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Post Match RAW: A BAD DRAWING

After Jürgen Klopp’s Reds drew 1-1 with Arsenal at the Emirates, Trev Downey was joined by Hari Sethi and Karl Matchett on RAW. The irritation was real as the lads manfully struggled to highlight the positives as well as the obvious negative of conceding 2 points to Manchester City with 81minutes already in the bag. Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Andy Robertson come in for particular praise and, on the flip side, Trent Alexander Arnold and Fabinho’s mixed bag performances are also scrutinised. There are also some questions about whether or not the manager’s game-plan was the most effective.

Post Match RAW: GOT THERE IN THE END

On the latest RAW podcast, Trev Downey has been abandoned by the regular duo of Dave and Hari and is joined instead by Karl Matchett and Joe Cousins. The lads reflect on Liverpool’s 4-1 win at Anfield against Cardiff City and, as ever, the key moments of the match are analyzed and the performances of Jürgen Klopp’s Reds are assessed, with Xherdan Shaqiri, Gini Wijnaldum, Alberto Moreno and, of course, Mo Salah receiving particular plaudits and Neil Warnock’s tragic mind games and tactics getting a disapproving head shake from everyone.

Post Match RAW: FULL FOUR-CE REDS

On the latest episode of RAW Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi revel in a dominant Champions League display by The Reds in their straightforward dismissal of Red Star Belgrade at Anfield. The lads analyse the key moments of the match and, as ever, focus on the individual showings of Jürgen Klopp’s charges, with Xherdan Shaqiri, Gini Wijnaldum and Fabinho receiving particular praise and Alberto Moreno somehow becoming the focus of the show’s conclusion.

Post Match RAW: A WIN IS A WIN

After a hard fought victory at the John Smith’s Stadium, Liverpool head home with plenty to think about from a strange and often underwhelming performance. Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi pick the bones out of that showing on the latest RAW with particular emphasis on the shifts put in by Lallana and Lovren on one end of the spectrum and Gomez, Wijnaldum and Shaqiri on the other. As ever, the minute detail of the match is examined and the lads enjoy being able to describe a glorious Mo Salah winner, as The Reds make ground on Chelsea and keep pace with City.

Post Match RAW: POINT TO THE TOP

On the latest RAW podcast, host Trev Downey and his usual muckers, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi, pick the bones out of Liverpool’s 0-0 draw at Anfield against City which saw both teams join Chelsea at the top of the table on 20 points. As ever, the individual performances of The Reds are analysed, with particular focus on Mo Salah, Naby Keita and Dejan Lovren. As well as that, the lads look at the major talking points; from the ongoing toothlessness of The Reds’ attack to the dreadful refereeing and from the multiple penalty dramas to Jürgen Klopp’s contribution. It’s RAW and it’s fun.

Post Match RAW: BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE

On the latest RAW podcast Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi discus a rare defeat for The Reds and an even rarer poor performance by Jürgen Klopp’s men, as they capitulated at the death to Napoli in the San Paolo. Despite the Herculean efforts of Virgil Van Dijk, Alisson Becker and, in particular, Joe Gomez, Liverpool could not hold out for what would have been a scarcely deserved point on a night when the majority of the team had nights to forget. As ever, the lads tackle the key incidents and the individual performances (the manager does not escape censure either) and there’s even a little bit of sartorial snide at the end.

Post Match RAW: SUPERDAN RETURNS

On the latest episode of RAW, host Trev Downey is joined by AI stalwart and RAW debutant, Justin Wells, and his usual compadre, Hari Sethi, and the lads pick apart the highly engaging 1-1 draw achieved in dramatic circumstances at Stamford Bridge, thanks to the late introduction of Daniel Sturridge. As ever, there’s analysis of the many major talking points of the match and a focus on the individual contributions of Jürgen Klopp’s Reds, with some particular praise for the glorious defensive platform of Alisson, Van Dijk and Gomez, the dynamism and creativity of Andy Robertson and, of course, the magical left foot of the hero-of-the-hour, Danny Sturridge.

Post Match RAW: THE REDS ARE CARAB-OUT

On this episode of RAW, Trev Downey is joined by Greig Hopcroft and Mo Chatra to dissect the disappointing exit from the Carabao Cup at the first hurdle. Chelsea scored two late goals to turn the tie on its head and the lads analyze the various talking points of the match, from the much-changed line-ups to the controversial VAR involvement. As ever, the individual performances of Jürgen Klopp’s Reds are assessed and Mo and Greig struggle manfully, but in vain, to make Trev care that Liverpool are out of this competition.

Post Match RAW: THE LOVE SHAQ

On the latest episode of RAW, Trev Downey is joined by Mo Chatra and Jim Boardman to reflect on a comprehensive 3-0 Liverpool home win over Southampton in the Premier League. The lads discuss the major incidents, including the controversial half-time substitution of Xherdan Shaqiri and the injury to Virgil van Dijk but, as usual, there is also a detailed breakdown of the match and a close look at the performances of The Reds, with Shaqiri, Matip, the full backs, and two of the three substitutes - James Milner and Joe Gomez - coming in for particular praise.

Post Match RAW: ONE IN THE EYE FOR PSG

On the latest episode of RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi have the joyful task of reflecting on Liverpool’s dramatic and highly deserved late 3-2 win over Paris Saint Germain at Anfield in the Champions League. As ever, the major talking points of a lively encounter are analysed in depth and the individual performances of The Reds are scrutinised, with our imperious centre halves receiving much praise. There’s also a look at the work-rate and effectiveness of Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner, the glorious winning finish of Bobby Firmino, the overall weirdness of PSG as a club and a critique of Thomas Tuchel’s varsity jacket.