Premier League analysis

Five Things You May Have Missed in Arne Slot’s Press Conference Ahead of Newcastle vs Liverpool

Liverpool’s Relentless December: Arne Slot, Newcastle United, and the Reds’ Formidable Run December’s footballing calendar is merciless, and Liverpool fans wouldn’t have it any other way. As Dave Davis succinctly put it during the Anfield Index podcast, the Reds are in the midst of “relentless December.” From top-of-the-table clashes to away trips at St James’...

The Raw Podcast “That first 25 minutes we absolutely ripped them to shreds.”

Liverpool’s Tactical Brilliance Shines Against Manchester City Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League was not just a triumph on the scoreboard; it was a showcase of tactical precision and individual brilliance under Arne Slot. This RAW podcast episode featuring Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick, and Jim Boardman delved deep into Liverpool's commanding...

Liverpool face injury setbacks ahead of Newcastle and Merseyside derby

Liverpool Navigates Defensive Setbacks Amidst Packed Fixture List In a recent report from The Club Official Website, Liverpool's latest injury challenges have sparked concern, as two key players were sidelined following the midweek victory over Real Madrid. Sunday's 2-0 triumph against Manchester City at Anfield highlighted the resilience within Arne Slot's squad, but the road...

Virgil van Dijk Shines as Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 at Anfield

Virgil van Dijk Shines as Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 at Anfield Man of the Match: Virgil van Dijk The goal at the start of the day was to gain an eleven-point lead over the reigning Premier League champions, with Manchester City in their most vulnerable state since their controversial rise to prominence. Since arriving in...

Report: European Giants Monitoring Liverpool Star Amid Contract Disputes

Luis Díaz’s Liverpool Future in Question Amid Contract Disagreements Liverpool’s star winger Luis Díaz finds himself at the centre of a contractual storm, with reports emerging that talks over a new deal have stalled. According to Antena 2 and as detailed by Richard Mills in Goal.com, the Colombian international is seeking terms that the club...

Analysis: How Arne Slot’s Latest Liverpool Partnership ‘Dismantled’ Real Madrid

Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid: These Two Liverpool Stars 'Dismantled' the Spanish Giants In Liverpool's recent 2-0 triumph over Real Madrid, the left-sided partnership between Curtis Jones and Luis Díaz was instrumental in dismantling the Spanish giants' defence. This synergy not only showcased their individual talents but also highlighted the tactical acumen of manager Arne Slot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNa4jb-I2OU Curtis...

How Liverpool Adapted to Overcome Southampton’s Defensive Setup

Liverpool’s Resilience Against Southampton: What Sets Them Apart Liverpool’s recent clash with Southampton was far from straightforward. The Reds faced a tactically astute opponent in Russell Martin's Southampton, a team that demonstrated adaptability and resilience. Panenka LFC's latest podcast, What We Learned As Liverpool Came Back To Beat Southampton 2-3, provides an insightful breakdown of this...

Tactical Analysis of Liverpool’s Premier League Win Over Southampton

Liverpool Triumph Over Southampton: A Tactical Masterclass Under Arne Slot Liverpool secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Southampton at St Mary’s, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points after 12 rounds. The tactical dissection by Dan Rhodes on the Anfield Index’s Talking Tactics podcast highlighted how Arne Slot’s strategic adaptability...

Postmortem: Final Thoughts as Liverpool Beat Southampton to Move Eight Points Clear

Southampton 2 - 3 Liverpool - The Postmortem This game had additional meaning following Manchester City’s 0-4 loss at home to Tottenham on Saturday afternoon. The chance to move eight points clear at the pinnacle of the Premier League would have created heavy pressure. However, when a team struggling to meet the requirements demanded an...

Slot’s Take on Penalty Drama : “offside and inside or outside the 18-yard box is something you cannot argue.”

Slot's Tactical Insights Amid Liverpool’s Controversial Victory Dominik Szoboszlai’s clinical strike midway through the first half offered Liverpool a promising start on the south coast, but Southampton refused to wilt under the pressure. Their resilience shone through in the 40th minute when Tyler Dibling’s surging run was halted by Andy Robertson right on the edge...