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Liverpool’s Champions League Test Against PSG Analysed

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...

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 Analysis: Liverpool Dominance Doesn’t Deliver Against Forest

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...

Analysis: How Arne Slot has Unleashed Mohamed Salah into Record-Breaking Liverpool Form

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...

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...

“I Don’t Think They’re Anywhere Near” – Are Liverpool Fighting Chelsea for the Premier League Title?

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,...

Is This Frankfurt Forward The Missing Piece at Liverpool?

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...

Dan Kennett Analyses Liverpool’s Defensive Resilience Against Bournemouth

Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth: Distance Covered Podcast Match Analysis The recent fixture between Liverpool and Bournemouth provided much to dissect for football analysts and enthusiasts alike. In a conversation between Josh Williams and Dan Kennett on the Distance Covered podcast, both contributors offered in-depth insights into Liverpool’s performance. With a 3-0 victory at Anfield, this episode...

Under Pressure Analysis: Liverpool’s 2-0 Victory Over Brentford, Key Insights

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford: Analytical Review of Performance and Tactics Liverpool's recent 2-0 victory over Brentford showcased a performance that was both disciplined and dominant, reflecting the tactical acumen of the team. The Under Pressure podcast, hosted by Dan Kennett and featuring insights from Simon Brundish, Dr. Phil Barter, and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat, provided a detailed breakdown...

Salah’s 31 Sprints and Slot’s Tactical Tweaks: How Liverpool Dominated Ipswich 2-0

Liverpool’s Tactical Triumph Against Ipswich: Under Pressure Podcast Analyses Start of The Slot Era In the latest Under Pressure podcast hosted by Dan Kennett on Anfield Index, Liverpool's performance in their opening game under Arne Slot was dissected with remarkable precision. Joined by Sport Scientist Simon Brundish and Tactics Analyst at The Times Hamzah Khalique-Loonat, the...