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“- Published Andoni Iraola says that he will tell his players to go down in future after Liverpool were denied a penalty in Sunday's defeat by Arsenal.”

“But they will come up against a Liverpool side that are starting to find some rhythm under Andoni Iraola and will have backing from a re-energised Anfield crowd.”

“Liverpool supporters have long been convinced they would have won those titles had City not wielded the vast financial firepower that brought them under investigation, while those of a sky blue persuasion counter by simply highlighting the enduring brilliance…”

“But for Andoni Iraola and Liverpool, this will be an opportunity to truly kickstart their own campaign, fuelled by a backstory like no other.”

“Liverpool are still a work in progress under Andoni Iraola too.”

“For all the talk of a front three who all cost in excess of £100m, Liverpool are becoming a harder side to beat under Iraola.”

“Under the 44-year-old, Liverpool are still unbeaten and this weekend Iraola returns to the place he called home for three years.”

“In the end, Liverpool saw the game out and this was arguably their finest display in the league under Iraola, who secured his first league win at Anfield at the fourth time of asking.”

“That is in stark contrast to high-flying Brighton, who have already scored 23 top-flight goals and visit Anfield on Sunday, where Liverpool are awaiting their first home win in the Premier League under Andoni Iraola.”

“"Villa have beaten City in this fixture in each of the past three years under Unai Emery," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton.”

“Victory took Liverpool up to fifth in the table, with three wins from their first seven league games under Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot in the summer.”

“After Liverpool's defeat by Man City, Jamie Carragher said it was time for Iraola to drop Wirtz.”

“Under new boss Andoni Iraola, players like Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni, Lewis Koumas and James McConnell, who have spent time at the academy, have all featured this season.”

“"If you are brave, they have to play a game that is not [the opponent's] preferred game," current Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola told The Independent in 2025.”

“This influence stretches beyond the pitch as Basque coaches are in charge at four of England's biggest clubs - Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Unai Emery at Aston Villa, Xabi Alonso at Chelsea and Andoni Iraola at Liverpool.”

“It took less than a week of pre-season for the 21-year-old to show new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola what he could offer.”

“- Published The first international break of the season is under way - and this one is longer than fans will have become accustomed to.”

“A joy to watch. 9 Chelsea: After a strong start under Xabi Alonso, the Blues have lost two of their past three - and were picked apart by Brentford.”

“Andoni Iraola's Liverpool and Everton are just below them on goal difference.”

“Marco Rose is an attacking manager so if Liverpool don't buck their ideas up then Bournemouth are going to do the same, and Iraola could end up losing on his return to his former club.”

“Under Iraola, Liverpool are aiming to implement a front-foot and aggressive style of football.”

“Andoni Iraola did an amazing job at Bournemouth but he will need all of his managerial ability and acumen to succeed at Liverpool.”

“Liverpool chose not to sign a direct replacement after the Colombian's departure last summer, but the underlying data suggests the PSG forward could fill that void.”

“A strong start to pre-season, including a goal in the defeat by Real Sociedad, underlines the 19-year-old's potential.”