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offalyindependent.ie > 03/16/2026 > dominik-szoboszlai-says-time-is-not-on-liverpools-side-in-their-top-four-quest

Dominik Szoboszlai says time is not on Liverpool’s side in their top-four quest

2+ hour, 29+ min ago  (506+ words) By Carl Markham, Press Association Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai admits they are running out of time to make a decisive move in the race for Champions League qualification after another late error led to dropped points. The Hungary captain said…...

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offalyindependent.ie > 03/10/2026 > joey-barton-appears-in-court-charged-with-assault

Joey Barton appears in court charged with assault

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (343+ words) By Eleanor Barlow, Press Association Former midfielder Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with an assault near a golf club. The 43-year-old, from Widnes, Cheshire, is accused of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm along…...

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offalyindependent.ie > 03/06/2026 > liverpool-produce-second-half-blitz-at-wolves

Liverpool produce second-half blitz at Wolves

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (619+ words) By Carl Markham, Press Association Defender Andy Robertson was the unlikely architect of Liverpool's 3-1 FA Cup victory over Wolves which eased some of the pressure on head coach Arne Slot. The Scotland captain broke the deadlock with his first goal…...

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offalyindependent.ie > 02/11/2026 > benjamin-sesko-says-man-utd-up-for-top-four-fight-after-last-gasp-leveller

Benjamin Sesko says Man Utd up for top-four fight after last-gasp leveller

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (363+ words) By Andy Sims, Press Association Benjamin Sesko believes his rescue act at West Ham proves Manchester United have the stomach for the fight for a Champions League place. Sesko came on as a 69th-minute substitute at the London Stadium with…...

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offalyindependent.ie > 01/10/2026 > virgil-van-dijk-looking-for-liverpool-to-prove-a-point-in-fa-cup

Virgil van Dijk looking for Liverpool to prove a point in FA Cup

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (459+ words) By Carl Markham, Press Association Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insisted they intend to use the FA Cup to prove a point and will not under-estimate Barnsley. Arne Slot's side earned a creditable goalless draw at Premier League leaders Arsenal…...

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offalyindependent.ie > 04/28/2025 > jurgen-klopp-extremely-positive-about-liverpools-future-after-title-win

Jurgen Klopp ‘extremely positive’ about Liverpool’s future after title win

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (320+ words) The squad which won a record-equalling 20th league title in Arne Slot's first season was assembled by the German before he left last summer. By Carl Markham, PA Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is "extremely positive" about the club's future after…...

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offalyindependent.ie > 03/16/2025 > rasmus-hojlund-and-alejandro-garnacho-end-droughts-in-man-utd-win-at-leicester

Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho end droughts in Man Utd win at Leicester

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (597+ words) Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho ended goal droughts in a comfortable 3-0 Manchester United win at embattled Leicester that was tainted by a serious-looking injury to teenager Ayden Heaven. The 18-year-old arrived from Arsenal last month and followed an impressive first…...