Liverpool's Interest in Federico Chiesa: An Analysis
Anyone else have to check what year it is again? As Liverpool reportedly leads the race to sign Juventus star Federico Chiesa, it's worth examining the potential transfer. Federico Chiesa, a talented winger, has been linked to Liverpool multiple times since 2021. With the summer transfer window approaching,...
Analysing Liverpool's Striker Dilemma: A Deep Dive into the Current Season's Challenges
Liverpool's Striking Concerns Amidst a Mixed Season
Liverpool's season, earmarked by securing the League Cup and potentially ending with Champions League qualification, has been a mixed bag. Despite these achievements, a prevailing sentiment of disappointment exists among fans due to a significant dip in...
Darwin Nunez: A Tale of Potential and Perplexity at Liverpool
Darwin's Dilemma: Inconsistent but Indispensable?
Sam McGuire from Anfield Watch sheds light on Darwin Nunez's continuing struggle to find consistent form at Liverpool, as he contrasts starkly with his team's performance during a recent clash against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite a bench start, Nunez's late entry saw...
Kudus to Liverpool? Unpacking the Mixed Reactions Among Fans
They tend to be in either camp for this one. Liverpool FC’s interest in Mohammed Kudus has sparked diverse reactions among its fanbase, a scenario underpinned by his performance metrics and the tactical nuances of both the player and the club. As the summer transfer window...
The Search for Omens in Liverpool's Home Stretch
Historical Coincidences and Football Omens
Nobody ever looks for omens after a win in the early weeks of the season. But once you get to this stage of a campaign, people cling to any historical coincidence or precedent which suggests their team is destined for success.
The history of...
Alexis Mac Allister's Commanding Midfield Performance
Precision Passing Defines Mac Allister's Role
Not many believed it at the start of the season and now not many doubt it. In the modern game of football, a midfielder's ability to dictate play is paramount, and Alexis Mac Allister's recent performance against Chelsea epitomised this. Achieving a 90% pass...
Liverpool's Performance at Arsenal: Beyond Shearer's Words
Without wanting to refashion this column into some kind of weekly Alan Shearer Show, the former Newcastle striker and pundit recently made some strange comments relating to a Liverpool match for the second week running.
Rather than airing his opinion regarding the award of penalty on social media, as...
Liverpool's Record xG Shines in New Year's Clash
In the realm of football, numbers often narrate their own compelling tales. On this occasion, Liverpool's astonishing expected goals (xG) of 7.27 in their recent face-off against Newcastle Utd leaves little room for interpretation. It's a stark testament to their offensive prowess and Newcastle's defensive vulnerabilities.
Newcastle's Defensive...
Dissecting the Relationship Between xT and Expected Goals
Football analytics has significantly evolved over the past decade, bringing to the forefront a plethora of metrics designed to provide a deeper understanding of a team's performance. Among these, Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Threat (xT) have emerged as two of the most insightful metrics. A recent...
Post Match RAW: DOM-INATION
On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi reflect on a very comprehensive and oddly comfortable 3-0 home victory over Aston Villa. As always, performances are assessed and tactics analysed as the game is dissected in detail. Dave, impressed by Aston Villa's attacking prowess this season, was even...
