Dave Davis looks at all the latest LFC news after the Chelsea game and the latest Liverpool-related headlines.
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Liverpool Lose Three On The Bounce - The Gags Tandon Show
Gags and Jack are back together to suffer through another post match where Liverpool lose and now in back to back Premier League games they lose in the last minute.
Turnaround is fair play as they say and what Liverpool have done to others is now being done to them. Liverpool were poor and the manager made some mistakes, there are other factors too and Gags and Jack go through them all as well as the live audience on YouTube leaving their thoughts.
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On the latest RAW Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi reflect on a hugely disappointing defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Arne Slot’s Reds continued to look disjointed, fragile and uninspired as they lost their place at the top of the table.
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Arne Slot Post Match Press Conference: Chelsea Away
Arne Slot talks to the media following Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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Dave Davis looks at all the latest LFC news ahead of the Chelsea game and the latest Liverpool related headlines including defender links galore with Ornstein, Konate, Guehi and more
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Garcia Cautions Liverpool as Isak Price Tag Prompts Transfer Dilemma
Weight of expectation follows Isak pursuit
Liverpool’s summer has carried an edge of urgency and opportunity. The club has long admired Alexander Isak, and their desire to bring him to Anfield has become an open secret. Their £110 million bid, firmly rejected by Newcastle, spoke volumes....
Slot’s Reaction to Wins Over Athletic Club Hints at Growing Identity at Liverpool
Performance shaped by progress
There are pre-season friendlies, and then there are exercises in mood-shaping. Liverpool’s twin victories over Athletic Club were less about scorelines and more about shaping narrative, rhythm and tempo. Two games, seven goals, and an emerging picture of Arne...
Liverpool Watching Newcastle’s Striker Moves as Isak Future Hangs in Balance
Newcastle’s new offer could shift the market
Liverpool’s transfer team will be keeping a close eye on the latest manoeuvres at St James’ Park. Newcastle’s fresh €80M+ offer for Benjamin Sesko signals more than just ambition, it hints at a possible release valve in the...
Liverpool’s Defensive Depth Raises Concerns as Pre-Season Exposes Gaps
Squad Depth Faces Immediate Scrutiny
Liverpool’s pre-season preparations have underlined an uncomfortable truth for Arne Slot’s squad. With Virgil van Dijk sidelined due to illness, Joe Gomez nursing an injury and Jarell Quansah sold, defensive cover is beginning to look dangerously thin.
Sky Sports' Vinny O’Connor, reporting from...
Early Signs Point to Another Dominant Season Under Slot
Liverpool’s double win over Athletic Club at Anfield, finishing 4-1 and 3-2 respectively, delivered more than just pre-season momentum. It served up a warning to rivals and confirmation that Arne Slot's side, despite its turnover, is already humming with intent. As captured in David Lynch’s post-match...
Hugo Ekitike Lights Up Anfield Debut as Liverpool Overcome Athletic Bilbao
Liverpool's newest forward, Hugo Ekitike, made an electric first appearance at Anfield and declared his hunger to experience it again. In front of a buzzing home crowd, the Frenchman showcased glimpses of his potential in the second of Liverpool’s pre-season victories over Athletic Bilbao.
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Liverpool 3-2 Athletic Bilbao: Cody Gakpo Scores a Hat-Trick(ish)
In the second game of the evening at Anfield, Arne Slot named a strong side to take on Athletic Bilbao. New signings Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili all started the game.
The early signings were hugely promising with the new signings...
Liverpool 4-1 Athletic Bilbao: Rio Ngumoha Steals the Headlines Once Again
Liverpool began their double-header against Athletic Bilbao with an impressive 4-1 win over the Spanish side.
It took just two minutes for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to steal the headlines once again with another brilliant finish, very similar to his goal against Yokohama FM last week,...
Versatile €30m Forward Baris Alper Yilmaz Linked With Liverpool Move
Turkish star on Liverpool’s radar
Liverpool’s long-term attacking plans under Arne Slot may yet include a new name, as Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz is once again being linked with a potential move to Anfield. According to a report by Haber Sari Kirmizi, the 25-year-old Turkish...
Lewis Koumas Drawing Widespread Interest as Liverpool Future Hangs in Balance
Lewis Koumas could be set to part ways with Liverpool this summer, with interest mounting from eight clubs across Europe and the Championship. The 19-year-old forward, who spent last season on loan at Stoke City, has caught the attention of Spanish side Sevilla as...
Liverpool Move Closer to Alexander Isak Deal Amid £70m Transfer Decision
Darwin Núñez’s Anfield journey looks set to end this summer, with Al Hilal closing in on a £70 million deal to bring the Uruguayan striker to the Saudi Pro League. While Núñez departs with the admiration of a fanbase that always appreciated his effort...
Gondomar Honour Diogo Jota with Emotional Shirt Tribute
In a moving display of remembrance, Portuguese club Gondomar have unveiled their 2025/26 shirt design, featuring the faces of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, who both tragically lost their lives in a car crash on July 3.
Jota, a beloved figure at Liverpool and...
Wirtz, Slot and the Emerging Plan at Liverpool
Early signs of brilliance
Two pre-season friendlies into his Liverpool career, and already the name Florian Wirtz is sparking comparisons, tactical breakdowns and even questions of stardom. On the latest episode of the Panenka LFC podcast, contributors laid out an in-depth examination of Wirtz’s early contributions under Arne...
Liverpool vs Athletic Club: Pre-Season Friendlies Provide Tactical Snapshot of What’s to Come
Final audition before competitive action
As Liverpool prepare to host Athletic Club in a double-header of friendlies at Anfield, the atmosphere feels less like pre-season and more like a dress rehearsal. These are not just warm-up matches. They are stress tests, tactical puzzles,...
Liverpool Friendlies vs Athletic Club Offer Final Tune-Up Before Season Kick-Off
Double shift for Reds at Anfield
There are few better ways to prepare for the season than with two friendlies in one night. Liverpool host Athletic Club twice this evening, in back-to-back fixtures at Anfield, giving Arne Slot a final look at his squad before...
Grief, Glory and the Game: Cody Gakpo on Life at Liverpool After Loss
Strength through sorrow
"Unity is strength" is more than a slogan sewn into a banner on the Kop. For Liverpool Football Club, it has become a guiding principle during its darkest days. In July 2025, the club lost more than just a footballer....
Liverpool Keep Rodrygo in Reserve as Isak Talks Stall
Isak remains priority but patience wearing thin
Liverpool’s summer transfer saga continues to centre on Alexander Isak. The Sweden international remains the top target for Arne Slot, who sees the Newcastle forward as the focal point of his new-look frontline. But negotiations have proven difficult. Newcastle’s £150m...
Will Wright Completes Transfer to Liverpool from Salford City
Young forward joins Reds’ youth setup
Liverpool have completed the permanent signing of 17-year-old striker Will Wright from Salford City.
Wright arrives at the Academy with valuable first-team experience already under his belt. The teenager made his senior debut in November 2024 during an EFL Trophy tie against...
Chiesa’s Exit Edges Closer as Italian Interest Grows
Italian winger back on radar as exit nears
Federico Chiesa’s time at Liverpool has never quite taken off. Signed for a modest £12.5m from Juventus just a year ago, the Italian arrived with questions hanging over his long-term fitness and a point to prove in English football. Now,...
Liverpool’s Pursuit of Isak Not Over Yet as New Talks Set to Take Place
Isak wants Anfield, Liverpool want Isak
Liverpool’s long-running interest in Alexander Isak remains active, despite claims from some quarters that they were prepared to walk away from the deal. Talk of pulling the plug is “nonsense,” as Arne Slot retains a strong...
Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak and the future of Darwin Núñez
This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
Liverpool’s summer transfer business has reached a critical phase. With Athletic Club visiting Anfield and the window edging towards its conclusion, the pursuit of Alexander Isak could...
The summer transfer window has been a platform for Liverpool to send a massive statement to the rest of the Premier League. And they’ve done just that.
The Reds steamrolled to the Premier League title last season, with Mohamed Salah as their lynchpin.
The Egyptian icon had already earned himself a spot among Liverpool legends, but...
Liverpool Remain Firm in Pursuit of Isak as Negotiations Edge Forward
Liverpool Continue Push for Alexander Isak
Liverpool are not walking away. Despite having an opening bid of £110 million turned down by Newcastle United, the Merseyside club remain keen on securing the services of Alexander Isak. The Sweden international, one of the standout forwards in...
Calvin Ramsay and a Liverpool Future Still Waiting to Begin
Once Full of Promise, Now Fighting for Stability
In the summer of 2022, Liverpool were on the edge of greatness, having narrowly missed out on an historic quadruple. It was a time that called for calculated evolution, not wholesale change. Yet, as the months unfolded, the...
Wirtz Settling Fast as Liverpool Teammates Welcome New Star to Anfield Life
Wirtz Embracing New Chapter with Familiar Faces
For Florian Wirtz, the shift from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool is more than just a move between clubs. It marks a new chapter in a career already blessed with maturity, craft and flair. And yet, the German...
Jeremie Frimpong Can Be the Wide Provider That Assists Salah
As Liverpool await the formalities in the Alexander Isak saga, their summer business already features one quietly transformational signing. Jeremie Frimpong’s £30 million arrival from Bayer Leverkusen offers more than just depth — it represents a restoration of structure and tactical clarity to the right-hand...
Gondomar Launch 2025/26 Kit in Memory of Jota and Silva
Gondomar Lead with Heartfelt Tribute to Local Heroes
The scars left by the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva are still raw. Two brothers, both from Gondomar in the eastern part of Porto, who brought joy on and off the pitch, were taken far...
Luca Stephenson’s Growing Reputation Offers Liverpool a Welcome Dilemma
Stephenson Making Quiet Strides in Liverpool’s Summer Strategy
While much of Liverpool’s summer activity centres around high-profile arrivals and reinforcements for another Premier League title challenge under Arne Slot, there is a quieter subplot unfolding. Academy midfielder Luca Stephenson is attracting growing interest from both sides of...