Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool - Premier League Player Ratings
The Premier League’s return after a losing midweek Champions League trip to Galatasaray, saw Chelsea host the reigning and defending champions of England at a blustery Stamford Bridge.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Giorgi Mamardashvili - 6.0
The giant Georgian stopper was unable to stop a thunderbolt...
Liverpool’s Derby Win Highlights Bradley and Kerkez Influence
Liverpool extended their dominance over Everton with another Merseyside derby win, stretching an unbeaten record against their neighbours back to 2021. Rivalries carry their own weight, but this was a victory underpinned by tactical intelligence and standout contributions from the full-backs Connor Bradley and Milos Kerkez.
Bradley and...
Liverpool vs Everton – Premier League Preview
Date: Saturday, 20th September 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 12:30 BST
The Merseyside Derby arrives early this season, with Liverpool hosting Everton at Anfield for the first meeting of the 2025/26 campaign. Arne Slot’s side comes into the clash on the back of a thrilling 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid,...
Liverpool 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid – Champions League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to start their 2025/26 Champions League campaign positively, they welcomed a dangerous adversary in the shape of Atletico Madrid, a European heavyweight under the guidance of their formidable manager, Diego Simeone. The stage was set under the Anfield lights and the resumption...
Liverpool’s Calculated Transfer Gamble
Chris Bascombe of The Telegraph has offered rare insight into how Liverpool engineered what many are calling their dream transfer window. While the £452m spent on incomings has been presented externally as a dramatic departure, Liverpool insiders insist this summer represents continuity rather than revolution. As one senior figure made clear:...
Szoboszlai and Liverpool’s Hungarian Revolution
There was a telling moment in Budapest recently when Hungary faced Portugal in a crucial World Cup qualifier. The atmosphere was divided into two vibrant groups: the intimidating Carpathian Brigade, clad in black, and a more family-friendly sea of red shirts, many emblazoned with the name of Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai....
Liverpool 1 - 0 Arsenal – Final Thoughts
With Liverpool looking to assert themselves against their most likely title rival, Anfield was the setting for the season’s first true clash of the titans. Arsenal arrived with their £1bn project intent on dethroning the champions, while Arne Slot’s men were determined to demonstrate that their summer...
Arsenal’s Title Credentials Under the Microscope
This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
Arsenal might have finished second in the Premier League for the past three years but was there ever a time when they realistically felt like potential champions? Their fans seem to think...
Roma Weigh Move as Tsimikas Pushes for Liverpool Exit
Loan shift alters Tsimikas situation
Kostas Tsimikas is edging towards the exit door at Liverpool, with Roma now positioned as potential suitors following a late shift in transfer negotiations. The 29-year-old has slipped to third choice in Arne Slot’s defensive hierarchy and is eager to pursue regular...
Kostas Tsimikas Faces Liverpool Exit as Deadline Looms
Future clouded by competition for places
The story of Kostas Tsimikas at Liverpool looks set to reach its conclusion before the transfer window closes. Signed from Olympiacos in 2020, the left-back has served faithfully in the shadow of Andy Robertson, but his role has been reduced even further...
