Statistical Analysis by Anfield Index
Dominating Possession: Liverpool's Tactical Supremacy
In the beautiful game, possession is nine-tenths of the law. Liverpool's recent performance against Burnley, as showcased by Futmob's detailed data, highlights a stark dominance in ball control. With a commanding 69% possession, the Reds' strategy of retaining the ball reflects a philosophy ingrained within the...
Reds Held At Anfield
This was an opportunity missed for Liverpool, a mere week after that disappointing draw against Manchester United. With four points now dropped in the space of a week, Christmas Day proceeds with the reds one point off top spot, instead of being four points clear of the chasing pack. Ultimately, every...
Salah’s Void to Fill
Time is now rapidly approaching for Liverpool and Mohamed Salah to say goodbye. Not permanently, that will hopefully come years into the future. But for a little while at least, Salah and Liverpool must part ways.
Salah is expected to join the Egypt squad ahead of the African Cup of Nations after...
Klopp’s Perfect Fit
There are so many people who say “Jurgen gets us.” Funnily enough, many of those characters also said “Brendan gets us.”
But, for the most part, Klopp has synced with Liverpool in a manner that has been beyond the expectations of most supporters. In terms of politics, social attitudes and passion, he is...
Frustrating Stalemate
There’s a strange thing which occurs too often in football for it to be entirely random: a massive victory will be followed by a very underwhelming result.
In Liverpool’s final title winning season in the pre-Premier League era, they beat Crystal Palace 9-0 at Anfield. Eight different players scored, John Aldridge marked his final...
Szoboszlai’s Recent Form
From the moment he arrived at Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai brought a great wave of excitement. The Hungarian was unlike any midfielder Jürgen Klopp had signed before - capable of scoring goals and contributing with assists. His arrival was going to herald a new era in Liverpool's evolving midfield.
During his first few months...
It's official: Man United have become Everton
The Reds only have themselves to blame for a putrid showing against Erik ten Hag's side on Sunday, on a day when their fiercest rivals turned up and approached the game like relegation fodder.
Sky Sports sound-bite Roy Keane can put on a faux outrage about Virgil van Dijk's...
Window Expectations
Liverpool are not expected to be busy in the January transfer window. As usual the club will only act if a major target suddenly becomes available. Just like it was the case with Cody Gakpo or Luis Díaz during the last couple of windows.
But that doesn't mean that there shouldn't be any activity...
Elliott on the Outside
Towards the end of last season, Harvey Elliott became a peripheral figure in Liverpool's first team. He started just one out of Liverpool's last 11 Premier League games and featured in 113 minutes all together.
Considering, Elliott had played in all of Liverpool's first 41 games before that, the sudden role reversal...
Statistical Analysis by Anfield Index: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Clash
Dominance in Possession
In a match that epitomised Liverpool's tactical ethos, the Reds enjoyed an overwhelming 76% control of the ball against Crystal Palace, as per Futmob's detailed stats. This possession statistic not only reflects Liverpool's dominance in controlling the game's tempo but also underscores their...
