The pitfall of the parent club: loaned Faride Alidou starts the party in Cologne

The rebuilding of Southampton started from the pitch, but that is now underway

Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters on the ball during his side’s match with Sheffield Wednesday at St Mary’s Stadium last month – Getty Images/Robin Jones The team in Europe with the most ball possession this season? Manchester City, Barcelona or Bayern Munich – three clubs so heavily influenced by Pep Guardiola – may immediately come to … Read more

Jurgen Klopp’s departure and Pep Guardiola’s doubts mean Arsenal are ready to finally end their title drought

Mikel Arteta could soon be among the top Premier League managers – Reuters/Lee Smith Here’s some free advice for Arsenal: Get Mikel Arteta a new contract as soon as possible. Strike while the iron is hot. Liverpool are entering a period of uncertainty when Jurgen Klopp leaves at the end of the season, and there … Read more

Liverpool’s next manager: contenders include Xabi Alonso, plus the latest odds

Xabi Alonso has impressed with his work at Bayer Leverkusen – Getty Images/Stuart Franklin Jürgen Klopp’s decision to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the 2023/2024 season means one of the most high-profile jobs in football management is now available. Although Liverpool began planning Klopp’s announcement in November, they have no successor … Read more

Renewed Liverpool returns for familiar title battle with Manchester City