Slot has ditched Liverpool’s control and turned up Klopp’s heavy metal In today’s Football Daily: Defending champions are less secure, more fun, while Gateshead fans gets get a road trip to remember The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
'Newcastle should cash in on Isak – he's handled it wrong but it's the right thing to do' Chris Waddle calls for the Magpies to offload troubled star Newcastle icon Chris Waddle believes his former club would be foolish to keep hold of want-away striker Alexander Isak FourFourTwo · Aug 26, 2025
Liverpool Face Isak Dilemma Ahead Of Arsenal Visit To Anfield Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly GBP550 million ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the future of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak still hangs over Sunday's showdown between the Premier League title rivals. International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025
John Barnes believes Rio Ngumoha must ‘grow slowly’ at Liverpool The 16-year-old was the Reds’ stoppage-time match-winner against Newcastle on Monday night. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
What’s in a pro cycling contract? Derek Gee saga shows need for transfer reform, again The Canadian says he has terminated his contract with Israel-Premier Tech, while the team says he’s staying until 2028 – something has to give Cycling Weekly · Aug 26, 2025
'That four months were a nightmare and everybody at the clubcouldn't wait for him to move on: when you've got aplayer who doesn't want to be there, itcan be an absolute nightmare' Jamie Carragher on why Toon should offload Alexander Isak Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak is still on strike - now one Liverpool legend has weighed in on why the Swede should leave Tyneside FourFourTwo · Aug 26, 2025
Rasmus Hojlund available to face Grimsby despite rumours of Man Utd exit Hojlund was absent from the United squad for their opening two Premier League matches of the season amid speculation of a move to Napoli. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Could Alexander Isak terminate his Newcastle United contract and sign for Liverpool on a free using legal loophole? Alexander Isak can theoretically tear up his Newcastle United contract this summer as club and player remain locked in a transfer stalemate FourFourTwo · Aug 26, 2025
Secret Alexander Isak meeting revealed 'as Liverpool prepare £120m second bid' Newcastle chiefs made a visit to their wantaway striker on Monday Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025
How Rio Ngumoha bucks one of the Premier League’s worst trends Liverpool have provided a pathway for Ngumoha, 16, instead of spending big on others The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Seamus Coleman omitted from Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers The 36-year-old has been an unused substitute in Everton’s first two Premier League games of the season. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
‘We Want Clarity’—Alexander Isak Message Sent After Owner Talks Alexander Isak’s absence hung over Newcastle’s 3–2 defeat to Liverpool on Monday night. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26, 2025
Who can Newcastle play up front? Six striker options following Anthony Gordon red card Anthony Gordon’s three-game suspension puts more strain on Eddie Howe’s striker options The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Arne Slot hails Liverpool’s ‘mentality to fight’ after late Rio Ngumoha winner The Reds led 2-0 against 10-man Newcastle before being pegged back. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Arne Slot relieved after chaotic Liverpool win: ‘That wasn’t a football match’ Slot sent on 16-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha in stoppage time and the teenager found a dramatic winner in the 110th minute
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Anthony Gordon apologises for Newcastle red card that left Virgil van Dijk furious The Newcastle forward’s studs-up challenge on the Liverpool captain left the hosts down to 10 men for almost an hour, and Eddie Howe’s side eventually succumbed to a late strike from Rio Ngumoha in a gripping game at St James’ Park
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025 Newcastle boss Eddie Howe issues fresh update on Alexander Isak saga Teenager Rio Ngumoha was the Reds’ hero on a remarkable night on Tyneside
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025 Howe says he wants ‘players who are committed to Newcastle’ after defeat by Liverpool Newcastle owners have met with on-strike Alexander Isak and manager wants ‘clarity’ over forward’s future
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25, 2025 Transfer Rumors: Mainoo Plots Man Utd Escape; Real Madrid Braced for €130 Million Vinicius Jr. Offer Morgan Rogers, Alexander Isak, Jack Grealish, Xavi Simons, Trent Alexander-Arnold and more feature in today’s gossip.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025 Bruno Guimarães harnesses red mist to become Newcastle’s last man standing In absence of Alexander Isak, midfielder was source of inspiration for Eddie Howe’s side in defeat by Liverpool
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025 Eddie Howe issues concerning Newcastle injury updates on Sandro Tonali and Joelinton Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Fabian Schar all picked up injuries during a physical battle with Liverpool at St. James’ Park
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25, 2025 Liverpool Fans Trolled Newcastle With Savage Alexander Isak Chant During Win It was not a good day to be a Newcastle fan.
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025 Liverpool: Arne Slot plays down Alexander Isak links as Hugo Ekitike extends scoring form The Frenchman made it three goals in as many appearances for Liverpool as they beat Newcastle on Monday night
Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2025 Teenager Ngumoha scores winning goal as Liverpool defeat Newcastle Rio Ngumoha scores 100th-minute winner for Liverpool on his debut, after Newcastle fight back from two goals down.
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025 The Newcastle compromise needed to salvage desperate Alexander Isak situation Eddie Howe’s Magpies face a crisis in attack with Anthony Gordon suspended and Alexander Isak not ready to return after pushing for a move to Liverpool