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Alexander Isak has been told where “he’s got to be” in his second season at Liverpool, with ex-Reds striker Emile Heskey setting a “goals and assists” target for the Swede during an exclusive interview with GOAL. Isak is, following his record-breaking £125 million ($169m) move to Anfield during the summer of 2025, under pressure to recapture the form that he previously showed at Newcastle.

Manchester City’s storied era under Pep Guardiola was not without its internal fractures, as sensational new footage has revealed a tearful confrontation between the manager and Kyle Walker. The explosive exchange, which took place in the Anfield dressing room, ultimately signaled the beginning of the end for the veteran defender’s career at the Etihad Stadium.

Virgil van Dijk has praised new Liverpool defenders Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo following their impressive pre-season debuts against Como. The Reds captain admitted it will take time to forge a solid partnership but remains optimistic ahead of their Premier League opener against Newcastle.

With the 2026-27 Premier League campaign about to get underway, GOAL counts down the leading contenders for the Golden Boot, including current holder Erling Haaland.