Liverpool

Lessons Learned: Title Contenders Battle it Out For a Point

Reds' Resilience Tested Another big team visits Anfield and comes away with a point in the same week. This was a better point than against United, but truth be told, you still had that 'what if' feeling after Trent’s miss in the second half. Jurgen Klopp got the atmosphere that he wanted, and there were...

Man of the Match: Liverpool 1 – 1 Arsenal

Ibrahima Konaté: Anfield's Colossus Dominating Defence Sometimes I like to write a few words relating to various moments in the respective game, without even mentioning today's man of the match I have selected for that contest. This piece, however, will immediately recognise what a powerful and dominant display was delivered this evening by the giant Frenchman,...

Hendrick on Gravenberch: ‘Every single part of it was horrendous’

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Perspective from Anfield Index Premier League Rivalries: Game of Tactical Nuance Liverpool's recent 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League was a testament to football's strategic complexities. This intriguing clash was dissected in detail by Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman, with Guy Drinkel hosting, in the Anfield Index's "Post-Match RAW" podcast. Liverpool's Strategy:...

Stalemate at Anfield as Liverpool Draw With Arsenal

Liverpool vs. Arsenal: A Premier League Showdown Premier League Powerhouses Collide In a Premier League spectacle that lived up to its billing, Arsenal sustained their position at the summit following a pulsating stalemate with Liverpool at the historic Anfield ground. A victory for either side was poised to confer the coveted Christmas top spot, yet they...

Player Ratings: Liverpool Held by Arsenal in Pulsating Clash

Liverpool Held in Top of Table Battle Matchday 18 saw the Reds start the day 3rd in the Premier League, with a chance to leapfrog both the Gunners and Aston Villa, who drew 1-1 with Sheffield United on Friday evening. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below, from a very entertaining game of Christmas football...

Liverpool Lose Salah as Egypt Call Him Early

Liverpool Faces Crucial Stretch Without Key Man Salah Liverpool is bracing for a significant challenge as Mohamed Salah, the club's talisman and premier goal scorer, is set to depart for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) duty with Egypt. This departure is a substantial blow for the Reds as they navigate through a crucial period...

Jan Molby: “Takes a Brave Manager to Not Play Nunez”

Premier League Perspectives On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Jan Molby look back at recent Reds outings and ahead to the Arsenal game. As ever, a range of topics are discussed, including: the things to take from the draw with the Mancs; the boring media narratives; Keane vs VVD - a load...

Hendrick: “Arsenal Have Regularly Bottled Trips to Anfield”

Top of Table Clash As the floodlights come on and Anfield roars to life, Liverpool is set to host Arsenal in what promises to be more than just a match; it's a statement of intent from both teams aiming for the top of the table. With Arsenal's noted history of faltering at Anfield and Liverpool's...

Dave Davis: “Arsenal’s Threats Are Plentiful”

Unveiling the Arsenal Threat: A Strategic Insight As the Anfield Index podcast highlighted, Liverpool is gearing up for a significant clash with Arsenal, a team known for its meticulous defence and strategic gameplay. Dave Davis pointed out, "Arsenal threats come plentiful... defensive-wise like us are the most miserly team in the league." Recognising the formidable...

Liverpool v Arsenal – The Premier League Preview

Arsenal Test for the Reds This is perhaps the most intriguing contest of the Premier League season so far, with two teams desperate to stop the Manchester City dominance of the English top tier. Last weekend saw The Gunners leapfrog The Reds, as they achieved a one-point lead at the top of the table. Premier...