Elliott substitution highlights Emery’s tactical flexibility in Aston Villa win
Aston Villa’s 3-1 victory over Fulham at Villa Park was not without controversy, nor without intrigue. The home side found themselves behind early on, and the game took a decisive turn when Harvey Elliott was withdrawn at half-time. His replacement, Emiliano Buendia, scored within minutes...
Slot Faces Big Midfield Call as Mac Allister Struggles
Liverpool’s season under Arne Slot has started brightly on paper. The Reds are top of the Premier League, through to the Champions League group stages with early wins, and advancing in the League Cup. Yet beneath those encouraging results lies a growing problem in midfield that...
Neville Reacts as Arsenal Cut Gap to Liverpool
Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end at Selhurst Park, and the ripple effect was felt in the title race. Defeat to Crystal Palace narrowed the margin at the top, while Arsenal seized the moment with a dramatic late win.
Former Manchester United captain Gary...
Liverpool’s Wirtz Question Grows After Palace Defeat
Liverpool’s first loss of the season, a late 2-1 collapse at Crystal Palace, left more than just points behind at Selhurst Park. It sparked a wider debate about how Arne Slot is using Florian Wirtz, and whether one of Europe’s most celebrated young talents has yet found a...
Slot Explains Key Decisions on Liverpool’s Summer Signings
Isak’s Role in a Stuttering Attack
Liverpool’s unbeaten start under Arne Slot came to a halt at Selhurst Park, but the manager was quick to underline the reasoning behind his biggest calls. Alexander Isak, the club’s marquee striker acquisition, endured a frustrating evening in the 2-1 defeat to...
Slot Praises Isak Despite Defeat at Selhurst Park
Liverpool’s record-breaking signing Alexander Isak was handed his first Premier League start under Arne Slot, with the Dutchman describing the striker’s display as “quite a good performance” despite a frustrating afternoon in South London.
Record Transfer Meets Premier League Reality
After a summer defined by prolonged negotiations, Liverpool finally...
Slot, Liverpool and Crystal Palace: Post Match Raw lays it bare
First half fury
On Anfield Index’s Post Match Raw, the mood turned bleak fast. Host Guy Drinkel opened the floor and Dave Hendrick set the tone, “I’m furious because I’ve just spent the better part of two hours watching an absolute sack of .” Karl...
David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 2-1 Loss to Crystal Palace
In his latest post-match reaction, Liverpool reporter David Lynch offered a candid and statistical breakdown of the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The game was decided in the 98th minute by Eddie Nketiah, and despite a second-half resurgence, Liverpool’s...
Crystal Palace 2 - 1 Liverpool – PL Man of the Match
Alisson Becker
Liverpool FC
Despite ending up on the losing side, Liverpool’s standout performer under the Selhurst Park sun was once again their world-class goalkeeper, Alisson Becker. Without the Brazilian’s brilliance, this could have been a far heavier defeat for the league leaders, as Crystal...
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – Premier League Preview
Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025
Venue: Selhurst Park
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Liverpool’s relentless start to the 2025/26 campaign takes them to Selhurst Park, where Arne Slot’s champions aim to extend their winning streak to eight in all competitions. Having edged past Southampton 2-1 in midweek EFL Cup action, the Reds...
