Liverpool Held in Top of Table Battle
Matchday 18 saw the Reds start the day 3rd in the Premier League, with a chance to leapfrog both the Gunners and Aston Villa, who drew 1-1 with Sheffield United on Friday evening.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below, from a very entertaining game of Christmas football...
Dave Davis is joined by Ben Bocsak to discuss:
- The West Ham Game and Thoughts
- Nunez On The Left and Harvey’s Star Performances and Stats
- Return to Form of Szoboszlai and Endo Praise
- Massive Arsenal Game and Key Stats
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Introduction: Football's Unpredictable Charm
In the realm of football, unpredictability is a constant companion. A recent discussion...
Match Overview
This was a game that saw Jürgen Klopp rotate accordingly, with Arsenal set to visit Anfield on Saturday evening. Despite some thoughts that the Reds' German manager would select a full quota of reserves, he instead showed a desire to march on to the semi-final of the EFL Cup, as the starting team...
Curtis Jones Shines Against West Ham
In a recent episode of the "Under Pressure" podcast, Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat dissected Liverpool's exhilarating performance against West Ham. The highlight of the discussion was undoubtedly Curtis Jones, whose display offered a glimpse into Liverpool's evolving dynamics.
Curtis Jones: Liverpool's Unheralded Gem
Dan Kennett remarked, "Curtis's second...
A Tactical Masterclass Against West Ham
Liverpool's recent clash against West Ham United showcased a tactical masterclass, breathing new life into their campaign. The match, discussed in detail by Dave Hendrick, Trev Downey, and Guy Drinkel on Anfield Index, highlighted the strategic prowess of Liverpool's approach and the emergence of Curtis Jones as a key...
Reds Cruise into Semis
Well where was this on Sunday then eh?!?! Without looking into the past, Liverpool certainly moved the ball forward in this one and the score line didn’t flatter them. Under the Anfield lights and with the wind and the rain in full flow, it felt like a good time for the...
Curtis Jones: A Rising Star
I recall writing last year how it was time to give more minutes to the former academy prodigy, Curtis Jones, as I witnessed the painful regression of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and James Milner. The likes of Naby Keïta and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain were always injured, whereas both the squads Spaniards,...
Player Ratings vs West Ham
In between visits of Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League schedule, Liverpool undertook their quarter final contest against east London outfit, West Ham. To advance to the semi final stage of the league cup would have been a major achievement for either side, after both teams were struggling...
Match Overview: Liverpool vs Manchester United
This was a game that should have been won by Liverpool Football Club, a result which would have sent the Reds two points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Ultimately, the hesitant preview I submitted prior to the game was proved correct, much to my...
Jurgen Klopp's Post-Man Utd Insights: Finding the Positives in a Stalemate
Liverpool's recent encounter with Manchester United resulted in a goalless draw, leaving fans with mixed feelings. Despite the lack of goals, manager Jurgen Klopp highlighted several positive aspects of Liverpool's performance, emphasizing the team's promising start, effective counter-pressing, and overall intensity. The match also...