Match Analysis

The Impact of Alisson’s Injury on Liverpool’s Season

Alisson's Injury: A Test of Liverpool's Goalkeeping Depth Liverpool's Goalkeeping Backbone: Alisson's Impact In the world of football, few positions carry as much weight and responsibility as that of the goalkeeper. Gregg Evans of The Athletic aptly captures this essence in his analysis of Liverpool's number one, Alisson Becker. "Alisson did not enjoy his best day...

Manchester City 1 – 1 Liverpool – The Postmortem 

Crucial Point for the Reds This was a very important contest, one which saw the Premier League’s two outstanding sides going head-to-head on match week thirteen. The international break (in the fortnight prior) had seen Everton receive a ten-point deduction for their single charge, which of course sent the entire football reporting world into a...

Van Dijk: “Alexander-Arnold is the Complete Package”

Van Dijk Praises Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool Holds Man City to a Draw In the aftermath of Liverpool's gripping 1-1 draw against Manchester City, Virgil van Dijk, the team's captain, has been vocal in his admiration for teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold. The deputy skipper's performance was a standout, earning him high praise for his defensive prowess and...

David Lynch: “Possibly Alisson’s Worst Game But Still Made a Big Contribution”

Analysing Alexander-Arnold's Performance: Liverpool's Point at Man City In a recent discussion between David Lynch and Dave Davis on Media Matters for Anfield Index, the focus was on Liverpool's recent match against Manchester City. Lynch highlighted Liverpool's impressive resilience in securing a point at the Etihad, considering City's remarkable home record. He emphasized, "Manchester City......

Alisson Foul or Fair Play? Expert Referee Weighs In

Dermot Gallagher's Insight on Disallowed Manchester City Goal: A Fair Call? In the high-octane world of Premier League football, every decision can be a game-changer. This was evident in the recent clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, where a controversial moment involving Alisson Becker took centre stage. Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has weighed...

Garth Crooks: Reds’ Performance “Good” but Nunez “Spoiled It”

Crooks’ Criticism In a recent Premier League showdown, Liverpool and Manchester City ended in a gripping 1-1 draw, a match that not only showcased top-tier football but also sparked controversy and debate. Central to this was Darwin Nunez's performance, which has drawn criticism from the seasoned pundit Garth Crooks. Nunez's Controversial Role in the Liverpool-City Stalemate Nunez,...

Dave Davis: “Trent’s Goal Was Sensational”

An Analysis of Liverpool and Man City's Premier League Showdown: Insights from Dave Davis Liverpool's recent Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium was nothing short of a nail-biter. According to Dave Davis from Anfield Index, Liverpool's ability to secure a point against a formidable Manchester City team, who had a stunning...

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...