Allardyce hits back at Carragher over Salah criticism
When Sam Allardyce chooses to enter a debate, it is rarely to sit on the fence. The former Premier League manager has waded into the conversation around Mohamed Salah’s form and taken aim at Jamie Carragher, branding the Sky Sports pundit’s verdict on the Liverpool forward “pathetic”.
Carragher...
Liverpool Push Forward In Advanced Talks For RB Leipzig Starlet
Liverpool find themselves approaching the January transfer window with both clarity and concern. The progress under Arne Slot has been evident, with his side showing resilience across a demanding schedule, but the overall balance of the forward line remains delicate. The departure of Luis Diaz...
The modern punter isn't satisfied with simple match result betting anymore. As football analytics have evolved – driven by the likes of Opta, StatsBomb, and insightful platforms like AnfieldIndex – so too have the expectations of those placing wagers. Traditional UK bookmakers, bound by stricter regulations and standardised offerings, often lag behind in providing...
On the latest Under Pressure Podcast, Dan Kennett is joined this week by Si Brundish, Hamza Khalique Loonat, to analyse:
PSV
* Lineup
* Stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo
* Match splits, 1st half, 2nd half
* Trying to explain inexplicable errors
* Szobo operating at all-time levels
* Salah's remarkable stats
* How did the Reds get back in the game?
* 2nd half starts bad and gets worse - why?
* Milos Kerkez debate
West Ham
* Lineups and gameplans
* Joe Gomez - what's his injury and how much can he play from here?
* Stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo
* First half analysis - Liverpool's soft landing
* Florian Wirtz - which stats align with the eye test?
* Isak discussion
Statspacks:
PSV: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-5-season-2526/
West Ham: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-13-season-2526/
Journalist Provides Update on Liverpool’s Pursuit of Marc Guehi
Liverpool have spent months circling Marc Guehi, only to be denied at the death when Crystal Palace halted the summer move. As the January window approaches, the question resurfaces again. Can the club reignite talks or will patience be the only realistic route to securing the...
Liverpool Eyeing Cut Price Deal to Sign Serie A Midfielder
Liverpool entered last summer intent on reshaping their squad and their headline moves reflected that ambition. British record outlays on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak formed the spine of a £450m overhaul, yet the notable omission was a single midfield addition. Instead Richard Hughes streamlined...
Liverpool Consider Schlotterbeck After BILD Reveal Contract Standstill
Liverpool’s search for defensive reinforcements has moved into sharper focus after fresh reports from BILD suggested that Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck will not sign a new contract at the Westfalenstadion. For a club that has already been assessing long term solutions, this latest development could not...
Liverpool Response at West Ham Offers Relief but No Guarantees
Liverpool’s 2-0 win at West Ham felt less like a routine Premier League result and more like a much needed release of pressure after a punishing run. Arne Slot, who arrived as the title winning hero last season, has endured a brutal few months that...
Wirtz Finds His Rhythm as Carragher Highlights Tactical Evolution Against West Ham
Liverpool’s meeting with West Ham offered more than a routine three-point hunt. It served as a window into how a talent like Florian Wirtz is being reshaped, retooled and repositioned within a system still settling under new leadership. His movement, intelligence and instinct...
Camavinga Interest Signals Another Ambitious Liverpool Window
Liverpool’s recruitment discussions for 2025 have taken on fresh intrigue following reports from Caught Offside that the club are preparing a €60 million bid for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. It is a story that immediately sharpens attention because it reflects both the ambition of the upcoming January...
