Football Analysis

David Lynch Previews Arsenal-Liverpool FA Cup Duel

Arsenal vs Liverpool: A Crucial FA Cup Clash Liverpool's Tough Draw and Team Selection Challenges Liverpool face a challenging FA Cup third-round tie against fellow title challengers Arsenal. Jurgen Klopp's side, fresh off a busy festive period, confronts the absence of key players like Wataru Endo and Mohamed Salah, who are away on international duty. This...

Jim Boardman Explores Liverpool’s Winning Formula

Liverpool's Resurgence: Insights from Scouser Tommies Podcast Liverpool's Vibrant Start to 2024 Jim Boardman and Jay Reid, on their Scouser Tommies podcast, dove deep into Liverpool's impressive start to the new year. "The reality for Liverpool is well they're looking down on everyone they're at the top of the table," Boardman stated, capturing the optimism among...

Chris Bascombe: Liverpool’s Fresh Talent Faces Arsenal

Arsenal vs Liverpool: A Preview of the Upcoming FA Cup Clash Emerging Talent Stepping Up In the absence of Mohamed Salah due to his commitments with the African Cup of Nations, Liverpool is set to showcase its depth against Arsenal in the upcoming FA Cup Third Round. Chris Bascombe of The Daily Telegraph highlights an intriguing...

Barnes’ Take on Mo Salah’s Saudi Link

John Barnes on Mo Salah, Liverpool, and Saudi Arabia Insights on Mo Salah’s Legacy at Liverpool John Barnes, a legend in his own right, offers his perspective on Mohamed Salah’s legacy at Liverpool. He directly states, “Mo’s got to be up there in the top five of all time 100%.” Barnes emphasises Salah’s commitment to Liverpool...

Ryan Babel: Reds Regrets & Future Insights

Ryan Babel’s Liverpool Regrets: A Look Back at What Could Have Been Reflecting on a Rollercoaster Anfield Journey Ryan Babel’s tenure at Liverpool, marked by initial brilliance but marred by inconsistency, is a classic tale of early potential unfulfilled. Arriving from Ajax at a young age, his debut season on Merseyside was impressive, yet subsequent years...

Ben Bocsak Unpacks Liverpool’s Statistical Edge

Statistical Analysis: Liverpool's Dominance Over Newcastle Liverpool's Offensive Mastery Liverpool's 4-2 win against Newcastle wasn't just a victory; it was a statistical marvel. The game, initially at a stalemate, shifted dramatically in Liverpool's favour with Mohamed Salah's brace, despite a missed penalty. Exceptional XG and Penalty Box Control Record-Breaking XG: Liverpool achieved a non-penalty XG of 5.87, one...

Dave Hendrick Analyses Liverpool Loan Returns

Liverpool and Loanees: A Closer Look at Anfield's Returning Talent Liverpool's Loan System: Hits and Misses In today's episode of the Daily Red podcast from Anfield Index, Dave Hendrick delved into the world of Liverpool's loan system, focusing on players Owen Beck, Fábio Carvalho, Nat Phillips, and Rhys Williams. This analysis provides insights into their time...

Hendrick: ‘I still don’t think Liverpool will win the league’

Liverpool's Dominant Victory Over Newcastle: A Closer Look on Daily Red Podcast Unsatisfying Triumph Despite Overwhelming Stats Liverpool's recent 4-2 victory against Newcastle at Anfield was a display of sheer dominance, yet it left a sense of dissatisfaction. Dave Hendrick in his Daily Red podcast from Anfield Index described the match as an "unsatisfying ass kicking."...

Salah’s AFCON Departure: Liverpool’s Tactical Test

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah now heads to AFCON – How do you replace the Egyptian King? How do you attempt to replace the irreplaceable? This is the conundrum Liverpool faces as Mohamed Salah, their Egyptian talisman, prepares for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The departure of Salah, as articulated by James Pearce in The Athletic,...

Joe Gomez: From Understudy to Liverpool’s Mainstay

From Sixth to First In a deeply analytical piece, Chris Bascombe from The Telegraph has shone a spotlight on Liverpool's remarkable turnaround from a faltering sixth to genuine title contenders. The pivot of this transformation, somewhat surprisingly, is Joe Gomez, a player whose journey from the peripheries to the forefront epitomises Liverpool's resurgence. Here's an...