Liverpool analysis: Can Arne Slot find his best midfield as Champions League race intensifies?
Arne Slot has learnt plenty about his Liverpool side lately, but as the campaign enters its most decisive month, finding the ideal midfield trio is vital to ending the Premier League season strongly.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth takes a look at how the Reds’ win over Everton raised questions about who should start in midfield.
Liverpool’s European dream hanging by a thread after 2-0 defeat to PSG
A lack of attacking intent and growing pressure on Arne Slot leave the Reds with everything to do at Anfield.
Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping looks at how Liverpool FC’s passive, attack-lacking performance in their 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain has left their European hopes hanging by a thread heading into the Anfield second leg.
Soccer opinion: Liverpool’s season hanging by a thread after FA Cup humbling
In the wake of a crushing FA Cup exit, Liverpool find their season on the brink after a heavy defeat to Manchester City.
Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping looks at how inconsistency, mounting pressure, and fading ambitions have left Liverpool with little margin for error as they fight to salvage their campaign through the Premier League and Champions League.
Liverpool analysis: European success overshadowed by Premier League woes
When Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 in the second leg of their Champions League tie to secure their spot in the quarter-finals, it was the result Arne Slot needed to build momentum.
Yet three days later, Brighton & Hove Albion beat Liverpool 2-1 at the American Express Stadium, handing the Reds their 10th league defeat of the campaign.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth analyses Liverpool’s struggles as pressure continues to build on Arne Slot.
Liverpool analysis: Arne Slot’s Reds rocked by injury crisis - Title ambitions hanging in the balance
Arne Slot’s debut season at Liverpool was always going to be a test of adaptation, evolution, and expectation.
But injuries, particularly in defence, have disrupted that blueprint and forced the Dutchman into uncomfortable compromises, writes Sports News Blitz’s Joshua Topping.
Premier League analysis: Have Arne Slot’s Liverpool been bad champions?
Liverpool’s transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot was always going to be one of the Premier League’s most scrutinised managerial handovers.
Klopp left behind a title‑winning culture built on intensity, emotional connection, and tactical clarity. Slot inherited that legacy and all the pressure that comes with defending a championship.
But as results, performances, and data have accumulated, a sharper question has emerged: have Liverpool under Arne Slot been bad champions? Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joshua Topping gives his thoughts.
Liverpool analysis: How Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are becoming Liverpool’s star men
Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth takes a look at how Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are leading the way in Liverpool’s revival hopes to finish the 2025/26 campaign strongly.
Premier League reactions: Roy Keane unconvinced by Man Utd win, Arne Slot frustrated by mistakes
It was yet another Premier League weekend defined by drama and comebacks as results shook up the table even further.
Liverpool collapsed late once again, Manchester United continued their great form under interim boss Michael Carrick, and the relegation and title races both delivered twists.
From Arne Slot’s blunt assessment of his side’s season to Roy Keane’s lack of confidence despite Carrick’s early successes, managers and pundits alike had plenty to say.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jake Reed rounds up the best reactions from the weekend.
Premier League news: Liverpool boss Arne Slot calls Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal ‘a complete package’
Liverpool are the next side to face the daunting Emirates Stadium assessment this season.
Unbeaten at home, Arsenal host the Reds on Thursday evening – the showpiece event in a midweek instalment of Premier League fixtures.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Gardiner examines what Arne Slot had to say in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday.
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Premier League news: Mohamed Salah vs Arne Slot – Do Liverpool need both to succeed?
It was a must-win midweek game for Arne Slot and Liverpool in the Champions League against Inter Milan as they continue to navigate an ongoing disagreement with Mohamed Salah.
The Reds now look ahead to their clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, which is likely to see Salah remain out of the first-team picture. But do Slot and Salah need to come together or should Liverpool move on from the Egyptian?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu reflects on growing tensions between player and club.
Premier League news: Arne Slot says Liverpool ‘know what to expect’ against cautious Leeds Utd
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has claimed that the Reds “know what to expect” as they prepare to face Daniel Farke’s cautious Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas takes a look at what the two managers had to say ahead of the clash.
Premier League news: Daniel Farke, Thomas Frank and the managers leading the 2025/26 sack race
Saturday’s Premier League fixture list was the most intriguing one of the season so far on paper, and it certainly turned out that way.
Daniel Farke was probably toast if Leeds United went to the Etihad and were hit for five or more, while Arne Slot would have struggled to explain away a 10th defeat in 13 had West Ham upset Liverpool.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down the latest odds in the Premier League sack race.
Man City vs Liverpool: Five key battles to look out for ahead of the Premier League clash
Liverpool travel to the Etihad this weekend, on Sunday, November 9, to take on Manchester City in what promises to be another feisty encounter in this Premier League fixture.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas takes a look at the five key battles which could decide the game.
Liverpool analysis: Five reasons why the wheel has fallen off for Arne Slot’s Reds
Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on the night of Wednesday, October 29, continued their poor run of form to make it six losses out of their last seven games.
The Reds fielded an unusual starting line-up for their match against Palace, with five of their players featuring from the academy or making their senior debut.
Big players such as Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz were all rested from the squad.
Liverpool weren’t able to carry the momentum gained from their UEFA Champions League 5-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt into the Brentford game on Saturday, October 25, as they were comfortably beaten at the G-Tech 3-1, mounting pressure on the club’s hopes of retaining the Premier League.
Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas explores what’s going wrong for the Reds.
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Five key battles ahead of the Premier League clash at Anfield this weekend
Manchester United travel to Anfield this Sunday in what is a staple fixture in the English football calendar between both Premier League giants.
Sunday, October 19, at 4:30 pm will commence the 1000th anniversary Man United have faced Liverpool at Anfield.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas looks at five key battles to look out for ahead of the big game.
Liverpool favored to defend Premier League title as odds and analysts back Arne Slot
With the start of the new Premier League season, talk about the next title winners are yet again in circulation. The bookmakers’ boards already tell a clear story: Liverpool is the early favorite to lift the trophy once again. But will they have such an easy time?
According to odds compiled by Covers, the Reds are priced around +187, with some US sportsbooks showing even shorter figures. This reflects strong confidence in Arne Slot’s reign and Liverpool’s prospects for the season.
Chelsea and Liverpool analysis: Five things we learnt from 3-1 win for hosts at the Bridge
On Sunday, May 4, we saw Liverpool play for the first time after being crowned champions of England as Chelsea welcomed them to Stamford Bridge with a guard of honour.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Alec Hayward takes a look into five things we learnt from Sunday's clash of titans.
Liverpool news: Reds edge closer to title with Merseyside derby win despite PGMOL controversy
Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night to edge one step closer to the Premier League title.
Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess offers his thoughts on the close encounter.
Liverpool vs Everton analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The Merseyside derby is back at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Liverpool losing only one of their last 24 league derbies at Anfield.
This game is the 246th meeting between the two clubs in all competitions, the most played fixture in English football history.
The rescheduled derby earlier in the season was one of the matches of the season, resulting in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Liverpool enter the match 12 points clear at the top whereas Everton are unbeaten in nine league games.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles which will decide the outcome of the derby, including a look at the managerial head to head showdown.