Liverpool Tactics

Curtis Jones previews Liverpool’s ‘huge’ clash with Arsenal

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Curtis Jones Sets Tone for Emirates Showdown Liverpool return to London on Thursday for a heavyweight Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, their second trip to the capital in seven days. The 2-2 draw at Fulham on Sunday underscored the mood around the club right now, frustration, introspection and...

Liverpool will have to move fast to secure top 2026 transfer target – Opinion

Why Liverpool May Have to Move Early to Sign Top Transfer Target Adam Wharton was never meant to be a January story. Everything about his trajectory pointed toward a summer 2026 conversation: development at Crystal Palace, international consolidation, and then a carefully staged move to an elite club once timing, finances, and squad planning aligned....

Post Match Raw: Liverpool’s cautious football questioned after draining draw with Fulham

Liverpool left frustrated after Fulham draw Liverpool’s 2 to 2 draw away at Fulham felt like another evening where promise briefly flickered before familiar problems reasserted themselves. Speaking on Post Match Raw for Anfield Index, Trev Downey was joined by Karl Matchett and Jim Boardman to unpick what he called a “strange encounter” and a...

Liverpool legend savages centre back pairing against Fulham

Jamie Carragher voices concern over Liverpool standards Jamie Carragher rarely pulls his punches and his assessment of Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Fulham was delivered with familiar clarity and frustration. A chaotic afternoon at Craven Cottage, shaped by defensive lapses and late drama, prompted the former Liverpool defender to question both individual performances and collective intensity. Liverpool...

Arne Slot gives brutal verdict on Liverpool’s title chances

Slot Faces Reality Check as Liverpool’s Title Ambitions Remain a Work in Progress Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has offered a measured and revealing assessment of his side’s Premier League title chances, conceding that consistency, not momentum, has defined the first half of the campaign. Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Fulham, Slot struck a notably...

“That wasn’t good enough” – Liverpool legend slams performance against Leeds United

Liverpool Legend Delivers Blunt Verdict on Draw with Leeds United Liverpool’s unbeaten run continued, but the 0-0 draw with Leeds United left Anfield asking awkward questions about tempo, bite, and clarity under Arne Slot. Slot won the Premier League in 2024/25 and has brought more defensive order in his second season, yet supporters still want...

Journalist: Liverpool were right to sack coach after recent performances

Liverpool Set Pieces Under Arne Slot: Why Aaron Briggs Paid the Price Liverpool’s season has been defined by set pieces, and not in a good way. Arne Slot delivered the Premier League title in his debut campaign, but this title defence has been disappointing, with Liverpool currently sitting 4th. When points are slipping, dead ball...

Journalist: ‘Don’t Rule Out’ Arne Slot Leaving Liverpool in 2026

Arne Slot under pressure at Liverpool after 0-0 Leeds draw Liverpool’s eight game unbeaten run has not felt like progress. At the start of January, the Reds sit 4th in the Premier League and are already out of the title race. Arne Slot, who won the Premier League in his debut season, has been backed...

“It’s boring!” – Liverpool slammed for performance vs Leeds United

Liverpool Frustrated as Leeds Execute Defensive Plan at Anfield Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Leeds United at Anfield, a result that exposed persistent attacking shortcomings despite overwhelming territorial control. Liverpool dominated possession and territory but failed to convert either into clear-cut chances, with Leeds executing a disciplined low-block strategy that left...

Final Thoughts: Liverpool start 2026 with a missed opportunity against Leeds United

Liverpool 0 – 0 Leeds – Premier League Postmortem With Liverpool entering 2026 inside the Premier League top four, this felt like an opportunity to assert control and continue the upward momentum built over the festive period. Instead, Anfield was treated to a flat, predictable, and ultimately forgettable contest that highlighted just how fragile Liverpool’s...