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Trent Alexander-Arnold: The Game Changer in Stats

Liverpool's Strategy and Performance: Insights from Anfield Index Liverpool's recent game against Sheffield United brought to the fore several key insights. Bence Bocsák noted the team's overall performance, stating, “Liverpool weren’t spectacular but they got the job done.” This reflects a pragmatic approach where results are prioritized over style, a crucial factor in title races. Trent...

Durability of Liverpool’s Defenders set to Define Reds’ Title Push

Matip's Injury: A Significant Setback As soon as Joel Matip grimaced on the side of the pitch against Fulham, you just feared the worst. The centre-back injured himself out wide and didn't make an instant return to the field, and moments later, he was sat on the turf making it clear that a substitution was required. This...

LFC Main Men: Spine Tingling-ish

Liverpool's Evolution: The Rise of Liverpool 2.0 Ahead of all the hoopla and noise that will naturally reverberate around the Saturday clash at The Etihad, talk will naturally turn to personal battles, management contests and title challenges. Liverpool are in second place and only a point behind the league leaders after a difficult run of...

Key Tests Loom for Liverpool Beyond Man City Clash

The Powerhouse Rivalry: A Modern Football Saga On the face of it, Liverpool heading to Manchester City should feel like the biggest game of any season in the modern game. The two sides have been English football's two powerhouses over the past five years, and while City have admittedly dominated overall, the Reds have put up...

After Luton Debacle, Reds Could Face City Whilst Joint Top

After The Luton Debacle, Liverpool Could Face City Whilst Joint Top As another round of Premier League games is closed out, the reds must now prepare to entertain Brentford in match week twelve of the 2023/24 Premier League season. A win (as well as a positive performance) are absolute requirements for Jürgen Klopp and his...

Liverpool 2.0: Ready for Premier League Title Challenge?

The Rise of Liverpool's New Era After winning the Premier League title in front of no fans, it is understandable why we as Liverpool supporters are so hungry for more glory. The journey to that legendary achievement in 2019/20 was unforgettable, with the Reds only dropping two points in their first 28 league games, but it...

Hendrick: ‘Salah should stay and chase down Rush record’

Daily Red Podcast - Dave Hendrick's Daily Roundup of All Things Liverpool FC Can Salah chase down Ian Rush's Record? On today's episode Dave takes a look at Mo Salah with Klopp saying that he is extremely happy at the club, Dave looks at the Egyptians record at Liverpool, and the potential records he could break....

Hyypia Backs Van Dijk to Reign Supreme in Premier League

Hyypia Confident in Van Dijk's Premier League Dominance As the Premier League season unfolds, former Liverpool stalwart Sami Hyypia has thrown significant support behind Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's centre-back powerhouse. Despite a setback from a knee ligament injury in 2020, Van Dijk's recent performances suggest a brewing storm on the pitch, especially noted during the...

Awkward Everton Clash a Big Test of Liverpool’s Title Credentials

Liverpool's Struggles Post Spurs Defeat It's fair to say that Liverpool's Premier League title surge has lost some momentum in recent weeks, having started the season in exciting form. The gut-wrenching and brave late 2-1 defeat away to Tottenham was followed up by a disappointing 2-2 draw at Burnley, with the Reds nowhere near their best...

LFC Fixture Forecast: ‘Reds right in the title mix after solid start’

Daily Red Podcast - Dave Hendrick's Daily Roundup of All Things Liverpool FC Are Liverpool in Premier League Title Race? Dave looks back at Sunday's game against Brighton as the Reds' draw with De Zerbi's men. Dave also looks at the defence and the need to evolve, he looks at Trent's role, and assesses perhaps moving...