On this episode of Media Matters, Nina Kauser is joined by The dynamic duo James Pearce and Neil Jones discuss a variety of topics relating to the reds both on and off the pitch such as
Liverpool's performance against Manchester City
VAR controversy
Pep Losing his head
Maturity from The Reds
Gomez and Sterling bust-up
Creativity from Midfield
New role of mainstream media and paywalls
James' articles for The Athletic on Lovren
All this and more on Media Matters.
Well well well, sticks and stones can break your bones but Fabinho will put a hole in your net. After a week of some truly inexplicable mind games, we finally got down to business, and the business is what we did! Rate Don't Hate tackles the utterly easy task of rating the players this week. Jubilation all round, but we did focus on:
- Amazing Fullbacks!
- Outrageous Fabinho!
- Magnificent Midfield!
Jan Molby is in Scotland this week and took the opportunity to sit down with Eddie Gibbs for a special video version of 'Molby On The Spot' (to follow on YouTube). Basking in the glory of the 3-1 win over Manchester City, Jan looks at the key talking points from the match. There's also a look at the Reds' title prospects with a bold claim from Jan; plus a chance to win 2 signed 1985/86 replica shirts signed by Jan.
Anfield Index YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPe5O4uowza3GxXwMZ71Dqg
On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett revel in The Reds’ 3-1 Anfield victory over Manchester City. As ever, the key moments and the individual performances are assessed and analysed but with a game, and result, as monumental as this one, it’s understandable that the lads indulge in some of the more interesting and entertaining moments off the pitch as well as on. There’s even a bit of live research by Dave into a certain commentator’s CV. You know the drill - it’s RAW.
Guy is joined by Gav Jones this week to discuss Klopp's press conference ahead of Liverpool's title clash against City. They discuss a variety of topics as Klopp discussed the game itself, his respect for Pep, Sterling the one who got away? The evolution of our FB position and how we think the game will play out. They also give their lineups and predictions.
Dave and Karl are back to discuss the upcoming mega clash as Man City travel to Anfield for the most important game of the season so far. They answer a Discord question fro Olli (@Oliver_Emmerson) which is who'd do better if Liverpool and City swapped squads? Klopp or Pep? They then tackle the fixture itself in detail and discuss the need for chaos in the game. They are also bemused by Guy's revelation of an IKettle, probably for one week only 'Home Appliance Watch with Guy Drinkel'.
Gags is back to host a triple header as Dan Kennett and Simon Brundish join him to talk about the Arsenal (briefly, Aston Villa and Genk games. The lads discuss:
* What did we learn from the Arsenal game?
* Villa - Weird pressing and 2nd half dominance
* Genk - Ox, Trent, Salah and conceding goals!
All this and more on the AI Under Pressure Podcast.
Nina is Joined by Sunday Times football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft to discuss Liverpool's result against Genk. Topics up for discussion;Klopp's midfield optionsmidfield players chipping in with goalsFabinho's rolelack of clean sheetsKeita criticismOx doesn't score simple goalsOther results in Europe Looking ahead to City gamePep's comments and mindgames All this and more on Euro Incision Podcast!
On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Jan Molby look back at the recent victories over Spurs, Aston Villa and Genk and discuss the form of Jürgen Klopp’s men ahead of the weekend’s top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City, a game which forms the focus of the last part of the show. Among the other topics discussed are the chaotic fixture situation around the Carabao and FIFA Club World Cups, the strange obsessive nature of Pep Guardiola and the ways in which Liverpool, as a club, are getting most things right these days. As ever, Jan is on fantastic form!
On the pod this week to share his insight on an injury hit season for Pep Guardiola’s side, Hari welcomes back Manchester City correspondent for Manchester Evening News, Simon Bajkowski.
- How pivotal is this weekend’s game?
- Pep’s “mind games” a sign of pressure?
- The rise & rise of Raheem Sterling
All this & more on #RivalRecon
