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Ste McGovern

Ste McGovern is an experienced football editor, writer and podcaster, who has been part of The Football Faithful team since the site’s early period. A Freelance football writer, Ste has bylines for the Manchester Evening News, BirminghamLive, MARCA, Balls.ie and the Nottingham Post.

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Andoni Iraola, Manager of Liverpool, and Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, embrace before the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on September 15, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

Iraola reveals what pleased him most about Liverpool win over Spurs

The Reds advanced to the fourth round of the League cup win a 3-1 victory.

16/09/2026

Arteta blown away by ‘unpredictable’ Arsenal starlet Dowman

Arteta blown away by ‘unpredictable’ Arsenal starlet Dowman

The teenager grabbed a brace against Ipswich.

15/09/2026

Mac Allister puts contract complaints behind him as Liverpool beat Spurs

Mac Allister puts contract complaints behind him as Liverpool beat Spurs

The Argentine midfielder scored a beautiful goal for the Reds.

15/09/2026

Amad, Baleba, Shaw, De Ligt: Man Utd injury update ahead of Brighton clash

Amad, Baleba, Shaw, De Ligt: Man Utd injury update ahead of Brighton clash

Michael Carrick provided the latest info on the injured quartet.

15/09/2026

Cardiff to host Women’s Champions League final as UEFA reveal 2028 and 2029 venues

Cardiff to host Women’s Champions League final as UEFA reveal 2028 and 2029 venues

UEFA appointed the venues at an Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday.

15/09/2026

Arteta fumes at ‘unacceptable’ penalty decision as Arsenal beat Sunderland

Arteta fumes at ‘unacceptable’ penalty decision as Arsenal beat Sunderland

The Gunners conceded a spot kick in the second half that could have changed the course of the game.

12/09/2026

‘Soft’ Chelsea ‘got what we deserved’ against Hull City

‘Soft’ Chelsea ‘got what we deserved’ against Hull City

Xabi Alonso was "not happy" with the Blues' lack of control.

12/09/2026

Alonso prays for ‘boring game’ as Hull hold Chelsea to entertaining draw

Alonso prays for ‘boring game’ as Hull hold Chelsea to entertaining draw

The Blues were as shaky at the back as they were impressive in attack.

12/09/2026

‘Can’t be happy’ – Iraola makes Liverpool admission following Fulham draw

‘Can’t be happy’ – Iraola makes Liverpool admission following Fulham draw

Neither side could make the breakthrough at Anfield on Saturday.

12/09/2026

Iraola reveals why he fought to keep promising starlet at Liverpool

Iraola reveals why he fought to keep promising starlet at Liverpool

The youngster has featured three times for the Reds this season.

12/09/2026