Liverpool - All items - 28 August 2023

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 11:59 PM

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LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 11:47 PM

CRAIG HOPE: They're at Europe's top table but still struggling against Premier League's elite. Here's how Newcastle make the leap from underdogs to top dogs

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 11:17 PM

Liverpool target move for former Chelsea star Joao Felix as potential - Sky Sports

Sky Sports - Mon Aug 28 11:07 PM

Liverpool 'working until final seconds' to make 'surprise' signing at Anfield

Give Me Sport - Mon Aug 28 11:00 PM

LEWIS STEELE: The agent of chaos has lift-off at last! Darwin Nunez has had a season as Liverpool's joker now he can be the ACE in...

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 10:30 PM

Darwin Nunez may have to wait for Liverpool’s first XI – but does it really matter?

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 10:22 PM

Liverpool will be Manchester City's closest title challengers this season, says Chris Sutton

BBC - Mon Aug 28 10:13 PM

Liverpool are Man City's main challengers - Sutton

BBC - Mon Aug 28 10:13 PM

Mohamed Salah would 'do Liverpool dirty' by leaving for Saudi Arabia - and it would be 'scandalous' if he's allowed to leave them in the lurch,...

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 10:00 PM

Re: Chelsea

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 9:28 PM

Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq lose 2-0 against Al-Hilal as Jordan Henderson fails to inspire visitors to comeback win against strong home side

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 9:01 PM

Liverpool are blessed in attack, Mikel Arteta must solve the Kai Havertz conundrum and Man City's penalty woes continue 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the Premier...

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 9:00 PM

Liverpool: Sky Sports reporter drops teasing transfer update at Anfield

Give Me Sport - Mon Aug 28 9:00 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 8:20 PM

James Maddison sparkles AGAIN and Rodri smashes a stunning winner but Brighton's stars slide after West Ham loss so who takes top spot in this week's...

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 8:00 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 7:59 PM

Re: Welcome Dominik Szoboszlai

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 7:42 PM

Ex-Liverpool star advertises for pet crocodile minder and offers four-figure salary

Daily Star - Mon Aug 28 7:24 PM

DANNY MURPHY: If Mo Salah really is set on going to Saudi Arabia, I don't see how Liverpool can keep him… Jurgen Klopp wouldn't want to...

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 7:20 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 6:33 PM

Alisson shows Liverpool squad's true opinion of Darwin Nunez with 'one word' response

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 6:25 PM

Mohamed Salah could face awkward reunion if he completes huge Saudi Arabia transfer

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 6:15 PM

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk could receive further punishment for dissent after red card at Newcastle

talkSport - Mon Aug 28 6:14 PM

Van Dijk awaits decision, loan interest & Newcastle reaction – Latest LFC News

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 6:11 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 6:11 PM

Jurgen Klopp's reaction to Darwin Nunez's goals in Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool

Give Me Sport - Mon Aug 28 5:13 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 5:12 PM

“Stay in your lane” – Jim White hammers Jason Tindall for ‘shushing’ Jurgen Klopp

Caught Offside - Mon Aug 28 5:06 PM

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LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 4:50 PM

“He would frighten me to death” – Gary Neville Says 24-Year-Old Could Be ‘Really Interesting Player’ For Liverpool

Soccerlens - Mon Aug 28 4:29 PM

Fabrizio Romano says he would be ‘surprised’ if Liverpool make shock Salah decision

Caught Offside - Mon Aug 28 4:27 PM

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad REFUSE to give up on Mohamed Salah - and are lining up their figures for a mega-offer - despite Liverpool insisting talisman not...

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 4:22 PM

Ben Doak namechecked by Scotland manager – “His turn won’t be too far away”

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 4:14 PM

Alisson bites back at Liverpool transfer question: “Don’t put words in our mouths”

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 4:01 PM

Virgil van Dijk: Will Liverpool appeal red card vs Newcastle?

90min - Mon Aug 28 4:00 PM

Liverpool will now 'fight to keep' £100m 'poster boy' at Anfield

Give Me Sport - Mon Aug 28 4:00 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 3:55 PM

Jurgen Klopp's private feelings on Mohamed Salah transfer with Liverpool's stance clear

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 3:48 PM

Re: Youth and Under 23 Thread

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 3:39 PM

Darwin Nunez had Alisson Becker cracking up in interview after Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool

Give Me Sport - Mon Aug 28 3:15 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 3:00 PM

Man Utd & Liverpool target uncertain of future as transfer deadline looms

90min - Mon Aug 28 3:00 PM

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez Fires Handicapped Reds To Glory

Soccerlens - Mon Aug 28 2:57 PM

“Salah will be a little bit like Ronaldo” – Liverpool Legend Jamie Carragher Talks About Mohamed Salah’s Future Amid Saudi Links

Soccerlens - Mon Aug 28 2:57 PM

Virgil van Dijk: The games Liverpool captain could miss with suspension

90min - Mon Aug 28 2:47 PM

Re: Diogo Jota Player Thread (F)

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 2:37 PM

Fabrizio Romano expecting Man United and Liverpool battle in final week for midfielder

Caught Offside - Mon Aug 28 2:36 PM

Re: Joel Matip Player Thread (D)

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 2:33 PM

Darwin Nunez claims unique Liverpool record with match-winning double

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 2:18 PM

Liverpool's resolve to be tested with Mohamed Salah package from Saudi 'worth £129m'

Daily Star - Mon Aug 28 2:17 PM

Re: General Thread for Football Played by Women *

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 2:16 PM

Inside Saudi's Mohamed Salah bid including difficult bonuses and Ronaldo promise

Daily Express - Mon Aug 28 2:16 PM

Adorable moment 92-year-old dancing grandmother gets a pub 'bouncing' - thanks to her incredible moves

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 2:10 PM

Mo Salah's eye-watering Saudi contract offer details including Cristiano Ronaldo tactic

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 2:07 PM

Ryan Gravenberch makes telling transfer admission amid 'Liverpool agreement' claims

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 1:47 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 1:33 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 1:32 PM

Alisson reveals his advice to Darwin Nunez after showing “fire inside of him”

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 1:27 PM

Newcastle could look to make a move for €60 million ace after injury blow

Caught Offside - Mon Aug 28 1:26 PM

Re: Women in football!

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 12:54 PM

Re: The Anfield Wrap

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 12:54 PM

Al-Ittihad preparing £129 million offer for Mohamed Salah

Caught Offside - Mon Aug 28 12:54 PM

Joe Gomez’s calming influence hailed as Liverpool debutant is “phenomenal”

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 12:34 PM

Nunez, lucky Trent & better with 10 men? – Last word on Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 12:34 PM

Liverpool defender sees Championship side rival Xabi Alonso for loan transfer

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 12:34 PM

Everton 'interested in surprise move for Danny Ings' as Sean Dyche eyes reunion with West Ham striker after they worked together at Burnley

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 12:27 PM

Darwin at the double and Everton already in trouble – Football Weekly

Guardian - Mon Aug 28 12:26 PM

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in danger of longer ban after Newcastle controversy

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 12:05 PM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 11:59 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 11:58 AM

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LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 11:43 AM

Re: Andy Robertson Player Thread (D)

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 11:39 AM

Eddie Howe reacts to Newcastle’s dramatic defeat by Liverpool

Independent - Mon Aug 28 11:30 AM

Liverpool injury update: Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic latest news and return dates

London Evening Standard - Mon Aug 28 11:30 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 11:23 AM

Nunez’s cheeky gesture & who’s shushing now? – 5 things spotted vs. Newcastle

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 11:20 AM

Mo Salah's Saudi transfer saga, Liverpool's stance and Jurgen Klopp's blunt verdict

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 11:12 AM

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk's dressing room actions speak volumes after red card

Daily Express - Mon Aug 28 11:08 AM

Virgil van Dijk's explosive outburst at officials over red card before going down tunnel

Daily Star - Mon Aug 28 11:08 AM

Jurgen Klopp picture causes havoc after Liverpool's comeback at Newcastle

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 11:02 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 11:01 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 11:01 AM

2 from 2 for Nunez as Klopp makes it 11-0 – 4 key stats from Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 11:00 AM

Liverpool keen on €60 million-rated ace but the move has stalled

Caught Offside - Mon Aug 28 10:52 AM

When is the Carabao Cup third round draw and how to watch it, with Man City and Arsenal set to be included

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 10:42 AM

Women in football!

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 10:39 AM

Child asks Erling Haaland to sign kit of Man City's rivals – but he refuses to play ball

Daily Star - Mon Aug 28 10:28 AM

Better than Barcelona? Liverpool add another late winner to the Jurgen Klopp mythology

Independent - Mon Aug 28 10:09 AM

Jurgen Klopp makes surprise claim about Liverpool's comeback win at Newcastle

90min - Mon Aug 28 10:00 AM

Liverpool could be without Van Dijk longer than expected after red card against Newcastle

Caught Offside - Mon Aug 28 9:59 AM

Relive Darwin’s double & Liverpool’s comeback at Newcastle from the stands!

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 9:54 AM

2 transfers this week can put Liverpool in title contention – Carragher

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 9:54 AM

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Liverpool win for the ages at Newcastle

Independent - Mon Aug 28 9:53 AM

Alisson’s miracle save for Liverpool described as ‘best I’ve ever seen’ by Newcastle’s Eddie Howe

Give Me Sport - Mon Aug 28 9:48 AM

VIDEO: Klopp praises fired-up Nunez after Liverpool comeback victory - Sportstar

Sky Sports - Mon Aug 28 9:32 AM

‘Out of line’ Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk could face further punishment

Metro - Mon Aug 28 9:30 AM

Exclusive: Liverpool have a very clear stance regarding Mohamed Salah amid Saudi interest

Caught Offside - Mon Aug 28 9:22 AM

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd eye Gravenberch? Félix to Liverpool?

Guardian - Mon Aug 28 9:21 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 9:14 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 9:13 AM

Jamie Carragher details price Liverpool must demand if they sell Mo Salah to Saudi Arabia

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 9:10 AM

Liverpool have identified No1 target to replace Mo Salah before end of transfer window

Daily Star - Mon Aug 28 9:05 AM

Transfer News LIVE: Tottenham to make £50m move for Brennan Johnson, while Man City make an improved £52m offer for Matheus Nunes

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 8:55 AM

Re: Dominik Szoboszlai Player Thread (M)

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 8:54 AM

Re: Newcastle take over complete

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 8:52 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 8:30 AM

Average LFC player ratings vs. Newcastle as Alisson and Nunez take acclaim

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 8:21 AM

“A Klopp masterclass in overcoming adversity” as Nunez ‘kickstarts Anfield career’

This Is Anfield - Mon Aug 28 8:10 AM

Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool eye £124m trio, Tottenham face Newcastle scrap, Man Utd loan

Daily Express - Mon Aug 28 7:36 AM

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk could be in more trouble with FA after red card vs Newcastle

Give Me Sport - Mon Aug 28 7:27 AM

TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea 'eye up move for Jeremie Frimpong' as Romelu Lukaku moves closer to the exit, while Tottenham move for £50m forward and Man United...

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 7:23 AM

Re: The Official: Laugh At The Mancs Thread

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 7:18 AM

Man Utd and Liverpool submit same 'transfer request to club' ahead of deadline day

Daily Express - Mon Aug 28 6:50 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 6:49 AM

Re: The Official: Laugh At Everton Thread

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 6:49 AM

Trent Alexander-Arnold details half-time Liverpool team talk that inspired Newcastle win

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 6:38 AM

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai has unusual secret weapon after dad went to extreme lengths

Daily Express - Mon Aug 28 6:30 AM

Re: Virgil van Dijk Player Thread (D)

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 6:04 AM

Liverpool told of ideal Mohamed Salah replacement from rivals that is bad news for Man Utd

Daily Express - Mon Aug 28 5:30 AM

Re: Mohammed Salah >> Al Ittihad

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 5:29 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 5:29 AM

Trent Alexander-Arnold makes howler before Anthony Gordon scores in nightmare Liverpool half - talkSPORT

Sky Sports - Mon Aug 28 5:09 AM

Liverpool transfer round-up: Klopp issues Salah update amid Carragher demands

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 5:00 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 4:38 AM

Re: European and World Champion and all round Big Man Joseph Dave Gomez

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 4:19 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 3:46 AM

Re: Welcome (back) to Liverpool, Joel Mapip!

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 3:45 AM

Re: Scouting talk

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 3:04 AM

Re: Welcome Diogo Jota

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 2:25 AM

Re: Jarrell Quansah

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 2:14 AM

Re: Jarell Quansah Player Thread (D)

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 2:01 AM

Re: The Count to a million Thread

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 1:58 AM

Re: Newcastle United - Property of Saudi Arabia

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 1:55 AM

Re: Welcome Harvey

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 1:54 AM

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RAWK - Mon Aug 28 1:38 AM

Re: Nostalgia thread

LFC Reds - Mon Aug 28 1:25 AM

Re: Everton - The Unflushables

RAWK - Mon Aug 28 1:16 AM

Everton turn to Udinese striker Beto to rescue their Premier League season after pursuit of Southampton's Che Adams hits a dead end

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 1:02 AM

Jamie Carragher urges Liverpool to 'really go for it in the transfer window' and sign two new players

Daily Mail - Mon Aug 28 12:49 AM

Jurgen Klopp urged to "fix" Liverpool problem immediately after Newcastle escape

Mirror - Mon Aug 28 12:24 AM

Darwin Nunez threat, Eddie Howe error and Jason Tindall’s premature taunt – Things we learnt from Liverpool’s win at Newcastle

talkSport - Mon Aug 28 12:00 AM

Manchester United discussing loan swap deal to trade Scott McTominay for Liverpool target Ryan Gravenberch

Daily Mail - Sun Aug 27 11:56 PM

How Klopp's changes transformed Liverpool - MOTD analysis

BBC - Sun Aug 27 11:36 PM

Match of the Day 2: How Jurgen Klopp's substitutions set up Liverpool for Newcastle win

BBC - Sun Aug 27 11:36 PM

Re: Virgil Van Dijk (Cpt)

RAWK - Sun Aug 27 11:34 PM

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LFC Reds - Sun Aug 27 11:19 PM

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool: Nunez sensational double for 10 man reds

Anfield Online - Sun Aug 27 11:17 PM

Jurgen Klopp provides update on Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool

Metro - Sun Aug 27 11:15 PM

Re: Jürgen Klopp

RAWK - Sun Aug 27 11:00 PM

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's 'crazy' win at Newcastle was more difficult than Barcelona comeback - Sky Sports

Sky Sports - Sun Aug 27 10:55 PM

Monday's gossip: Nunes, Alonso, Reguilon, Cucurella, Lukaku, Maguire, Johnson, Sa, Castagne

BBC - Sun Aug 27 10:48 PM

Video: Dominik Szoboszlai’s moment of brilliant against Newcastle

Caught Offside - Sun Aug 27 10:42 PM

Re: MoTD thread

RAWK - Sun Aug 27 10:36 PM

MIKE DEAN: John Brooks was RIGHT to send off Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool's win over Newcastle but the official should have shown Trent Alexander-Arnold a...

Daily Mail - Sun Aug 27 10:30 PM

Re: Sky Sports

RAWK - Sun Aug 27 10:24 PM

Re: Welcome to Liverpool Alisson Ramses Becker

RAWK - Sun Aug 27 10:23 PM

Jurgen Klopp's brilliant response to Jason Tindall gesture after Liverpool boss' comments

Daily Star - Sun Aug 27 10:15 PM

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LFC Reds - Sun Aug 27 10:15 PM

Re: The Klopp Template

RAWK - Sun Aug 27 10:07 PM

Liverpool fixtures: Next six games after stunning Newcastle win

90min - Sun Aug 27 10:00 PM

Jurgen Klopp has last laugh after Jason Tindall's brutal swipe at Liverpool manager

Mirror - Sun Aug 27 9:55 PM

Video: Liverpool posts video of Van Dijk’s reaction to the dramatic win against Newcastle

Caught Offside - Sun Aug 27 9:45 PM

Jota in frantic Ittihad escape as Celtic hero sees agent tasked with transfer miracle before Mo Salah arrival

Daily Record - Sun Aug 27 9:39 PM

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool: 'Agent of chaos' Darwin Nunez turns Liverpool saviour

BBC - Sun Aug 27 9:25 PM

Video: Darwin Nunez’s match winner against Newcastle is even better with Peter Drury commentary

Caught Offside - Sun Aug 27 9:24 PM

Premier League hits and misses: Darwin Nunez finally shows his quality as Liverpool stun Newcastle - Sky Sports

Sky Sports - Sun Aug 27 9:23 PM

Jurgen Klopp: “In more than 1, 000 games – I never had a game like this”

This Is Anfield - Sun Aug 27 9:22 PM

“Don’t put words in our mouths” – Alisson says Liverpool are “together”

This Is Anfield - Sun Aug 27 9:22 PM

Praise, spirit and a Nunez omission – 4 key things from Klopp’s post-Newcastle press conference

This Is Anfield - Sun Aug 27 9:22 PM

Re: Joe Gomez Player Thread (D)

LFC Reds - Sun Aug 27 9:21 PM

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LFC Reds - Sun Aug 27 9:20 PM

Re: Trent Alexander-Arnold Player Thread (D)

LFC Reds - Sun Aug 27 9:18 PM

Jurgen Klopp says new signing Wataru Endo has ‘no clue’ on what Liverpool ‘actually do’ but lauds Darwin Nunez

Metro - Sun Aug 27 9:12 PM

Jurgen Klopp insists Newcastle comeback was harder than overturning Barcelona deficit

Mirror - Sun Aug 27 9:12 PM

Liverpool hold 'internal talks' to sign 'Casemiro-like' £35m star at Anfield

Give Me Sport - Sun Aug 27 9:00 PM

Alexander-Arnold hails Liverpool’s comeback victory ‘for the ages’

Guardian - Sun Aug 27 8:58 PM

Jurgen Klopp has the last laugh as he responds to Jason Tindall’s shushing gesture

Caught Offside - Sun Aug 27 8:52 PM

'Agent of chaos' Nunez turns Liverpool saviour

BBC - Sun Aug 27 8:52 PM

Nunez brace helps ten man Liverpool stun Newcastle

EPL Talk - Sun Aug 27 8:48 PM

Jurgen Klopp labels Liverpool's 'rare and special' comeback against Newcastle as one of the best victories of his career as he's 'never had a game like...

Daily Mail - Sun Aug 27 8:48 PM

Jamie Carragher issues two transfer demands to Liverpool chiefs after Newcastle win

Mirror - Sun Aug 27 8:46 PM

Carra: Liverpool must 'go for it' in transfer market to challenge Man City

Sky Sports - Sun Aug 27 8:45 PM

Liverpool transfers: Jamie Carragher urges former club to 'really go for it' in final week of summer window - Sky Sports

Sky Sports - Sun Aug 27 8:42 PM

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RAWK - Sun Aug 27 8:41 PM

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RAWK - Sun Aug 27 8:41 PM

Re: The Alternative Premier League Table 2023-24

RAWK - Sun Aug 27 8:41 PM

Re: Liverpool Audio/Video Thread

RAWK - Sun Aug 27 8:41 PM

Hits and misses: Has Nunez finally arrived?

Sky Sports - Sun Aug 27 8:39 PM

Klopp: Newcastle win harder than Barcelona comeback, it was crazy

Sky Sports - Sun Aug 27 8:39 PM

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk could face further punishment after appearing to label Newcastle red card as a 'f joke' that may be classed as improper...

Daily Mail - Sun Aug 27 8:36 PM

Jurgen Klopp gives Darwin Nunez assurance after match-winning brace

90min - Sun Aug 27 8:30 PM

Jurgen Klopp admits “fired up” Darwin Nunez was unhappy – “Everybody will play”