Jenas: “Elliott Was Brilliant In Creating Overloads”

Elliott's Key Role in Liverpool's Tactical Triumph In a pivotal match against Crystal Palace, Harvey Elliott's introduction from the bench was a masterstroke, earning high praise from analyst Jermaine Jenas. Elliott's decisive play in the dying minutes not only secured a win for Liverpool but also reinforced their status as serious contenders for the league...

Is Mohamed Salah Still the World’s Greatest in Waiting

Salah the Best? Despite a couple of down games in the past few weeks, the 2023/24 form of Liverpool’s Egyptian King, Mohamed Salah, has been largely sensational. I wrote late in the summer, how I believed the 31-year-old would likely head off to the AFCON in January, with real question marks over whether he would...

Key Stats in Reds’ Comeback Victory Over Palace

Statistical Analysis by Anfield Index: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Clash Dominance in Possession In a match that epitomised Liverpool's tactical ethos, the Reds enjoyed an overwhelming 76% control of the ball against Crystal Palace, as per Futmob's detailed stats. This possession statistic not only reflects Liverpool's dominance in controlling the game's tempo but also underscores their...

Klopp Targets €30m Hoffenheim Prodigy for Liverpool Revamp

Liverpool's Pursuit of Bundesliga Prodigy Maximilian Beier: A Closer Look Liverpool Eyes Bundesliga Talent Amidst Injury Concerns Liverpool, known for their shrewd talent spotting, particularly from the Bundesliga, according to German outlet Sport Bild, are setting their sights on a new target. The Reds' interest in young Bundesliga players isn't new, as evidenced by their recent...

Matip Injury May Not Facilitate Moves

Matip's Season Ending Injury It was the news no-on wanted but wasn’t unexpected for all reds. Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the Sheffield United game that Joel Matip had ruptured his ligaments against Fulham and is likely out for the season. Whilst the long-term implications for the 32 year-old are obvious, the January window is right...

Liverpool Linked with Move for 23-year-old Wolfsburg Defender

Matip Injury May Force Liverpool Into the Centre Back Market Liverpool are reportedly interested in Wolfsburg defender, Maxence Lacroix, as they look to reinforce their back line in the upcoming January transfer window. The Mirror have reported that the Frenchman is currently valued at around £25million, but Liverpool will look to negotiate on that price tag,...

Jim Boardman on Reds’ Resilience in Adversity

Liverpool's Gritty Triumph Over Crystal Palace: Testament to Reds' Resilience In an insightful episode of the Anfield Index's Post Match RAW podcast, Dave Hendrick, Jim Boardman and Trev Downey offer a comprehensive breakdown of Liverpool's nail-biting 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Their discussion delves into the Reds' performance, underlining the team's resilience,...

Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Liverpool – Man of the Match

Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool's Esteemed Captain Klopp's Praise and van Dijk's Dominance This week, Jürgen Klopp reiterated the notion that all Liverpool fans are fully aware of, which is that his club esteemed captain, Virgil van Dijk, stands alone as the world’s best defender. I wrote a midweek piece (following the comprehensive 0-2 victory over Sheffield...

GR8 Tech B2B solutions — satisfy business ambitions with GR8 turnkey solutions

GR8 Tech solutions for iGaming businesses — Launch or Update your business with GR8 GR8 Tech entered the global B2B market only in 2023, but even in such a short time, it has become one of the leaders in this industry. The company already has 15 successful projects in its portfolio with positive feedback from...

Reds’ Target “One Of Best” Holding Mids in Premier League

Liverpool's Interest in Joao Palhinha Heats Up Ahead of January Window Reds Eye Fulham Midfielder in Upcoming Transfer Period As the January transfer window swiftly approaches, excitement and speculation are building in the football world, especially around Liverpool's next move. The Reds, known for their strategic planning and market acumen, are reportedly setting their sights on...

If Chelsea Were to Be Relegated, Who Could LFC Target…

If Chelsea Were to Be Relegated, Who Could LFC Target? The scandal-related talk of the Premier League is no longer reserved just for VAR this season, which had started to monopolize the agendas of sports writing throughout the country. The calamitous enterprise and failure of the refereeing system continue to stagger. However, recent events have...

Klopp: “Not Sure How Often Salah Has Saved Us”

Klopp's Reds Stage Remarkable Turnaround at Selhurst Park Liverpool's encounter with Crystal Palace was nothing short of a rollercoaster, with the Reds displaying their trademark resilience under manager Jürgen Klopp. This Premier League showdown at Selhurst Park highlighted why Liverpool remains a top contender in the league. Crystal Palace initially took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's...

Post Match Raw: A BROKEN OWL

On the latest RAW, Trev downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman do a 100 minute show full of analysis and opinion as they reflect on Liverpool's latest dramatic late win, this time away at Crystal Palace. There are a plethora of topics covered, including: the return of Prick Watch with Andy Madely, Roy Hodgson,...

Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Liverpool: Elliott Saves The Day

Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Liverpool - Premier League Player Ratings Match day sixteen began for the reds, after a winning Wednesday's trip to Bramall Lane, where Liverpool defeated Sheffield United 0-2. The short injury lay off for Alisson Becker ended early, therefore, his manager did not hesitate to put his world class keeper back...

Lessons Learned: Liverpool Snatch a Late Win Over Crystal Palace

Top of the League: An Unlikely Victory It seems astonishing to believe that a performance like that could put Liverpool top of the league, but here we are. It wasn’t remotely pretty, the officials didn’t seem remotely convincing, but an incident packed game at Selhurst Park saw Jurgen Klopp and his men leave with all...

Player Ratings: Reds Go Top With Comeback Victory

Liverpool's Gritty Triumph Over Crystal Palace A Close Encounter at Selhurst Park In a gripping Premier League fixture, Liverpool managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. This result not only exemplifies Liverpool's resilience but also keeps them at the pinnacle of the league standings. The Controversial Officiating The match was not without its share of...

Hodgson at Liverpool: Brief Tenure, Lasting Lessons

Roy Hodgson's Liverpool Tenure: A Brief and Bumpy Ride Reflecting on Roy Hodgson's stint at Liverpool, Simon Hughes of The Athletic paints a vivid picture of a tenure marked by unfulfilled expectations and a disconnect with the club's heritage. Hodgson's reign, as Hughes notes, "is the shortest of any manager in the club’s history." This...

TV Viewing Options for Reds’ Midday Clash with Palace

Premier League Showdown: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool – A Crucial Clash for Title Aspirations Liverpool, riding high on their recent victory against Sheffield United, are set to embark on another challenging away game this Saturday, facing Crystal Palace. The Reds' recent form has been impressive, securing three wins in their last four matches. This streak...

Maxence Lacroix – Liverpool’s January Transfer Solution?

Liverpool's Transfer Strategy: Anticipating the 2024 January Window Unpacking Liverpool's Recent January Signings For two consecutive January transfer windows, Liverpool have not only been active but also secured at least one major signing each year. Luis Díaz in 2022 and Cody Gakpo in 2023 were notable additions. As 2024 nears, the question arises: will Liverpool maintain...

Opposition Analysis as Liverpool Travel to Crystal Palace

Chasing the Top Spot Liverpool will be looking to continue their brilliant Premier League Form as they travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday. A victory for The Reds would provisionally send them to the top of Premier League, with Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester City playing later in the weekend. However, it will not be...

Dave Davis: “Liverpool 2.0 Are Relentless”

Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool: Facing Crystal Palace with Determination and Strategy Liverpool's journey in the Premier League has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, with manager Jürgen Klopp at the helm steering the team through highs and lows. As they prepare to face Crystal Palace, Klopp's tactics and team morale are under the spotlight. Dave Davis...

Jon Hanna: “We Went 4 Games Without a Shot on Goal”

Liverpool's Tactical Prowess Against Crystal Palace: An Insight from Rival Recon Liverpool's recent form, particularly in attacking prowess, has become a topic of discussion amongst football enthusiasts. The Reds' ability to navigate through Premier League fixtures, notably against teams like Crystal Palace, showcases their tactical depth and resilience. This was vividly depicted in a recent...

Klopp Eyes £25m French Defensive Reinforcement

Klopp's Defensive Dilemma: Seeking Stability Post-Matip Injury Liverpool's defensive line faces a significant challenge following Joel Matip's season-ending knee injury. The 32-year-old's ruptured ACL not only sidelines him for the remainder of the campaign but also raises questions about his future at Anfield, as his contract concludes this summer. This situation has compelled manager Jurgen...

Post Conference Presser: Crystal Palace Away

Dave Davis previews Jurgen Klopp’s pre Palace presser and covers: - Q&A’s including Matip and Transfer Focus - Sheff United Clues - Palace Threats including the 12:30 - Score and Scorer Prediction

Rival Recon: Crystal Palace v Liverpool 23/24

The Reds stifled any new manager bounce from Chris Wilder's return in their 2-0 win over Sheffield Utd on Wednesday evening, courtesy of goals from VVD & Szobo. Klopp's side now turn their attention to yet another early kick-off on Saturday as they take on a Crystal Palace side who've struggled of late, with...

Crystal Palace v Liverpool – The Premier League Preview

Time for a Three Match Winning Streak? As the Midweek Mayhem Ends, Match Week Sixteen Awaits for the Premier League and its jaded footballers. The dreaded (and much spoken about) 12:30 Kick-Off returns for the red men, as a trip to South London awaits on Saturday lunchtime. If Liverpool are to win this game, it...

Molby on the Reds’ Increasing Title Chances

On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Liverpool legend Jan Molby look back over three wins and ahead to the game against Crystal Palace. Along the way they discuss the usual myriad of topics, including: the state of affairs at United and whether or not Ten Haag is the man to...

Tony Evans: ‘Don’t make a d*ck of yourself Jurgen’

10K Up at Anfield Index Tony Evans' Column today marks article number 10,000 here on Anfield Index. There have many iterations of the website during that period and we are part-way through the latest rebuild, thanks to all the writers and editors who have contributed over the years and most importantly to all the readers...

The Postmortem: Sheffield United 0 – 2 Liverpool

Fighting Spirit Away From Home This was a rather disappointing matchup, all in all, certainly with regards to entertainment. The matchups between two clubs on opposite ends of the Premier League spectrum can often create a one-sided affair, one that possesses elements that could still send the result in either direction. Sheffield United had only...

Deep Dive: Wataru Endo’s Performance against Sheffield United

Liverpool's Convincing Victory Liverpool put in a convincing performance as they came out comfortable 2-0 winners against Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Goals from Virgil Van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai were enough to secure a crucial three points on the road. The victory puts the Reds just one point off Arsenal at the top of...