James Pearce

Inside Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool exit: Contract frustration, what he told Slot, and why now? The right-back's departure from Anfield was a long time coming — this is how and why it happened

The inside story of Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave Liverpool.
⚽️ Telling Slot face to face at Kirkby in March.
⚽️ Talks/opening offer initiated by Hughes last April as LFC tried to convince him to stay.
⚽️ How Real Madrid stepped up their pursuit.
⚽️ Why he ultimately decided to leave.

How Liverpool won the Premier League: Dire Straits, coffee club and one big outburst

Inside story of #LFC’s stunning Premier League title triumph.

🧠 How Slot’s innovative sessions and attention to detail won over players
🎵 Why Dire Straits became dressing room soundtrack
☕️ Coffee club fostered sense of unity
⚽️ Key victories that fuelled belief

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Liverpool win Premier League title in Arne Slot’s debut season The triumph for Liverpool secures the club's 20th English league title, bringing them level with Manchester United

343 days ago Jurgen Klopp stood in the centre circle at Anfield and said everything would be fine. He was right.
Arne Slot has taken the fast-track into the pantheon of Liverpool greats. What a season, what a team, what a remarkable achievement.

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Diogo Jota took 22 seconds to settle Liverpool’s No 9 debate The Portuguese offered thrust and threat in saving a point for Arne Slot's side, and deserves the chance to start

Diogo Jota hasn’t started a PL game since October. It’s time to put that right at Brentford on Saturday.
Jota took 22secs to give #LFC what they had been missing when he came on against Forest. They were a different beast with him leading the line.

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FT: #LFC 4 Accrington 0: Liverpool cruise into the fourth round of the FA Cup. The League Two outfit frustrated them for half an hour but then Slot's much changed side took complete control. Jota, Alexander-Arnold, Danns and Chiesa with the goals. A day to cherish for debutant Ngumoha.

HT: #LFC 2 Accrington 0: Goals from Jota and Alexander-Arnold have put Slot's side firmly in control.
Some lovely touches from young debutant Ngumoha and Morton has also been really impressive.

Liverpool's flight back from London last night couldn't land at John Lennon due to icy fog. Plane diverted to Birmingham with ground transportation provided for rest of the journey home. Players didn't get back until early hours, training cancelled today.
#LFC

Liverpool have defensive issues to address if they are to succeed in their pursuit of trophies

Liverpool fired blanks for the first time since Sep as their 24-game unbeaten run was ended.
A burning sense of injustice after late controversy, but defensively there are concerns.
Too easy to get at with just two clean sheets in past nine matches.
#LFC

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Great reception for Alexander-Arnold.
"The Scouser in our team," chant the away end.

Chance but Mac Allister heads straight at the keeper

Endo coming on

Quansah down hurt

Solanke can't turn in Son's low cross. Liverpool second best so far

Applause all around the stadium as Bentancur goes off on a stretcher. Looked like he hit his head on the turf.

Big save from Alisson to deny Dragusin

This feels different for Liverpool and Arne Slot's relentless team

Four points clear at Christmas with a game in hand. What a position of strength for Arne Slot’s #LFC.
And this time they don’t need to worry about Man City.
So much to admire about the ruthless demolition of Spurs - another booming statement of intent.

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Gomez on nearly leaving Liverpool: 'Things happen for a reason'

Means so much to Gomez to be back playing regularly for #LFC again. Also opened up about challenge of adapting to Slot's tactical set-up and the long wait for his first goal after going close v Girona. "Going up for corners is a big thing. My odds have been boosted!"
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Gomez on nearly leaving Liverpool: 'Things happen for a reason'

"Yeah, it was definitely for real."
Joe Gomez on how close he came to leaving Liverpool last summer and his delight that he ended up staying put.
"I know how blessed I am to be here. It will be 10 years next summer. I love this club."
#LFC
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Darwin Nunez is wasting chances and running out of opportunities at Liverpool

With Diogo Jota sidelined, there was a huge opportunity for Darwin Nunez, but he hasn’t taken it.
One goal in his last 10 games and only three in all comps so far this season (one every 346mins).
There’s a big decision looming on the horizon for #LFC next summer.

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FT: Girona 0 #LFC 1: Mohamed Salah's second-half penalty is enough for Liverpool to make it six wins out of six in the Champions League. Far from their best but got the job done in Spain. Alisson outstanding on his return to the side. Managed the game well in final 25mins.

Girona vs Liverpool live updates: Champions League predictions, team news and latest score

Live updates and analysis on the live blog here….
#LFC

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Why Liverpool won’t lose sleep over a postponed derby day at Everton Arne Slot's side have six matches in the space of 19 days coming up - Saturday's postponed derby might just keep them fresh

With six players out injured, Mac Allister suspended and signs of fatigue after such an energy-sapping run, the postponement of the Merseyside derby was something of a blessing in disguise for #LFC. Girona away on Tuesday kicks off a run of six games in 19 days.

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Everton vs Liverpool called off on safety grounds Saturday’s Premier League fixture between Everton and Liverpool has been called off due to safety concerns. The decision follows mass disruption caused by Storm Darragh. The decision to postpone the f...

Today’s Merseyside derby postponed due to safety concerns. #LFC #EFC

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Walk On: A show about Liverpool FC: Van Dijk contract 'offer' & Reds seek response at Goodison after rare slip-up at St James' James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back for a bonus episode alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's pulsating 3-3 draw with Newcastle United.The panel react to more brilliance from Mohamed Salah,...

We've upped it to two episodes this week. The latest Walk On podcast ahead of what's likely to be the last Goodison derby is out now.
Analysis of a crazy night at St James' Park and what needs to change for the PL leaders against Everton.
Includes a special derby quiz. 🏆😎💪
#LFC
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Liverpool showed a rare vulnerability at Newcastle but Arne Slot should not be overly worried The league leaders were shaky in defence, have injury problems and wasted chances as, for once, they dropped below their best level

Some big decisions for Slot to make ahead of the derby at Goodison.
Trent AA appears certain to come back in at RB.
Gravenberch looked jaded v Newcastle but #LFC need him with Mac Allister banned. Time to turn to Endo?
Diaz through the middle rather than Nunez?

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Liverpool showed a rare vulnerability at Newcastle but Arne Slot should not be overly worried The league leaders were shaky in defence, have injury problems and wasted chances as, for once, they dropped below their best level

Liverpool remain in a position of strength at the top - but there were some concerning chinks in their armour at Newcastle.
From the defensive vulnerability to the lack of legs and control in midfield after an energy-sapping run.

#LFC

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Subs: Jaros, Endo, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Elliott, Nallo, Alexander-Arnold, Morton, Nyoni.

3 changes for #LFC tonight..

IN: Quansah, Jones, Nunez
OUT: TAA, Diaz, Szoboszlai

Quansah starts at right-back with LFC managing Alexander-Arnold's minutes after his recent spell out injured.

#LFC line up v Newcastle: Kelleher; Quansah, Gomez, VVD, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo.