Ekitike’s Arrival Is About More Than Just Goals
Liverpool’s £69 million swoop for Hugo Ekitike, with an additional £10 million in add-ons, is more than a blockbuster signing – it’s a statement of intent from Arne Slot. The Dutch manager’s initial moves seemed designed to slow things down, control tempo and mature the identity Klopp...
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Time for Reflection After a Night to Forget
Trent Alexander-Arnold has long been lauded as one of the most technically gifted right-backs in football. However, his performance in Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United has sparked intense debate and a wave of criticism. The reason? He failed to win a single duel in the...
It was cold and wet around Anfield yesterday and the Reds completed the hat-trick by making it pretty miserable inside the stadium too. It was easier to tell you who did get pass marks in this one as there’ll be many in Red who were fake when the final whistle eventually came. Maybe it...
Tactical Masterclass: Liverpool Thrash Tottenham Hotspur in a Festive Goal-Fest
Liverpool’s relentless march in the Premier League continued as they claimed an emphatic 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in London. On a chilly December afternoon, I’d just finished wrapping the last Christmas present—my aching fingers reminded me of the task as kick-off approached—and the Reds...
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: What Did we Learn?
Anyone else staggered how we made it so difficult for ourselves in ten league game against these? Many didn’t like three out of the very few fit senior defenders we had available starting this one and we’re delighted to see two of these withdrawn at half time. The...
Assessing Joe Gomez's Indispensable Role at Liverpool
As Liverpool navigate another intense season under the guidance of Arne Slot, attention inevitably turns to the core group of players who have been instrumental to the club’s recent successes. Among them is Joe Gomez, whose tenure at Anfield has been marked by a blend of versatility, reliability,...
Liverpool Move Five Points Clear with Victory over Aston Villa
Liverpool edged past Aston Villa 2-0 in a rare 8pm Saturday kick-off under the lights at Anfield. With Brighton's surprise win over Manchester City, Liverpool's triumph opened a crucial five-point gap at the top of the Premier League. It was a tight game, with Aston...
Liverpool's Tactical Turnaround Against Brighton: Arne Slot’s Masterclass
Liverpool fans were treated to a spectacle at Anfield as the Reds faced Brighton in a thrilling Premier League clash that tested both their tactical depth and resilience. This encounter, vividly discussed in Panenka LFC’s latest podcast episode, revealed how manager Arne Slot orchestrated a second-half revival...
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Banishing the Mitoma Ghost with a Defensive Masterclass
In yesterday’s clash between Liverpool and Brighton, one standout moment defined the game—Trent Alexander-Arnold finally laid the Mitoma ghost to rest. For years gone by, fans and critics alike have watched as Kaoru Mitoma, the bright, agile Brighton winger, posed a constant threat down Liverpool’s...
