Gvardiol Reveals His Admiration for Liverpool Captain Van Dijk
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has openly expressed his admiration for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, revealing that the Dutchman was his footballing idol growing up. Despite their rivalry on the pitch, the Croatian international has long viewed Van Dijk as the benchmark for modern centre-backs...
Man City Facing Major Injury Blow Ahead of Liverpool Clash
Manchester City have been stretched across all fronts this season and their latest setback could not have come at a worse time. With Liverpool visiting the Etihad on 9 November, the champions are now sweating over the fitness of their midfield anchor after Rodri suffered...
Liverpool’s Title Defence Gains Momentum as Rivals Falter
Liverpool’s flying start to the season has added fresh intrigue to the Premier League title race. Five wins from five under Arne Slot have left the champions five points clear of Arsenal and eight clear of Manchester City. With the early tone set, debate naturally turns to...
Liverpool recognised as Manchester City’s greatest Premier League rivals by Bernardo Silva
The Premier League season is shaping up to be one of the most compelling in recent memory. Liverpool have made a flawless start under Arne Slot, winning all five of their opening matches, including a tense 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside...
Could Trent Alexander-Arnold Really Join Manchester City After His Madrid Move?
Reports emerging from Spain have raised eyebrows across the footballing world, with suggestions that Manchester City could be considering an ambitious move for Trent Alexander-Arnold in January. The news, originally reported by CaughtOffside, points to Pep Guardiola’s admiration for the right-back and the uncertainty...
Adam Lallana Bids Farewell to Football After Distinguished Career
Journey from Southampton roots to European triumph
Adam Lallana, the gifted midfielder who once graced Anfield with elegance and intensity, has officially hung up his boots at 36. His announcement marks the conclusion of a 20-year professional journey that spanned three Premier League clubs and a treasured...
Pep Guardiola’s Surprise Move for Lijnders Raises Eyebrows Among Liverpool Faithful
Manchester City are once again preparing to make headlines on the global stage, this time representing the Premier League at the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. While Liverpool and Arsenal enjoy a rare full summer off after finishing first...
Tony Evans Column: Slot Leads Liverpool Into a New Phase
This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
This is a great time to be a Liverpool fan. After more than 60 years of going to matches, I can say that with confidence. It is not...
Manchester City’s Backroom Raid Highlights Growing Liverpool Influence
Manchester City’s quiet revolution behind the scenes continues with the appointment of James French, Liverpool’s long-serving opposition analyst, in a role focused on set-piece coaching and analysis. French, who joined Liverpool back in 2012 during Brendan Rodgers’ tenure, has been a cornerstone of the club’s analytical department...
Manchester City Eye Shock Pep Lijnders Move to Strengthen Coaching Team
According to Paul Joyce of The Times, Manchester City are considering a bold and unexpected move to bring in former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders as part of a post-season revamp of Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff. With Juanma Lillo, Iñigo DomÃnguez and Carlos Vicens all...
