Dave Hendrick is joined by Guy Drinkel to preview the upcoming game against Man United, they look at the recent history of United in the post Fergie era and the issues they’ve created and faced. They then look at the game and how both teams may lineup.
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Prem Predictions: Liverpool v Man United: The Two Footed Podcast
Dave answers a couple of questions before looking at the weekend of Premier League action!
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Dave Hendrick is here to cover all things LFC. He looks at the game against United at the weekend, and also looks at the history of the fixture.
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Jim Boardman and Jay Reid return for another episode of Scouser Tommies, reflecting on the international break and previewing the massive return to action: a home clash against Manchester United.
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Liverpool vs Chelsea Team News
Slot Faces Goalkeeper Dilemma
Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge without Alisson Becker, who pulled his hamstring during the shock 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray. Arne Slot confirmed the Brazilian will miss both the Chelsea clash and likely the visit of Manchester United after the international break.
"It depends on how fast the recovery...
Liverpool Weigh Up Defensive Reinforcement After Giovanni Leoni Blow
Liverpool are actively assessing whether to dip into the January transfer market for a new centre-back after Giovanni Leoni suffered a major setback. As reported by Ben Jacobs, “Giovanni Leoni has undergone successful ACL surgery. No panic within Liverpool, despite losing what the club considers to...
Enzo Maresca Sends Heartwarming Message Ahead of Chelsea vs Liverpool
Liverpool arrive at Stamford Bridge needing to restore momentum, with Arne Slot urging a response after a difficult week in both domestic and European competition. Defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have exposed vulnerabilities in energy and invention, sparking questions over rotation and tactical rhythm....
Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike in His Own Words: From Self-Doubt to Premier League Ambition
Every elite footballer has a turning point, a moment when raw talent collides with cold truth. For Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike, speaking to BBC Sport, that moment came at just 14 years old during his time at the Reims academy. His recollection...
Liverpool Leadership Tested Amid Form Concerns
Liverpool travel to Chelsea with renewed scrutiny on Arne Slot and his reigning Premier League champions. Consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have brought an unusually critical tone from pundits, including Jamie Carragher, who claimed Liverpool “don't appear a top team at present”. Slot, however, remains composed, publicly...
Liverpool Transfer Window Scrutiny Amid Arne Slot’s Tactical Shift
Liverpool may be sitting top of the table once again, yet there is little sense of complacency around Arne Slot’s squad. The Premier League title was secured last season, but the Liverpool head coach has made it clear that success did not disguise the growing tactical...
Liverpool Transfer Watch: Fabrizio Romano Highlights Dayot Upamecano Situation
Liverpool continue to be linked with Dayot Upamecano as Fabrizio Romano delivers a fresh update on the Bayern Munich defender's uncertain future. With the Frenchman entering the final year of his deal at the Allianz Arena, speculation is intensifying across England and Europe.
Defensive Reinforcements Required
Arne Slot...
David Ornstein Sheds Light on Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate Contract Talks
Liverpool find themselves in familiar territory with another key defender entering the final year of his contract. Ibrahima Konate’s current deal expires at the end of the season and, from January, he is permitted to negotiate a pre-contract with overseas clubs. That possibility has inevitably...
Salah Future Sparks £300m Debate At Liverpool
Liverpool have been here before, weighing up sentiment against strategy, icons against evolution. According to Graeme Bailey, speaking to Rousing The Kop, the club “are planning for his succession, whether it’s next year or the year after that.” Those words cut sharply through the emotion that surrounds Mohamed...
Liverpool Confident Gravenberch Can Inspire Stamford Bridge Response
Responding To Setbacks
Liverpool arrive at Stamford Bridge carrying the rare sting of back-to-back defeats under Arne Slot, but Ryan Gravenberch insists there is little room for self-pity. The Dutch midfielder acknowledged the frustration lingering after losses to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, yet his tone remained one of...
Liverpool’s Right-Back Puzzle Under Arne Slot
Liverpool’s defence has been under scrutiny since the start of the 2025-26 season, particularly at right-back. Arne Slot’s summer signing of Jeremie Frimpong, for £29million, suggested a clear first-choice solution. Yet the situation is far from settled, with Conor Bradley also pushing for opportunities and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-standing role...
Chelsea v Liverpool: Team News and Injury Updates
Liverpool head into a high-stakes Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge with concerns over key absentees and late fitness checks dominating the team news. Chelsea are also facing a long injury list, meaning both Arne Slot and Enzo Maresca must adapt their plans ahead of Saturday’s encounter.
Liverpool...
Slot Focuses on Liverpool Growth Ahead of Chelsea Test
Arne Slot faced the media at the AXA Training Centre as Liverpool prepared for a demanding Premier League trip to Chelsea. The manager addressed fitness concerns, tactical adjustments and the integration of Alexander Isak into his evolving side.
Isak’s Adjustment to Liverpool
Slot was clear about the challenges...
Liverpool face Chelsea with Weather warning in background
Liverpool’s trip to Stamford Bridge carries more than footballing intrigue this weekend. A Met Office storm warning has added an extra layer to preparations, with the Reds aiming to reset after consecutive defeats.
Weather concerns for Liverpool preparations
The Met Office has confirmed that Storm Amy is set to...
Arne Slot Highlights Mamardashvili’s Impressive Start at Liverpool
Strong first impression at Anfield
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has spoken positively about Giorgi Mamardashvili following the goalkeeper’s early appearances for the club. The Georgian international was brought in during the summer to add depth and competition, and his performance against Southampton immediately caught the manager’s eye.
"I think...
Chiesa or Gakpo – Key Liverpool Selection Dilemma Before Chelsea Clash
Liverpool head into Saturday’s clash with Chelsea under pressure. Arne Slot’s side have just lost back-to-back games against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, a reminder that consistency is required if they are to defend their Premier League crown. The manager’s next big decision revolves around...
Florian Wirtz and Liverpool’s Tactical Balancing Act
Liverpool’s season under Arne Slot has already been one for the history books. A Premier League title in his debut campaign raised expectations sky-high, yet two consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have tempered some of that early-season enthusiasm. As Saturday’s trip to Stamford Bridge against Chelsea...
Chelsea vs Liverpool – Premier League Preview
Date: Saturday, 4th October 2025
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 17:30 BST
Liverpool’s season has hit its first stumbling block, with back-to-back defeats against Crystal Palace in the Premier League and Galatasaray in the Champions League leaving Arne Slot’s side looking for a response. The champions remain among the early pacesetters, but...
Liverpool’s Midfield Puzzle Ahead of Chelsea Clash
Liverpool’s return to Stamford Bridge this weekend comes at a decisive moment. Two defeats, against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, have shifted the mood from early-season optimism to questions about tactical balance and squad rotation. Arne Slot, who guided Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut campaign,...
Galatasaray 1 - 0 Liverpool – Champions League Postmortem
With Liverpool entering Istanbul on the back of a dramatic late win against Atletico Madrid, the stage felt set for Arne Slot’s side to show their authority in Group F. Yet, inside one of the loudest stadiums in world football, the Reds found themselves out-battled, out-muscled,...
Alisson Injury Update: Matches Liverpool Goalkeeper Will Miss
Liverpool have been dealt a significant setback with Alisson Becker ruled out until the November international break after sustaining a hamstring injury against Galatasaray in midweek.
The Brazilian goalkeeper, who has become a cornerstone of Liverpool’s success since arriving from Roma in 2018, was forced off during the...
Real Madrid Monitoring Florian Wirtz as Alonso Eyes Future Options
Wirtz’s difficult start at Liverpool
When Liverpool sanctioned a British record deal for Florian Wirtz in the summer, the anticipation around Anfield was immense. The £116 million signing was expected to bring creativity and control to Arne Slot’s new-look midfield. Yet, the early weeks of his...
Slot Faces Growing Injury Concerns Ahead of Chelsea Clash
Liverpool approach their trip to Stamford Bridge under pressure, with manager Arne Slot facing a mounting injury list that threatens to disrupt momentum after a strong start to the season.
Injury setbacks halt early rhythm
The Premier League champions opened the 2025/26 campaign with seven consecutive victories across...
Liverpool Facing Key Fitness Decisions as Chelsea Clash Looms
Arne Slot has confirmed Liverpool will be without Alisson Becker for an extended spell, though Hugo Ekitike could return sooner than expected. The news comes after a testing week for the Premier League champions, who fell to a 1-0 defeat away at Galatasaray in the Champions...
Liverpool and Chelsea Set for Summer Battle Over Bayern Star
Liverpool’s Long-Term Salah Successor?
Liverpool are weighing up a blockbuster summer move for Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise, with Chelsea and Manchester City also monitoring developments. The Frenchman, who left Crystal Palace for Germany in 2024, has rapidly elevated his reputation across Europe.
Since joining Bayern, Olise...
Federico Chiesa in Line for Italy Recall Under Gattuso
Chiesa’s resurgence catching attention
Federico Chiesa may be on the brink of an international return, with Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso considering recalling the Liverpool forward for this month’s World Cup qualifiers. Despite a challenging spell since moving to Anfield in 2024, the 27-year-old is beginning to show...
Rooney questions Slot’s tactical calls as Amorim comparison emerges
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign under Arne Slot suffered a significant setback with a flat performance in Istanbul, where a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray exposed vulnerabilities that continue to concern supporters. The decisive moment came in the 16th minute when Victor Osimhen converted from the spot, and...
Peter Crouch Predicts Liverpool Victory Over Chelsea as Arsenal Close In
Liverpool approach their Premier League clash with Chelsea under pressure to rediscover their rhythm. Successive defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have dented confidence, and questions are already being asked of Arne Slot’s squad.
Pressure on Liverpool to Respond
The expectation at Anfield has been heavy...
Alisson’s Injury Leaves Liverpool Facing Major Questions
Credit to David Ornstein and The Athletic for reporting the news that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is expected to be sidelined until after the November international break with a hamstring problem. At 33, the Brazilian has faced his share of injuries, but this setback could hardly come at...
Liverpool Facing Chelsea With Injury Concerns But Hope for Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool’s preparations for their trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend have been clouded by injuries, though there is optimism regarding Hugo Ekitike’s availability. The striker was forced off during the Champions League defeat to Galatasaray, sparking concerns of a muscle issue. Yet reports suggest...