For once, the unstoppable machine looked mortal. Erling Haaland, Manchester City’s goal-scoring juggernaut, endured one of his most frustrating afternoons of the season as Pep Guardiola’s side stumbled to a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa at Villa Park. The setback ended both Haaland’s 12-game scoring streak and City’s nine-match unbeaten run, leaving fans questioning whether … Read more

Liverpool’s decline under Arne Slot reached a new low on a bitterly cold night in west London, as Brentford dismantled the Premier League champions 3–2 in a game that exposed every crack in the Dutchman’s project. The narrow scoreline flattered Liverpool. The gulf in intensity, structure, and hunger told the true story. This was not … Read more

It was a night that promised perfection for Real Madrid — and almost delivered. Xabi Alonso’s men triumphed 2-1 over archrivals Barcelona in a high-octane El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu, moving five points clear at the top of La Liga. But while the win underlined Madrid’s growing dominance under Alonso, it also reignited a … Read more

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot shared his detailed assessment following the Reds’ 3-2 defeat against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday night. Despite entering the game on a high after their UEFA Champions League victory midweek, the Premier League champions struggled to maintain momentum and fell short against a determined Brentford side. ⚽ … Read more

Just when it seemed that Raphinha was on the verge of making his long-awaited return, FC Barcelona have suffered an unexpected setback. The Brazilian winger was a notable absentee from Friday’s training session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, only 48 hours before the highly anticipated El Clásico clash against Real Madrid at the Santiago … Read more

The world’s most iconic football rivalry returns this Sunday as Real Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Santiago Bernabéu for what promises to be another enthralling chapter in the story of El Clásico. The clash comes at a pivotal stage in the La Liga season, with both sides locked in a tight title race and separated … Read more

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has urged his players to rediscover their cutting edge in front of goal after a 2–1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield extended the Reds’ losing streak to four consecutive matches in all competitions. A game that began disastrously for Liverpool saw Bryan Mbeumo give United the lead inside the opening … Read more

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has revealed that he called a players’ meeting in the aftermath of the team’s 2–1 home defeat to Manchester United, though he insists it was not a “crisis” summit. The loss at Anfield last Sunday marked Liverpool’s fourth consecutive defeat, a worrying slump for a side that had started the … Read more

Liverpool have officially announced their 21-man travelling squad for Wednesday night’s Champions League fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt, as manager Arne Slot looks to guide his side back to winning ways following a difficult run of results. The Reds departed John Lennon Airport on Tuesday evening en route to Germany, where they will face the Bundesliga … Read more