Can Liverpool Break the Low Block Under Arne Slot?
Liverpool’s season has come to be defined by control without incision. Possession is plentiful, territory routinely claimed, yet goals have often proved elusive when opponents retreat into a low block and dare Arne Slot’s side to find a way through. It is a paradox that sits...
Liverpool’s Slump Deepens as United Capitalise on Anfield Vulnerability
Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United marked a fourth consecutive loss for Arne Slot’s side, a sequence that has stunned supporters after the highs of last season’s Premier League title triumph. Speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, journalist David Lynch dissected the performance, describing a...
Liverpool’s Bold Move for Hugo Ekitike: A Statement of Ambition
Liverpool’s summer has been anything but quiet. With Arne Slot fresh off a sensational Premier League title win in his debut season, the club has wasted no time reinforcing its ranks. Signings like Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz have already made...
Liverpool’s Champions League Challenge: Breaking Down PSG’s Strengths and Weaknesses
As Liverpool prepare for a high-stakes Champions League clash with PSG, the latest episode of Stat Me Up on Anfield Index provided a deep statistical dive into the threats posed by the Parisian giants. Hosted by Dave Davis and featuring analysis from Phil Barter, the...
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...
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool: Tactical Analysis with xfb Analytics
Two Points Dropped in Nottingham: Liverpool’s Frustrating Midweek Draw
Liverpool’s midweek clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw. Under the bright floodlights, the Reds sought to bridge the gap in the Premier League table. Yet, despite dominating possession and creating...
Mohamed Salah's Evolution Under Arne Slot: What has Changed?
Liverpool are undoubtedly the best team in the world at the moment, and a lot of that is down to the best player in the world - Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian King has always been at the focal point of any success over recent years, but...
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...
Assessing Chelsea's Title Credentials: A Realistic Outlook?
In a recent podcast discussion with Dave Davis for Anfield Index, football journalist David Lynch shared his views on Chelsea's Premier League title aspirations, casting doubt on their potential to pose a significant threat this season. Despite Virgil van Dijk's respectful nod to Chelsea, Lynch is not convinced,...
What Needs to Change Under Arne Slot
Liverpool have made a brilliant start to the campaign under their new head coach. However, not everything has been perfect, and you wouldn't expect things to be.
Slot is still getting started in his role. He is building his own team while very much using the elements left over...
