4 h. ago How will Arne Slot change his Liverpool tactics to get best out of Alexander Isak? | Jonathan Wilson

Swede is not a classic central striker, but could his signing herald tactical tweaks and what does it mean for Salah?On the face of it, it’s not hard to see why Liverpool would want Alexander Isak. He will not turn 26 until later this month and has scored more than 20 Premier League goals in each of the past two seasons, something matched only by Erling Haaland. But he offers more than just goals; he’s a very modern centre-forward.Thirty or 40 years ago, when 4-4-2 was still the dominant formation, strike pairings tended to come in two forms: either target-man and finisher, or creator and finisher. These days, the very best centre-forwards combine traits of all three. This is not entirely new: the days of Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush or Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips are long gone and football has been familiar for some time with players of the ilk of Didier Drogba, Andriy Shevchenko and Radamel Falcao, forwards with pace and some blend of physicality and technical ability. Continue ...

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9 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi mess isn't over for Arne Slot as new problem looms

Liverpool are expected to return for Marc Guehi in January after Crystal Palace pulled the plug on a £35million deadline day move for the defender, but may face a big problem

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26 h. ago Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal stuck in gear as Arne Slot’s Liverpool deftly adjust

Sunday’s match was defined by a brilliant free-kick, but the way it came about showed the difference between the clubs’ managersSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereThere was a time, not that long ago, when almost all big games were stiflingly tense affairs – cautious, cagey, almost unwatchable but for the exquisite tension, the sense that this was too important to expect the football to be entertaining. The goal-heavy thrillers of the Pep Guardiola-Jürgen Klopp rivalry were a welcome diversion, but they always felt oddly transgressive – were we sure major clashes were supposed to be that much fun? In that sense, Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday fit into a long-established tradition; in time the tedium will fall away in the collective memory and all that will remain is the majesty of Dominik Szoboszlai’s match-winning free-kick.Two other more recent traditions were observed amid the anxiety of Anfield: that Arne Slot will always somehow find a way, and that Arsenal ...

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32 h. ago Jamie Carragher calls on Liverpool boss Arne Slot to make key change permanent

Jamie Carragher believes Dominik Szoboszlai should remain at right-back after hailing his transition at Liverpool with the Hungarian having moved from his usual midfield position after Jeremie Frimpong's injury

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33 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: 9 deadline day deals Arne Slot can do including Alexander Isak

Liverpool are already very busy on transfer deadline day with a host of deals potentially in the offing for Arne Slot's side as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the Premier League season

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35 h. ago Arne Slot quotes Michael Jordan after Liverpool narrowly edge past Arsenal

Szoboszlai’s spectacular 30-yard free-kick won it.

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44 h. ago Liverpool’s glaring problem remains unsolved despite vital win over Arsenal

Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal: Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning free kick as the champions made it three wins from three in the Premier League

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45 h. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot issues Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konate injury update after beating Arsenal

The pair were forced off during a 1-0 win on Sunday

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45 h. ago Arne Slot drops hint on Liverpool's deadline day plan for Alexander Isak transfer

Liverpool could potentially have a busy end to the 2025 summer transfer window with moves for Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi both potentially in the pipeline and Arne Slot has now spoken out

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45 h. ago Arne Slot impressed by Liverpool’s mentality in win over Arsenal

Szoboszlai’s spectacular 30-yard free-kick won it.

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61 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Reds set limit for Alexander Isak amid Arne Slot 'fear'

Alexander Isak is still a Newcastle player ahead of Monday's 7pm deadline, with Liverpool yet to submit a second offer after their opening bid of £110million was rejected

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3 d. ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot warns players of 'mistake' as he demands champions must 'change'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has sent a stark message to his players as he also confirmed a new vice-captain for the Premier League champions

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3 d. ago Harvey Elliott told to talk to Arne Slot about Liverpool future amid ‘elephant in the room’

Harvey Elliott has been told to hold a meeting with Liverpool manager Arne Slot to discuss his future at the club, with the 22-year-old's path to the first team being blocked by Mohamed Salah

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3 d. ago Hugo Ekitike can get even better despite flying start at Liverpool – Arne Slot

The 23-year-old has scored in each of his three appearances for the Reds so far.

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3 d. ago Arne Slot highlights 'incorrect' issues which forced £527m Liverpool changes this summer

Liverpool face Arsenal on Sunday in a mouthwatering showdown between this season's title favourites, with Arne Slot having explained why, despite winning last season's title, the Reds had to make changes this summer

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4 d. ago Arne Slot says Alexander Isak update is 'very nice' as Liverpool boss speaks on transfer

Liverpool manager Arne Slot commented on Newcastle's transfer activity as the Dutchman spoke about Alexander Isak's situation as the wantaway striker attempts to force a move to Anfield

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4 d. ago Arne Slot explains why Florian Wirtz was so quiet in Liverpool’s win over Newcastle

The £100m signing was peripheral as Liverpool battled to a dramatic win over Liverpool at St James’ Park on Monday

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4 d. ago Arne Slot drops new Liverpool transfer hint after fresh Alexander Isak twist

Newcastle’s move for Nick Woltemade could now open door for Isak to seal dream Anfield switch

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4 d. ago Arne Slot drops transfer hint as Liverpool chase Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi deals

Liverpool are still hoping to land Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi before the summer transfer window closes on Monday night

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4 d. ago Arne Slot provides Liverpool transfer update amid Alexander Isak saga

Liverpool could yet launch another move for the wantaway Newcastle striker

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