20 September 2006
Alonso strikes from his own half to seal Liverpool’s win
Dirk Kuyt scored his first Liverpool goal before Xabi Alonso struck from inside his own half to seal a 2–0 win over Newcastle at Anfield.
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Premier League
Liverpool in the Premier League, through match reports and historical features.
Through the seasons
2009–10
1 article
Explore 2009–10 26 September 2009
Torres and Babel lead Liverpool’s six-goal win over Hull
Fernando Torres scored a hat-trick before his replacement Ryan Babel added two late goals as Liverpool beat Hull City 6–1 at Anfield.
2016–17
1 article
Explore 2016–17 16 September 2016
Henderson’s curling finish crowns Liverpool’s win at Chelsea
Jordan Henderson’s long-range strike gave Liverpool a two-goal lead at Stamford Bridge, and they held off Chelsea’s response to win 2–1.
2026–27
4 articles
23 August 2026
Szoboszlai’s late penalty earns Liverpool an opening point
Dominik Szoboszlai converted a 99th-minute penalty as Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2–2 at Newcastle United.
29 August 2026
Muñoz rescues Liverpool again as Forest hold on at Anfield
Víctor Muñoz scored his first Liverpool goal as the Reds twice came from behind to draw 2–2 with Nottingham Forest.
4 September 2026
Isak’s early double gives Iraola his first Liverpool win
Alexander Isak scored twice in three minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich Town 2–0, with Cody Gakpo supplying both assists.
12 September 2026
Liverpool held by Fulham as first home league win waits
Víctor Muñoz hit the crossbar, but Liverpool could not find a winner in a 0–0 draw that gave Fulham their first league point.
Career and wider history
1 article
27 May 1981
Phil Thompson lived the life every Liverpool supporter imagines
A Kirkby lad who stood on the Kop lifted the European Cup as Liverpool's captain. Almost nobody talks about him.