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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
On this week’s episode of Rival Recon, we’re diving into a turbulent first season at the helm for Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri, as we look ahead to Sunday’s huge clash at Anfield. Hari Sethi is joined by co-host of DidItCrossTheLine pod, Rebecca Knight, who lends her unique insight into Chelsea’s season.- Who’s to blame for Chelsea’s inconsistency Sarri or the players?- Is Chelsea’s issue cultural?- Can Hazard and Co. ruin LFC’s title hopes?All this and more on #RivalRecon
On the new episode of Rival Recon, Hari Sethi speaks with host of Southampton podcast, The Delivery, Mark Markstone to get the low-down on Friday’s upcoming game.- Where did Mark Hughes go wrong?- How has Hassenhuttl turned things around for Southampton?- How will Southampton look to approach the arrival of the league-leaders?All this and more on #RivalRecon
On the first episode of the new Rival Recon, Hari Sethi speaks with Editor for Tifo Football, Sen Stafford Bloor, to take a deep dive into the season of Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their arrival at Anfield this Sunday.- How has Pochettino managed a season of rumours, stadium delays and no transfers?- How will Spurs look to approach the weekend’s game?- Could ‘WHL 2.0’ help to “galvanise” Spurs for their top four battle?All this and more on #RivalRecon