Premier League Stats

Joyce: What we’re seeing with Liverpool isn’t matching the numbers

Liverpool Still Searching for Convincing Performance Despite Encouraging Stats Liverpool’s recent results have nudged them back into contention for Champions League qualification, yet the lingering question around their overall performance remains stubbornly unresolved. According to an article in The Times, archived at archive.today, the numbers hint at improvement, but the matchday experience tells a more...

Opta predicts Liverpool’s crucial clash with Man City

Liverpool Favoured for Man City Showdown as OPTA Data Shapes Expectations Liverpool head into their latest Premier League clash with Manchester City carrying the weight of expectation — and, crucially, the backing of data. According to OPTA’s predictive model, the Reds enter Sunday’s meeting at Anfield as narrow favourites, despite an up-and-down campaign that has...

David Lynch’s Five Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 3-2 loss at Bournemouth

Slot is back under pressure - Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool reaction Liverpool arrived on the south coast with a chance to build on what had looked, on the surface at least, like a steadier spell. Yet David Lynch’s reaction on his YouTube channel after Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool is not built on sentiment, or on the comfort...

Hugo Ekitike could match Luis Suarez goalscoring record vs Spurs

Hugo Ekitike Poised to Join Elite Liverpool Scoring List Liverpool’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday marks another chance for Hugo Ekitike to further cement his reputation as a key figure in the Reds’ attacking line. The 21-year-old French striker is currently in superb form, having scored four goals in...

Liverpool star performing like £100m player and cost nothing

Liverpool transfer news: Reds secure £100m midfielder for nothing Liverpool have quietly achieved something that most elite clubs spend years chasing and hundreds of millions attempting to manufacture. Amid a transfer market dominated by escalating fees and short-term thinking, the club now possess a midfielder valued in the £100m bracket who arrived without a transfer...

Davis: “So much to like about Hugo Ekitike” – Liverpool debut dissected

Hugo Ekitike Stakes His Claim in Liverpool v Bournemouth Opener Debut Goal and Assist Make Their Mark Liverpool’s 4–2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield offered a glimpse into the Arne Slot era. With four new signings in the starting eleven, attention naturally turned to debutants. But none stood out more than Hugo Ekitike. On the Positional...

Davis: “He was far better defensive wise” – Frimpong exceeds expectations

Frimpong Impresses and Kerkez Struggles in Liverpool v Bournemouth Clash Frimpong’s Physical Output Catches the Eye Liverpool’s 4–2 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season provided plenty of discussion points on Anfield Index’s Positional Play podcast. Hosts Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter focused in detail on debutants, tactics and the...

Salah and Slot seek milestones as Liverpool face Arsenal at Anfield

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Records, Milestones and a Slot Statement in Waiting Slot's Historic Start Edges Closer to Immortality Arne Slot is within touching distance of Liverpool history. Should the Reds secure just one more win from their final three Premier League games of the 2024-25 campaign, Slot will boast the best win percentage of any manager...

The Stats That Prove Liverpool Must Act Fast to Secure Their Backline

Why Liverpool Must Secure Konaté's Future – The Stats Don’t Lie In a compelling episode of the Stat Me Up podcast on Anfield Index, Dr Phil Barter and host Dave Davis laid out an unflinching case for why Liverpool must renew Ibrahima Konaté’s contract. With his deal entering its final 12 months and negotiations reportedly...

Hendrick: “Rush’s Record is in Play” as Salah Eyes Liverpool Immortality

Can Mohamed Salah Break Ian Rush’s Goal Record? Dave Hendrick Thinks It’s Possible Mohamed Salah’s recent contract extension with Liverpool has reignited debate among supporters and pundits alike about the Egyptian’s long-term legacy at the club. On the Daily Red podcast from Anfield Index, host Dave Hendrick delivered a numbers-heavy, evidence-backed assessment of Salah’s record-breaking...