Premier League analysis

Report: Liverpool have held ‘initial talks’ to complete another late signing

Liverpool’s Dutch Link Grows Stronger as Kees Smit Enters the Frame As the January window reaches its final stretch, Liverpool once again find themselves quietly active behind the scenes. Credit must go to DaveOCKOP, who broke the original story that has now sent ripples through Anfield and beyond. Their report set the tone for what...

David Lynch’s Five Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Newcastle

Five Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s Statement Win Over Newcastle Liverpool’s 4–1 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield was one of the most compelling performances of the season, combining resilience, quality, and attacking fluency. More than just three points, it offered insight into where this side may be heading under growing pressure. Speaking after the match, journalist...

Ekitike brace gives Liverpool comeback win versus Newcastle

Liverpool 4–1 Newcastle: Late Konate Strike Crowns Dominant Anfield Display Liverpool underlined their return to form with a commanding 4–1 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield, capped by a dramatic 93rd-minute goal from Ibrahima Konate. The result not only strengthened the Reds’ push for a top-four finish but also offered further evidence that Arne Slot’s...

Slot: “One win is not enough at this club”

Arne Slot’s Top-Four Push and Liverpool’s Performance Challenge Slot frames top-four race as defining season objective Liverpool’s pursuit of a top-four finish has entered a decisive phase, with Arne Slot making clear that every remaining fixture now carries added significance. Speaking after recent results, the head coach underlined how league position has sharpened the focus inside...

Pundit savages Liverpool’s world class players

Chris Sutton’s Verdict on Mo Salah and Liverpool’s Form Raises Fresh Questions Liverpool’s uneven 2025–26 campaign has come under renewed scrutiny after outspoken analysis from former striker and broadcaster Chris Sutton, who has questioned both individual performances and the collective direction of Arne Slot’s side. With the defending champions currently sitting outside the title race...

Pundit says it’s wrong to describe Liverpool as in transition

Gary Neville Rejects ‘Transition’ Excuse as Slot Faces Liverpool Scrutiny Liverpool’s stuttering Premier League campaign has prompted fresh debate over Arne Slot’s first full season in charge, with Gary Neville firmly rejecting suggestions that the club are operating in a period of transition. Following the 3–2 defeat to Bournemouth, the former Manchester United defender delivered...

Former Liverpool defender slams Virgil van Dijk after Bournemouth performance

Virgil van Dijk slammed after Liverpool's defeat at Bournemouth Liverpool’s defeat at Bournemouth will linger long in the memory, not because of the scoreline alone, but because of what it revealed about a side that has struggled to find defensive stability this season. The 3-2 loss was decided in the dying moments, yet the warning...

Bournemouth Deserved It as Liverpool’s Drift Deepens on the South Coast

Bournemouth 3 – 2 Liverpool – Premier League Postmortem By Steven Smith After a run of Premier League draws that drained belief rather than built momentum, Liverpool arrived on the south coast needing clarity, control, and above all maturity. What followed instead was another chapter in a season that continues to unravel familiarly — moments of...

Dave Hendrick: “This is a dreadfully coached team”

Post-match verdict framed by blunt messaging Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth was not simply a bad result, but another data point in a run that has increasingly shaped the conversation around Slot, direction and performance level. On Anfield Index’s Post-Match Raw, the tone was immediate and unsparing, with Trev Downey describing it as a “holding...

Collapse on the Coast: Liverpool Fall to Late Bournemouth Winner

Bournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings The Premier League saw the Reds travel to a cold south coast where Iraola’s spirited team played host to the Premier League champions. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. https://twitter.com/downeytrev/status/2015144035246026907?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 6.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was unable to stop the first or second goals conceded...