Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool tenure begins with a tricky away fixture to Newcastle United on the opening Sunday of the 2024-25 Premier League season.Former Bournemouth head coach Iraola will lead Liverpool into the new campaign following his appointment as Arne Slot’s successor. It is a summer of change at Anfield, with Iraola’s appointment coming alongside the exits of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate.Having won the 2024-25 league title, Liverpool suffered a tumultuous campaign marked with injuries and the passing of forward Diogo Jota. Despite finishing 25 points worse off than their triumphant term before, the Merseyside club qualified for the Champions League with a fifth-place finish.Iraola’s side will benefit from the arrival of £60million Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, after a deal was agreed in the winter window, and the arrival of Spain international winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna.The first Merseyside derby of the season takes place at Hill Dickinson Stadium on the final weekend of November, before the reverse fixture at Anfield in late January.Liverpool finish the season at home to Bournemouth.Liverpool’s Premier League fixtures 2026-27
23/08/2026 16:30 Newcastle United v Liverpool
