Andoni Iraola — Liverpool manager who replaced Arne Slot in June 2026 after spell with Bournemouth.
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The Namibian
Andoni Iraola suffered just his second defeat in 14 games since arriving from Bournemouth
“Liverpool produced arguably their spell of Andoni Iraola's early months in charge with a blistering 30 minutes after conceding, but failed to take their chances as the Spaniard suffered just his second defeat in 14 games since arriving from Bournemouth.”
Arsenal ride out Liverpool storm to top Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Andoni Iraola remains unbeaten as Liverpool manager
“Andoni Iraola remains unbeaten as Liverpool manager but draws against Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Fulham have left the Reds six points off top spot.”
Man City face Anfield cauldron after guilty Premier League verdictsThe Namibian
Andoni Iraola delivered a first win with Liverpool 2-0 at Ipswich
“Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday.”
Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at IpswichThe Namibian
Andoni Iraola made his first Anfield match as Liverpool manager
“Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after his side squandered a two-goal lead for the second week in a row.”
Iraola’s first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeatThe Namibian
Andoni Iraola replaced sacked Arne Slot as Liverpool coach
“The victory followed a 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday, Iraola's first match in charge since the former Bournemouth manager replaced the sacked Arne Slot.”
Ngumoha scores as Liverpool beat Wrexham 1 0 in New York friendlyThe Namibian
Andoni Iraola is Liverpool's boss after replacing Arne Slot
“The 22-year-old will become the first signing for Reds boss Andoni Iraola since he replaced the sacked Arne Slot.”
Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from OsasunaThe Namibian
Andoni Iraola was appointed Liverpool manager
“Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier League title defence.”
Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new bossThe Namibian
Andoni Iraola is reportedly set to take over at Anfield
“Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly set to take over at Anfield after leading the Cherries into Europe for the first time in the club's history.”
Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take overArsenal moved to the top of the Premier League after Kai Havertz's 16th-minute goal secured a 1-0 away victory over Liverpool, their first win at Anfield in 14 years. The win puts Arsenal three points clear of Manchester City, though City face a potential points penalty over alleged rule breaches.
1 November 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League after Kai Havertz's 16th-minute goal secured a 1-0 away victory over Liverpool, their first win at Anfield in 14 years. The win puts Arsenal three points clear of Manchester City, though City face a potential points penalty over alleged rule breaches.
1 November 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving "sham" sponsorship deals that inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million; City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, and face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the verdict.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City went top of the Premier League after a 5-3 win over Sunderland on Sunday, with Enzo Fernandez scoring from a free-kick and Erling Haaland sealing the three points despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick. Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United from defeat at Fulham.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday, the club's first win under new manager Andoni Iraola. The result lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table and maintains an unbeaten start for the new manager.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, face Coventry in the opening match of the new Premier League season on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals and is confident Arsenal can cope with the pressure of defending their title.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead, with Paris Brunner heading in a late winner. Iraola made 11 changes in the second half and gave a first Liverpool appearance to new signing Victor Munoz, while captain Virgil van Dijk, goalkeeper Alisson Becker, and winger Cody Gakpo all made their first appearances since the World Cup.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool defeated Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York, with teenage forward Rio Ngumoha scoring in the 75th minute. The victory was Liverpool's second under new manager Andoni Iraola.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. The 22-year-old, currently on World Cup duty, will become the first signing for Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after dismissing Arne Slot following a poor Premier League title defence. Iraola, 43, has signed a reported two-year deal and comes to the club after an impressive spell with Bournemouth.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly set to take over at Anfield.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal clinched the Premier League title after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a 22-year wait for a top-flight championship and a six-year trophy drought under manager Mikel Arteta.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United drew 2-2 at Bournemouth on Friday after twice blowing the lead, with Harry Maguire sent off late for a foul in the box. United remain third in the Premier League with a seven-point advantage over sixth-placed Chelsea.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →