Can Liverpool Defend Their Crown and Will Manchester United Sink Again?
The Premier League is back. The drama, the subplots, the endless debates about who will rise and who will fall. This season begins with Liverpool as defending champions under Arne Slot — and the consensus among the data models is that the Reds remain...
Ekitike delivers on debut as Liverpool overcome Bournemouth
Liverpool opened their Premier League title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield, though it was far from straightforward. The champions had to withstand a spirited fightback from the visitors, but a late Federico Chiesa strike and Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time goal secured the points.
For much...
Liverpool Boss Explains Key Substitutions in Anfield Clash
Squad management in focus after league opener
Liverpool’s first competitive outing of the season offered both promise and perspective as several summer signings made their Anfield debuts. Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike – who scored the opener – all featured from the start before...
Liverpool weigh up Lyon’s Malick Fofana as attacking reinforcements remain priority
Defensive addition offers security
Liverpool have already moved to strengthen their backline this summer, securing the signing of 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma. Standing at 6ft 5in, the Italian youth international is expected to provide depth behind Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté, both...
No Guarantees in Liverpool’s Spending Spree: Wirtz, Isak and the Lessons of Minamino and Chiesa
By Davud Muminović
Unpopular Opinion
What do Takumi Minamino and Federico Chiesa have in common?
Both were, if not brilliant, at least decent forwards in their time. Both were versatile players, able to play in multiple positions. Though primarily attacking-minded, they could operate...
Hugo Ekitike Stakes His Claim in Liverpool v Bournemouth Opener
Debut Goal and Assist Make Their Mark
Liverpool’s 4–2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield offered a glimpse into the Arne Slot era. With four new signings in the starting eleven, attention naturally turned to debutants. But none stood out more than Hugo Ekitike. On the Positional...
Liverpool face competition from Inter Milan for Guehi
Liverpool began the new Premier League season with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth, a result that secured three points but raised questions about defensive stability. The attacking unit demonstrated fluency and unpredictability, yet the back line appeared far from secure.
It is in this context that recruitment discussions...
Frimpong Impresses and Kerkez Struggles in Liverpool v Bournemouth Clash
Frimpong’s Physical Output Catches the Eye
Liverpool’s 4–2 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season provided plenty of discussion points on Anfield Index’s Positional Play podcast. Hosts Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter focused in detail on debutants, tactics and the...
Bournemouth agree deal for Liverpool winger subject to medical
Doak set for south coast switch
Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign winger Ben Doak in a deal worth an initial £20 million, with a further £5 million in performance-related add-ons. The move, which is still contingent on paperwork and the completion of a...
Florian Wirtz Shines in Liverpool Win Over Bournemouth
Individual Brilliance Fuels Liverpool’s Opening Day Victory
Liverpool’s 4–2 win against Bournemouth marked a promising start to the Premier League season under Arne Slot. The latest Positional Play podcast on Anfield Index, hosted by Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter, dissected the game in forensic detail, focusing on...
