Premier League 2026-27 preview No 14: Liverpool

Andoni Iraola has his hands full – replacing Mo Salah and restoring faith at Anfield – and will hope big name investors bring stability not disharmony Guardian writers’ predicted position: 4th (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 5th Contin

After Arne Slot's abrupt exit, former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola takes the reins at Anfield with a high-intensity style that will test Liverpool's star-studded squad