Working Hard

Writing about Liverpool is really hard lately. Watching them fail through October has been scarier than anything Halloween threw at me. But as hard as it is to write about that, I imagine it’s 100 times worse to actually be them. They are stuck in a rut, and every game seems to dig them deeper. […]

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Liverpool vs. Aston Villa: Premier League 2025-26 Live Coverage & How to Watch

LIVERPOOL VS. ASTON VILLA | Saturday, November 1st |Premier League | Anfield8BST/3AM EST Will Liverpool ever win another match of competitive football against anyone? PREVIEW & HOW TO WATCH Full Match Preview: Liverpool vs. Aston Villa Television & Streaming: TNT Sports 1 (UK); USA Network (USA); Stan Sport (Australia); DAZN (Canada); Star Sports Select 1 (India); […]

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