Anfield Index

Liverpool's Tactical Refresh: The Pursuit of Shakhtar's Sudakov Liverpool's interest in Shakhtar Donetsk’s Georgiy Sudakov is the latest twist in the football transfer narrative. With the Premier League perpetually in a state of flux, it's these sorts of manoeuvres that often reveal a club’s strategic ambitions. Who is Georgiy Sudakov? Emerging from the fertile football grounds of...

Salah's Composure Shines in Paris Encounter Mohamed Salah has built a reputation for his cool-headedness, both on and off the pitch. His recent comments about his contract may hint at his desire to cement his position at Liverpool, but such moments of outward expression are rare. More often, Salah is a beacon of composure, displaying...

Liverpool’s Resurgence: An Analysis of Recent Performances and Rivalries Liverpool’s recent fixtures have been a microcosm of their season so far—a blend of brilliance, resilience, and occasional frustration. On the Scouser Tommies podcast, Jim Boardman and Jay Reid provided a fascinating analysis of Liverpool’s performances against Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Newcastle, touching on the...

Everton vs Liverpool Postponed Amid Storm Darragh Chaos In a significant decision, the highly anticipated Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool has been postponed following advice from local authorities. The postponement comes after the Met Office issued a red warning for severe winds linked to Storm Darragh, with gusts expected to reach up to 70...

Liverpool's Resurgence Under Arne Slot: A Tactical Revolution Liverpool's journey in the 2024 Premier League season under new manager Arne Slot has captured the imagination of fans. The latest episode of the Anfield Index Podcast, hosted by Trev Downey and featuring Kam Brainch, dives into the nuances of the club's performances against Newcastle, Manchester City,...

Everton v Liverpool - Premier League Preview Date - 7th December 2024 Venue - Goodison Park Kick-off - 12.30 After a frustrating midweek draw against Newcastle United, Arne Slot encounters another challenging opponent in his effort to maintain a seven point lead at the top of the Premier League table. A short trip across Stanley Park will see...

Liverpool’s Academy Talent: Rio Ngumoha and Jayden Danns in the Spotlight Liverpool FC’s academy continues to thrive under the watchful eye of the new first-team manager, Arne Slot. The brand new episode of Anfield Index Academy Podcast, hosted by Ben Pescod with academy expert Lewis Bower, delves into the emerging stars shaping Liverpool's future, including...

Merseyside Derby Fever: Liverpool vs Everton Preview by Dave Davis The much-anticipated Merseyside Derby is upon us, with Liverpool set to take on Everton at Goodison Park this Saturday. As Dave Davis eloquently put it during his latest episode of The Daily Red on Anfield Index, "It just feels massive right now, doesn't it?" The...

Liverpool’s Midfield Conundrum and Expectations Against Newcastle and Everton The Anfield Index’s latest episode of Chat G&G brought together Gags Tandon and Grizz Khan to dissect Liverpool’s rollercoaster 3-3 draw against Newcastle United while looking ahead to a fiery Merseyside Derby against Everton. The insights provided by Gags and Grizz blend analysis, frustration, and cautious...

How to Approach the Derby Day Line-up: Easy Choices, Tough Decisions As the derby looms, line-up predictions seem straightforward—bar one critical position. The midweek clash against Newcastle provided a clear glimpse into who should step in and who may drop out for this crucial game. The freshness injected by substitutions in that game also gave...