Liverpool Have Proved They Have Title Contenders' Fight in 23/24
Football's Numerical Worth
Every action in football has a value. For every shot that is taken, a numerical worth is assigned which tells us how likely the player was to score. Dig a little deeper, and every single action which occurs can be weighted in the same fashion.
Every Action's Value Is a tackle here worth more than an interception there? These days, there are people who can tell you. Everything counts in large amounts.
Not everything in the sport …
Liverpool’s Next Five: Premier League Duels on the Horizon
Liverpool’s Premier League Path: Upcoming Encounters Await
West Ham United at Anfield
Date: September 24
After a commendable victory over Wolves, Liverpool’s next Premier League fixture is a home encounter against West Ham United. The Hammers, even after the departure of their captain Declan Rice to Arsenal, have shown resilience in their campaign, facing only one loss. Both Liverpool and David Moyes' team have Europa League commitments, with West Ham taking on Serbian side Backa Topola.
A Rendezvous in North …
Brundish: 'Chelsea Buy Players Based on Twitter Hype'
Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - The Original and Best Liverpool Statistical Analysis Show
With Dr Phil Barter unavailable this week; Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish, and Dan Rhodes to revisit the preview of this season, as we now have four games of data and the eye-test to help paint the picture for the season ahead!
A Deeper Dive into the Numbers
The podcast also touched upon other teams and their performances. For instance, Chelsea's spending patterns were highlighted, with Rhodes noting …
Liverpool Answer Jürgen Klopp's Earliest Request
The Art of the Soundbite
Bill Shankly was the master of the soundbite, the one-liner, the quip. Imagine how he’d be on Twitter in 2023, with Everton struggling every year. Even their own fans want to draw the curtains when they’re playing these days.
Jürgen Klopp also has a way with words, which is all the more impressive when you remember he isn’t speaking in his native tongue. The memorable lines have flowed from his lips since the day he …
The Scandal of Alisson's Trophy Snub
An Oversight in the Yashin Trophy Shortlist
The Quiet Guardian of Anfield
Last season, Liverpool's Premier League journey witnessed its fair share of turbulence. Amidst this, Alisson, the Brazilian shot-stopper, found himself in the shadows, not for the reasons that once made him the talk of the town. However, it's crucial to remember that while there were occasional missteps, they were sparse.
Take, for instance, the unfortunate pass to Joe Gomez against Real Madrid that ricocheted off Vinicius Junior, or …
Can Liverpool Challenge Man City for the Title?
Liverpool's Early Flourish: A Calculated Start to the Premier League Season
A Resilient Start to the Season
Four matches into the Premier League season, Liverpool have already set the tone. With a tally of 10 points from three victories and a solitary draw, the Reds have hit the ground running. The goal difference is equally impressive: nine goals for and a mere three against. It's a promising beginning for Jürgen Klopp and his squad, offering a solid foundation for the …
Who Broke the Bank? Record Signings of The Summer
The Transfer Market Unveiled: Chelsea and Liverpool's Summer Splurge
The Unprecedented Spending Spree of Chelsea
Chelsea have rewritten the rulebook on transfer spend this summer, shelling out an eye-watering £434.5m. This figure not only eclipses their Premier League counterparts but also sets a new record for the highest amount spent in a single transfer window. Since Todd Boehly's takeover last year, the west London club's total expenditure has skyrocketed to a staggering £1.036bn.
The Financial Heavyweights: How Do Other Clubs …
Magpies Beat Liverpool to Signing of "Future England Star"
How Newcastle Utd Secured Trevan Sanusi Over Liverpool and Others
The Under-the-Radar Negotiations
In a move that has sent ripples through the Premier League, Newcastle United have successfully secured the signing of Trevan Sanusi, the highly-touted 16-year-old winger. The club's sporting director, Dan Ashworth, played a pivotal role in ensuring that the prodigy would be donning the black and white stripes at St James' Park.
The Competition for Sanusi
The race for Sanusi was a fierce one, with Premier League …
Neil Jones: Reds About to Make a Huge MIstake
The Clock is Ticking: Liverpool's Transfer Window Dilemma
"Personally, I believe a defender is a necessity for Liverpool in this window, but that looks less and less likely at the moment. It looks like they are going to go with what they have, but things can change quickly. A lot of fans will hope that is the case!" Neil Jones from Covering Liverpool aptly captures the sentiment of many fans. With only a few days left in the transfer window, …
Carragher: Reds Need Signings to Challenge City
Carragher's Insight on Liverpool's Transfer Strategy
In the aftermath of Liverpool's thrilling 2-1 victory over Newcastle, club legend Jamie Carragher has voiced his thoughts on the Reds' transfer strategy. Despite being a goal and a man down, thanks to Virgil van Dijk's dismissal, Liverpool managed to secure all three points, courtesy of Darwin Nunez's last-minute heroics.
Nunez's Late Winner: A Turning Point for Liverpool?
Darwin Nunez's timely intervention not only salvaged three points for Liverpool but also highlighted the depth …