Virgil Van Dijk

Liverpool’s 2025/2026 season has begun in stark contrast to pre-season expectations. Rather than establishing early control and consistency under Arne Slot, performances have been inconsistent, with rhythm, attacking cohesion, and efficiency fluctuating throughout the opening fixtures. This instability has extended beyond the team structure; even Mohamed Salah, long Liverpool’s most...

Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in Gameweek 11 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The result saw the Cityzens claim second place in the league table, just four points behind Arsenal. Meanwhile, Arne Slot's Reds drop down to a modest eighth spot, right behind their arch...

This weekend’s headline Premier League fixture sees Manchester City take on Liverpool in a clash that could have a big impact on the early title race. City enter the game second with 19 points, while Liverpool sit just behind on 18, having regained momentum following a five-game winless streak across...

Liverpool finally ended their 4 game Premier League losing streak, securing a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield in gameweek 10 of the 2025/2026 EPL season. Both sides were level on 15 points entering the game. However, their respective form this season has been in stark contrast. The Reds...

Wednesday night saw yet another stoppage-time winner for Arne Slot’s Liverpool.  Virgil van Dijk’s 92nd-minute goal gave Liverpool their fifth straight win, with four of those wins coming via stoppage-time goals.  Liverpool went two goals ahead in the first six minutes, thanks to a couple of fortunate bounces from Salah. ...

The opening three gameweeks of the Premier League delivered some fascinating fixtures, one of which took place at St. James’ Park as Newcastle United hosted Liverpool in one of the highlights of the season so far. The reigning champions secured a hard-fought victory in the dying moments. However, the home...

With Jarell Quansah's departure to Bayer Leverkusen and Ibrahima Konaté's uncertain signing of a new contract, Liverpool may be short of centre-backs within 12 months. With these concerns, the media has begun discussing the potential addition of Marc Guéhi to the defensive ranks. Crystal Palace rejected bids from Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur...

It has been quite the season in the Premier League. At the summit, a fight to secure UEFA Champions League football in the next campaign broke out, lasting right up until the final day. For the second consecutive year, the three teams promoted last summer were relegated back down to the Championship....

Listen to this article free on the TFA Podcast! Subscribe for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via RSS. The Premier League has one unique advantage over the other top-five leagues in Europe: The language. English has essentially become the global language; therefore, most of the younger generation is learning...

The 2025 football summer transfer window presents clubs with an exciting opportunity to strengthen their squads with high-quality free agents who are out of contract. This data analysis looks at all the top players available on free transfers across three key positions: attackers, midfielders, and defenders. We aim to provide...

After an exciting final against Liverpool, Newcastle United won the EFL Cup, securing their first trophy in 70 years. In a match that Newcastle United aimed to be filled with emotions, physicality, and transitions, the Magpies triumphed as they succeeded in their objectives, securing their first silverware since the FA...

Liverpool have overcome another hurdle on their way towards the 2024/25 Premier League title, defeating Manchester City away from home by two goals to nil this past weekend.  Arne Slot’s Reds took an early lead through Mohamed Salah from a set-piece in the 14th minute before Dominik Szoboszlai doubled the...

Liverpool are nearly the best in everything in the Premier League. They are in first place in the table with 53 points, six above Arsenal, who have 47 points, knowing that the Reds played one less game. In the UEFA Champions League, the situation is nearly the same, holding the...

The start of 2025 marks just about the halfway point of the 24/25 Premier League season, and what a season it has been thus far. We have been blessed with some riveting narratives, including huge managerial switches and unlikely suspects battling it out for the European spots. Currently in 6th...

With FPL Gameweek 13 now behind us, Premier League action returns swiftly, with the next round kicking off on Tuesday. This quick turnaround leaves FPL managers little time to prepare their squads for the upcoming fixtures. Crucial decisions await as Fantasy Premier League managers weigh their options and consider various...

The Premier League returns this Saturday for Gameweek 12, ending the international break after Gameweek 11 and kicking off another exhilarating football weekend. Fantasy Premier League managers have carefully analysed transfer opportunities and monitored injury updates to fine-tune their squads. With plenty of key talking points to discuss, the stage...

After five rounds in the Premier League, we can say that Liverpool have performed relatively well in the new era under the management of Arne Slot so far; they are currently sitting in second place with 12 points, just one behind Manchester City. It is still early to judge Liverpool,...

Arne Slot Coaching Philosophy As Liverpool FC embarks on a new chapter under Arne Slot, the club’s tactical setup has become a focal point for fans and analysts alike. This tactical analysis report examines the distinct phases of play that define Slot’s strategic blueprint at Liverpool thus far, providing insights...

Real Madrid began the new season against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 victory on a joyous night for their fans, marked by Kylian Mbappé scoring his first goal for Real Madrid. That happiness did not last long, as Real Madrid drew in two of their first...

Liverpool concluded their season in third place in the Premier League, amassing 82 points. They trailed Arsenal in second place by seven points and Manchester City in first place by nine points. Liverpool remained a strong contender for the title until the final stages, marking a significant improvement from their...