Daily Archives: August 13, 2025

A revolution is happening at Liverpool. It is unusual for them and a rarity for champions


“When Arne Slot eventually emerged from Liverpool’s dressing room after their final game of last season, a big smile on his face and celebratory songs still ringing in his ears, he was inevitably asked about how he planned to build on their Premier League title success. ‘Radical changes, you will probably not see,’ the Liverpool manager said. ‘That (radical change) would be a bit weird if you won the league.’ It was a response in keeping both with his own reputation and that of a club that has shown far more restraint in the transfer market than most of its rivals in recent years, both in the amount of money spent and the number of players signed. …”
NY Times/The Athletic (Video)

‘Cheat sheets’ in penalty shootouts: What’s on them, how ’keepers make theirs and why they can be controversial

“As Alexis Mac Allister stepped up to take Liverpool’s second penalty of the Community Shield shootout on Sunday, Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson lingered by the post, water bottle in hand. His eyes flicked between Mac Allister, the referee, and the list of shooters taped to the bottle he was holding. Moments earlier, Mohamed Salah had blazed his attempt over the crossbar and Jean-Philippe Mateta had scored to give Palace the advantage. A save now could be decisive. Henderson glanced once more at his cheat sheet. …”
NY Times/The Athletic (Video)