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LiverpoolSummary
Liverpool are entering a new era under head coach Andoni Iraola, and the early signs suggest a club with clear purpose in the transfer market and a settled direction. The most significant off-pitch news this week is the death of Kevin Keegan at 75, a man who remains one of the most beloved figures in the club's history. His passing has prompted widespread tributes across the football world and a moment of reflection at Anfield.
On the pitch, the rebuild is well underway. Iraola has confirmed the club is working hard to add further signings after completing early deals for Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet. Liverpool are also closing in on Colombian teenager Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional, adding young depth to the squad. A long-term contract extension for Dominik Szoboszlai is near agreement, a significant boost that ties one of the club's standout performers to the project Iraola is building.
The summer has also brought some clarity on the Florian Wirtz situation. The £116 million signing endured a difficult debut season, and former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has set double figures in goals and assists as the minimum expectation for 2026-27. Iraola has also addressed Harvey Elliott's future after a troubled loan spell at Aston Villa, signalling that decisions on the fringes of the squad are being made with intent. Liverpool's next competitive action arrives in a pre-season friendly against Sunderland on July 25, offering Iraola his first real chance to test his ideas on the training pitch.
Liverpool Overview
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August 2026
Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Ipswich Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 13 |  Leeds United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 14 |  Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 15 |  Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 16 |  Manchester United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
The story behind the birth of Liverpool as we know it today is quite interesting. Originally, it was Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton who would play their games at Anfield. However, after Everton decided to play their games elsewhere following a dispute in March 1892, John Houlding, the owner of Anfield at the time, decided to form his own club called Liverpool F.C.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), an American multinational sports holding conglomerate, is the owner of Liverpool. FSG purchased the club in 2010 through subsidiaries N.E.S.V.I, LLC and the UK-based UKSV Holdings Company Limited.
Liverpool are playing their home games at the illustrious Anfield Stadium, which was built in 1884 and has since undergone several renovations, the latest being completed in 2024.
Anfield has a capacity of 61,276, with the renovation of the Anfield Road Stand in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign taking the stadium's capacity past the 60,000-mark.
Liverpool have won a stellar 67 trophies throughout their history, which includes six Champions Leagues, 19 top-flight titles, and six FA Cups.
Liverpool are the second-most successful English side in terms of top flight titles with 19, just one shy of Manchester United. Their previous league glory came in the 2019-20 season, which remains their only league title till date in the Premier League era.
Former English midfielder Ian Callaghan made 857 appearances for the Reds. He is the only player in Liverpool history to have made over 800 appearances for the club.
Liverpool icon Ian Rush is the club's all-time top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 346 times in 660 games.
Luis Suarez, Ian Rush, Mohamed Salah, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, James Milner, Fernando Torres, and Michael Owen are among the most popular players to have donned the Liverpool jersey.
Brendan Rodgers, Bill Shankly, Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish, Rafael Benitez, and Gerard Houllier are some of the most prominent managers to have been at the helm for Liverpool.
Liverpool are famously known as The Reds. The media as well as the club's supporters coined the term during the 1965-66 season, when the team first wore an all-red attire for the games.