Liverpool Prepare for Champions League Opener Against Atletico Madrid
Liverpool head into their UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid at Anfield with almost a full squad available to Arne Slot. The Reds completed their final training session at the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday afternoon and the signs were largely positive for the European...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League Preview
Date: Wednesday, 17th September 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Liverpool’s return to Champions League action comes under the Anfield lights, with Arne Slot’s side hosting Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the opening fixture of the revamped opening stage of the European Cup. For the reigning Premier League champions,...
Hillsborough Law Should Never Have Been Needed
This fight took decades, but the families never gave up. Now the truth must be protected by law.
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Long overdue progress
When I first read through the Hillsborough Law...
Liverpool’s Arne Slot Hails Dominik Szoboszlai as £100m Star
Liverpool’s strong start to the new Premier League season has been underpinned by a familiar combination of sharp recruitment, tactical clarity and players stepping up in unexpected roles. Arne Slot, who guided the Reds to the title in his first campaign at Anfield, is already highlighting...
Liverpool Star Set for Major UEFA Champions League Opportunity
Liverpool begin their UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday night when Atletico Madrid visit Anfield. Arne Slot’s side arrive in Europe on the back of a perfect domestic start, with four wins from four against Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Burnley. Confidence is high, momentum is...
Virgil van Dijk Sets the Tone Ahead of Liverpool v Atletico Madrid
As Liverpool prepare for their Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid at Anfield, captain Virgil van Dijk has made clear the sense of focus and ambition within the squad. The Dutch defender addressed the media with the calm authority that has come to...
Michael Edwards: The Kingpin of Liverpool’s New Era
The news that John Henry and Fenway Sports Group are set to reward Michael Edwards with a new long-term contract feels like the natural next step in Liverpool’s evolution. Edwards’ return in June 2024 already looks like the defining executive move of the modern era, bridging the...
Liverpool Ready for Alexander Isak Debut under Arne Slot
Arne Slot has suggested that Alexander Isak could make his long-awaited Liverpool debut when Atletico Madrid arrive at Anfield on Wednesday night for the opening game of the Champions League campaign.
Slot Offers Clarity on Isak’s Fitness
Liverpool’s record signing joined from Newcastle United in a £125 million...
Joe Gomez on AC Milan’s Radar Ahead of January Transfer Window
Liverpool could face renewed pressure to keep hold of Joe Gomez in January, with AC Milan reportedly preparing another push for the defender. According to Milan Live, the Serie A side have placed Gomez at the top of their shortlist after missing out on...
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool – Premier League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to maintain their perfect start to the season after the international break, a trip to Turf Moor was always likely to be a test of patience more than anything else. Burnley, as expected, parked themselves into a rigid low block, challenging Arne Slot’s...