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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola also makes his home bow at Anfield against Nottingham Forest and Manchester United badly need to bounce back from an opening weekend shocker at Hull when Ipswich visit Old Trafford.

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300m spend
  3. Citizen Digital

    27, 2026 11:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola applauds the supporters at the end of the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Como at Anfield

    Iraola hoping for 'good news soon' in Liverpool pursuit of Barcola
  4. Citizen Digital

    22, 2026 07:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola applauds the supporters at the end of the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Como at Anfield

    Iraola wants to sign wingers to boost Liverpool's attacking options
  5. Citizen Digital

    on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's Dutch striker #18 Cody Gakpo (2L) celebrates scoring the team's second goal with Liverpool's Dutch defender #04 Virgil van Dijk during the UEFA Champions League football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield

    Van Dijk urges Liverpool to make amends for 'unacceptable' season
  6. Citizen Digital

    Iraola relishes Liverpool 'magic'Iraola, 44, told Liverpool fans he wanted to "earn the right to be one of you" after replacing Arne Slot at Anfield.

    Premier League's new bosses brace for battle
  7. Citizen Digital

    Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeat By AFP August 09, 2026 09:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola (C) and players applaud fans

    Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeat
  8. Citizen Digital

    Isak effectively went on strike, refusing to take part in Newcastle's pre-season preparations 12 months ago, in a bid to force through his move to Anfield.

    Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: reports
  9. Citizen Digital

    Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban By AFP August 02, 2026 04:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Chelsea - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - J

    Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban
  10. July 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    That's for other people to, one, speculate about, but also conversations that I'm not part of." Isak effectively went on strike, refusing to take part in Newcastle's pre-season preparations 12 months ago, in a bid to force through his move to Anfield.

    Howe uncertain if Guimaraes will stay with Newcastle amid Arsenal interest
  12. The Standard

    "Kevin, a double Ballon d'Or winner, was a much loved husband, father and grandfather."The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments." Saluting Keegan's trophy-filled spell at Anfield, Liverpool sa

    Giant of the game: Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies aged 75
Sport

Liverpool manager Iraola faces emotional return to former club Bournemouth

The News

Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.

16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Liverpool manager Iraola faces emotional return to former club Bournemouth

    Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. Richarlison excluded from Spurs' League Cup squad despite eligibility

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Brazilian striker Richarlison will not feature in the club's League Cup tie at Liverpool on Tuesday, despite being eligible to play in the competition after being left out of the Premier League squad list.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iraola expects Liverpool to experience ups and downs

    Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola acknowledged there will be "ups and downs" for the club as he works toward consistency early in his tenure, following a 0-0 draw against Fulham after wins over Ipswich and Atletico Madrid.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 13 September

  1. Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham despite fatigue, Iraola says

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged his players were tired following a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, less than three days after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League. Iraola said the squad must adapt to the grueling schedule, which presents such tight turnarounds during the season.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with Sunderland win

    Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 12 September

  1. Liverpool striker Isak rebounds from poor debut season

    Alexander Isak, who scored just four times in his difficult first season at Liverpool after a £125 million move from Newcastle, has already netted three goals in four games this term and is in "a really good place," according to Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal manager Arteta uses on-field challenges to prepare players

    Mikel Arteta, head coach of Arsenal, deliberately sets challenges for his players—including delaying meals and raising the temperature in the dressing room—to help them cope with stressful situations. Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in their Champions League opener despite travel disruptions.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 10 September

  1. Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Iraola's Champions League debut

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola celebrated his first Champions League match as a coach after the Reds came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister canceling out Marcos Llorente's opener.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mac Allister frustrated Liverpool would not offer contract extension

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said he was "very sad" at not being offered a new contract while teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch had their deals extended, and that his agent was told the club was "not in a position" to offer him one.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. De Zerbi says Richarlison chose to leave Tottenham

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison initiated his own departure after being left out of the club's Premier League squad. The Brazilian striker's proposed return to Everton reportedly collapsed over wage demands, and he cannot feature for Tottenham in the Premier League until at least January.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool feature in Premier League weekend action

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. Liverpool manager Iraola hopeful on PSG winger Barcola pursuit

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said the club is hunting for more wingers, with transfer talks for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola reported to be on track for a deal worth up to £120 million. Liverpool have also been linked with Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr as potential signings to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah's departure.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 22 August

  1. Iraola seeks wingers as Liverpool adjusts after Salah departure

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers as they adapt to life without Mohamed Salah, who joined Turkish club Trabzonspor in August. Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, takes charge of his first Premier League match at Newcastle on Sunday, marking Liverpool's first season without Salah since 2016-17.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Van Dijk demands Liverpool improve after poor season

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on the team to make amends for an "unacceptable" campaign in which they finished fifth in the Premier League, lost 19 of 56 matches across all competitions, and failed to win a trophy before manager Arne Slot was sacked.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Nine Premier League clubs debut new managers this season

    Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season starts Friday, marking the most managerial turnover before the start of an English top-flight campaign since 1946/47. Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso face particular scrutiny in high-profile roles at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Iraola's Liverpool debut ends in 3-2 friendly loss to Monaco

    Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead for the second week running, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scoring before Monaco's Aleksandr Golovin, Mika Biereth, and Paris Brunner turned the match around.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Arsenal intensifies efforts to sign Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes

    Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Alonso welcomes Mudryk back after doping ban appeal cleared

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed when he rejoins the club this week, following the Football Association and World Anti-Doping Agency's resolution of his appeal against a four-year doping suspension. Mudryk was suspended after failing a 2024 drug test revealing a low concentration of meldonium.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. Newcastle boss Howe unsure if Guimaraes will remain amid Arsenal bid

    Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he does not know if midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will stay with the club after Arsenal reportedly offered £70 million for the Brazilian player, who is currently on holiday following Brazil's World Cup elimination.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Liverpool and England legend Kevin Keegan dies at 75

    Kevin Keegan, a former Liverpool and England star regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a double Ballon d'Or winner, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was a celebrated player and manager, including a period reviving Newcastle.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Andoni Iraola pledges authenticity as new Liverpool manager

    Andoni Iraola, appointed as the new manager of English Premier League side Liverpool, said he wants to enjoy the "magic" of the role while remaining true to himself and not changing fundamentally. The 44-year-old former Bournemouth boss, who replaced Arne Slot after Liverpool sacked the Dutchman a year following his Premier League title win, acknowledged the club's massive stature and the scrutiny that comes with it.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Christian prayer group helps unite Netherlands World Cup squad

    Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among Netherlands players has helped bond the squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sweden in Group F. The team drew 2-2 against Japan in their opening match and face pressure to advance.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea defender Cucurella

    Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Liverpool striker Divock Origi retires at age 31

    Former Belgium striker Divock Origi, who scored memorable goals for Liverpool including two in a 4-0 Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona and in the final win over Tottenham Hotspur, has announced his retirement from football at 31.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Liverpool sack Slot; Iraola set to replace him

    Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France centre-back Konate to leave Liverpool as contract expires

    France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after the two parties failed to agree on financial terms for a new deal, according to British media reports. The 27-year-old, who joined from Leipzig five years ago, becomes the third major departure this summer after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 17 May

  1. Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

    Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract beginning July 1, 2026, following his seven-month tenure at Real Madrid and previous success guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German league and cup double in 2023/24.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Liverpool draws Chelsea, moves closer to Champions League

    Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch's strike was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick. Liverpool now has a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth with three games remaining.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Liverpool manager says final wins won't erase season failure

    Arne Slot said that even three wins in Liverpool's final Premier League matches would not silence critics following their disappointing title defence. The Reds are fourth in the table and focused on securing Champions League qualification with matches remaining against Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Brentford.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Liverpool captain van Dijk calls season "unacceptable" after loss

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the club's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United left them in fourth place in the Premier League and fighting to qualify for the Champions League.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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