As in previous seasons, the English Premier League fixtures are out early and the 2025/26 season kicks off in mid-August. Liverpool will be home to Bournemouth in the season opener on 15 August, while the match to watch that weekend will be Manchester United against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, 17 August. MATCHWEEK 1 Friday 15 August Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth Saturday 16 August Aston Villa v Newcastle UnitedBrighton v FulhamNottingham Forest v BrentfordSunderland v West Ham UnitedTottenham Hotspur…

Premier League side Arsenal has to contend with another second-place finish, which has infuriated their multitude of supporters. The Gunners have played second fiddle to Manchester City and Liverpool over the past three seasons, and in the process, cannot break away from the unwanted tag, the Bridesmaid of English football. Three seasons ago, Arsenal finished five points behind eventual winners Manchester City, and the following season, the two sides were separated by only two points as City edged their rivals.…

Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold will part ways at the end of the season, opening the door for his move to Real Madrid. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Alexander-Arnold will pen a 5-year contract with the Spanish giants. “Documents are being prepared for Trent to join Real Madrid on a 5-year contract; verbal agreement done,” Romano added. Meanwhile, Liverpool have confirmed Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave Anfield after 20 years with the club. “Trent Alexander-Arnold has informed Liverpool FC of his…

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah became the fifth-highest English Premier League scorer of all-time as Liverpool was crowned champions at Anfield on Sunday. Salah was on the scoresheet for the hosts in the 5-1 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur. The 32-year-old’s second-half goal against Spurs was his 185th in the Premier League, ahead of Sergio Aguero (184) in the all-time top scorers list. Salah now has his sights firmly on Alan Shearer (260), Harry Kane (213), Wayne Rooney (208), and Andrew Cole (187)…

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has penned a new contract with the run-away English Premiership leaders. On the verge of winning the league title, the Reds have been tying down their most important players and after Mohamed Salah renewed his contract, Van Dijk has followed suit. The 33-year-old has signed a new two-year deal, almost seven-and-a-half years after he initially arrived at Anfield. “I’m very happy, very proud,” Van Dijk told Liverpoolfc.com. “There are so many emotions obviously that go…

Mohamed Salah has put an end to speculation regarding his future by pledging his future to Liverpool. The ‘Egyptian King’ has agreed and put pen to paper on a deal that takes him to June 2027. “Of course I’m very excited. We have a great team now. Before also, we had a great team. But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football,” said Salah, as quoted by Liverpoolfc.com. “It’s great;…