Arne Slot’s Stuttering Season Under Fresh Scrutiny
Credit to David Lynch, speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, for the original insight that frames another turbulent chapter in Liverpool’s faltering title defence. Arne Slot delivered the Premier League crown in his debut campaign, yet the follow up has unravelled at alarming speed. The 3-3 draw...
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Final Collapse: The Stats Behind the Defeat to Newcastle
Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup Final was more than just a bad day at Wembley. It was a performance riddled with inefficiencies, tactical missteps, and a statistical breakdown that underlined why Arne Slot’s side deserved to lose. As Dave...
PSG 0 - 1 Liverpool - Champions League 1st Leg Player Ratings
This scintillating last 16 first-leg tie was played out in Paris with two of Europe’s most in-form teams going head to head.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 10.0
The world-class Brazilian stopper was brilliant in the first half to...
Trent Alexander-Arnold: A Critical Review of Liverpool's Defensive Conundrum
In a recent episode of the Anfield Index, David Lynch shared his thoughts with Dave Davis on Trent Alexander-Arnold's latest performance against Fulham. Lynch's candid assessment provides an in-depth look into the challenges and criticisms surrounding one of Liverpool's most discussed players.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo_lToRsQcI
Examining Trent’s Current Form
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s...
In-Depth Analysis: Liverpool's Tumultuous Draw with Aston Villa
Under Pressure: Tactical Decisions and Performances
In a recent episode of the Anfield Index Under Pressure podcast, hosted by Dan Kennett, the panel dissected Liverpool's 3-3 draw against Aston Villa. The panelists, including Simon Brundish, highlighted several tactical nuances and player performances that influenced the game's outcome.
https://youtu.be/Aut0QLJ3fY4
Patterns and...
Aston Villa 3 - 3 Liverpool - The Postmortem
This was a game that meant more to the home side, with their fight for 4th place still under threat by the 5th placed Tottenham. The entire game was a striking endorsement of the Premier League and despite some serious poor defensive decisions at times, it...
Jayden Danns Steals the Spotlight as Liverpool Hammer Southampton
Liverpool pulled off an impressive victory over Southampton in the FA Cup Fifth Round, made all the more impressive by Jayden Danns' performance. The Post-Match RAW podcast, hosted by Karl Wilkinson and Guy Drinkel, provided an insightful analysis of Liverpool's strategy and performance, with specific emphasis...
Premier League Showdown: Liverpool's Resilience Tested
In a recent episode of the Anfield Index podcast, the discussion centered around Liverpool's Premier League campaign, focusing on their performance against Arsenal and looking forward to their match against Burnley. Host Dave was joined by Ben, the "Hungarian stat hipster," to dissect the Reds' current form, strategies, and...
Three Victories in January: Analysing Liverpool's Performance
Liverpool Without Key Players: Struggling Creativity
Three games in January and three victories. It’s hard to be unhappy with that even if you are the red with highest expectations. A Liverpool line-up without Salah, Trent and Szoboszlai was likely going to struggle to create as much as it can...
Frustrating Watch for Reds
This was a painful game to watch, which was very predictable, given the dreaded 12.30 lunchtime kick off and hectic ongoing fixture schedule. Make no mistake, all that matters at this stage is winning results, with performances often sporadic against uninspired teams and opposition managers. With constant rotation and asset fatigue...
