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Rival Recon: Manchester City Preview
Rival Recon returns in the aftermath of the Reds wrapping up their first ever PL title. As Klopp’s side triumphantly head to The Etihad this Thursday, Guardiola & Manchester City prepare to give the new champions a Guard of Honour. On the pod this week we’ll discuss how City will respond to losing the title to LFC and exactly what sort of match we can expect this Thursday evening. MCFC writer for Manchester Evening News, Simon Bajkowski joins Hari to lend his insight. How will Guardiola adapt to LFC’s runaway win? Phil Foden set for a starring role? Where did City go wrong this season?
Rival Recon: Crystal Palace Preview
Rival Recon returns after the Reds got back in action with a turgid 0-0 draw against Everton on Sunday. On this week’s pod Hari welcomes on Beats 1 & Reprezent Radio host Joe Walker to discuss Wednesday night’s upcoming clash with Crystal Palace at an empty Anfield.
- Will the Reds rediscover their rhythm?
- Naby’s bright start
- Salah to return in style?
Rival Recon: Everton Preview
After a long three months Rival Recon is back as the PL returns behind closed doors and the Reds looks to end their 30yr wait for a PL title.
On the pod this week, Hari welcomes on Everton correspondent from The Athletic Patrick Boyland. He shares his insight on what Everton have been up to during the suspension, how players have been keeping up to speed and just how Carlo & Co aim to delay the Reds’ PL party.
Rival Recon: Everton Preview
After a long three months Rival Recon is back as the PL returns behind closed doors and the Reds looks to end their 30yr wait for a PL title.
On the pod this week, Hari welcomes on Everton correspondent from The Athletic Patrick Boyland. He shares his insight on what Everton have been up to during the suspension, how players have been keeping up to speed and just how Carlo & Co aim to delay the Reds’ PL party.
Rival Recon: Bournemouth Preview
Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to the Reds’ match against an up and down Bournemouth team at Anfield. Hari welcomes Neil Grover to discuss all things Bournemouth ahead of the game.
All this and more on #RivalRecon.
Rival Recon: Watford Preview
Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to the Reds’ trip to Vicarage Road to take on relegation battling Watford. Hari welcomes on writer for Betway Insider Adam Drury who lends his insight on the Pearson’s efforts to keep Watford up.
- Shy Sarr proving to be the key man?
- What difference has Pearson made?
- Keita & Ox battling for a start
All this and more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: West Ham Preview
Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to another clash with David Moyes’ beleaguered West Ham.
Hari welcomes on West Ham correspondent for The Athletic, Roshane Thomas who shares his insight on whether Moyes will manage to keep the struggling Hammers in the PL.
- Go big or go down?
- Is Moyes the right man?
- Keita to step up in Hendo’s absence
Rival Recon: Norwich City Preview
Following the "winter break" Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to the Reds upcoming game against Norwich City. With Klopp’s side potentially just six games away from PL glory, they head to Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon in search of another 3 pts.
Joining Hari on the pod this week to provide his insight into the Canaries difficult season we have Steve Sanders from @NCFCNumbers
- Can Farke rescue Norwich from the drop?
- Just how good is Emiliano Buendia?
- Will Pukki strike again against the Reds?
All this & more on this week’s #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: West Ham Preview
Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to the Reds’ upcoming game against relegation fighting West Ham and David Moyes.
Hari welcomes on freelance football writer for Statsbomb & 442, Tom Victor, who shares his insight into what’s been another infuriating season for the Hammers.
- Where did it all go wrong for Pellegrini?
- Can Moyes save West Ham from the drop again?
- 10 Yrs of Gold & Sullivan. What next?
All this and more on this week’s #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Wolves Preview
Rival Recon returns as the Reds prepare to take on high flying Wolves this Thursday evening at Molineaux. Joining Hari on the pod this week we have Assistant Editor for @MirrorSport Alex Richards.
- Balancing Europa & PL exertions
- What’s clicked for Traoré?
- Nuno in need of reinforcements this Jan?
All this and more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Manchester United Preview
Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to Sunday’s clash with Solskjaer’s beleaguered looking Utd side.
Hari’s joined by freelance writer & co-host of the Red Voices podcast, Paul Gunning.
- Ole’s at the wheel but where’s he heading?
- Rashford flourishing under pressure
- Should Woodward be worried for his job?
All this and more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Manchester United Preview
Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to Sunday’s clash with Solskjaer’s beleaguered looking Utd side.
Hari’s joined by freelance writer & co-host of the Red Voices podcast, Paul Gunning.
- Ole’s at the wheel but where’s he heading?
- Rashford flourishing under pressure
- Should Woodward be worried for his job?
All this and more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Spurs Preview
On the first Rival Recon of 2020 Hari welcomes on Football writer for Tifo Football, F365 & FourFourTwo, Seb Stafford-Bloor to share his insight on life at Spurs under Jose Mourinho. As the Reds head to London to take on a Kane-less Spurs side how will José look to spoil the Reds’ party?
- Did Poch have to go?
- Levy’s logic in appointing Mourinho
- Can you teach an old José new tricks?
All this and more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Sheffield United Preview
Rival Recon returns for the Reds’ first game of 2020 as Chris Wilder’s Sheffield Utd arrived at Anfield on January 2nd.
Joining Hari for the last Rival Recon of the decade, we welcome on Sheffield Utd vlogger Ben Humphries, better known as @TravelingBlade
- Unbeaten away run comes to an end
- Wilder’s half season report
- Sheffield’s hard luck with VAR
All this & more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Leicester City Preview
As the Reds return from Qatar as World Champions, Klopp’s side turn their attention to their Boxing Day clash with 2nd place Leicester City.
Rival Recon returns as Hari Sethi welcomes back lifelong Leicester fan Jim Knight to share his insight on The Foxes strong recent run and what to expect on Boxing Day.
- Leicester aiming for top four finish?
- Vardy’s historic goalscoring record
- Lessons from the Anfield game?
All this and more on Rival Recon
Rival Recon: Watford Preview
Rival Recon returns after the reigning 6x European Champs secured their place in the last 16 of the UCL on Tuesday night. On this week’s pod Hari welcomes on writer for Betway insider Adam Drury to dig into a season that’s seen Watford go through 3 managers after just 16 games.
- Exactly what’s gone wrong at Watford?
- Can Pearson turn things around?
- Can Watford avoid another Anfield thrashing?
All this and more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Bournemouth Preview
Following the Reds’ triumphant display in the Merseyside Derby, Rival Recon returns as Hari Sethi looks ahead to Saturday’s game against a beleaguered Bournemouth. Joining Hari this week to share his insight on Bournemouth’s struggles this season and what Eddie Howe can do to turn their fortunes around, we welcome co-host of the Back of The Net podcast, Jeff Hayward.
- Shaqiri set for another start?
- Bournemouth lacking attacking fluidity
- How will Howe approach the LFC game?
All this and more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Everton Preview
With LFC’s packed festive fixture list underway Rival Recon returns, with Hari Sethi looking ahead to Wednesday’s Merseyside Derby. Joining Hari this week to share his insight on Everton’s struggles this season, whether Silva will still be in the dugout next week and more, we welcome on Editor in - chief of ReadEverton, Elliott Cuff.
- Adrian set for his Derby Debut
- Will Silva be in charge for the Derby?
- Where has it all gone wrong for Everton?
All this and more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Brighton Preview
On the pod this week we welcome back Lecturer of Football Finance at Liverpool University & Co-Host of the Price of Football podcast, Kieran Maguire.
- Graham Potter’s new look Brighton
- Reds set for rotation?
- Sadio Mane means business
All this and more on #RivalRecon
Rival Recon: Crystal Palace Preview
Rival Recon returns following the last International Break of 2019, as Hari Sethi looks ahead to Saturday’s game away to Crystal Palace. Joining him this week we have lifelong Palace fan, Robbie Scotcher who shares his insight on Hodgson, Zaha and more.
- Zaha vs Milner?
- Palace’s need for a true No. 9
- Reds set for rotation?
All this and more on #RivalRecon
