defensive analysis

Analysis: Crunching the Numbers Behind Liverpool’s Upcoming Clash with Brentford

Liverpool vs Brentford: A Statistical Analysis of an Intriguing Matchup Liverpool’s upcoming fixture against Brentford promises to be a fascinating encounter, with both sides bringing distinct tactical approaches to the game. Dr Phil Barter and Dave Davis, on the Stat Me Up Special podcast for Anfield Index, delved into the numbers and patterns ahead of...

Tactical Preview: How Liverpool Can Expose Fulham in Premier League Clash

Analysing Liverpool's Approach Against Fulham: An In-depth Preview As Liverpool gears up for their Premier League encounter with Fulham, insights from Dr Barts, shared in a recent discussion with Dave Davis on the Anfield Index podcast, shed light on the nuances of this upcoming match. Dr Barts provided a detailed statistical analysis, pointing out that...

Report: Liverpool’s Trusted Left-Back Shouldn’t be Written Off

Andy Robertson's Resilience: Why Liverpool's Left-Back Remains Essential Liverpool’s left-back, Andy Robertson, has seen better weeks on the pitch, facing challenges from Chelsea’s Noni Madueke and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka in back-to-back Premier League fixtures. For some fans, these struggles might seem like a call to question his future at Anfield. However, any assumption that Liverpool...

Liverpool’s Tactical Triumph Ahead of City Battle

Upcoming Manchester City Clash: Liverpool's Road to Decisive Victory A Strong Performance in Prague Sets the Stage Liverpool's recent venture into the Europa League has been nothing short of spectacular, with a commanding 5-1 victory over SP in Prague. This win is a testament to the Reds' readiness for the upcoming clash against Manchester City, which...

Hendrick: “Defensively Man Utd Are An Absolute Joke”

Liverpool vs Manchester United: A High-Stakes Clash As the anticipation for the upcoming Liverpool vs Manchester United game escalates, football enthusiasts are keenly analysing every aspect of this high-octane clash. Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett, in their recent discussion on Anfield Index Pro, shared some insightful perspectives that help paint a vivid picture of what...

Defensive Decisions: “Critical Van Dijk Gets A New Deal Now”

Liverpool’s Defensive Fortitude: A Closer Look Liverpool FC's defense has been a cornerstone of their success in recent times. Despite not making any defensive additions during the summer, Liverpool remains joint-best in Premier League defense. This remarkable achievement can be attributed to several factors, as discussed by Anfield Index’s Dave Davis and James Mckeen. Alisson Becker...

The Formula to Win the League

The Premiership is just around the corner.  In a recent article, I came up with specific plan of action on how to win the league by focusing almost exclusively on the 'Bottom 14' teams.  This article looks to explore a list of specific parameters that can help Liverpool win the league based on the...

A Review of the Liverpool Defence

A statistical review of goals conceded A disappointing season came to an abrupt end against Stoke with a defensive performance that made my Sunday league side look as solid as Chelsea. Yet in the aftermath of the defeat it seems the popular consensus is the attack is the main reason we didn't finish top 4 this...