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303 results for “Andoni Iraola”

With Arsenal and Manchester City six points…
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With Arsenal and Manchester City six points…

With Arsenal and Manchester City six points clear, Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes rest entirely on a win at Anfield this Sunday. A tactical and psychological battle looms—one where history, momentum, and the weight of the Emirates loiter in the shadows.

30 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Xabi Alonso clarifies Estevao’s bench spot as Chelsea’s Carabao Cup exit deepens young forward’s dilemma
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Xabi Alonso clarifies Estevao’s bench spot as Chelsea’s Carabao Cup exit deepens young forward’s dilemma

With Chelsea’s penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool looming large, manager Xabi Alonso has explained why 19-year-old forward Estevao remained on the bench—revealing a tactical and fitness crisis that left the youngster without a path forward. The decision underscores a broader struggle for opportunities in a system already stretched thin.

29 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier League
Liverpool’s tactical dilemma: Can they replicate Chelsea’s defiance against Arsenal?
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Liverpool’s tactical dilemma: Can they replicate Chelsea’s defiance against Arsenal?

Liverpool’s recent Carabao Cup victory over Chelsea exposed a tactical vulnerability—one that now looms large against Arsenal. With Szoboszlai and Iraola at odds over gamesmanship, the Reds face a critical question: can they repeat their defiant approach, or will Arsenal’s physicality prove too much?

29 Oct 2026
ArsenalChelseaEnglish Premier League
Liverpool’s Cup Resurgence: How Iraola’s Side Is Rebuilding Identity on the Kop
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Liverpool’s Cup Resurgence: How Iraola’s Side Is Rebuilding Identity on the Kop

A penalty shootout victory over Chelsea has given Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool a rare moment of collective joy—and a glimpse of the foundations he’s laying for a team still finding its footing. The Reds’ quiet but determined resurgence under the Spanish manager is beginning to take shape, with Anfield’s roar now a more frequent soundtrack than it has been in recent memory.

29 Oct 2026
Andoni IraolaCarabao CupEnglish Premier League
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup journey takes unexpected turn as Bournemouth looms in quarterfinal
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Liverpool’s Carabao Cup journey takes unexpected turn as Bournemouth looms in quarterfinal

After a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Chelsea, Liverpool faces a daunting Carabao Cup quarterfinal clash against Bournemouth—Andoni Iraola’s former club—while Giorgi Mamardashvili reveals the penalty notes that nearly cost his side the tie.

29 Oct 2026
English Premier Leagueliverpool
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph hinges on Wesley Fofana’s penalty miss as Chelsea fall to penalties
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Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph hinges on Wesley Fofana’s penalty miss as Chelsea fall to penalties

A dramatic penalty shootout decided Liverpool’s Carabao Cup fourth-round clash against Chelsea, with Wesley Fofana’s missed spot kick sealing Andoni Iraola’s side’s quarter-final progress. The match saw two penalties in regulation before a tense shootout delivered the result.

28 Oct 2026
Andoni IraolaCarabao CupChelsea
Chelsea’s Cup Clash With Liverpool Forced to Play Without Cole Palmer
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Chelsea’s Cup Clash With Liverpool Forced to Play Without Cole Palmer

A second yellow card in Chelsea’s defeat to Spurs has left Cole Palmer suspended for the Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool, a match that could define Xabi Alonso’s cup ambitions. The Blues now face an uphill task without their creative force, while Liverpool’s resurgence under Andoni Iraola adds another layer of pressure.

28 Oct 2026
Carabao CupChelseaCole Palmer
The Gipuzkoa School: How One Man’s Philosophy United Arteta, Alonso and Iraola
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The Gipuzkoa School: How One Man’s Philosophy United Arteta, Alonso and Iraola

Three of the Premier League’s most influential managers—Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola—share a common origin: the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. Their paths converged under the guidance of a single mentor, whose tactical principles now shape England’s top clubs. This is the story of how a region’s footballing DNA forged three legends.

28 Oct 2026
ArsenalChelseaEnglish Premier League
Liverpool eye £50.3m hijack of Barcelona’s winter target as Stuttgart defender’s future hangs in balance
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Liverpool eye £50.3m hijack of Barcelona’s winter target as Stuttgart defender’s future hangs in balance

Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, with Barcelona exploring the possibility of a winter approach. The 20-year-old centre-back has attracted interest from

28 Oct 2026
BarcelonaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Liverpool’s Cup Clash with Chelsea Hinges on Wirtz’s Fitness, While Szoboszlai and Muñoz Remain Uncertain
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Liverpool’s Cup Clash with Chelsea Hinges on Wirtz’s Fitness, While Szoboszlai and Muñoz Remain Uncertain

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Chelsea on Wednesday night hangs in the balance as Florian Wirtz’s recovery looms large, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Víctor Muñoz remain in doubt. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s squad depth is tested by injuries to João Pedro and Reece James, complicating Xabi Alonso’s tactical choices at Anfield.

27 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Liverpool’s injury crisis deepens as Szoboszlai, Munoz and Wirtz face uncertain fates ahead of Chelsea showdown
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Liverpool’s injury crisis deepens as Szoboszlai, Munoz and Wirtz face uncertain fates ahead of Chelsea showdown

Dominik Szoboszlai’s hamstring persists, Victor Munoz’s knee injury lingers, and Florian Wirtz’s ankle recovery remains fragile as Andoni Iraola prepares for a physically demanding Carabao Cup clash against Chelsea. The Reds’ depth will be tested in a game where both sides are weakened by absences.

27 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier Leagueliverpool
Brighton’s tactical reset: Hurzeler’s bold Carabao Cup lineup reveals a side hungry for redemption at Manchester City
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Brighton’s tactical reset: Hurzeler’s bold Carabao Cup lineup reveals a side hungry for redemption at Manchester City

Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton return to full strength ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City, with key injuries resolved and a lineup designed to exploit City’s defensive vulnerabilities. The 4-2-3-1 formation targets space in the wide areas, while fresh faces like Diego Gómez and Maxim De Cuyper aim to prove their place in a squad on the brink of a historic push.

27 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester City
Liverpool’s £248m squad turns a corner as Anfield victory stokes confidence in Iraola’s project
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Liverpool’s £248m squad turns a corner as Anfield victory stokes confidence in Iraola’s project

A 2-0 win over Brighton has reignited belief in Liverpool’s future under Andoni Iraola, with Virgil van Dijk leading a squad now forced to prove its worth in a post-Salah era. The Reds’ resilience in transition was on full display as key players like Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola stepped up—setting the tone for a pivotal week ahead.

26 Oct 2026
Liverpool’s £248m squad turns a corner as Anfield victory stokes confidence in Iraola’s project
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Liverpool’s £248m squad turns a corner as Anfield victory stokes confidence in Iraola’s project

A 2-0 win over Brighton has reignited belief in Liverpool’s future under Andoni Iraola, with Virgil van Dijk leading a squad now forced to prove its worth in a post-Salah era. The Reds’ resilience in transition was on full display as key players like Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola stepped up—setting the tone for a pivotal week ahead.

26 Oct 2026
liverpool
Aston Villa End Manchester City Unbeaten Run as Premier League Title Race Tightens
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Aston Villa End Manchester City Unbeaten Run as Premier League Title Race Tightens

Aston Villa handed Manchester City their first Premier League defeat of the season, allowing Arsenal to pull level at the top of the table on Matchday 8. Meanwhile, Chelsea lead the chase for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott while pressure mounts on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick.

25 Oct 2026
Alex IwobiAlex ScottArsenal
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