Liverpool FC Match Reports
Player Ratings Match day sixteen saw the Reds start the day top of the table, yet the Arsenal win over Brighton (2-0), meant that the Reds were relegated to third (Villa moved up to second also) as they started this game. The starting lineup was pretty much as expected, with a good range of options […]
Reds Slip to Defeat This contest was nothing more than an opportunity for Liverpool’s celebrated manager, Jürgen Klopp, to rotate and rest his key players, whilst handing out valuable minutes to the youthful academy prospects. This upcoming weekend match up against Manchester United, sees the Old Trafford club travel to Anfield, mere days after they […]
Insights from the Europa League Clash Liverpool’s Struggles Highlighted Liverpool’s recent match in the Europa League, a 2-1 defeat to Union San jwa, left much to be desired. Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett shared their insights on this underwhelming performance. Dave Hendrick emphasised the lack of impact from both young and senior players. However, he […]
Quansah’s Impact in Europa League I do not believe it would be overstating the fact to say that this wonderful young footballer, Jarell Quansah, has been the Reds’ player of the Europa League Group stage. The initial stages of this competition were only ever possible due to the failure of his teammates (past and present) […]
Reds’ Old Rubber It wasn’t even in the home sides actual stadium and in the grand context of Liverpool’s season it mattered not a jot. There were no late heroics and in fact there was pretty much nothing from the final group game in Belgium. Kelleher even came up in the end as we tried […]
A Night of Mixed Fortunes in Belgium In a night that saw Liverpool’s young guns tested, the Europa League group stage concluded with an unexpected twist. Union Saint-Gilloise, the Belgian underdogs, handed the already-qualified Reds a rare setback in their European campaign. This match, pivotal in the context of European football, served as a stark […]
Liverpool’s Triumph at Crystal Palace In the latest episode of Anfield Index’s Media Matters, David Lynch and Dave Davis dissect Liverpool’s challenging but ultimately successful game against Crystal Palace. The in-depth analysis covers team performance, individual contributions, and the pivotal role of young Harvey Elliott. Liverpool’s Resilience Tested Both Lynch and Davis highlight Liverpool’s resilience, […]
Liverpool’s Gritty Performance Secures Top League Position It may not have been the performance that Liverpool supporters had been hoping for, but the Reds moved to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp’s side now has just one defeat in their last 27 Premier League […]
Frustrating Watch for Reds This was a painful game to watch, which was very predictable, given the dreaded 12.30 lunchtime kick off and hectic ongoing fixture schedule. Make no mistake, all that matters at this stage is winning results, with performances often sporadic against uninspired teams and opposition managers. With constant rotation and asset fatigue […]
Statistical Analysis by Anfield Index: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Clash Dominance in Possession In a match that epitomised Liverpool’s tactical ethos, the Reds enjoyed an overwhelming 76% control of the ball against Crystal Palace, as per Futmob’s detailed stats. This possession statistic not only reflects Liverpool’s dominance in controlling the game’s tempo but also underscores […]
