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It’s Not Luck– Morrison Defends Liverpool’s Late-Win Mentality

LONDON – Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison has dismissed suggestions that Liverpool’s repeated late victories this season are down to luck, instead attributing their success to determination and leadership on the pitch. “Everyone keeps saying Liverpool leave it late, but it can’t be lucky the number of times they’ve done it already this season,” Morrison said during post-match analysis. “They keep going; they’ve got that desire to push right until the end. They’ve got big players and big characters. Credit to Liverpool. They would’ve been disappointed had they not won – they were comfortable at 2-0 up.” The latest dramatic finish came courtesy of Virgil van Dijk, who scored a crucial late winner to seal the result. “We found a way again,” Van Dijk said in his post-match interview. “We were dangerous from our set-pieces. They were pretty aggressive. I’m happy I got the winner.” Liverpool’s late-game resilience has become a hallmark of their campaign, further fueling belief in their title credentials as the season progresses.

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Premier League Clash Set for Early-Season Title Implications

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Anfield is set to host one of the Premier League’s marquee fixtures on Sunday, as defending champions Liverpool face perennial challengers Arsenal in a match that could shape the early title race. Both sides come into the clash with perfect records from their opening fixtures, but arrive via contrasting paths. While Liverpool have battled through dramatic late winners, Arsenal have remained defensively solid, yet are now dealing with a mounting injury list. Under new manager Arne Slot, Liverpool have shown early signs of grit and attacking versatility. The Reds opened the season with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth and followed it up with a last-gasp 3-2 victory at Newcastle, where 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha netted the winner from a Mohamed Salah assist in stoppage time. New signing Hugo Ekitike has impressed with two goals and an assist in as many matches, helping reduce the team’s reliance on Salah. Slot praised Ekitike’s impact both in scoring and build-up play:“He’s been a big influence already — not just finishing, but starting and linking attacks.” The club’s pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak continues, with a second bid reportedly being prepared. Arsenal began the season with a narrow 1-0 win at Old Trafford and followed that with a dominant 5-0 home victory over Leeds United. However, Mikel Arteta’s squad now faces a major test of depth after injuries to key players. Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Kai Havertz (knee surgery), and Martin Odegaard (shoulder) are all doubts or confirmed absentees for Sunday.“It’s the start of the season and we’ve lost three of our main players,” said Arteta. “That’s why you need a big squad to cope and sustain the level.” Summer signings Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke are expected to step up, while Eberechi Eze could make his Arsenal debut following his high-profile transfer from Crystal Palace. This will be the 245th meeting between the two clubs. Liverpool lead the all-time series with 94 wins, compared to 81 for Arsenal. Arsenal are winless at Anfield in the Premier League since 2012, though their last three visits ended in draws. Arteta acknowledged the challenge of ending that drought:“The favourite is always the reigning champion. Someone has to take the crown from them — that’s what we’re trying to do.” Team NewsLiverpool have no new injury concerns. Conor Bradley returned from injury as a substitute last match. Alexis Mac Allister is available after missing the Newcastle game. Virgil van Dijk is fit despite a heavy tackle last week. For Arsenal, Saka is out for several weeks with a hamstring issue. Havertz is sidelined after undergoing minor knee surgery. Odegaard is a doubt and will undergo a late fitness test. Christian Norgaard and Ben White are also being assessed.

PSG to Face Barca in Champions League, Real Madrid Draw Man City & Liverpool

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Liverpool and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season’s Champions League, while title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday’s draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Xabi Alonso’s Real will play City at home and take on Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield in what will be two of the standout fixtures of the league phase. Arne Slot’s Liverpool, who finished first in the league phase last season only to be eliminated by PSG in the last 16, will also play Atletico Madrid, PSV Eindhoven and Qarabag of Azerbaijan at home. In addition, they must go to Inter Milan, Eintracht Frankfurt, Marseille and Turkish champions Galatasaray. City, who won the Champions League in 2023, will welcome Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Italian champions Napoli and Galatasaray to the Etihad Stadium. As well as Real, they will also visit Villarreal, Monaco and Norwegian newcomers Bodo/Glimt. PSG will entertain Bayern and go to Barcelona, while the French club also have home fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. Luis Enrique’s team went on to win the Champions League last season but only after struggling amid some difficult games in the league phase, in which they finished 15th. They have no obviously straightforward fixtures this time, as they also face Atalanta at home, as well as Leverkusen, Sporting CP and Athletic Club away. What is the Champions League format?Every team now plays eight games against eight different opponents in the new format of Europe’s elite club competition, which was introduced last season. All 36 clubs are pooled together into one league rather than split into groups. The top eight teams advance to the last 16, while those finishing between ninth and 24th go into the knockout round play-offs. The bottom 12 teams are eliminated. Other fixtures to look out for will include Barcelona visiting both Chelsea and Newcastle, while Arsenal entertain Bayern and Atletico and must also go to Inter Milan and to Bilbao. Tournament newcomers Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan, who ousted Celtic on penalties in the play-off round, will host Real and travel to London to play Arsenal. Minnows Pafos of Cyprus will visit Chelsea and face Bayern at home. UEFA is not expected to announce specific fixture dates until Saturday, but the first round of games will take place across three days from September 16th to 18th. The eighth and final matchday is scheduled for January 28th. This season’s Champions League final will take place in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, on May 30th next year, with UEFA announcing on Thursday that the game will kick off at 18:00 local time rather than the usual 21:00. Who qualified for the Champions League?Below is the full list of 36 teams that qualified for the league phase, arranged in the Pots that were used in the draw: Pot 1: PSG, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona. Pot 2: Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Atalanta, Villarreal, Juventus, Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge. Pot 3: Tottenham Hotspur, PSV Eindhoven, Ajax, Napoli, Sporting CP, Olympiacos, Slavia Prague, Bodo/Glimt, Marseille. Pot 4: FC Copenhagen, Monaco, Galatasaray, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Qarabag, Athletic Club, Newcastle, Pafos, Kairat Almaty.

Diogo Jota: What happened to the Liverpool and Portugal football star?

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The football world remains in shock after tragic road accident involving Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother. Diogo jota reacts.Diogo Jota of Portugal poses for a photograph with the UEFA Nations League trophy after his team’s victory in the UEFA Nations League 2025 final match between Portugal and Spain at Munich Football Arena on June 8, 2025 in Munich, GermanyIn the early hours of Thursday, Diogo Jota, forward for Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team, and his younger brother, died in a car accident in northwestern Spain. At just 28 years old, Jota was enjoying some of the best moments of his career and personal life; he won the UEFA Nations League with Portugal, the Premier League with Liverpool, and he recently married his childhood sweetheart.The tragedy has left a deep void in the football world, which is still trying to come to terms with the loss. What caused the car crash?The two were travelling in a Lamborghini Urus SUV, which, according to reports, suffered a tyre blowout just after midnight while overtaking another vehicle on the A-52 highway, at kilometre 65.300, near the town of Cernadilla, Zamora, just 15 kilometres from the Portugal border. The car veered off the road, crashed, and instantly caught fire. By the time firefighters arrived at the crash scene, the vehicle was completely burned out. The charred remains of the two footballers could only be identified through their identification papers. Crash site.Debris is pictured along the A-52 motorway at the crash site where Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash near Cernadilla in Zamora province, northwestern Spain, early on July 3, 2025Crash scene.Different angle of the crash siteWhy was Jota driving back to England?Jota was travelling by car to catch a ferry from the Spanish port of Santander back to northern England after being advised not to fly as a result of a previous lung surgery, according to multiple media reports in Portugal and Spain. His club side, Liverpool, are due to begin preseason training on Monday. What was Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction?Ronaldo, Portugal’s national team captain, was deeply shaken by the news of teammate Diogo Jota’s death.“It doesn’t make sense. We were only just in the national team together, you had only just got married,” Ronaldo posted on the social media platform X. “To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you’ll always be with them. Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre. We’ll all miss you.” Cristiano Ronaldo and Diogo Jota.Ronaldo was there when Jota made his international debut for Portugal against Lithuania on November 14, 2019 at the Algarve Stadium in Faro, Portugal [Pedro Who was travelling with Jota?His brother Andre Silva, his only sibling. Though less known internationally, Silva, 25, was also a professional footballer. He played for Futebol Clube Penafiel in Portugal’s second division and was previously part of FC Porto’s youth academy. What family does Jota leave behind?A wife and three children. Rute Cardoso has suddenly and painfully become the widow of Diogo Jota, less than two weeks after they were married at a ceremony in his home city of Porto on June 22.

Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Killed in Car Crash in Spain at 28

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Liverpool forward and Portuguese international Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28, authorities have confirmed. According to Sky Sports News, the Guardia Civil in Zamora confirmed Jota’s death following a fatal crash that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday on the A-52 motorway in Cernadilla, Zamora province, in Spain’s Castilla y León region. Also killed in the accident was Jota’s younger brother, André Silva, aged 26, who played for Penafiel, a Liga Portugal 2 side. Authorities said the accident occurred at 12:30 a.m. local time (11:30 p.m. BST). The vehicle reportedly burst a tyre while overtaking, veered off the road, and subsequently caught fire. The tragic news comes less than two weeks after Jota’s wedding to his long-time partner. The couple shared three children, making the loss even more devastating for the family and football community. Jota, known for his dynamic play and goal-scoring prowess, was a key player for both Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the global football landscape, with tributes pouring in from teammates, clubs, fans, and football federations worldwide. The football world mourns the loss of one of its brightest talents, whose career and life were cut tragically short. Further details about funeral arrangements and tributes are expected in the coming days.

Car Collides With Pedestrians Near Liverpool Victory Parade

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A man has been detained after a car collided with pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade. Emergency services descended on Water Street after Merseyside Police were contacted just after 6pm on Monday with reports of the incident. The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained. The Prime Minister and the Home Secretary are being kept updated about the events, the PA news agency understands. People were injured in the incident, with images capturing someone being taken away on a stretcher and a man walking with his arm around a police officer for support. Footage showed police cordons in place around the heavily littered road, with a large police presence, ambulances and a fire engine also at the scene. A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said: “We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. “Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.” Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson, whose seat includes the city centre, said: “I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon.” While a spokesman for Liverpool City Council confirmed the local authority is liaising with police about the incident. Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with fans lining the streets along the 10-mile route. Councillor John Hughes estimated in excess of one million people were attending, beating the 750,000 present for the 2019 Champions League parade. Hundreds ignored police advice not to climb on structures – or adhere to the ‘no pyro’ request – as every vantage point, ranging from multi-storey car parks, scaffolding, rooftops, on top of petrol stations, traffic lights and lamp posts, was taken.

Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool: Palmer Stars as Blues Dent Champions’ Momentum

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Stamford Bridge, London — May 2, 2025 Chelsea bolstered their Champions League qualification hopes with an impressive 3-1 victory over newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool on Friday evening. The visitors, managed by Arne Slot, were handed a guard of honour by Chelsea before kick-off in recognition of their title triumph last weekend. However, the Reds’ celebratory mood quickly faded as they were outplayed by a Chelsea side with everything still to fight for. Enzo Fernández opened the scoring for the hosts inside the opening five minutes, capitalising on a slip from Curtis Jones and finishing off a swift counterattack led by Pedro Neto. A second came before half-time when a mix-up in Liverpool’s defence led to Jarell Quansah inadvertently turning the ball into his own net. Despite making six changes to his regular starting lineup, Slot’s side briefly threatened a comeback when captain Virgil van Dijk rose highest to head home from a corner in the second half. But any hopes of a Liverpool revival were short-lived. A misplaced pass from Dominik Szoboszlai allowed Moises Caicedo to intercept and drive forward, drawing a foul from Quansah inside the box. Cole Palmer stepped up and calmly converted the penalty, ending a 12-game goal drought and restoring Chelsea’s two-goal cushion. Palmer also struck the post earlier in the game after a dazzling solo run, underlining his importance in Chelsea’s attacking play. The win lifts the Blues closer to a coveted top-four finish, while Liverpool’s rotated side struggled to find rhythm throughout. Chelsea will now look to build on this momentum in their final fixtures, while Liverpool’s focus shifts to finishing the season strong after their title celebrations.

Liverpool Transfer Window Targets – Summer 2025

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As Liverpool prepares for the Arne Slot era, the club is actively exploring reinforcements across key areas of the squad. Here’s a breakdown of their current targets: Strikers Liverpool are monitoring several high-profile and emergingforwards: Alexander Isak (Newcastle)A long-term target seen as the perfect fit. The club explored a move last summer but were limited by Newcastle’s PSR concerns. This summer, Newcastle are under no such pressure and value him at well over £100 million. Victor Osimhen (Napoli)Returning from a loan spell at Galatasaray, Osimhen is back on the market with one year left on his contract. Though older than Isak (26), his price is expected to be more accessible this time around. Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)A highly rated 21-year-old Slovenian striker expected to move this summer. Liverpool and Arsenal have been monitoring him closely. Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)Enjoying a resurgence in Germany, Ekitike has re-entered the radar of top European clubs, including Liverpool. Wingers Liverpool are seeking versatile wide forwards, especially those effective on both flanks: Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)Both 25, both capable on either wing and centrally, and both with a solid Premier League goal return. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)Has impressed this season, but a move could be difficult—especially if Villa qualify for the Champions League. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)Linked last summer during Newcastle’s PSR crunch, but a move now seems unlikely. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)A past target who ended up at PSG in January. A move back to the Premier League now seems remote. Left-Backs Liverpool want a long-term successor to Andy Robertson: Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth)The standout left-back in the Premier League this season. Formerly signed by Richard Hughes, now faces competition from Real Madrid and Manchester City. Antonee Robinson (Fulham)Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves)Both have had impressive seasons and fit Liverpool’s attacking full-back profile. Other Positions Centre-BackWith questions around Gomez and Quansah, and a left-footed centre-back needed, Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) is a key target. He’s two-footed, but Liverpool face competition from Real Madrid, Arsenal, Spurs, and others. Right-BackArne Slot admires his former player Lutsharel Geertruida, while Jeremie Frimpong (Leverkusen) has been linked. Liverpool may opt to back Conor Bradley, with Gomez or Quansah providing cover. Central MidfieldStill an open question. Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) was a major target last summer but is now Arsenal-bound. Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is a newer name linked as a possible fit.