Match Analysis

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...

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...

Liverpool 3 – 0 Brentford: The Postmortem 

Another Victory at Anfield This was a very impressive result that came after two very underwhelming performances in the week prior. A strong reaction was needed, which was gifted to an extremely happy fanbase in attendance. Below is the starting line-up and notable moments from the game, ultimately taking Liverpool within one point of league leaders...

Lessons Learned in Reds’ 3-0 Win Over Brentford

Liverpool Triumph 3-0: Salah's Milestone Goal After a defeat against Toulouse which had been preceded by a draw at Luton, there were slight nerves going into this one against Brentford. However, when the final whistle blew, Liverpool were very worthy winners in a 3-0 victory where many players deserved plaudits, but there were a few...

Player Ratings: Reds Triumph 3-0 Over Brentford

Liverpool 3 - 0 Brentford- PL Player Ratings Match day twelve began for the reds, with the visit of Brentford. The previous week had been poor followed by even poorer, however, the return to Anfield at least gave the reds an opportunity to make amends in front out their own fans. https://twitter.com/anfieldindex/status/1723649162728575417?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 8.0 A recall...

Toulouse Defeat: A Symptom of Liverpool’s Bigger Issues

Liverpool's Recent Stumbles: A Close Look at Klopp's Challenges Liverpool's recent form, particularly in away games, has raised some eyebrows and posed questions about their strategy and readiness for upcoming challenges. Gregg Evans, in his insightful article for The Athletic, provides a comprehensive analysis of Liverpool's performance, focusing on their recent 3-2 defeat against Toulouse...

Klopp: “It Was a Goal. 100%”

Klopp's Candid Reflections on Liverpool's Europa League Setback in Toulouse In a candid admission, Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp conceded that his team merited their defeat in the recent Europa League encounter against Toulouse. Despite his firm belief in the legitimacy of Jarell Quansah's disallowed late equaliser, Klopp acknowledged the overall superiority of the French side...

Van Dijk Stats: Back to His (And The) Best in Premier League

Virgil van Dijk: The Premier League Colossus As the heartbeat of Liverpool's defence, Virgil van Dijk's commanding presence is once again becoming the talk of the Premier League. Following a period of recuperation and finding his feet after a gruelling knee injury, Van Dijk's statistical dominance has re-emerged, propelling him back to the pinnacle of...

Lessons Learned from Liverpool’s Draw at Luton

Reflecting on a Day That Transcends Football An emotional day where you're reminded at the end that some things are just so much more important than football. Initial Expectations Versus Liverpool's Narrow Escape The talk before had been about how many would be plundered but in the end Liverpool were happy to escape with a point from...

Nunez’s Streak Fuels Liverpool

Darwin Nunez: Liverpool's Rising Star Silencing Critics The Emergence of Nunez's Formidable Presence In the tempestuous backdrop of Storm Ciaran, it was Darwin Nunez's storming performance that left an indelible mark on Liverpool's Carabao Cup triumph over Bournemouth. As James Pearce of The Athletic vividly describes, Nunez's goal was a testament to his burgeoning confidence, a...