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Arsenal v Liverpool feels season-defining — title leaders in full flow against champions still searching for control, belief and authority under pressure.
Mark Ellison•
Mark Ellison
Mark Ellison is a Liverpool-born journalist from Runcorn and a lifelong Red with a season ticket on the Kop. A graduate of the University of Bristol, where he earned a BA in Sports Journalism, Mark combines professional reporting with an unmistakable Scouse authenticity that brings his writing to life.
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Fulham vs Liverpool: No More Excuses – Reds Must Respond at Craven Cottage
Liverpool head to Craven Cottage knowing another flat display after Leeds is not an option — this feels like a must-win test of Slot’s authority and belief.
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Opinion
January Is Coming — Liverpool Must Act, and Not Everyone Will Like What Follows
January looms large for Liverpool. A centre-back is essential, an attacker likely, and contract clarity unavoidable as Slot’s squad walks a fine line.
Mark Ellison•
Match Report
Liverpool 2–1 Wolves: Wirtz Breaks His Duck as Reds Survive Another Nervy Anfield Afternoon
Gravenberch and Wirtz struck in quick succession as Liverpool edged past Wolves, surviving late nerves to climb into the top four at Anfield.
Mark Ellison•
Match Report
Liverpool Win, but Anger as Van de Ven Challenge Casts Shadow Over Spurs Chaos
Liverpool won at Spurs, but Isak’s suspected broken leg after Van de Ven’s reckless challenge left fury, not joy, as the lasting emotion of the night.
Mark Ellison•
Opinion
Five Talking Points: Ekitike Explodes, Salah Returns, and Liverpool Finally Breathe Again
Ekitike’s double, Salah’s assist and a rare clean sheet gave Liverpool a much-needed lift, though Brighton’s wastefulness told its own story at Anfield.
Mark Ellison•
Opinion
Salah’s Explosive Interview Has Crossed the Line — And He May Never Repair the Damage
Salah’s explosive interview crossed a line no Liverpool legend should ever approach. In one outburst, he’s tarnished his legacy and shattered years of goodwill.
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Match Preview: Leeds vs Liverpool: Two Sides Searching for Themselves
Leeds enter this clash revitalised, Liverpool arrive fragile. Farke’s flexible 3-5-2 meets Slot’s inconsistent Reds in a high-stakes battle where the first goal could decide everything.
Mark Ellison•
Opinion
Five Talking Points: Wirtz and Isak Light Up London as Liverpool Roar Back to Life
Isak and Wirtz lit up London as Liverpool finally roared back to life, producing their best attacking display in weeks. Could Liverpool officially be back in the title race?
Mark Ellison•
Opinion
Liverpool Player Ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Dyche’s Discipline Exposes the Reds’ Flaws
Liverpool’s 3–0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest was as grim as it sounds — all possession, no purpose. Here’s how the Reds rated after a day to forget at Anfield.
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Opinion
Was Extending Salah’s Deal the Right Call for Liverpool?
Mohamed Salah’s new £400k-a-week deal keeps a legend at Anfield — but with his output matching Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye on a fraction of the wages, was loyalty worth £20m a year?
Mark Ellison•
Opinion
Liverpool Stars Shine on International Stage as Ekitike and Szoboszlai Lead the Way
Ekitike’s first France goal and Szoboszlai’s assist headlined a strong night for Liverpool’s internationals, as several Reds look to regain form and confidence on the road to the 2026 World Cup.
Mark Ellison•
Opinion
A Strange Choice: Why Euro 2028 Skipping Anfield Feels Wrong
So, it's official: when Euro 2028 comes to Merseyside, the matches will be played not at Anfield — one of football's most iconic grounds — but at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium down on the docks.
Mark Ellison•