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Liverpool have agreed a two-year contract with Andoni Iraola to become head coach, with an official unveiling expected this week. He is set to bring Bournemouth aides into his staff, including Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper, and others, and there is talk of ex-player Thiago Alcantara joining. The deal mirrors his Bournemouth arrangement in terms of length.
Liverpool have opened formal talks with Andoni Iraola to become their next head coach, with sporting director Richard Hughes leading the discussions. Iraola is seen as the frontrunner after Arne Slot's sacking, thanks to his high-pressing, front-foot style developed at Bournemouth, and Liverpool will discuss staff and any remaining gaps before a potential appointment.
Liverpool dismissed Arne Slot after a troubled second season that saw them finish fifth in the Premier League and fail to sustain title-winning momentum, prompting a shift to a more front-foot, urgent style under consideration; Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth, is the frontrunner to replace him with swift talks underway, while staff changes and around £7m in compensation for Slot are expected as Liverpool plot a new era at Anfield.
Reports indicate Andoni Iraola is poised to become Liverpool's next manager after Arne Slot's sacking, with the Spaniard leaving Bournemouth where his high-press, fast-and-direct style helped them finish sixth and secure European qualification despite selling key players. His approach—aggressive ball regain high up, rapid transitions to the number nine, and a focus on fast breaks—fits Liverpool's attacking identity and recent turnover metrics, suggesting a plausible, potentially rejuvenating fit for Anfield. The move remains speculative, but the club's leadership and on-pitch data point to a smooth transition if it materializes.
Andoni Iraola has emerged as the favourite to become Liverpool's head coach after Arne Slot's dismissal, with Sebastian Hoeness and Pierre Sage also in contention. Iraola, who leaves Bournemouth after guiding them to European qualification, is known for a high-pressing, attacking style and previously worked with Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes; Bournemouth will be replaced by Marco Rose.
Pep Guardiola revealed he will leave Manchester City after the season, leaving Arsenal poised to win the Premier League if City slip up; in the Bournemouth clash, Eli Junior Kroupi’s strike gave the hosts a 1-0 lead as City push for a comeback, while the live blog also notes Andoni Iraola’s farewell and Southampton’s playoff punishment.
Bournemouth have dropped defender Alex Jimenez from the squad while they investigate posts circulating on social media. The 21-year-old Spaniard, who joined from AC Milan last summer, will miss the Premier League clash with Fulham, having made 32 appearances this season and scored once against Liverpool.
Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth adds fuel to a frenetic Premier League off-season of managerial changes, with Crystal Palace and other clubs weighing candidates amid a wave of vacancies and widespread speculation about the futures of top managers across the league.
Andoni Iraola will depart AFC Bournemouth when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season after guiding them to 12th and 9th-place finishes in the Premier League. Despite attempts to extend his deal, he has decided to step away, and Bournemouth are already exploring a successor, with Kieran McKenna among the leading candidates.
Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season after talks to renew his contract broke down; the Spaniard, who joined in 2023, leaves amid praise for his intensity and innovation and with Bournemouth having enjoyed three years of progress as they push for European football, while the club begins plans for his successor.
Arsenal were undone 2-1 by Bournemouth due to a failed build-up against a high-intensity press; Raya’s distribution and Arsenal’s execution let the visitors smother attempts to play through, with Havertz, Rice and others struggling to find clean options. Arteta lamented the poor execution and lack of efficiency as Bournemouth capitalized on mistakes to clinch the win.
Arsenal’s nine-point Premier League cushion was trimmed by a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth, keeping Manchester City in the title hunt with games in hand. Manager Mikel Arteta called the result a “big punch to the face” as injuries to Saka, Odegaard and Timber add to the challenges ahead. With six games left and City pressing, Arsenal still hold a strong position in simulations, but the path to the title is far from assured as they seek a resurgence.
Bournemouth beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates after Eli Junior Kroupi's 17th-minute opener, Viktor Gyokeres equalised from the spot following a handball by Ryan Christie, and Alex Scott struck the late winner in the 74th minute; the result trims Arsenal's lead to nine points, with Manchester City having two games in hand and the chance to close the gap by beating Chelsea as City host Arsenal next weekend.
Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth at the Emirates after Kroupi gave Bournemouth the lead, Gyokeres equalised from a penalty, and Alex Scott struck the winner in the 74th minute. The loss leaves Arsenal on 70 points with a nine-point cushion at the top, but City have two games in hand and visit next weekend, intensifying pressure on Arsenal's form and their perceived urgency as boos rang out from the crowd.
Bruno Fernandes put Manchester United ahead in the second half, Bournemouth hit back with a Christie strike, then James Hill’s own goal put United in front again before Harry Maguire was sent off. Junior Kroupi converted a late penalty to level at 2-2, as nine minutes of stoppage time followed in a dramatic finish.