Why did it come to this with Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold contracts at Liverpool? Stars’ expiring deals are an unnecessary sideshow Arne Slot can feel aggrieved at having to navigate The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024
Age of tactical ideologues is over as Spain dominates new era of pragmatism Coaches such as Arteta, Iraola and Emery play variations of the Guardiola model – flexibility and adaptability are in vogue The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024
‘Create our own history’: Alisson targets title to mark new Liverpool era The Liverpool goalkeeper expected ‘hard work’ for Arne Slot but flying start to season means their end goal is clear The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024
Sport in 2024: the moments that made us smile Guardian writers recall their memorable occasions over the past year, from fraternity in the F1 paddock to an indiscreet moment in the darts The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024
Arne Slot warns of ‘many challenges still ahead’ after Liverpool extend lead Arne Slot said it was far too early for Liverpool to be celebrating the title despite his team going seven points clear at the top with victory over Leicester The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024
The big sports quiz of the year 2024 How much do you remember from the past year in sport? Test yourself with our selection of teasers The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2024
‘Why is the world so judgmental?’ Ian Holloway on painting, metal detecting and his 1,000th game As the Swindon manager hits the dugout landmark he reflects on his ‘rollercoaster’ life and why he would be first to go in a nuclear attack The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
The Football Daily Christmas Awards 2024 In today’s Football Daily: It’s the gongs show The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
Manchester City are not playing as badly as it looks – but emotion trumps data The champions’ confidence has collapsed during their bad run, but Pep Guardiola’s old rival Jürgen Klopp may be able to help The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2024
Referee David Coote sacked after Klopp comments and second video allegations The Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked by PGMOL, which described his position as untenable The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024
‘The perfect match’: Van Dijk praises Slot’s impact on Klopp’s Liverpool squad Captain Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool and head coach Arne Slot are the ‘perfect match’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024
Man City are spiralling. But what would it take for Guardiola to get the sack? The Spaniard is one of the greatest managers in the Premier League era but his club’s aura has vanished. He still has reasons to think his job is safe though The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2024
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández hits form, Newcastle have lost their shooting boots and Brighton rue a chance missed The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024
Title fights: from Mahrez’s spot of bother to Arteta’s ultra-caution As Liverpool and Manchester City lock horns, how do matches between title contenders affect which club emerges as champions? The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024 Hard-nosed Liverpool hold firm on Salah but must wonder if it makes sense As Manchester City finally become interesting, Liverpool have been rescued from chaos by the likable Arne Slot
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024 Manchester City’s day of reckoning is coming – it may even arrive at Anfield An overreliance on Guardiola’s genius has sent champions down a diverging path to Slot’s revamped Liverpool
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024 A visit to Anfield that could lead to another manic Monday for Guardiola In today’s Football Daily: it’s Liverpool v Manchester City, baby!
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024 Jürgen Klopp’s former mansion tops Rightmove’s views list for 2024 Former Liverpool manager’s rented home fends off 27-bedroom Wytham Abbey as website’s most-viewed property
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024 David Coote: FA investigating claims referee discussed giving yellow card The Football Association is investigating allegations that the referee David Coote discussed giving a yellow card before a game
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Liverpool’s contract dance with Salah was always going to be complicated Big changes after Jürgen Klopp’s exit didn’t help and now time is short for club to make their talisman feel wanted again
FourFourTwo · Nov 23, 2024 Players who scored 100 goals for Liverpool Liverpool are one of England's biggest and most successful clubs. Here, a look at the players who scored 100 goals for the Reds...
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024 Liverpool’s 2019-20 Premier League champions v Slot’s 2024-25 contenders How the current Liverpool squad compares with Jürgen Klopp’s champions of five years ago
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024 Which foreign country has provided most Premier League managers? Plus: leagues with the most teams whose names are bookended by the same letter, multiple international debut scorers and more
FourFourTwo · Nov 18, 2024 Jurgen Klopp 'highly valued' by Spanish giants, with return to management touted: report Jurgen Klopp will have a new job at the start of 2025 - but he could quickly shift into management if one European side make a move
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024 In a gun-slinging, dick-swinging Trump vibe, it’s small wonder Die Hard appeals With the left desperately in need of a hero, perhaps it’s time to reclaim John McClane’s character battling global greed