Premier League

Liverpool 1 – 1 Arsenal – The Postmortem 

Reds Held At Anfield This was an opportunity missed for Liverpool, a mere week after that disappointing draw against Manchester United. With four points now dropped in the space of a week, Christmas Day proceeds with the reds one point off top spot, instead of being four points clear of the chasing pack. Ultimately, every...

Daniel Agger: ‘I would have loved to play for Klopp’

Daniel Agger: Reflecting on Liverpool, Life, and Leadership Agger’s Enduring Affection for Liverpool “Pearce Interviews Agger: Anfield Hero’s Untold Story” - This sentiment aptly encapsulates James Pearce’s interview with Daniel Agger in The Athletic. Agger’s stroll along Anfield Road, accompanied by his son, isn’t just a walk; it’s a journey through the memories of a club...

Journalist: Man United Target Former Liverpool Sporting Director

Julian Ward: A Surprise Contender for United's Top Job In a twist that's got the football world talking on Christmas Day, Julian Ward, the former Liverpool sporting director, is now being considered for a similar role at Manchester United. This intriguing development, originally reported by Jason Burt in The Telegraph, raises eyebrows and questions in...

Klopp Reflects on Tsimikas Injury and Controversial Penalty

A Difficult Moment for Liverpool: Tsimikas' Injury Woe In a recent development that has implications for Liverpool's defensive strategies, manager Jürgen Klopp has confirmed the unfortunate news of Kostas Tsimikas' severe injury. The Greek defender is set to be absent for an extended period following a collarbone injury sustained during a tense 1-1 encounter with...

Lessons Learned: Title Contenders Battle it Out For a Point

Reds' Resilience Tested Another big team visits Anfield and comes away with a point in the same week. This was a better point than against United, but truth be told, you still had that 'what if' feeling after Trent’s miss in the second half. Jurgen Klopp got the atmosphere that he wanted, and there were...

Man of the Match: Liverpool 1 – 1 Arsenal

Ibrahima Konaté: Anfield's Colossus Dominating Defence Sometimes I like to write a few words relating to various moments in the respective game, without even mentioning today's man of the match I have selected for that contest. This piece, however, will immediately recognise what a powerful and dominant display was delivered this evening by the giant Frenchman,...

Hendrick on Gravenberch: ‘Every single part of it was horrendous’

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Perspective from Anfield Index Premier League Rivalries: Game of Tactical Nuance Liverpool's recent 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League was a testament to football's strategic complexities. This intriguing clash was dissected in detail by Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman, with Guy Drinkel hosting, in the Anfield Index's "Post-Match RAW" podcast. Liverpool's Strategy:...

Stalemate at Anfield as Liverpool Draw With Arsenal

Liverpool vs. Arsenal: A Premier League Showdown Premier League Powerhouses Collide In a Premier League spectacle that lived up to its billing, Arsenal sustained their position at the summit following a pulsating stalemate with Liverpool at the historic Anfield ground. A victory for either side was poised to confer the coveted Christmas top spot, yet they...

Player Ratings: Liverpool Held by Arsenal in Pulsating Clash

Liverpool Held in Top of Table Battle Matchday 18 saw the Reds start the day 3rd in the Premier League, with a chance to leapfrog both the Gunners and Aston Villa, who drew 1-1 with Sheffield United on Friday evening. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below, from a very entertaining game of Christmas football...

Liverpool Lose Salah as Egypt Call Him Early

Liverpool Faces Crucial Stretch Without Key Man Salah Liverpool is bracing for a significant challenge as Mohamed Salah, the club's talisman and premier goal scorer, is set to depart for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) duty with Egypt. This departure is a substantial blow for the Reds as they navigate through a crucial period...