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Rival Recon: Chelsea Preview

On the penultimate Rival Recon of the season we look ahead to Wednesday night’s game against Chelsea as Frank Lampard’s side fight to cement their place in next season’s UCL. With Henderson set to finally lift the PL title after the 90mins is up, will the Reds be able to get the job done one more time in front of the Kop? Joining Hari this week we welcome back Rebecca Watkinns from The @DidItCross Pod as she gives us her assessment on exactly where Chelsea are at. - How well has Lampard done? - Kante to leave this summer? - Will Chelsea spend big? All this & more on #RivalRecon

Rival Recon: Arsenal Preview

Rival Recon returns as we looks ahead to the Reds upcoming visit to the Emirates this Wednesday, as the Champions take on Mikel Arterta’s ailing Arsenal side. Fresh off of a defeat in the North London Derby, how will Arsenal respond? Joining Hari this week to cover this and provide an overview of AFC’s turbulent season, we welcome on contributor to Arseblog Lewis Ambrose. - Where did it go wrong for Emery? - What does an Arteta side look like? - How to rebuild Arsenal.

Rival Recon: Burnley Preview

After a successful trip to the seaside saw the Reds emerge with another 3pts, Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to Saturday’s afternoon’s game at Anfield against Burnley. Joining Hari on the pod this week to lend us his insight into how Sean Dyche has successfully navigated another tricky season in the PL, we welcome on Burnley correspondent for The Athletic, Andy Jones. They cover: Can Burnley sneak into Europe? How far can Dwight McNeil go? Mo Salah’s hunt for the Golden boot All this and more on #RivalRecon

Rival Recon: Aston Villa Preview

Rival Recon returns after the PL Champions had a night to forget in Manchester, half hearted Guard of Honour aside. This week Hari turns his attention to Sunday’s game against relegation battling, Aston Villa. Will Klopp’s side respond from Thursday night’s defeat and send a message this weekend or can Villa secure precious points in their fight against the drop? Joining Hari this week we welcome on Villa blogger for Birmingham Mail and lifelong Villan, Alex Berwick Will Reds bounce back in style? Can Villa escape the drop? Just how good can Grealish be?

Rival Recon: Manchester City Preview

Rival Recon returns in the aftermath of the Reds wrapping up their first ever PL title. As Klopp’s side triumphantly head to The Etihad this Thursday, Guardiola & Manchester City prepare to give the new champions a Guard of Honour. On the pod this week we’ll discuss how City will respond to losing the title to LFC and exactly what sort of match we can expect this Thursday evening. MCFC writer for Manchester Evening News, Simon Bajkowski joins Hari to lend his insight. How will Guardiola adapt to LFC’s runaway win? Phil Foden set for a starring role? Where did City go wrong this season?

Rival Recon: Crystal Palace Preview

Rival Recon returns after the Reds got back in action with a turgid 0-0 draw against Everton on Sunday. On this week’s pod Hari welcomes on Beats 1 & Reprezent Radio host Joe Walker to discuss Wednesday night’s upcoming clash with Crystal Palace at an empty Anfield. - Will the Reds rediscover their rhythm? - Naby’s bright start - Salah to return in style?

Rival Recon: Everton Preview

After a long three months Rival Recon is back as the PL returns behind closed doors and the Reds looks to end their 30yr wait for a PL title. On the pod this week, Hari welcomes on Everton correspondent from The Athletic Patrick Boyland. He shares his insight on what Everton have been up to during the suspension, how players have been keeping up to speed and just how Carlo & Co aim to delay the Reds’ PL party.

Rival Recon: Everton Preview

After a long three months Rival Recon is back as the PL returns behind closed doors and the Reds looks to end their 30yr wait for a PL title. On the pod this week, Hari welcomes on Everton correspondent from The Athletic Patrick Boyland. He shares his insight on what Everton have been up to during the suspension, how players have been keeping up to speed and just how Carlo & Co aim to delay the Reds’ PL party.

Rival Recon: Bournemouth Preview

Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to the Reds’ match against an up and down Bournemouth team at Anfield. Hari welcomes Neil Grover to discuss all things Bournemouth ahead of the game. All this and more on #RivalRecon.

Rival Recon: Watford Preview

Rival Recon returns as we look ahead to the Reds’ trip to Vicarage Road to take on relegation battling Watford. Hari welcomes on writer for Betway Insider Adam Drury who lends his insight on the Pearson’s efforts to keep Watford up. - Shy Sarr proving to be the key man? - What difference has Pearson made? - Keita & Ox battling for a start All this and more on #RivalRecon