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Paul Gorst
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The Liverpool ECHO’s Liverpool FC correspondent. Hip hop lover, sit-com fan.

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Liverpool's failure to handle the agricultural revolution at the summit of the English game provided their undoing again here. Five times they've conceded in stoppage time now too. There is little right now to suggest they win this top-4 race. Verdict.
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Szoboszlai doesn't deserve what happened after latest desperate Liverpool defeat
The verdict from the Vitality Stadium after Liverpool lost 3-2 to Bournemouth despite battling back from two goals down, only to throw the game away
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January 24, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Gakpo, Wirtz.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Endo, Robertson, Jones, Nyoni, Ekitike, Ngumoha, Ramsay. #BOULIV
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Bournemouth vs Liverpool LIVE - live score, team news, TV channel, kick-off time
Liverpool are on the south coast on Saturday evening to take on Bournemouth, with the Reds going into the game unbeaten in 13 matches in all competitions
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January 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Liverpool are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the potential sale of Andy Robertson. Full story from @IanDoyleSport.
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Liverpool in talks over Andy Robertson transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur have made an official approach to sign Liverpool defender Andy Robertson ahead of the January transfer deadline
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January 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Liverpool turn in their most complete performance of the season to close in on Champions League qualification. Beat Qarabag at Anfield next week and they are home and hosed. Verdict from Marseille.
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Liverpool make mockery of Arne Slot suggestions as clear full-time message sent
The Paul Gorst verdict from the Orange Velodrome as Arne Slot and Liverpool respond to the disappointing Premier League draw with Burnley by beating Marseille 3-0 in the Champions League
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January 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Player ratings from Marseille as #LFC take a big step towards Champions League knockouts.
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Liverpool player ratings as four 8/10s in superb Marseille win
The Paul Gorst player ratings from Orange Velodrome as Liverpool sweep aside Marseille to move up to fourth in the Champions League table
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January 21, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Ekitike, Wirtz.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Endo, Robertson, Jones, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Nyoni, Gakpo.
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Marseille vs Liverpool LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Live coverage of Marseille vs Liverpool in the Champions at the Orange Velodrome
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January 21, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Wherever you stand on his apparent shortcomings defensively, having the third highest goalscorer of all time at #LFC available again for a side struggling for attacking fluency cannot be a bad thing for Arne Slot. Report from Marseille as Mo Salah returns.
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Arne Slot drops Mohamed Salah selection hint ahead of Marseille clash
Arne Slot was quizzed about the return of Mohamed Salah and his relationship with the Liverpool star at his press conference to preview the Champions League clash at Marseille
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January 21, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Arne Slot was asked about the prospect of Xabi Alonso taking his job in the pre-Marseille press conference. He laughed, then claimed it to be "one of the weirdest questions" he'd ever been asked.
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Slot shuts down 'weird' Alonso question about replacing him as Liverpool boss
Arne Slot was asked how he feels about the speculation that Xabi Alonso could replace him as Liverpool boss
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January 20, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The scrap for Champions League qualification goes on for Liverpool and it's a dogfight that Arne Slot dare not lose. Rarely has a dozen-game unbeaten sequence been this uninspired.

Verdict from Anfield.
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What Slot said before Burnley falls flat as Liverpool training fails to deliver
Verdict from Anfield as Liverpool draw for the fourth time in the Premier League this calendar year - this time against relegation-threatened Burnley
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January 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
We are underway at Anfield. Liverpool will kick towards the Kop in the second half.
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Liverpool vs Burnley LIVE - score, goals, commentary stream
Live coverage of Liverpool vs Burnley in the Premier League at Anfield
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January 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Robertson, Mac Allister, Endo, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Nyoni, Ramsay.
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Liverpool vs Burnley LIVE - score, goals, commentary stream
Live coverage of Liverpool vs Burnley in the Premier League at Anfield
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January 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
This week’s Blood Red column on #LFC’s decision not to rival Manchester City for Marc Guehi. Understand wages and agents’ fees argument, but centre-back department needs major surgery this summer. Can that not start now?
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Why Liverpool’s transfer plan must change after Marc Guehi decision
Paul Gorst assesses Liverpool's January transfer window stance as summer target Marc Geuhi edges toward a move to Manchester City
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January 17, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Will be hearing from Arne Slot at 9am to preview tomorrow's visit from Burnley.
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Liverpool press conference LIVE - Salah return, Robertson contract, injuries
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is facing the media ahead of the Premier League game against Burnley on Saturday afternoon
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January 16, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Andy Robertson has confirmed contract talks with Liverpool are underway. But the vice-captain admits he is unsure as to what the future holds, saying: "I need to see what myself and my family wants moving forward."
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Andy Robertson confirms Liverpool contract talks but faces 'difficult question'
Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson lifts the lid on his contract situation at Anfield - and what might happen next
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January 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A team selection - and subsequent use of subs - that hinted more than the performance or even the result at Arne Slot's attitude towards this season's FA Cup. It matters to Liverpool more than it has in recent years it seems. Verdict from Anfield.
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What Slot did before straightforward FA Cup win shows big Liverpool change
Paul Gorst's verdict from Anfield as Liverpool book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Barnsley
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January 12, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai; Chiesa, Gakpo, Ngumoha.

Alisson, Endo, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Ekitike, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ramsay.
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Liverpool vs Barnsley LIVE - team news, TV channel, score and commentary stream
Liverpool entertain League One side Barnsley in the third round of the FA Cup at Anfield this evening, and you can follow all the latest with us
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January 12, 2026 at 6:46 PM
"It doesn’t look great and it doesn’t look great on Martinelli either."

Virgil van Dijk says everyone at #LFC is with Conor Bradley as the Reds captain criticised Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli for his reaction to the defender's injury.
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Virgil van Dijk blasts Gabriel Martinelli after Conor Bradley Liverpool injury
Virgil van Dijk was critical of Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli for his reaction to Conor Bradley's injury in Liverpool's goalless draw at the Emirates
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January 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Liverpool: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Frimpong, Wirtz, Gakpo.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Robertson, Gomez, Jones, Nyoni, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Ramsay. #ARSLIV

Hugo Ekitike misses out.
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Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE - team news, TV channel, score and commentary stream
Liverpool are back in London to take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Thursday evening, with the Gunners the red hot favourites to take the Reds' crown this season
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January 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
#LFC have announced a new partnership with American fashion giants Tommy Hilfiger. Virgil van Dijk: “It’s great to see our partnership with Tommy Hilfiger go live. We as players are excited to see the collaboration come to life, bringing together fashion, culture and heritage.”
January 8, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, his family have revealed.
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Liverpool FC legend Kevin Keegan reveals cancer diagnosis
Two-time European Footballer of the Year and LFC hero announces health battle
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January 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Arne Slot with the latest on the fitness of Hugo Ekitike, who will train today before a decision is made on his inclusion for the trip to Arsenal tomorrow.
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Arne Slot gives Hugo Ekitike fitness update after Liverpool injury scare
Liverpool leading goalscorer Hugo Ekitike missed Sunday's 2-2 draw at Fulham and is now a doubt for the trip to Arsenal
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January 7, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Liverpool are closing in on deal to sign left-sided centre-back Mor Ndiaye, who played for Senegal at the recent U17 World Cup in Qatar. Slated to go into Rob Page’s U21 squad if deal is completed. Amara Nallo expected to go on loan if the agreement for Ndiaye is pushed through.
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
On another day, this might have been a hard-fought away win but it was no hard-luck story. Intensity, as the old saying went, was once their identity. What exactly are Liverpool in 2026? Verdict from Craven Cottage.
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Slot will know the unavoidable truth about Liverpool's late Fulham heartbreak
Verdict from Craven Cottage as Liverpool are held to a 2-2 draw with Fulham after two stoppage-time goals
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January 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM