Liverpool title challenge

Jamie Carragher makes early Premier League title race prediction

Liverpool Backed to Challenge Under Andoni Iraola Jamie Carragher has made clear that Liverpool cannot afford to treat Andoni Iraola’s arrival as the start of some long, patient rebuild. After finishing fifth last season, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, Liverpool enter 2026/27 with plenty to prove. Arne Slot’s first campaign brought the Premier League title, but...

Report: Liverpool Rocked as Frustrated Star Demands Crunch Talks

Alisson Transfer Talks Leave Liverpool Facing Delicate Summer Decision Alisson’s Juventus Interest Creates Anfield Uncertainty Liverpool’s summer planning has taken on a sharper edge after TEAMtalk reported that Alisson Becker is preparing for direct talks with the club’s hierarchy amid frustration over a blocked move to Juventus. The Brazilian goalkeeper, still one of the defining figures of...

£45m relocation key to Wirtz success

Liverpool’s Wirtz Dilemma and Why Gakpo Could Be the Answer at Burnley Liverpool remain in control of their early Premier League campaign after three wins from three. The latest test comes at Turf Moor against Burnley, where Arne Slot’s team will be expected to continue their perfect start. Yet beyond the points tally, there are...

Lewis Steele: Inside Liverpool’s Era-Defining Transfer Summer

Liverpool’s Era-Defining Summer Transfer Window Assessed Lewis Steele’s recent YouTube video, The best transfer window ever? Inside Liverpool's era-defining summer, was an unfiltered yet comprehensive look at what he describes as “the best transfer window in my lifetime, definitely.” His debrief on Liverpool’s business captures the magnitude of the club’s spending, the ambition behind the...

The Genius Thing Slot Changed For Liverpool To Beat Arsenal

Slot’s Tactical Changes Deliver Liverpool’s Victory Over Arsenal Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Arsenal was not a spectacle of end-to-end drama, but it was a demonstration of how decisive tactical changes can turn a tight game. Arne Slot’s side overcame a frustrating first half to secure a landmark result and move to the top of the...

Lewis Steele: Liverpool’s new Isak bid “Imminent”

Alexander Isak and Liverpool: The Transfer Saga Gathering Pace The transfer window always carries its share of anticipation, but the conversation surrounding Alexander Isak and Liverpool has been the loudest thread of this summer. On his YouTube channel, journalist Lewis Steele laid out the state of play from the AXA Training Centre, where speculation about...

Statistical Analsyis: Why Isak Makes More Sense Than Ekitike For Liverpool

Alexander Isak: The Safer Choice for Liverpool’s Title Push This is an abridged version; the full article is available free on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page: Proven Output in the Final Third Alexander Isak stands out as the smarter signing for Liverpool right now. While Hugo Ekitike shows promise, he remains a longer-term project. Isak...

Report: £120m forward next on Liverpool’s wishlist despite big signings

Liverpool’s Striker Ambition Signals Bigger Picture in Slot’s Revolution Isak Remains the Dream Despite Wirtz Deal Liverpool’s pursuit of attacking excellence has not dulled following their move for Florian Wirtz. According to Graeme Bailey of TBR Sports, the Reds remain fixated on Newcastle United's Alexander Isak – a £120m target who continues to capture the club's...

Liverpool’s Evolution Under Slot: Fitness, Focus and Leadership

Liverpool Must Evolve Again Next Season – Slot’s Subtle Revolution Begins The Anfield Index podcast Media Matters recently featured a special insight into Liverpool’s title-winning campaign with The Times’ Paul Joyce, who spoke at length to Dave Davis about his deep-dive piece, The Making of Champions. The conversation shed light on what made this team...

“This is the Moment we all Worked so Hard for” – Cody Gakpo Previews Liverpool’s Title Decider with Spurs

Cody Gakpo Focused on Premier League Glory as Liverpool Close In on Title With the Premier League title within touching distance, Cody Gakpo is refusing to let emotion cloud the task at hand. Liverpool stand a single point away from their 20th league championship, and the final obstacle is Sunday’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur at...