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...
Dan Kennett hosts Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and Phil Barter to review the Europa League dead rubber against Union and the Premier League stalemate against Man United.
Topics include:
Union SG, lineups and rotation
Key match stats: XG, XT, Shots, Possession, Big Chances
Europa League draw
Injury Update
Manchester United
Liverpool lineup and gameplan. Theory v Execution
Man United lineup and gameplan
Key match stats:...
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...
Captivating Anfield Clash Ends in Stalemate
The much-anticipated Premier League face-off between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield ended in a goalless draw, leaving fans pondering what might have been. Despite the lack of goals, the match was not short of talking points, insights, and tactical nuances.
Liverpool's Missed Opportunities
Liverpool dominated possession and had numerous attempts...
Liverpool vs Man Utd - A Tactical Rundown from Rival Recon
Carl Anka, a renowned Manchester United correspondent, delves into the tactical perplexities faced by United under Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils' reliance on transition play and pressing tactics has been a double-edged sword. While it has led to exhilarating counter-attacks, it has also...
Increased Capacity for Red Devil’s Visit
What a day Sunday will be. The opening of the upper Anfield Road will bring the capacity up to 57,000. Those 7,000 extra voices will welcome Manchester United with the respect the visitors deserve.
There’s often debate about which team are Liverpool’s biggest rivals. For me, it will always be...
Manchester United’s Injury Woes Deepen in Champions League Defeat
Manchester United faced a significant setback in their recent Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich. The Red Devils, already navigating a challenging season, suffered the loss of key defenders Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw in a match that ended in a 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford.
The...
The Season’s Peak
This is the best part of the season. No more international breaks until March. The games come thick and fast from now on. December is rammed with matches. The fate of the campaign may not be decided before the new year but we’ll have a pretty good idea about where we’re heading...
Manchester City have been the most prominent domestic rival for Liverpool, essentially since Jürgen Klopp took the helm at Anfield. Despite a much-needed improvement process (after the Brendan Rodgers regime), it became clear (very quickly) that Pep Guardiola and his financial doping Blues, would become the key adversary for our German manager. The previous...
Sometimes, in the cacophony of cryarsing that surrounds football, you forget what makes the game great. It should be fun but some people make supporting a club seem like hard labour.
And then Liverpool spank Manchester United 7-0. It was an experience of pure, uplifting joy.
I’ve always thought that I came from the luckiest generation....
