Alexander Isak Situation Overshadows Newcastle’s Build-Up to Liverpool Clash
The ongoing stand-off between Alexander Isak and Newcastle United has shifted sharply from tension to outright fracture, with manager Eddie Howe now conceding that the situation is likely heading for an exit. Isak, who was expected to be a long-term figure in the club's resurgence under...
Liverpool and the Alexander Isak Saga: Newcastle United’s Missteps Laid Bare
Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak has triggered a media frenzy, but beneath the headlines, the picture is clearer than many would admit. On Anfield Index’s Daily Red podcast (21 August), Dave Hendrick unpacked the saga with surgical precision, systematically dismantling the narrative being pushed...
Liverpool’s Striker Situation Remains Unresolved
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Arne Slot has made no secret of the lack of depth up front after the departures of Luis DÃaz and Darwin Núñez, and the tragic death of Diogo Jota in July. Despite this,...
Mac Allister hails Trent Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool adapt to life without him
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence has a different complexion this season. For the first time since 2016, they are doing so without Trent Alexander-Arnold, a player whose departure to Real Madrid still lingers heavily over Anfield.
His move to Spain, while understandable in ambition,...
Liverpool and Newcastle Set for Fierce St James’ Park Clash
As Liverpool prepare to travel to Newcastle on Monday night, the latest episode of Molby On The Spot with Trev Downey and Jan Molby offered a sharp and detailed look at the Reds’ early season form, the challenges that await them, and the prediction for...
Liverpool Weigh Forward Options as Divock Origi Prepares AC Milan Exit
Liverpool find themselves short of attacking options with the new Premier League season underway, and the urgency to recruit a forward is growing. Arne Slot’s first summer at Anfield brought promise, but the squad’s balance has been disrupted following key departures and one devastating...
PFA Awards Points to a New LFC Dynasty
Liverpool’s 2024/25 Premier League triumph was always going to earn plaudits, yet the PFA Awards evening seemed to underline just how far Arne Slot’s project has come in such a short space of time. Mohamed Salah, crowned PFA Players’ Player of the Year, was the natural figurehead...
Liverpool Transfer Update: Guehi Links Could Gather Pace
Liverpool’s interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is beginning to intensify, according to a report by Sky Sports News. The situation hinges largely on Palace’s involvement in Europe, with results potentially dictating how quickly negotiations might advance.
Guehi Future Hinges On Palace’s European Campaign
As reported, Kaveh Solhekol...
Mac Allister Reacts to Gerrard’s Stunning Midfield Praise
Liverpool’s history is a gallery of great midfielders, and the present era has found its own jewel in Alexis Mac Allister. Signed for just £35 million, the Argentine has become more than a shrewd transfer – he has become the quiet conductor of Arne Slot’s evolving side.
For...
Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Premier League Preview, Prediction and Team News
The Premier League weekend closes with a fascinating clash at St James’ Park as Newcastle United take on Liverpool on Monday evening. This fixture rarely fails to deliver drama and, given the transfer saga surrounding Alexander Isak, there is an added layer of intrigue.
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