Rival

Rival Recon: Liverpool v Sheffield United 23/24

Rival Recon Returns after Liverpool overcome a game Brighton side at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, courtesy of goals from Luis Diaz and Mo Salah goal and a masterful performance from former Brighton man, Alexis McAllister. With Klopp’s side top of the league, with 9 games left to go, the Reds first turn their attention to Chris Wilder’s relegation battling Sheffield Utd who arrive at Anfield on Thursday evening. Joining Hari on the pod this week to discuss what’s been a despondent season for Blades fans, we welcome back Hal Stewart from the Sheffield Utd Way Youtube Channel.

Rival Recon: Liverpool v Brighton 23/24

Rival Recon returns after a largely uneventful international break, though one that saw Andy Robertson injured again whilst playing for Scotland. With Reds back at Anfield our attention now returns to the business end of the season, with the title race now truly underway and a European Trophy still up for grabs for Jurgen Klopp’s Reds. Joining Hari on the pod this week to discuss how Brighton’s season has unfolded to date, their European adventure, their now routine win at Old Trafford and how they’ve coped with losing both Alexis MacAllister and Moises Caicedo, welcome on Ady Packham from Radio Reverb and the Albion Roar Podcast.

Rival Recon: Liverpool v Man City 23/24

Rival Recon returns ahead of a pivotal clash against Manchester City this Sunday at Anfield. With the Reds putting in an emphatic display in their 5-1 first leg win over Sparta Prague on Thursday, Klopp’s side look in good shape going into this weekend’s tussle with City. Joining Hari on the pod this week to discuss City’s season so far and how they’ve adapted to Haaland and KDB’s absences at time, whilst maintaining momentum following last season’s treble, we welcome back contributor to the Blue Moon Podcast, Dan Burke

Rival Recon: Liverpool v Luton Town 23/24

Following a comprehensive 4-1 win over Brentford last weekend, the Reds now turn their attention towards a midweek clash with Luton Town at Anfield before everyone’s attention shifts to the Carabao Cup Final this Sunday. Joining Hari on the pod this week to discuss how Luton Town have defied expectations this season & whether they’ll have enough to stay up, we welcome on Mark Ryland of the WALT Podcast.

Rival Recon: Brentford vs Liverpool 23/24

The Reds bounced back from their blip at the Emirates to defeat Burnley 3-1 last weekend, restablishing their position at the top of the table. On Rival Recon this week we focus in on a tricky away game as the Reds travel to Brentford to take on Thomas Frank’s side this Saturday lunchtime. With Toney back from suspension & amongst the goals already, this promises to be another testing early kick off for Klopp’s side. Joining Hari this week we have Mike Johnston from The Ealing Road Podcast.

Rival Recon: Liverpool vs Burnley 23/24

Rival Recon returns as the Reds look to bounce back from first legitimate loss of the season against Arsenal last weekend. Next up are relegation battling Burnley as Vincent Kompany’s side arrives at Anfield this Saturday looking destined for the drop. Joining Hari to discuss the Claret’s poor season & expectations for the future, we welcome back Natalie Bromley from the No Nay Never podcast.

Rival Recon: Arsenal v Liverpool 23/24

Rival Recon returns after an emphatic 4-1 win over Chelsea this Wednesday saw the Reds reestablish a 5 point lead at the top of the Premier League. With first teamers back in full training, including the mythical Thiago Alcantara, Klopp’s side now turn their attention towards Arsenal, as they head to the Emirates this Sunday afternoon. Joining Hari this week to discuss Arsenal’s season to date, how big Sunday’s game is to their title hopes and more, we welcome on Chief Arsenal Writer for FootballLDN, Kaya Kayak.

Rival Recon: Liverpool v Chelsea 23/24

The Reds return to Premier League action this weekend looking to solidify their place as league leaders as they travel to the seaside to take on in form Bournemouth side. Joining Hari to discuss the Cherries progress under Iraeola & expectations for the season, we welcome Craig from Bournemouth channel, Up the Cherries in All Departments

Rival Recon: Bournemouth v Liverpool 23/24

The Reds return to Premier League action this weekend looking to solidify their place as league leaders as they travel to the seaside to take on in form Bournemouth side. Joining Hari to discuss the Cherries progress under Iraeola & expectations for the season, we welcome Craig from Bournemouth channel, Up the Cherries in All Departments

Rival Recon: Liverpool v Newcastle 23/24

The Reds are set to end 2023 as the league leaders following Arsenal’s defeat against West Ham on Monday evening. Klopp will be keen for Liverpool to start 2024 in style as they welcome a struggling Newcastle at Anfield on Monday evening. With Eddie Howe’s side having lost 6 out of their last 7 games, Hari is joined by Newcastle correspondent for The Athletic, Chris Waugh to dive into why it’s been such a challenging season so far.