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Former Arsenal star names the two players that can push Liverpool towards the Premier League title

Liverpool Predictions 2026-27: Theo Walcott Sees Title Push, But Iraola Questions Remain Liverpool are difficult to place ahead of the new Premier League season. That is the simple truth. There is a new head coach in Andoni Iraola, a team still carrying scars from a poor 2025/26 campaign, and a squad that has shown both...

Liverpool told to avoid major transfer mistake by former star

Liverpool Transfer News: Why Cody Gakpo Should Not Be Sold This Summer As the summer window moves into its final stretch, Liverpool transfer news has settled on a familiar theme, noise, speculation and the usual rush to manufacture uncertainty. This time, Cody Gakpo is in the middle of it. According to John Aldridge for The...

Former Liverpool star makes bold prediction ahead of the new season

Liverpool Turmoil Leaves Andoni Iraola Facing a Defining Premier League Test Liverpool head into the 2026/27 season with noise, doubt and very little certainty. That is the plain reading of where they are. A year after a miserable title defence ended with Arne Slot losing his job, Andoni Iraola has inherited a squad short on...

Liverpool to miss out on £46m signing after Fabrizio Romano’s update

Luka Vuskovic to Brighton looks smart, Liverpool may regret standing aside Brighton are closing in on Luka Vuskovic, and the numbers matter here. A £46m deal for a 19-year-old centre-back sounds aggressive, until you look at the market and the profile of the player. Then it starts to look sharp. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2076559248855556106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2076559248855556106%7Ctwgr%5E6f77a8b177a38057c4074fc42cd37445c8093403%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.empireofthekop.com%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmedical-booked-liverpool-target-set-to-become-official-this-week-after-46m-deal-agreed%2F The Croatian defender is due for...

Gary Neville gives verdict on Liverpool’s top-four chances

Gary Neville’s Verdict Leaves Liverpool’s Top-Four Hopes Hanging in the Balance Liverpool’s Premier League season has reached an uncomfortable crossroads, and the margin for error is shrinking by the week. A damaging late collapse away at Fulham has not only stalled momentum on the pitch but also reignited debate around whether a top-four finish is...

Dave Hendrick: How Liverpool’s Missed Signing Highlights a Smart Transfer Strategy

Liverpool's Transfer Strategy: Analysing Arne Slot's Impact and Premier League Aspirations Liverpool's recent transfer window has been a rollercoaster, with fans riding waves of anticipation, disappointment, and hope. Dave Hendrick, on the Daily Red Podcast from Anfield Index, dissects the situation with sharp insights and direct commentary that resonates with many fans who are equally...

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa: A Top Four Contender?

Analysing Unai Emery's Impact on Aston Villa and Archie Gray’s Talent Unai Emery, known for his distinct style of play, has significantly influenced Aston Villa's Premier League performance. Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett, during their discussion on Anfield Index, highlighted Emery's approach, emphasising his consistent style across different leagues. This consistency, while effective, often leads...

Luton v Liverpool – The Premier League Preview

Previewing Reds’ Clash With Luton With the most recent midweek EFL Cup game won (securing a place in the tournament’s last eight), Liverpool can now look forward to a trip to Premier League newcomers, Luton Town. West Ham represent the quarter-final hurdle for the Reds, as the East London side travel to Anfield on December...

Don’t Panic… Liverpool WILL Secure a Top-Four Finish

Wasn’t that Chelsea defeat an appalling watch on every level? After the meteoric high of reaching the Champions League final later this month, the entire game felt like a drag more than anything. The sun was shining, with beer gardens, beaches and parks with our names all over them, but we had to watch the Reds...

Observations as weary Reds lose at Stamford Bridge

Liverpool's extraordinary Champions League run has been truly unforgettable, but their recent Premier League exploits have been anything but. After a turbulent Wednesday night at the Stadio Olimpico, the emotionally and physically fatigued Reds subjected their supporters to a different kind of torment over the course of a turgid 90 minutes against top-four rivals Chelsea. Olivier...