On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Jan Molby look back at recent Reds outings and ahead to the Arsenal game. As ever, a range of topics are discussed, including: the things to take from the draw with the Mancs; the boring media narratives; Keane vs VVD - a load of old nonsense; the old atmosphere chat again - Jan on the story that will never go away and he first experienced in 1985( ! ); Steve Bruce and the evolution of top flight centre halves; Szoboszlai unlocked; Nunez from the left; Jan on Arteta and Arsenal as title contenders; the likely XI for the top of the table clash against the Gunners and much much more.
Dave and Karl look ahead to this weekends game against Arsenal in a top of the table clash. They go through the game in usual detail with a look at Arsenal's rise under Mikel Arteta and debate the job he's done so far at the Gunners. They also reflect on the game against West Ham from midweek in the League Cup.
On today's episode (December 21st 2023) Dave looks back at the game against West Ham with the Reds putting on a dominant performance. He highlights the importance of Curtis Jones with the academy graduate putting on a man of the match performance.
Rival Recon returns as the Reds take on league leaders Arsenal on Saturday afternoon in what could well end up being a pivotal game in determining who goes on to win the PL title this season. The Reds bounced back from their drab draw against Utd last weekend, with a 5-1 win over West Ham that saw them secure a place in the semi-finals of the EFL cup. Can Anfield become a cauldron once more to swallow up Arsenal this weekend?
Joining Hari on the pod, we welcome back lifelong Gunners fan & Commissioning Editor for The Guardian's feature section, Chris Godfrey. He shares his perspective on the development of this Arsenal side under Arteta & whether they have what it takes to go all the way this season.
Dave Davis is joined by David Jaggs from The Ragamuffins to chat:
- The History Of The Song and The Klopp Era
- The Speed and Why It’s A Favourite In Any Set
- Memories and Musicality
Guy is in the hosting seat for the cups as usual and he is joined by Dave & Trev to take a deep dive into the League Cup quarter final against West Ham. The trio discuss the game in great detail as the reds dismantled David Moyes' side 5-1. They also analyse some of the performances and the roles played in the game with Darwin impressing on the left hand side, Elliott performing really well on the right, Jones answering many a critic, and the lack of overly complex "galaxy brain" tactics perhaps allowing the beautiful free flowing football.
On today's episode (December 20th 2023) Dave looks ahead to Liverpool's game tonight as the reds welcome David Moyes' West Ham to Anfield in the League Cup. He looks at any last minute news and looks at how Klopp could set up the team.
Darth hosts Hamzah and Barts to review the Europa League dead rubber against Union and the Premier League stalemate against Man United. The lads discuss:
Union SG, lineups and rotation
* Key match stats: XG, XT, Shots, Possession, Big Chances
* Europa League draw
* Injury Update
Manchester United
* Liverpool lineup and gameplan. Theory v Execution
* Man United lineup and gameplan
* Key match stats: XG, XT, Shots, Possession, Big Chances
* Grav v Jones part deux
* Importantance of roles and balance
* Shots outside the box analysis
* Could we have changed it? Width & switches
* Arsenal discussion
Dave Davis previews Pep Lijnders pre Carabao presser and covers:
- Q&A’s including Nunez and Injury Updates
- United Clues
- West Ham Threats including and Their Goals
- Score and Scorer Prediction
