Liverpool Left Bruised as Crystal Palace Deliver Another Anfield Blow
Crystal Palace’s emphatic 3-0 victory at Anfield in the Carabao Cup was “effectively baked in from the moment the team sheets dropped,” said David Lynch in his post-match podcast, offering a blunt but measured assessment of Liverpool’s sixth defeat in seven matches. The reporter’s analysis,...
Liverpool 0 - 3 Crystal Palace - EFL Cup Player Ratings
The EFL Cup returned after another Premier League defeat starting with a side no one expected as the head coach of Anfield gave up the tie before the game began.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Freddie Woodman - 3.0
The summer signing was horribly...
Freddie Woodman Ready to Seize Liverpool Chance After Patient Start
Liverpool’s summer business brought in several new faces, but one of the quieter arrivals is finally poised for his first real moment in red. Freddie Woodman, who joined Liverpool on a free transfer after leaving Preston, looks set to make his debut in the Carabao...
Konate Criticised After Brentford Defeat Raises Alarming Questions
Liverpool’s dismal run of form continued in West London as Brentford exposed deep flaws in Arne Slot’s side. Four consecutive defeats have left the Reds seven points behind Arsenal, and the manner of their latest loss has sparked strong criticism.
Foster ‘Shocked’ by Konate’s Reaction
Former goalkeeper Ben Foster...
Liverpool’s Left-Back Dilemma Deepens as Kerkez Struggles and Tsimikas Faces Criticism
Liverpool’s issues at left-back have come sharply into focus this season, with both Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas enduring difficult spells in their respective environments. What began as a calculated reshaping of the defensive unit under Arne Slot now risks becoming a long-term headache...
Rooney Raises Leadership Concerns Over Van Dijk and Salah Amid Liverpool’s Slump
Liverpool’s stuttering start to the season has prompted strong words from Wayne Rooney, who believes the reigning champions’ dip in form highlights an unsettling absence of leadership. After four consecutive Premier League defeats, questions are being asked of both Virgil van Dijk and...
Richards pinpoints tactical imbalance
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has highlighted one major issue behind Liverpool’s struggles — a midfield imbalance that’s leaving Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate increasingly isolated.
Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Richards was candid in his assessment of the Reds’ decline: “Van Dijk needs help. In previous seasons...
Alan Pardew delivers blunt verdict on Milos Kerkez’s difficult Liverpool start
Former Premier League manager Alan Pardew has questioned Milos Kerkez’s early-season form at Liverpool, suggesting the young full-back is struggling to adapt to life at Anfield following his high-profile move from Bournemouth.
Kerkez’s tough transition to Liverpool
Signed in the summer for a reported £40 million,...
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Carabao Cup Preview
Date: Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Liverpool returns to Anfield on Wednesday evening for what suddenly feels like a pivotal fixture in Arne Slot’s early reign. Four consecutive Premier League defeats have shifted the tone from cautious optimism to creeping anxiety, and this Carabao Cup tie...
David Lynch Previews Liverpool's Carabao Cup Clash with Crystal Palace
As Liverpool prepare to face Crystal Palace at Anfield in the Carabao Cup, the game carries far more weight than a typical domestic cup tie. After losing five of their last six games in all competitions, Arne Slot’s side are searching for a performance to...
