Looking Ahead to 2024
Merry Christmas, friends. With hindsight, last week’s column was too doom laden for the eve of the festive season. "Aye, here we are with problems at the top of the league,” and all that.
There remains a lot to be positive about with regards to this version of Liverpool, so as 2023...
Premier League’s New Viewing Heights
The recent Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Liverpool has set a new standard in terms of viewership, particularly in the United States. As reported by The Daily Mail, this fixture, held on December 23, garnered a staggering 2.28 million viewers across various platforms. This figure surpasses the previous record...
Dan Kennett hosts Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and Phil Barter to review the Europa League dead rubber against Union and the Premier League stalemate against Man United.
Topics include:
Union SG, lineups and rotation
Key match stats: XG, XT, Shots, Possession, Big Chances
Europa League draw
Injury Update
Manchester United
Liverpool lineup and gameplan. Theory v Execution
Man United lineup and gameplan
Key match stats:...
Elliott on the Outside
Towards the end of last season, Harvey Elliott became a peripheral figure in Liverpool's first team. He started just one out of Liverpool's last 11 Premier League games and featured in 113 minutes all together.
Considering, Elliott had played in all of Liverpool's first 41 games before that, the sudden role reversal...
200 Goals Milestone: Joining Liverpool's Elite
From Champions League semi-final goals to magnificent solo goals, to a Merseyside Derby Puskas winner - Mo Salah has produced a number of iconic moments over the years. Salah's equaliser at Crystal Palace was his 200th goal for Liverpool, becoming just the fifth player in the club's history to...
Liverpool Analysis: Sheffield Utd and Crystal Palace Clashes
Insights from Under Pressure Podcast
Liverpool's recent performances against Sheffield Utd and Crystal Palace have been a mix of tactical mastery and areas needing improvement. Dan Kennett, Dan Rhodes, and Phil Barter dissect these matches, providing valuable insights into Liverpool's approach and execution.
Sheffield Utd Game: A Tactical Overview
The...
Liverpool, Stats Analysis, and Reds’ Rivals: A Deep Dive into Under Pressure's Latest Episode
Liverpool's recent performance, as dissected by Simon, Hamzah, Phil Barter, and Dan Kennett on the 'Under Pressure' podcast, unveils a blend of optimism and caution. The Reds, enduring their share of ups and downs, continue to exhibit the resilience and tactical...
Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - Toulouse and Brentford Analysis from the Original and Best LFC Stats Show
Dan Kennett hosts the sports science duo of Dr Phil Barter and Simon Brundish for the double header of Toulouse and Brentford. The lads discuss:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnrLzN5FCaU
Europa selection, rotation and injuries
What does the half-time triple sub tell...
Virgil van Dijk: The Premier League Colossus
As the heartbeat of Liverpool's defence, Virgil van Dijk's commanding presence is once again becoming the talk of the Premier League. Following a period of recuperation and finding his feet after a gruelling knee injury, Van Dijk's statistical dominance has re-emerged, propelling him back to the pinnacle of...
Salah Surpasses Henry in Historic European Scoring Feat
As the floodlights dimmed on a victorious night for Liverpool in the Europa League, the air was electric, not just with the resounding 5-1 triumph over Toulouse but with Mohamed Salah etching a new record into the annals of football history. The Egyptian king, with his trademark...