Newcastle United vs Liverpool – Premier League Preview
Date: Monday, 25th August 2025
Venue: St James’ Park
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Liverpool’s title defence continues with perhaps the most fascinating fixture of the early season, a Monday night clash under the St James’ Park lights. After an opening 4–2 draw against Bournemouth that showcased the attacking firepower and defensive...
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“Liverpool are understood to...
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This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
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Defensive concerns under Slot
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Liverpool’s Leadership in Transition
Virgil van Dijk marked his 10th year in the Premier League with a thoughtful and revealing conversation with Sky Sports, reflecting on his journey, the shift in leadership, and the evolution of Liverpool under Arne Slot.
The conversation offers a rare window...
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Defensive rebuild under Slot
Liverpool’s summer has been defined by careful reshaping rather than wholesale change, yet the defence remains a priority. With Jarell Quansah moving to Bayer Leverkusen for £35 million, Arne Slot found himself short of established central defenders behind Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe...
