Merseyside Derby

Aldridge: Liverpool Should Sign “Brilliant” Branthwaite

The Brilliance of Jarrad Branthwaite In the recent Merseyside derby, Liverpool faced a challenging task as they tried to breach a resilient Everton defence. While the Reds managed to get on the scoresheet with Mo Salah's penalty, it was evident that the Toffees' defensive prowess was significantly bolstered by Jarrad Branthwaite. Branthwaite's contribution at the back...

Lewtas Lauds U21s’ Grit in International Cup

Resilient Reds Earn Draw Against Benfica In a display that epitomised tenacity, Liverpool U21s carved out a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Benfica in the Premier League International Cup. Barry Lewtas, the architect behind the young Reds' resilience, had nothing but praise for his squad, who rallied back after conceding an early masterpiece from Filipe Cruz....

Lewtas Lauds U21s’ Grit in International Cup

Resilient Reds Earn Draw Against Benfica In a display that epitomised tenacity, Liverpool U21s carved out a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Benfica in the Premier League International Cup. Barry Lewtas, the architect behind the young Reds' resilience, had nothing but praise for his squad, who rallied back after conceding an early masterpiece from Filipe Cruz....

Hendrick on Everton’s Referee Delusion – ‘Their team is awful’

Anfield Index's Daily Catchup on All Things Liverpool FC with Dave Hendrick On today's Daily Red Dave looks back at the win over Everton from Saturday, as the referees won another Merseyside Derby for the Reds! Dave also looks at the impact of Luis Diaz this season with the Colombian picked up some undeserved criticism after...

Hendrick on Everton’s Referee Delusion – ‘Their team is awful’

Anfield Index's Daily Catchup on All Things Liverpool FC with Dave Hendrick On today's Daily Red Dave looks back at the win over Everton from Saturday, as the referees won another Merseyside Derby for the Reds! Dave also looks at the impact of Luis Diaz this season with the Colombian picked up some undeserved criticism after...

Hyypia Backs Van Dijk to Reign Supreme in Premier League

Hyypia Confident in Van Dijk's Premier League Dominance As the Premier League season unfolds, former Liverpool stalwart Sami Hyypia has thrown significant support behind Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's centre-back powerhouse. Despite a setback from a knee ligament injury in 2020, Van Dijk's recent performances suggest a brewing storm on the pitch, especially noted during the...

Liverpool 2 – 0 Everton – The Postmortem 

Best Keeper in the World This was the first meeting of these two Merseyside teams this season, which has thus far seen very differing levels of form from each. The Reds approached this game whilst sat firmly in the Premier League’s top four, whereas Sean Dyche and his men were stuttering in 16th. The international break...

Van Dijk: “Tough Weeks Ahead For Robertson”

Van Dijk Stands with Robertson Through Injury Ordeal As Liverpool grapples with the aftermath of key defender Andrew Robertson's injury, solidarity comes from the top, with captain Virgil van Dijk offering public backing during this challenging period. Robertson faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a significant shoulder injury, eliciting support from teammates and...

Storm Babet’s Fury: Alexander-Arnold’s Roadside Scare

Star's Narrow Escape in Weather Chaos As the remnants of Storm Babet continue to batter parts of England with torrential rain and fierce winds, Liverpool's stalwart defender Trent Alexander-Arnold had a brush with danger amidst the severe weather conditions. The inclement weather, responsible for extensive flooding and wind damage across regions, became a perilous setting for...

Liverpool Masterfully Navigates Player Logistics Ahead of Derby

Liverpool’s Conundrum with South American Contingent The narrative surrounding Liverpool ahead of the 243rd Merseyside derby was fraught with concern, focusing primarily on the availability of their South American players. As Paul Gorst of The Liverpool Echo expertly highlights, managing the safe and timely return of players like Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Luis...