Build Around the Conductor, Not Around the Convenience
Another win and another dominant showing from Liverpool. Another reminder that when Dominik Szoboszlai is placed at the heart of Liverpool’s midfield, the entire side breathes differently.
In the 3–0 dismissal of Brighton at Anfield, Szoboszlai was restored to a central role — not drifting wide, not compensating,...
Mohamed Salah Revival Sparks Debate Over Liverpool Future
Liverpool’s latest cup outing offered a familiar sight at Anfield, Mohamed Salah influencing proceedings with decisive quality. The Egyptian forward’s contribution, scoring, assisting and winning a penalty, felt like a reminder of past glories while raising fresh questions about what comes next for both player and club.
His...
Liverpool 3 – 0 Brighton – FA Cup Postmortem
After a week that hinted at revival and renewed momentum, Liverpool were presented with an opportunity to turn promise into progress. The FA Cup may not carry the weight of a league campaign, but in a season of fluctuating form, it represents clarity — a tangible...
Liverpool 3 – 0 Brighton: FA Cup Man of the Match
There are moments in a season when a signing stops being the replacement and starts becoming the man in possession of the shirt. Against Brighton, Milos Kerkez delivered one of those performances.
Replacing Andy Robertson at Liverpool was never going to be straightforward. The £45m...
Liverpool 3 - 0 Brighton FA Cup Player Ratings
The FA Cup saw the Reds host Brighton, with both sides struggling for consistency. The famous cup competition at least gave Premier League respite with a run in the cup also giving their respective fan bases the dream of silverware.
The lineup and subsequent ratings...
Barcola vs Diomande: Transfer Market Metrics Analysis of Liverpool’s Winger Targets
Liverpool’s evolving recruitment model continues to place wide attackers under the microscope, and in a detailed discussion on the Transfer Market Metrics podcast, Phil Barter joined Dave Davis to profile two standout names, Barcola and Diomande. Using data, video scouting, and role projection, the...
Liverpool Lead Race for Anthony Gordon as £95m Transfer Talk Intensifies
Credit to Caught Offside for the original reporting that has sparked fresh discussion around Liverpool’s summer plans, with Anthony Gordon now positioned as a serious transfer storyline. The idea of the Reds leading the chase for a player once associated with Everton carries intrigue,...
Liverpool’s Cold Disconnect Fuels Tottenham Links for Slot
Tottenham Hotspur have done what Tottenham so often do when turbulence strikes — reached for disruption. Thomas Frank has been dismissed, and in comes Igor Tudor on an interim basis until the summer. It is not a revolution; it is a holding pattern. A stabiliser. A bet...
Liverpool vs Brighton – FA Cup Preview
Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
Following a hard-fought victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, the reigning Premier League champions are afforded a brief pause from the suffocating top-five conversation. For one weekend at least, attention shifts away from league arithmetic and toward something more...
Arne Slot Under Pressure as Liverpool’s Season Sparks Fierce Debate
Arne Slot’s time at Liverpool has moved from celebration to scrutiny at remarkable speed. Winning the Premier League in his debut season set a huge benchmark, yet football rarely allows managers to live on past achievements for long. With the Reds currently sitting 6th, the...
