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“Liverpool didn’t do enough” – Robbie Fowler reacts to disappointing Spurs draw

Fowler questions Szoboszlai stance as Tottenham expose Liverpool frailties Midfield battle defines frustrating Tottenham draw There are draws that feel like victories and others that echo like warnings. Liverpool’s 1-1 stalemate with Tottenham belonged firmly in the latter category, a result that exposed fragility rather than resilience. The late equaliser from Richarlison did more than cancel...

David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 1-0 Defeat vs Galatasaray

Five Key Takeaways From A Troubling Night In Turkey Liverpool stumble against Galatasaray as familiar flaws resurface Liverpool’s 1–0 defeat to Galatasaray felt less like an isolated setback and more like another chapter in a troubling narrative that has defined much of this season. On paper, the contest was tight. Both sides produced 15 shots, with...

Final Thoughts: Liverpool’s Champions League hopes crushed by Man City

Liverpool 1 – 2 Manchester City – Premier League Postmortem After a week that hinted at revival and momentum, Liverpool were brought sharply back to reality under the Anfield lights. This was not a collapse born of chaos or cowardice, but one of hesitation, poor game management, and a familiar inability to close out matches...

Man of the Match: ‘Superb’ Liverpool star shines despite defeat to Man City

Liverpool 1 – 2 Manchester City – Premier League Man of the Match There are games where a player’s influence is obvious through goals and assists, and others where their value is revealed through responsibility, sacrifice, and control in uncomfortable circumstances. This was firmly the latter for Dominik Szoboszlai, who once again found himself operating...

Player Ratings: Liverpool fall short in sickening Man City defeat

Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City Premier League Player Ratings The Premier League saw the Reds host Manchester City on a weekend when both Chelsea and Manchester United extended their leads in the race for the top five. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Alisson Becker - 6.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was strong early...

Jan Molby has ‘sympathy’ for Slot but Liverpool could be approaching their ‘trigger point’

Jan Molby and Trev Downey Lay Bare Slot’s Liverpool Struggles After Bournemouth Defeat Liverpool’s defeat to Bournemouth has intensified scrutiny on Arne Slot’s tenure, with former midfielder Jan Molby and broadcaster Trev Downey offering a frank and detailed assessment of the club’s current direction. Speaking on their recent podcast, originally sourced from their in-depth post-match...

Marseille vs Liverpool – Champions League Group Stage Preview

Marseille vs Liverpool – Champions League Group Stage Preview Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026 Venue: Stade Vélodrome Kick-off: 20:00 CET Liverpool arrives in France looking like a team coached not to lose rather than a side built to overcome and win. Another Premier League draw at Anfield has drained what little momentum existed, leaving the reigning English champions...

Another Draw, Another Question as Wirtz Carries Liverpool Forward

Liverpool 1 – 1 Burnley – Premier League Postmortem By Steven Smith After a week of decent results and encouraging performances, consistency was needed on top of three points as the shadow of Xabi Alonso loomed quietly over Anfield. A draw away to Arsenal followed by FA Cup progression had steadied the ship, but this was...

Liverpool vs Burnley exposes deeper concerns under Arne Slot

Liverpool frustration laid bare after Burnley draw Liverpool’s 1–1 draw with Burnley at Anfield did not feel like a single poor result. It felt like a reckoning. On Post Match Raw from Anfield Index, Trev Downey was joined by Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman, and the conversation quickly became a raw dissection of a team...

Florian Wirtz Impressive as Liverpool Draw Again Against Burnley

Liverpool 1 – 1 Burnley – Premier League Man of the Match Florian Wirtz – Liverpool FC Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction: https://twitter.com/samueilfc/status/2012553707578081502?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ This should have been routine. It should have been comfortable. Liverpool dominated territory, possession, and momentum for long spells, yet once again walked away with far less than they deserved. A frantic five-minute spell after the...