Brentford 3-2 Liverpool: Premier League Champions Exposed Again
Brentford delivered a performance full of organisation, intensity and conviction to claim a 3-2 victory over Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium. For Liverpool, the Premier League champions, this was a sobering reminder of the fragility that has undermined their early season. Arne Slot’s side had hoped...
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...
Post-Match Raw: Slot Under Scrutiny After Disjointed Liverpool Fall To United
Liverpool’s 2–1 home defeat to Manchester United left the latest Post-Match Raw on Anfield Index sounding less furious than hollow. Anger has given way to a shrugging disbelief at how quickly cohesion has drained from Arne Slot’s side. The consensus from the panel —...
Liverpool Concerns Grow as Van Dijk Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Virgil van Dijk has rarely been short of praise since arriving at Liverpool, yet even the most decorated defenders face uncomfortable evenings. The 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield was one of those nights, not just for the team but for their captain. Four consecutive...
Gravenberch Fitness Boost Eases Liverpool Concerns
Liverpool supporters were braced for bad news when Ryan Gravenberch limped off during the Netherlands' 4–0 win over Finland. Speaking on Media Matters with Lewis Aspinall for Anfield Index, journalist David Lynch moved quickly to calm fears surrounding the midfielder ahead of the clash with Manchester United.
“My understanding is...
Salah’s Role Under the Spotlight
Mohamed Salah’s influence at Liverpool has long been defined by his devastating impact in attack. Yet, recent performances have prompted debate about whether his limited defensive contribution has become a tactical issue under Arne Slot. Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes that while Salah’s freedom to stay high up the...
Liverpool Stumble at Chelsea as Arne Slot Faces “Galaxy Brain” Accusations
Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea was dissected with forensic frustration on Anfield Index Pro’s Post Match Raw, where Trev Downey was joined by Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi. What emerged was not a tactical postmortem, but a public inquest into Arne Slot’s decision-making.
Coaching Confusion...
Slot’s Tactical Analysis: Crystal Palace End Liverpool’s Streak
Liverpool’s unbeaten run came to an abrupt halt at Selhurst Park, and in truth, it felt like a result that had been building. Crystal Palace extended their own formidable sequence to 18 games without defeat under Oliver Glasner, and they did so by exposing tactical flaws that...
Liverpool Leave It Late Again, Burnley Beaten but Questions Remain
In a game that summed up Liverpool’s early season form, heavy on possession and light on cutting edge, Arne Slot’s side left Turf Moor with all three points after a 1–0 win over Burnley. On the latest Post-Match RAW from Anfield Index, host Trev Downey,...
David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 0-1 Win at Burnley
Liverpool Keep Winning Ugly in the Premier League
Another game, another late winner. Liverpool’s 0-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor won’t make any end-of-season highlight reels, but it did strengthen their place at the top of the Premier League. David Lynch, speaking on his...
