Liverpool Fans Left Scratching their Heads after Virgil van Dijk's Ballon d'Or Ranking
The Ballon d'Or was once a prestigous award, dominated by superstars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and even further back to the days of Lothar Matthaus and Zinedine Zidane.
But in recent years, it has become more of a PR competition than one...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton – Premier League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to extend their lead at the top of the table, this historic Merseyside Derby held huge significance as the first game of the fifth week. The Toffees arrived at Anfield looking much more organised and effective under David Moyes, while Arne Slot’s champions...
Mohamed Salah’s Ballon d’Or Case Reflects a Flawed System
Liverpool’s remarkable season under Arne Slot gave supporters moments to cherish, from the sheer consistency of their performances in the league to the record-breaking campaign of Mohamed Salah. Yet, as David Lynch recently explained when speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, the Egyptian’s contribution may...
Mo Salah and the Ballon d’Or
Enduring brilliance of Mo Salah
For close to a decade, Mo Salah has been the heartbeat of Liverpool, a forward who arrived in 2017 as a whirlwind of pace and goals and has since evolved into something far richer. At 33, in the 2024/25 season, he guided Liverpool to their...
Liverpool recognised as Manchester City’s greatest Premier League rivals by Bernardo Silva
The Premier League season is shaping up to be one of the most compelling in recent memory. Liverpool have made a flawless start under Arne Slot, winning all five of their opening matches, including a tense 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside...
Ryan Gravenberch Proves His Greatness in Liverpool’s Merseyside Derby Victory
Credit must be given to Chris Bascombe of The Telegraph for highlighting what many Liverpool supporters have been sensing for months: Ryan Gravenberch is not only central to Liverpool’s perfect start but may already be the best midfielder in the Premier League. His display in...
Liverpool 2 Everton 1, Post Match Raw takeaways
First half control and midfield balance
On AI Pro’s Post Match Raw with Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick set the tone. “I thought first half we were largely very very good,” and “having last season’s midfield back gave us a lot more balance.” He doubled down on the quality,...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton – PL Man of the Match
Ryan Gravenberch
The Merseyside Derby is always a test of nerve, strength, and quality. With Everton arriving at Anfield determined to halt the champions’ momentum, Liverpool needed figures of authority across the pitch to secure the three points. Arne Slot’s side delivered exactly that in...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton - PL Player Ratings
The Premier League’s return after a successful midweek Champions League win over Atletico Madrid, saw Everton make the short trip across Stanley Park to take on the table-topping champions—Arne Slot versus David Moyes, with the spoils of Merseyside up for grabs.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are...
Arne Slot’s Winning Formula in Front of the Cameras
Liverpool’s rise under Arne Slot has been remarkable on the pitch, but just as impressive has been his performance off it. In press conferences, Slot has combined composure, humour and tactical clarity to great effect. His first year in charge saw him not only guide Liverpool...
