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...
Liverpool 0 - 0 Manchester United - PL Man of the Match: Virgil van Dijk
Despite the supporters' pre-match desire to see Liverpool dismantle Manchester United, an inevitably painful result was finally delivered, one which left the Reds languishing in second place in the Premier League. Both Arsenal and Aston Villa won their Sunday encounters,...
United Display Grit in Face of Adversity
Manchester United, under the guidance of Erik ten Hag, displayed remarkable resilience to secure a vital point against a formidable Liverpool side at Anfield. This result brought a sense of relief following a challenging period marked by a demoralising defeat at home to Bournemouth and a disappointing exit...
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...