Manchester City

Valentín Barco and The Left Back Solution

Valentín Barco as Roberton’s Successor As news of the ten-point deduction enforced upon Liverpool’s neighbourhood rivals, Everton, swirls around until the Premier League resumes (another international break), this led me to think more about Manchester City than the unlucky Merseyside blues. I saw the League champions late summer acquisitions of Joško Gvardiol and Jérémy Doku,...

Quansah Linked with Leicester City Loan Deal

Leicester City Eyeing Liverpool's Rising Star Jarell Quansah for Potential Loan In the dynamic world of football transfers, Leicester City's latest interest points towards Liverpool's promising defender Jarell Quansah. As the January transfer window approaches, the Foxes are reportedly setting their sights on the 20-year-old talent to bolster their defensive line. With the winter transfer window...

Bayern Munich Winger Could be Liverpool’s Mo Salah Replacement

Potential Salah Replacement? Liverpool could reportedly further bolster their attack by making a move for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane in upcoming transfer windows. With Mohamed Salah's long-term future still not tied down at Anfield, the Reds have apparently started looking at potential replacements. Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is one of the favourites to make the...

Klopp Mediates Tense Exchange Between Guardiola and Nunez

Guardiola and Nunez: A Spirited Exchange Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp found himself in the unlikely role of mediator at the Etihad Stadium, intervening in a heated exchange between Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez. The incident occurred at the conclusion of a gripping 1-1 draw, a game that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold nullify Erling...

Alisson Injury Update: Liverpool Await Scan Results

Alisson's Injury Concern: Klopp Provides Latest Update Klopp's Update on Alisson's Condition In a gripping encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Liverpool's shot-stopper Alisson Becker faced a worrying moment, prompting manager Jurgen Klopp to address his condition. After a challenging match that ended in a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, Alisson's fitness became a significant talking point. Match...

RAW Podcast: Liverpool’s Steady Hold at Etihad

Resilience and Grit: Liverpool's Draw at the Etihad - An In-Depth Analysis Premier League Showdown: Manchester City vs Liverpool Stalemate in Manchester In the much-anticipated Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, fans witnessed a game that was a testament to tactical acumen and resilience. Analysed in detail on the Anfield Index's Post-Match RAW Podcast by...

Man of the Match: Trent Steps Up When Needed

TAA: Liverpool's Game-Changer The most widely discussed and opinion splitting English player of his generation, is undoubtedly Trent Alexander Arnold. Those Anfield followers that can look beyond the dogmatic responsibilities of some very ordinary and limited right-backs, are able to appreciate what Liverpool’s fabled number 66 can routinely offer his teammates. From the early days...

Player Ratings: Manchester City 1 – 1 Liverpool

Match Overview Match day thirteen began for the Reds, after the last international break until the Spring. This contest stands as the Premier League’s standout and most vital match, which can go a long way to determining who will win the league in May. Key Player Performances Alisson Becker - 6.0 Straight into the side, despite his mass...

Liverpool’s Battle at the Etihad: Analysing the Key Stats

Statistical Analysis by Anfield Index In a game where control is paramount, Manchester City demonstrated a masterclass in possession against Liverpool, with data from Futmob and Opta revealing a dominant 60% control of the ball. This significant share of possession is a hallmark of City's playstyle, reflecting their philosophy of dictating the game's pace and...

Christian Falk: Liverpool Set Sights on Bundesliga Wizard

Liverpool’s Pursuit of Leroy Sané: A Calculated Gamble on Wing Wizardry Liverpool’s search for dynamism on the flanks has led them to a familiar face in Leroy Sané, with CaughtOffside confirming the Reds' 'concrete' interest in the Bayern Munich winger. Jurgen Klopp’s affinity for Sané is not new, tracing back to the player’s time at...