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Andoni Iraola explains whether Liverpool will benefit from his fine record vs Arsenal

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 30). Andoni Iraola explains whether Liverpool will benefit from his fine record vs Arsenal. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-iraola-record-liverpool-b1302996.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-30 · by Arthur Ferridge

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Andoni Iraola discusses his previous success against Arsenal while managing Bournemouth but emphasizes that those results won’t influence Liverpool’s upcoming match on Sunday. Despite his team’s five-match winning streak, which has revitalized Anfield’s atmosphere, Iraola attributes the positive environment to Liverpool’s commitment rather than their win record. The article highlights a recent Carabao Cup victory over Chelsea and Iraola’s support for player Ryan Gravenberch, who struggled during the match but remains trusted by the coaching staff.
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Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's manager, faces Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday with the opportunity to improve his record against them. Previously, while managing Bournemouth, he won three and lost three out of six matches against Arsenal, including a notable 2-1 victory in April that briefly affected Arsenal's title chances. However, Iraola is cautious about applying his success from Bournemouth to Liverpool, stating it’s a "totally different team and moment." Despite this, Liverpool are on a five-match winning streak under Iraola, which has rejuvenated the Anfield atmosphere after a downturn during Arne Slot's tenure. Iraola attributes this positive environment to the team's commitment rather than just their results.

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Arsenal Basque Bournemouth Chelsea Liverpool

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Iraola PERSON · 4× Bournemouth GPE · 3× Liverpool ORG · 3× Arsenal ORG · 2× Chelsea ORG · 2× Arne Slot’s PERSON · 1× Basque NORP · 1× Cherries ORG · 1× Mikel Arteta’s PERSON · 1× Reds ORG · 1×

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He will have another opportunity to improve his record against the Arsenal on Sunday as they visit Anfield, but Iraola is adamant his good work at Bournemouth will not necessarily translate to Liverpool.
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🔮 He will have another opportunity to improve his record against the Arsenal on Sunday as they visit Anfield, but Iraola is adamant his good work at Bournemouth will not necessarily translate to Liverpool.

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The Basque faced Arsenal six times in his previous role as Bournemouth manager, winning three and losing three. asserted
Basque → face → three
He was the architect of the Cherries’ shock 2-1 win at the Emirates in April, which briefly cast doubt on Mikel Arteta’s title hopes, and pulled off a league double over them in 2024/25. asserted
which → cast → 2024/25
He will have another opportunity to improve his record against the Arsenal on Sunday as they visit Anfield, but Iraola is adamant his good work at Bournemouth will not necessarily translate to Liverpool. asserted
work → have → Liverpool
“It is a totally different team and moment,” he said on Friday. asserted
he → say → Friday
“We can't use the same things we used with Bournemouth here.” asserted
we → use → Bournemouth
Iraola’s fine form with the Reds has then on a five-match winning run, which has the Anfield atmosphere back to its best after it took a downturn in the latter days of Arne Slot’s time with the club. asserted
it → have → club
Iraola says that is more a product of Liverpool’s committed performances than their results: “At Anfield, everyone feels when the team are going for it and trying their best. asserted
team → say → best
“Even when we lost, they have been there and helped us massively. asserted
they → lose → us
We can create a special atmosphere." asserted
We → create → atmosphere
The most recent result in Liverpool’s fine run came midweek as they knocked Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup on penalties. asserted
they → come → penalties
The match finished 1-1 inside 90 minutes, with Chelsea’s goal coming from the spot after Ryan Gravenberch’s clumsy tackle on Moises Caicedo. asserted
goal → finish → Caicedo
Iraola insisted he is unconcerned about the player’s inconsistent form: "He has had better games and worse games. asserted
He → insist → games
We trust him and we know what he can produce. asserted
he → trust → what
Like other players, when he doesn't play well, we try to help him improve. asserted
him → play → players
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