Rival Recon: Southampton Preview
After the Reds kicked off their season with a 4-1 home win at home to newly promoted Norwich, Rival Recon returns as our focus shifts towards Saturday’s game against Southampton.Hari welcomes on Southampton correspondent for The Athletic, Carl Anka, to offer his insight on the task facing Hasenhuttl this season and just what to expect from the Austrian’s side this weekend.- Southampton fans prepared to be patient- Hasenhuttl’s pressing approach - Reds to rotate after Super Cup exploits?All this and more on #RivalRecon …
Rival Recon: Top 6 Rivals - Chelsea
On the penultimate edition of the Rival Recon Top Six series, we focus in on last season’s 3rd place finishers and Europa League winners, Chelsea. After a turbulent and eventful season under Sarri, Chelsea embark upon a new PL campaign with club legend Frank Lampard at the helm. Hari welcomes on Rebecca Watkins from the DidItCrossTheLine podcast to dive into the world of Chelsea and just what fans are expecting from the season ahead. - How much patience will Lampard be afforded? - A season under the spotlight for Chelsea’s forgotten youth - How will Chelsea approach the Super Cup? All this and more on #RivalRecon …
Rival Recon: Norwich Preview
With the European Champions kicking things off on Friday at home to newly promoted Norwich, the first episode of Rival Recon for the new season focusses in on The Canaries journey back to life in the Premier League. Hari welcomes on Steve Cook from Norwich City fan-site My Football to give his insight into Farke, Pukki and what lies ahead for the Canaries this season.All this and more on #RivalRecon …
Rival Recon - Top 6 Rivals - Spurs
On another edition of the Top Six series of Rival Recon here on Anfield Index Pro, we turn our attention to last season’s 4th place finishers and the Reds’ former opponents in Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur. Hari welcomes Editor of Tifo football, Seb Stafford-Bloor back to the pod to take a look at what shape Pochettino’s side are in as they approach their first full season in their new North London home. - A signing! How influential can Ndombele be? - Poch frustrated by slow moving Levy? - Are Spurs in danger of things going stale? All this and more on #RivalRecon …
Rival Recon - Top 6 Rivals - Arsenal
On this edition of the Top Six series of Rival Recon here on Anfield Index Pro, we move onto last season’s 5th place finishers Arsenal. Hari Sethi welcomes on freelance journalist for Vice, BBC, Arseblog and others, Tom Usher to discuss his expectations for Emery’s second season and why selling Mustafi could be as big as signing Nicolas Pepe! - Missing out on CL last season - Spending big… but not on defence? - Emery’s second season under scrutiny All this and more on #Rival Recon …
Rival Recon - Top 6 Rivals - Manchester United
On this Pre-Season series of Rival Recon, Hari Sethi focusses in on exactly what shape the Premier League’s top six are in as we countdown to the start of the new season.Beginning with last season’s 6th place finishers, Manchester United, Hari’s joined by journalist, poet and musician Musa Okwonga to review the Red Devils’ turbulent previous campaign and discuss where fans’ expectations should be set for Solskjaer’s first full season as manager.All this and more on #RivalRecon …
Rival Recon - Liverpool v Spurs Champions League Final Preview
On a bonus edition of Rival Recon, Hari Sethi welcomes back Editor of Tifo Football, Seb Stafford Bloor as the pair discuss the UCL final and just how both teams are fairing as they count down to the big one.- Does Pochettino have more to be anxious about as he prepares for the final?- How are Spurs fans feeling about their unprecedented European run?- How important will LFC’s experience last year be?- All this and more on #RivalRecon …
Rival Recon - Liverpool v Wolves Preview
On the final episode of Rival Recon for the season, Hari Sethi speaks to Football writer for The Daily Mirror, Alex Richards about Wolves’ hugely impressive return to life in the Premier League ahead of their final day clash with the Reds.- Wolves return to the PL in style?- Will Nuno’s team be on the beach?- Is there to be one final twist in the title race?All this and more on this week’s #RivalRecon …
Rival Recon - Newcastle United v Liverpool Preview
On this week’s episode of Rival Recon, Hari Sethi is joined by Daily Star Sports Journalist Aaron Stokes, as the pair preview Liverpool's penultimate game of the Premier League season to Newcastle United at St James Park. Some of the key discussion points on the pod are;- Will the loss to Barcelona affect Liverpool's title chances? - Newcastle's season and avoiding relegation - Are Mike Ashley's day numbered at Newcastle United?- The amazing job Rafa has done with limited funds- Will Rafa do Liverpool a favour on Saturday?All this and more on this week’s #RivalRecon …
Rival Recon - Cardiff v Liverpool Preview
On this week’s episode of Rival Recon, Hari Sethi walks through what’s been an emotionally draining season both on and off the pitch for Cardiff City FC, with lifelong Bluebird’s fan and blogger for View From The Ninian, Paul Gronow.- Can Cardiff City escape relegation?- How has the Sala tragedy impacted the club?- How has Warnock managed to retain the squad’s fighting spirit/belief?All this and more on this week’s #RivalRecon …