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...
Julian Ward: A Surprise Contender for United's Top Job
In a twist that's got the football world talking on Christmas Day, Julian Ward, the former Liverpool sporting director, is now being considered for a similar role at Manchester United. This intriguing development, originally reported by Jason Burt in The Telegraph, raises eyebrows and questions in...
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...
A Difficult Moment for Liverpool: Tsimikas' Injury Woe
In a recent development that has implications for Liverpool's defensive strategies, manager Jürgen Klopp has confirmed the unfortunate news of Kostas Tsimikas' severe injury. The Greek defender is set to be absent for an extended period following a collarbone injury sustained during a tense 1-1 encounter with...
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...
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:...
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...
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 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...