Is Wastefulness The Big Worry In Title Race?

Merseyside’s Achilles Heel: An Unforgiving Lack of Precision In a season where rivals Manchester City display surgical precision and Arsenal construct an impregnable backline, Liverpool’s recent outings paint a concerning narrative of profligacy. The revered attacking machine, once the terror of defenders league-wide, now splutters with the inconsistency of a well-worn engine, failing to convert […]

Andrew Beasley: Omens, Stats and Liverpool’s Title Pursuit

The Search for Omens in Liverpool’s Home Stretch Historical Coincidences and Football Omens Nobody ever looks for omens after a win in the early weeks of the season. But once you get to this stage of a campaign, people cling to any historical coincidence or precedent which suggests their team is destined for success. The […]

Nunez: Redefining Liverpool’s Attack Dynamics

Liverpool’s Long-Range Tactics: A Double-Edged Sword Liverpool’s recent performance highlights a fascinating aspect of their game: the reliance on long-range efforts. As Liverpool.com adeptly points out, while these strikes are memorable and often game-changers, they come with inherent risks and tactical nuances. Impact of Distance Shooting Liverpool’s knack for scoring from outside the box has […]

Liverpool FC’s Striking Force: The Stats Behind the Success

Key Period for Liverpool’s Attacking Choices As the season heads into a key period with Liverpool FC being top, the discussions around team selection and transfers become as heated as the action on the pitch. In the spotlight are Liverpool FC’s forwards, whose statistics in 2023 have been as telling as their performances. The trio […]

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Stunning December Stats

Trent Alexander-Arnold: A Beacon of Consistency in Liverpool’s Campaign In a Premier League season brimming with remarkable performances, the December 2023 EA SPORTS Player of the Month shortlist has captured the essence of footballing excellence. Amongst the eight shortlisted players, one name, in particular, stands out for his exceptional contributions to his team: Trent Alexander-Arnold […]

Liverpool V Swansea | Football Is A Simple Game? A Tactical Preview

The great man Shankly once said “football is a simple game based on the giving and taking of passes, of controlling the ball and of making yourself available to receive a pass. It is terribly simple”. Was there a truer word ever said? This week is Liverpool V Swansea City, two sides who really like […]

Liverpool FC Transfers: Centre Back Scouting Stats

Liverpool FC Transfers are the talk of twitter at the moment with the transfer window now in full swing and, shockingly, with Liverpool FC completing its first piece of business of the summer, it promises to be a summer to remember. However a major talking point has been of the pursuit of Blackburn Rovers’ young central defender, Phil Jones. We’ll be looking at Phil Jones’ stats a little later on in this article. First up we’ll be comparing the renowned defenders from the top three and also comparing them to Liverpool’s centre backs, Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel. We'll then look at the central defenders that are more likely to be available for transfer.