Premier League analysis

Curtis, Harvey and Chiesa: A Statistical Breakdown of Liverpool’s Cup Final Defeat Liverpool’s 2-1 Carabao Cup Final defeat to Newcastle left many questions lingering over the team’s performance. In the latest episode of The Stat Me Up Podcast on Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr Barts took a deep dive into the numbers behind Liverpool’s...

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Final Collapse: The Stats Behind the Defeat to Newcastle Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup Final was more than just a bad day at Wembley. It was a performance riddled with inefficiencies, tactical missteps, and a statistical breakdown that underlined why Arne Slot’s side deserved to lose. As Dave...

Slot’s Tactical Approach Questioned After Burn’s Decisive Header Liverpool’s quest for silverware faltered at Wembley, as Newcastle edged out a 2-1 victory in the Carabao Cup Final. It was a night of frustration for Arne Slot’s side, who struggled to carve open a disciplined and well-drilled Newcastle team. Dan Burn’s towering header just before half-time swung...

Liverpool's Goalkeeping Dilemma: A Summer of Tough Decisions Liverpool’s strategy for the upcoming 2025/26 season hints at significant changes, with a particular focus on their goalkeeping hierarchy. Giorgi Mamardashvili, a £29m acquisition from Valencia, faces an uncertain future at Anfield. Despite his considerable transfer fee, the 24-year-old goalkeeper's immediate prospects under Liverpool head coach Arne...

Liverpool vs Newcastle: A Night of Precision, Power and Premier League Dominance Liverpool’s Relentless Pursuit of Premier League Glory Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle was another decisive step in their push for the title. With Arne Slot at the helm, the Reds demonstrated a mixture of discipline, tactical maturity and ruthless efficiency, a performance that left...

Liverpool’s Tactical Dominance Over Newcastle United: Insights from Anfield Index Liverpool continued their relentless Premier League pursuit with a commanding display against Newcastle United, showcasing their tactical superiority and squad depth. The Anfield Index podcast, featuring Dave Hendrick and Trev Downey, dissected the match in detail, offering insights into Arne Slot’s evolving Liverpool side and...

Castello Lukeba: A Viable Option for Liverpool? Liverpool’s summer transfer strategy under Arne Slot appears to be taking shape, with Castello Lukeba emerging as a potential target. In the latest episode of Transfer Market Metrics, Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter broke down the numbers behind the French defender and assessed whether he fits Liverpool’s...

Harvey Elliott’s Liverpool Future in Doubt as Slot Prioritises Speed Harvey Elliott’s lack of game time under Arne Slot has raised questions about his long-term future at Liverpool. After finishing last season in Jurgen Klopp’s preferred XI, many expected the 21-year-old to build on that momentum under the new manager. Instead, Elliott has struggled for minutes,...

Van Dijk and Konaté: Liverpool’s Defensive Partnership Reaching New Heights Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad was a statement. Not just in terms of the title race, but in what it signified for Liverpool’s defence. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté shut out the champions, and in doing so, reinforced their case...

Newcastle’s Liverpool Struggles: Why Eddie Howe’s Side Can’t Overcome the Reds Newcastle United have made enormous strides under Eddie Howe, yet one challenge remains unsolved—how to beat Liverpool. Since Howe took charge in November 2021, Newcastle have failed to register a single victory over the Reds. According to The Athletic, Liverpool are the only ever-present Premier...