Mohamed Salah’s Form Sparks Concern but Perspective Still Matters
Few players in world football have set standards as relentlessly high as Mohamed Salah. His form over recent weeks, however, has inevitably raised questions about whether the Egyptian’s best days in a Liverpool shirt are behind him. Speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, journalist David...
Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester United – Premier League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to respond after a turbulent run of form, this clash with arch-rivals Manchester United carried enormous weight. Two historic clubs met under contrasting narratives — Arne Slot’s champions searching for rhythm and identity, while Ruben Amorim’s United arrived as organised disruptors with...
Liverpool Eye Antoine Semenyo as Salah Successor
Liverpool have entered the race for Bournemouth’s in-form winger Antoine Semenyo, with growing belief that the Ghanaian could emerge as a long-term successor to Mohamed Salah. According to a report from iNews’ Mark Douglas, the Premier League champions are seriously considering a January approach, particularly as Salah continues...
Inside Arne Slot’s Calm Storm: Liverpool’s Dressing Room Reaction to United Defeat
Arne Slot is known for his composure and meticulous approach, and even in defeat, that persona rarely cracks. As Lewis Steele of The Daily Mail revealed, the Liverpool manager remained calm following a crushing 2-1 loss to Manchester United, their fourth consecutive defeat...
Alexander-Arnold’s Absence Forcing Tactical Evolution
The numbers in Sam Dean's recent report for The Telegraph show a team wrestling with identity, especially after the exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Arne Slot has already won a Premier League title in his debut season, yet this latest challenge is unlike anything he has faced.
The most damning statistic remains...
Salah and Van Dijk Under Scrutiny After Manchester United Defeat
Oliver Brown of the Telegraph has pointed the finger at two Liverpool stars following the defeat to Man United. His assessment of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk struck a nerve precisely because it landed too close to home. These are Liverpool’s immovable figures. The...
David Lynch’s 7 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 1-2 Defeat to Manchester United
Liverpool’s 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United was their fourth loss in succession to their bitter rivals. David Lynch offered a scathing, forensic breakdown of what he described as a “deserved defeat” in his post-match reaction podcast. His critical take is shaped by...
Cody Gakpo – Liverpool FC
On a day where Liverpool’s frustrations continued to mount, there were few redeeming performances to note. Yet amid the disjointed patterns and misfiring attack, Cody Gakpo stood out as the one player in red who carried consistent intent and composure. The Dutchman struck the woodwork three times, scored a well-taken...
The Premier League’s return after another tedious international break saw two titans of the English game come head to head, as United came trophy hunting at Anfield.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Giorgi Mamardashvili - 6.0
The giant Georgian stopper was unable to stop a superbly executed opening goal, however, he was alert and...
Confirmed: Liverpool Starting XI vs Manchester United
The international break is finally over and what better game to come back to than Liverpool vs Manchester United!
Arne Slot's side had a disastrous ten days prior to the break, suffering consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea.
Despite their struggles though, Liverpool can move back within one...
