Andoni Iraola led Liverpool in their 2–2 draw at Newcastle United on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Iraola became Liverpool’s manager before the new campaign after leaving Bournemouth. His first Premier League match in charge of Liverpool was the opening-weekend trip to St James’ Park, where the teams shared four goals.
The appointment was part of a summer of managerial changes among prominent Premier League clubs. Liverpool replaced Arne Slot, while Newcastle appointed Matthias Jaissle after Eddie Howe’s departure.
Iraola is a Spanish former defender who previously managed Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth. He is often confused with Arne Slot in discussions of Liverpool’s recent managers, but Slot was no longer in charge when the 2026–27 season began.