football tactics

Manchester City 1 – 1 Liverpool – The Postmortem 

Crucial Point for the Reds This was a very important contest, one which saw the Premier League’s two outstanding sides going head-to-head on match week thirteen. The international break (in the fortnight prior) had seen Everton receive a ten-point deduction for their single charge, which of course sent the entire football reporting world into a...

David Lynch: “Possibly Alisson’s Worst Game But Still Made a Big Contribution”

Analysing Alexander-Arnold's Performance: Liverpool's Point at Man City In a recent discussion between David Lynch and Dave Davis on Media Matters for Anfield Index, the focus was on Liverpool's recent match against Manchester City. Lynch highlighted Liverpool's impressive resilience in securing a point at the Etihad, considering City's remarkable home record. He emphasized, "Manchester City......

Valentín Barco and The Left Back Solution

Valentín Barco as Roberton’s Successor As news of the ten-point deduction enforced upon Liverpool’s neighbourhood rivals, Everton, swirls around until the Premier League resumes (another international break), this led me to think more about Manchester City than the unlucky Merseyside blues. I saw the League champions late summer acquisitions of Joško Gvardiol and Jérémy Doku,...

RAW Podcast: Liverpool’s Steady Hold at Etihad

Resilience and Grit: Liverpool's Draw at the Etihad - An In-Depth Analysis Premier League Showdown: Manchester City vs Liverpool Stalemate in Manchester In the much-anticipated Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, fans witnessed a game that was a testament to tactical acumen and resilience. Analysed in detail on the Anfield Index's Post-Match RAW Podcast by...

LFC Main Men: Spine Tingling-ish

Liverpool's Evolution: The Rise of Liverpool 2.0 Ahead of all the hoopla and noise that will naturally reverberate around the Saturday clash at The Etihad, talk will naturally turn to personal battles, management contests and title challenges. Liverpool are in second place and only a point behind the league leaders after a difficult run of...

Football Legends: Managerial Insight vs Punditry

Imagining Managers XI vs Pundits XI with Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett The Ultimate Football Debate Football enthusiasts have long debated the prowess of managers versus pundits. In a captivating discussion on Anfield Index, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett delve into this fascinating topic, exploring a hypothetical clash between a "Managers XI" and a "Pundits XI."...

Barnes: “Szoboszlai Has Been Our Best Player”

Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool's Key to Triumph Over Manchester City As Liverpool gears up for a crucial showdown against Manchester City, all eyes are on Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian maestro, fresh from leading his nation to Euro 2024 glory, is poised to be a pivotal figure in this high-stakes encounter. Since his arrival at Anfield, Szoboszlai has...

Jan Molby Discusses Everton Woes, Liverpool-City Duel

Jan Molby's In-Depth Take on Everton's Woes and the Crucial Manchester City vs Liverpool Showdown Everton's Troubled Waters Jan Molby provided a candid assessment of Everton's current struggles. Reflecting on their points deduction and ownership problems, he expressed a blunt view: "Everton haven't been naive with the books; they've been stupid, ignorant." This observation by Molby underscores the...

Predicting Jurgen Klopp’s Starting XI Ahead of Manchester City Clash

Liverpool's Pivotal Match Against Manchester City Liverpool are currently preparing for their biggest clash of the season so far, as they travel to face Manchester City on Saturday afternoon. Potential Leap to the Top of the Table A victory for the Reds would send them to the top of the table, currently sitting just one point...

Carragher: “Liverpool’s Best Case Scenario is a Draw”

Premier League Showdown: Carragher's Take on Liverpool's Chances Against Man City In the highly anticipated Premier League clash, Liverpool faces a formidable challenge against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. With the international break behind them, these top-tier teams are set to battle it out, with only a slender point difference at the top of...