After slogging it out with Chelsea in the Istanbul humidity for the UEFA Super Cup, then travelling to St Mary’s to overcome a game Southampton side, Liverpool ended last week as league leaders, with another trophy won under the Klopp era.With the Reds finally having had a full week to rest, Rival Recon returns to preview this weekend’s game against Arsenal as Unai Emery’s side arrive at Anfield on Saturday.Here to him dive into the world of the Gunners, Hari Sethi welcomes on co-host of the brand new football podcast, @Stadio, it’s @Ryanhunn.All this and more on #RivalRecon
On the last edition of the Rival Recon Top Six series, we focus in on last season’s Premier League winners, Man City. Hari is joined by MEN writer Simon Bajkowski to discuss all things Man City. After winning a domestic treble and topping Liverpool in one of the tightest title races in history, what can Man City do to match or even top last season? All this and more on #RivalRecon
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
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
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
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.
