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Premier LeagueMichael Owen recalled his move from Liverpool to Real Madrid in the summer of 2004, saying he cried on his way to the airport when he realised he was leaving the club he had been connected to throughout his career. The former England striker recounted the story in an interview with FourFourTwo magazine.
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Premier LeagueFormer Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said he was not certain that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return would be the best option for the current squad, although he believes the English full-back’s ability would strengthen the team. He made the comments on The Overlap Daily.
Premier LeagueJournalist Ian Ladyman believes Liverpool are not yet ready to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title this season, despite signs of improvement under Andoni Iraola. He wrote this in his Daily Mail column after Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday—a result
Premier LeagueTEAMtalk reports that Liverpool are considering offering captain Virgil van Dijk a new contract as his current deal approaches its expiry next summer. A short extension of up to 12 months, with additional options, is being discussed, but the club is in no rush to reach an agreement.
Premier LeagueArsenal moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Liverpool at Anfield, a result the article described as a major boost to their bid to retain the title. It noted that the win came 14 years after Arsenal’s previous league victory over Liverpool at Anfield, and that Mikel Arteta was part of the winning team then.
Premier LeagueArsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrated his team’s win over Liverpool at Anfield, calling it exceptional after a 14-year wait to achieve the feat at their opponents’ ground. He praised the character and focus his players showed despite their cup exit before the match.
TransfersJournalist Pete O’Rourke reports that Chelsea are no longer pursuing Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara and are instead focusing on signing Alex Scott from Bournemouth in the January transfer window. This comes amid Liverpool’s interest in Camara, with no confirmation that the club have agreed a deal to sign him.
Premier LeagueArsenal player Bruno Guimaraes said Gabriel Magalhaes encouraged him to join the club, while Declan Rice welcomed him with a joking message about their previous encounters. Guimaraes also discussed settling in at the club ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League match against Liverpool.
Premier LeagueA report says Florian Wirtz has told Chelsea he is not interested in joining them at this time. An account on X reported that the player, his father and agent Hans-Joachim Wirtz rejected the offer, amid interest from Chelsea, who are managed by his former Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso. The report also points to interest from Bayern Munich
TransfersManchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of young Bayern Munich player Lennart Karl, with the German club having no intention of letting the attacking midfielder leave, according to a report by CF Bayern Insider. The report said Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool had enquired about the 18-year-old’s situation.
Premier LeagueArsenal News reported that Mikel Arteta made nine changes to Arsenal’s starting line-up compared with the League Cup match against Fleetwood Town. Liverpool made seven changes to the team that beat Chelsea in the League Cup.
Premier LeagueAndoni Iraola said he would ask Liverpool players to go down in the penalty area in future after the referee did not award a penalty when Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak’s shirt. Liverpool lost to Arsenal to a Kai Havertz goal, as Arsenal claimed their first win at Anfield in 14 years.
