Liverpool vs Tottenham: A Mixed Bag of Performance and Results
Liverpool’s 2-1 victory against Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 20th was a win that left fans with mixed emotions. While the result was a significant three points for Arne Slot’s team, the performance raised numerous questions, especially with just how close Spurs...
Tottenham fixture shaped by context and change
Liverpool’s forthcoming clash with Tottenham is being framed internally as a test shaped by evolution rather than familiarity. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Arne Slot was keen to distance the contest from any superficial comparison with last season, pointing to significant changes on both sides.
“It took us 92...
Hugo Ekitike’s Rapid Rise Amid Liverpool’s Turbulent Season
Liverpool’s season has lurched between promise and frustration, even after Arne Slot delivered the Premier League title in his debut campaign. A summer spend nudging £450m reshaped the squad, bringing global stars like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz through the door. Yet amid that noise, one forward...
Set Piece Struggles Define Liverpool’s Faltering Title Defence
Liverpool’s turbulent title defence has taken another bruising turn after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Anfield, a result that underlined wider systemic problems in Arne Slot’s side. Now sitting 11th in the Premier League table and 11 points behind leaders Arsenal, the champions look a...
Liverpool’s Reported Interest in Antoine Semenyo: A Solution or a Band-Aid?
Liverpool’s attack has evolved significantly under Arne Slot, but as with all teams, there are still areas where improvement is needed. Michael Reid, a data analyst who spoke to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, shared his thoughts on whether Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo could be...
Conor Bradley’s Advanced Role with Northern Ireland Sparks Liverpool Tactical Debate
International fixtures often reveal more about club futures than national ones, and Conor Bradley’s recent outing for Northern Ireland has prompted renewed discussion about Liverpool’s evolving tactical approach. The 22-year-old’s deployment in a more advanced role may have offered subtle clues about how Arne...
Man City Expose Tactical Gaps in Slot’s System During 3-0 Defeat
Liverpool’s trip to the Etihad was billed as a real test of Arne Slot’s tactical framework. After promising victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, confidence had been cautiously building around Anfield. Yet, the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City brutally underlined the gulf that...
Dominik Szoboszlai: The Indispensable Engine Room of this Liverpool Side
It's been a strange few weeks at Liverpool, hasn't it? Four straight defeats, a wobble that raised a few eyebrows, even after securing the Premier League title in Arne Slot's debut season. You have to admit, seeing the champions struggle like that felt… off. But...
Wayne Rooney pinpoints tactical flaw behind Salah’s Liverpool struggles
Liverpool’s early season slump has sparked intense debate over their tactical identity under Arne Slot, and Wayne Rooney has become the latest to offer his perspective. Following the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, the former England captain suggested that Mohamed Salah’s recent dip in form may...
Liverpool’s Midfield Puzzle Ahead of Chelsea Clash
Liverpool’s return to Stamford Bridge this weekend comes at a decisive moment. Two defeats, against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, have shifted the mood from early-season optimism to questions about tactical balance and squad rotation. Arne Slot, who guided Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut campaign,...
