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The Athletic’s James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O’Neill and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club twice a week, every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as we look ahead to Wednesday’s return to action in the Merseyside derby.
The guys discuss the importance of the derby from the feeling on Merseyside to what it means to the international fanbase too. We also talk about the once proposed idea of Liverpool and Everton sharing joined stadia on Stanley Park!
Plus there’s the latest team news, discussion around FSG’s interest in adding Malaga to their desired multi-club portfolio as well as news of the Reds’ planned pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Japan.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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James Pearce is back alongside Simon Hughes and Tony Evans just in time to address the increased activity and discussion around the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
On Tuesday, The Athletic's David Ornstein reported Real Madrid are working to close a deal for the right-back who will be a free agent in the summer.
As well as the panel sharing their thoughts on the situation there is also discussion around where it leaves Liverpool, how they got into this position and what it means for Alexander-Arnold's legacy.
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Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to follow on from Thursday's discussions about what Liverpool need to do in the summer transfer window, we assess what they will be able to afford.
Having written on Liverpool finances, The Athletic's new dedicated football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon also joins the guys to share the detail in the Reds' account for 2023/24 explaining the £57m loss, Liverpool's amortisation costs as well as their PSR standing.
Plus, there's talk around how much credit winning a league title in his debut season will give Arne Slot as well as what it will mean for sporting director Richard Hughes.
Host: Tony Evans
With: Simon Hughes, Andy Jones and Chris Weatherspoon
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after a bruising couple of results for the Reds.
With matters calming down on-pitch, today we take a look ahead to the summer transfer window: who's staying, who's going and where must the Reds strengthen to stay competitive in the Premier League and Champions League next season.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Andy Jones
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to pick the bones out of Liverpool's Carabao Cup Final defeat at the hands of Newcastle United.
From Alexis Mac Allister marking Dan Burn to Mohamed Salah's lack of involvement and the impact of missing Trent Alexander-Arnold, the panel delve through all aspects of the performance to assess whether it was Liverpool's worse cup final showing.
Plus there's a discussion around the longevity left in this Liverpool squad as well as Arne Slot's 'trust' of the depth available to him.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to reflect on the Reds' Champions League elimination to Paris Saint-Germain before looking ahead to Sunday's Carabao Cup Final.
After Tuesday's 1-0 defeat at Anfield to PSG, Arne Slot's side were eventually dumped out of Europe on penalties with the panel discussing the nature of the loss, as well as answering a listener question around Alisson Becker's penalty record.
There's also a look at the impact of the run of matches Liverpool have faced in recent weeks before looking ahead to Sunday's meeting with Newcastle United at Wembley.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and James Pearce, the discuss the nearly perfect weekend which saw Liverpool stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to 15 points.
The trio discuss the 3-1 win over Southampton, briefly, and the continued brilliance of Salah - including James' experience of watching his penalties alongside Jan Molby.
They look ahead to the second leg against PSG in the Champions League and whether or not to start Darwin Nunez.
Plus with a new shirt deal which sees the Reds return to Adidas as the kit manufacturer and, the important question, how do you pronounce Adidas?
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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Tony Evans and Simon Hughes are joined by James Pearce, from his Roland Garros-themed hotel in Paris, the morning after THAT 1-0 win in the French capital to give the Reds the advantage in their Champions League last 16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain.
There's plenty of praise for 'The Holy Goalie' after Alisson's heroics in the Parc des Princes making nine saves for the Reds to deny Luis Enrique's side.
Plus the panel discuss the contribution of Harvey Elliott, with the game's only goal, as well as Darwin Nunez with his assist off the bench before looking ahead to Saturday's visit of Southampton to Anfield.
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With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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James Pearce and Oli Kay are alongside Tony Evans as we look ahead to the start of Liverpool's Champions League knockout journey with Wednesday's visit to Paris Saint-Germain.
Almost three years on from Liverpool's harrowing visit to the French capital for the 2022 Champions League Final both James and Oli recount their memories from the trip.
Plus, there's discussion around the Reds' financial results for 2023/24, Amazon Prime's Jurgen Klopp documentary and The Athletic's French football writer Tom Williams drops by to share the lowdown on the hosts ahead of the meeting at the Parc des Princes.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce, Oli Kay and Tom Williams
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones as the Reds roar 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, which begs the question: is the title race done?
The panel get stuck into the win over Newcastle United at Anfield as well as the outstanding contribution of Dominik Szoboszlai.
There's also a discussion around the defining period of games Arne Slot's side have come through, picking up 11 points from a possible 15 during their run of five crucial matches in the space of just 15 days.
Plus, there's some contract discussion thrown in, including around Ibrahima Konate, before a discussion on the Reds' Champions League draw with a trip to Paris to come early next week.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Andy Jones
Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to react to a decisive weekend in the Premier League as the Reds moved 11 points clear at the top!
Liverpool's routine 2-0 win away at Man City, coupled with Arsenal's defeat at home to West Ham on Saturday leaves Arne Slot's side with commanding lead with 11 to play.
The panel get into the manner of the win, the style and control exerted by Slot's men as well as heaping praise on both goalscorers Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Plus, there's a listener question answered as well as a look ahead to Wednesday night's visit of Newcastle United to Anfield.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans reacting to the Reds' visit to Villa Park before looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Man City.
Darwin Nunez, having had a torrid cameo off the bench on Wednesday, is centre to the analysis from Villa Park with the Uruguayan missing a guilt-edged chance to give Arne Slot's side what would have been a crucial three points.
With eight points dropped from the last eight Premier League games, the panel also analyse the state of the title race with Liverpool moving eight points clear at the top of the league, despite dropping two points on Wednesday night.
Plus, there's a look ahead to Sunday's trip to the Etihad as the Reds look to pile on the misery for Pep Guardiola's side following their own humbling in Madrid.
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With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans to react to Liverpool's nervy win against Wolves on Sunday.
The panel discuss the key themes from the win at Anfield, but not before James shares his own story of how the title race nerves have begun to get to him!
After moving on from analysis of the win over Wolves, the conversation moves onto Liverpool's attacking options with Luis Diaz moving back to the left wing, and assess what it could mean ahead of what looks set to be a busy summer transfer window ahead.
Plus, ahead of Wednesday night's visit to Villa Park, Gregg Evans drops by to preview the game ahead of a crucial period in the Reds' title chances.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans
Producer: Guy Clarke
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to react to an action-packed, final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Having led 2-1, James Tarkowski grabbed a late equaliser for the hosts before tempers boiled over at full-time with red cards shown for Curtis Jones, Arne Slot and assistant head coach Sipke Hulshoff.
The panel look back over the occasion of the final Goodison derby, where it leaves the state of the title race with Liverpool moving seven points clear before getting onto the contribution of Mohamed Salah.
Plus, there's a look ahead to Wolves' visit to Anfield on Sunday as well as Si's take on the manner of stewarding at Goodison Park!
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With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as we bring you the first of our two shows to come each week for the rest of the season!
Following defeat to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup Fourth Round the panel discuss the merits of exiting the competition with focus switching to the Premier League ahead of Wednesday night's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
That kicks-off a run of five games in 15 days for Arne Slot's Reds as we also analyse how the Dutchman has managed to keep his squad so fresh this season before having a deeper look at Wednesday night's trip across Stanley Park.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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Join James Pearce fresh from Anfield as Liverpool thrashed Tottenham 4-0 to book their place at in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley.
With work to do to overturn a first leg deficit, the Reds made light work of booking their place at a second successive League Cup Final.
Cody Gakpo's first half strike was added to in the second by Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and captain Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool secured a safe passage through to the first cup final of the Arne Slot era.
Listen in for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Slot's press conference with The Athletic's Andy Jones also dropping by with his thoughts.
Host: James Pearce
With: Andy Jones
Producer: Guy Clarke
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for this week's Walk On podcast, fresh from the 2-0 win over Bournemouth.
As well as Mohamed Salah's continuing goalscoring greatness, the panel also discuss the importance and future of goalkeeper Alisson Becker with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili set to arrive in the summer.
There's a recap of the transfer window, with Liverpool having kept their powder dry as well as an analysis of Arne Slot's midfield engine room with Liverpool reaping the rewards of their summer spending in 2023 in the form of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch.
Plus, a look ahead to Thursday night's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg with Tottenham!
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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James Pearce brings you reaction from the Vitality Stadium after Liverpool swept Bournemouth aside 2-0 on the south coast, thanks to a Mohamed Salah double.
The Egyptian King grabbed his 20th and 21st Premier League goals of the campaign to open up a nine-point gap over second-placed Arsenal ahead of their game with Manchester City to come on Sunday.
Listen in for analysis from the Vitality as well as the best from Arne Slot's press conference - including the latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold who was forced off due to injury. Plus, The Athletic's Mark Carey drops by with his tactical take having also been watching on as the Reds ran out winners!
Host: James Pearce
With: Mark Carey
Producer: Guy Clarke
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest fix of weekly Liverpool FC news.
This week there's plenty for the guys to get through from the 4-1 win over Ipswich at Anfield to Mohamed Salah surpassing Thierry Henry on the Premier League's list of all-time top scorers and Virgil van Dijk's record-setting numbers following his 300th appearance for the club.
There's also a discussion around the contract scenario as we head towards February with still no news of extensions being agreed for the likes of Salah, van Dijk or Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Plus, we preview Wednesday night's Champions League action with PSV Eindhoven and Saturday's visit to AFC Bournemouth.
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With: Simon Hughes and James Pearce
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce for reaction to Liverpool's latest Premier League win, after seeing off Ipswich Town 4-1 at Anfield.
Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah and a double for Cody Gakpo were enough to see off the relegation-threatened visitors.
As well as analysis from Anfield, listen in to hear the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also drops by to discuss the role of Ibrahima Konate in the Reds' opening goal.
Host: James Pearce
With: Andy Jones
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to reflect on back-to-back wins in both the Premier League and Champions League for the Reds!
Saturday's dramatic late show at Brentford was followed up on Tuesday night as Lille were seen off 2-1 at Anfield to continue Liverpool's 100% record in this season's Champions League.
As well as reflect on the wins, the panel discuss the squad depth available to Arne Slot with the likes of Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa and Jarrell Quansah all playing their part in the last two outings.
Plus, there's a look ahead to the rest of the January transfer window and a preview of Ipswich's trip to Anfield on Saturday.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Andy Jones
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce for reaction from the Gtech Community Stadium as Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to secure a 2-0 win over Brentford.
The No.9 came off the bench to strike to earn the Reds a first Premier League win in three games following the recent draws with both Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.
As well as reaction the Uruguayan's double, there's also the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference as well as The Athletic's senior data analyst Mark Carey on the win in west London.
Host: James Pearce
With: Mark Carey
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here to react following Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.
After falling behind, Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas combined just 22 seconds after coming off the bench to salvage a point in the Premier League title race.
The panel assess what it means for the title race, as well as the importance of Diogo Jota's fitness before casting an eye towards the transfer window.
There's also a look back at a big-name Spaniard who arrived in a January transfer window without being able to leave much of a mark at Anfield before attentions switch to Saturday's trip to Brentford.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the weekend's events at Anfield, most eye-catching of which was the performance of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The panel assess, amid transfer interest from Real Madrid, what led to such a poor showing for Alexander-Arnold before assessing the rest of the display with the Reds unable to overcome an out of sorts Manchester United.
There's also a look ahead to what's to come over the next week with Tottenham Hotspur in the first round of the Carabao Cup semi-final, Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup before a trip to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Plus, with the January transfer window now open James brings us up-to-date with the latest Liverpool moves with reported interest in a couple of Liverpool wingers and a goalkeeping departure.
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With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as we return for the first podcast of 2025 - and there's plenty to get into!
The panel get into the latest on the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold after Real Madrid made an enquiry to Liverpool over his availability in January.
On the pitch, Arne Slot's Liverpool picked up maximum points over the festive period, with Mohamed Salah once again leading the way.
Plus, ahead of Manchester United's visit on Sunday we get into Ruben Amorim's latest comments admitting the Reds' rivals are in a relegation battle ahead of the trip to Anfield.
Host: Tony Evans
With: Simon Hughes and James Pearce
Producer: Nick Thomson
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after Liverpool's eventful 6-3 away win over Tottenham Hotspur.
The panel react to the Reds six-goal showing, Mohamed Salah's latest exploits and much more before looking at the state of the title race following another helping hand from Everton, taking points off Chelsea at Goodison Park.
As ever, there's Contract Weekly - the final one before Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk can sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs. Plus, there's a look back on 2024 as the panel share their highlights of the calendar year.
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With: James Pearce and Andy Jones
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Tony Evans and James Pearce are joined by Andy Jones following Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Fulham at Anfield.
The panel look back on the pulsating game which twice saw the Reds have to come from behind to take a point after Andy Robertson had also been sent-off for Arne Slot's side.
There's also a look at the wider title race with Chelsea winning, Arsenal drawing and Man City losing (again). Plus, we have 'Contract Weekly' and a preview of the January transfer window before looking ahead to this week's visits to Southampton and Spurs.
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With: James Pearce and Andy Jones
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for a busy show!
Liverpool made it six wins out of six in the Champions League last night. The Reds are sitting pretty in top spot after getting the job done in Girona last night, thanks to another goal from Mo Salah and some goalkeeping heroics from Alisson.
We look back on the match and discuss the latest contract news. Are the trio of Salah, van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold any closer to signing?
We reflect back on a Premier League weekend that saw the postponement of the Merseyside Derby. How did the other results affect Liverpool’s title campaign?
And we preview the Fulham game at Anfield on Saturday.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Nick Thomson
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back for a bonus episode alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's pulsating 3-3 draw with Newcastle United.
The panel react to more brilliance from Mohamed Salah, Caoimhin Kelleher rare error and Liverpool not winning a game before moving onto the latest around Virgil van Dijk's contract.
Plus there's a trip down memory lane ahead of the final visit across Stanley Park to take on Everton at Goodison Park before we finish with a quiz on Merseyside derbies at the home of the Blues.
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With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans reacting to an eventful week for the Reds!
First Real Madrid and then Manchester City swept aside at Anfield as Liverpool maintain their 100% record in the Champions League before moving nine-points clear at the top of the Premier League.
There's reaction to Sunday's win over Man City, including Pep Guardiola's antics after being taunted by the Anfield crowd.
Plus, Si brings us an update on Mohamed Salah's contract demands in 'Contract Weekly' before attentions turns to Wednesday's visit to St James' Park with The Athletic's Newcastle United writer George Caulkin dropping by to preview the game!
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and George Caulkin
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction from Anfield as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points.
Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah in either half capped a thoroughly dominant win for the Reds, coming just days after also seeing off European champions Real Madrid in the Champions League.
As well as James' analysis from Anfield, there is also the best from Arne Slot's press conference including the latest on the fitness of Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley as well as his views on Pep Guardiola's struggles with City.
Plus, The Athletic's Andy Jones also drops by to give his view on the input of Luis Diaz and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Host: James Pearce
With: Andy Jones
Producer: Guy Clarke
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans and there's some big 'Contract Weekly' news to get into.
After Mohamed Salah stopped to speak with James in the mixed zone after Sunday's 3-2 win over Southampton, the Egyptian King's comments have made plenty of headlines, so the panel give their views on how it could impact negotiations.
Plus there's on-pitch chat as the Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points before looking ahead to the week to come with both Real Madrid and Man City heading to 'Atmosfield'.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce for reaction from St Mary's as Liverpool move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, thanks to more Mohamed Salah brilliance.
The Egyptian King scored twice on the south coast as Arne Slot's men had to come from behind to win, despite taking a first half lead through Dominik Szoboszlai.
Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes scored either side of half-time to turn the game around before Salah's double to move him past 100 away goals for the club.
As well as analysis from St Mary's listen in for Slot's press conference as well as Andy Jones dropping by with his thoughts after the Reds conceded twice against the Premier League's bottom side.
Host: James Pearce
With: Andy Jones
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Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare to return from the final international break of the year sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
So how can Liverpool maintain their lead at the top, are they genuine contenders to lift the title and what impact could the looming January transfer window have on their destiny this season?
Plus there's the latest reaction to the international break, including Ben Doak's crucial role in Scotland's Nations League wins over Croatia and Poland before 'Contract Weekly' and looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Southampton.
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With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Simon Hughes is alongside Iain Macintosh to discuss his new book, Chasing Salah: The Biography.
In the book, Simon expertly pieces together a fascinating portrait of Salah. From his relationships with his teammates to what motivates him; from how the events of the past decade in Egypt have impacted his life, to what's next in his career.
Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Salah-Biography-Simon-Hughes/dp/1408721155
Host: Iain Macintosh
With: Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Oli Kay for this week's Walk On podcast talking through the biggest talking points.
With the Reds already five points clear after just 11 Premier League this season the panel bask in the glory following Saturday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa before turning their attention to referee David Coote who has been suspended pending further investigation by PGMOL.
That came after a video appearing to show the official voicing foul-mouthed criticism of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appeared on social media on Monday.
There's also the latest 'Contract Weekly' update, praise for both Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez as well as the latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury.
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With: James Pearce and Oli Kay
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here with Tony Evans to look back on another week of wins for Liverpool!
Fresh from seeing off Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield in the Champions League we bask in more glory as Arne Slot's record now stands at 14 wins from 16 matches in charge.
Luis Diaz's sparkling showing is singled out for praise following his first hat-trick for the club before moving onto Mohamed Salah after his cryptic tweet after playing the lead role in the 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League last weekend.
Plus, ahead of Saturday's visit of Aston Villa, our resident Brummie Gregg Evans drops in to give us the lowdown on Unai Emery's side.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction from Anfield as Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion retake top spot in the Premier League.
Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah struck in the second half as the Reds had to come from behind on a day both Arsenal and Manchester City lost.
Listen in for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference. Plus, The Athletic's Gregg Evans also drops in with his take.
Host: James Pearce
With: Gregg Evans
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Tony Evans and James Pearce are joined by Gregg Evans for this week's Walk On, looking back on Liverpool's trips to Leipzig and London.
Having battled back twice to draw with Arsenal at the Emirates the panel assess the value of the point including the performance of Ibrahima Konate in north London. Darwin Nunez's showing against Arsenal was also under the spotlight with the Uruguayan laying on the assist for Mohamed Salah to drab Liverpool a point.
Plus, following Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments around his desire to win the Ballon d'Or, Simon Hughes has his say on what it could mean for his Liverpool future.
And finally we look ahead to the double-header in the Carabao Cup and Premier League to come with Brighton with Andy Jones dropping in with the latest on Federico Chiesa.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Gregg Evans
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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction as Liverpool came from behind twice to take a point away at Arsenal.
Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah were on the scoresheet in the 2-2 draw with Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino having both put Arsenal ahead.
There's also the best from Arne Slot's press conference and The Athletic's Thom Harris drops by with his take on the game, analysing the importance of set-pieces to the action at the Emirates with both teams using set-piece routines to find a route to goal.
Host: James Pearce
With: Thom Harris
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James, Simon and Tony are here with your weekly Reds round-up as Arne Slot's side continue their winning ways!
Curtis Jones was the star at Anfield on Sunday as Chelsea were seen off 2-1, making it 10 wins from 11 under Slot.
There's contract news to bring you too, as discussions are underway with captain Virgil van Dijk and his representatives over extending his Liverpool stay.
Plus, with trips to Leipzig and London on the horizon to take on RB Leipzig and Arsenal the panel look ahead to what this week could hold with The Athletic's German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor dropping by to look ahead to Wednesday's Champions League action.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Seb Stafford-Bloor
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool made it 10 wins from 11 in all competitions under Arne Slot.
Curtis Jones put in an all-action display, winning a penalty - which was converted by Mohamed Salah - before scoring himself in the second half to allow Liverpool to retake the lead following a Nicolas Jackson equaliser.
Listen in for analysis from Anfield with James as well as the best from Arne Slot's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones and Mark Carey both drop in with their thoughts.
Host: James Pearce
With: Andy Jones and Mark Carey
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Tony, James and Si are with you as the international break finally draws to a close with Liverpool welcoming Chelsea to Anfield on Sunday.
Join the gang as they discuss the big talking points through the last week including Jurgen Klopp landing himself a new job with Red Bull, Joel Matip announcing his retirement from football and James making an arduous trip to Barrow to catch-up with Rhys Williams.
Plus, The Athletic's Chelsea writer Liam Twomey drops by to look ahead to Sunday's clash at Anfield and outline where the Blues may cause problems other than their main goal threat Cole Palmer.
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Host: Tony Evans
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James, Simon and Tony are here to bask in the glory of Liverpool keeping their spot at the top of the Premier League heading into the October international break.
This week they look back on the win over Crystal Palace with Gregg Evans dropping by having been on duty for The Athletic at Selhurst Park.
There's the latest on contracts with a breakthrough reached over two defenders extending their stays at Anfield (just not the two who immediately spring to mind!). The panel assess the impact Dani Carvajal's injury at Real Madrid have on Trent Alexander-Arnold's future.
Plus, we delve into the mailbag and discuss the testing fixture list to come on the other side of the international break. Enjoy!
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Gregg Evans reacts as Liverpool stay top of the Premier League following a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace despite goalkeeper Alisson Becker being forced off injured.
Listen in for reaction from Selhurst Park where Diogo Jota's early goal was enough to give Arne Slot's side all three points. The win makes it nine win from 10 under the Dutchman.
As well as analysis from Selhurst Park we also bring you the best from Slot's press conference as well as Seb Stafford-Bloor giving his take on the Reds' latest win.
Host: Gregg Evans
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Liverpool are top of the Premier League and Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here to bask in the early season glory!
The panel discuss the significance of going top just six games into Arne Slot's Anfield reign, following Saturday's 2-1 win away at Wolves.
Andy Jones also drops in to discuss the form of Dominik Szoboszlai after his missed chance took plenty of the focus at Molineux.
Plus there's the weekly contracts 'update' and look ahead to what's to come in October with Bologna's trip on Wednesday in the Champions League kicking-off a testing month.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Mohamed Salah's second half penalty, adding to Ibrahima Konate's first Premier League goal for Liverpool was enough to claim all three points at Molineux.
Join James Pearce for reaction to the 2-1 win over Wolves as we also bring you the best from Arne Slot's press conference as well as The Athletic's Gregg Evans also sharing his views.
The win was enough to send Liverpool top of the Premier League with Manchester City slipping up earlier in the day away at Newcastle United.
Host: James Pearce
With: Gregg Evans
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here with your weekly fix from Anfield to discuss the biggest Liverpool talking points.
This week, fresh from stopping to speak with James in the mixed zone following Saturday's 3-0 home win over Bournemouth the panel get stuck into Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments on his ongoing contract uncertainty.
There's also a debate on the Anfield atmosphere, the latest from the mailbag as well as discussion over the two South American forwards Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez having both scored against the Cherries.
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Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after Liverpool’s comeback 3-1 win over AC Milan at the San Siro.
We then discuss, with a bit of distance, the defeat to Nottingham Forest and ponder if it was Liverpool on a bad day or Forest on a good one.
Also, we talk about what future, if any; Wataru Endō has at the club having only played a matter of minutes under Slot so far this season.
Plus, we look ahead to the Richard Hughes derby as AFC Bournemouth visit Anfield on Saturday.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Andy Jones
Producer: Steve Hankey
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans ahead of the return to Premier League action following the first international break of the season.
With an international flavour in mind, the panel discuss the importance of the Reds' international fanbase, especially following the latest successful pre-season tour to the USA as well as considering how it blends with local support too.
There is also reaction to Caoimhin Kelleher's comments about his future whilst away on international duty and the panel pay their respects to former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats following his passing at the age of 86.
Plus, with Monday marking 100 days of the Arne Slot era James highlights the key differences he's made in his early months at Anfield before attention turns back to on-pitch action with Nottingham Forest to come to Anfield prior to the Champions League campaign starting in Milan on Tuesday.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Simon Hughes is back alongside Tony Evans and James Pearce this week following the emphatic 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The panel get stuck into Sunday's result discussing the performances of Ryan Gravenberch and Luis Diaz as well as assessing Arne Slot's start as Liverpool manager. Following Mohamed Salah's comments post-match about this being his "last year" there's reaction to the Egyptian's comments and where it leaves Liverpool.
The Athletic's Italian football correspondent James Horncastle also drops in to bring us up to speed on what we can expect from new signing Federico Chiesa following his deadline day move from Juventus.
Plus, we have our latest correspondence from the mailbag as we consider the greatest strikers to play for the Reds. If you want to get in touch just email: walkon@theathletic.com
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and James Horncastle
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Old Trafford as Arne Slot's Liverpool ran out 3-0 winners.
Luis Diaz scored twice in the first half before Mohamed Salah added a third in the second half to cap a routine win for Liverpool.
Listen in to hear analysis from Old Trafford as well as the best from Arne Slot's press conference - where he was asked about the future of Salah. Plus, Andy Jones drops in with his thoughts on the performance of Ryan Gravenberch.
Host: James Pearce
With: Andy Jones
Producer: Guy Clarke
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James and Tony are joined by former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor this week as he makes his Walk On debut.
On the agenda is Liverpool beating Brentford in Arne Slot's first home game in charge, the latest transfer news and preview Sunday's visit to Old Trafford.
Plus there's reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's reaction to being taken off at Anfield as well as the Reds' interest in Juventus winger Federico Chiesa ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Neil Mellor
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join Gregg Evans from Anfield following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brentford in Arne Slot's first competitive game in charge at Anfield.
Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah were on the scoresheet for the Reds as they made it two wins from two to start the new Premier League season.
Listen in for analysis from Anfield, the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones dropping in with his take too.
Host: Gregg Evans
With: Andy Jones
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Tony, James and Si are back following Liverpool's opening day win over Ipswich Town as new head coach Arne Slot begins life at Liverpool with a win.
Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota were amongst the goals, while Jarrell Quansah's half-time substitution caused plenty of discussion. Caoimhe O'Neill drops by with her take from Portman Road before we look ahead to the final 10 days of the summer transfer window with the Reds interested in Valencia's Giorgi Mamardahsvili while Joe Gomez could head the queue of possible departures.
On transfers, we also hear from former Liverpool Director of Research Ian Graham following the launch of his book How to win the Premier League particularly on the process behind the signing of Darwin Nunez.
Plus, 20 years on from signing Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia the panel reflect on their memories of the former no.10. Enjoy!
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Portman Road as the Arne Slot era at Liverpool began with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town.
Listen in to hear from James as well as Arne Slot, speaking in his post-match press conference, and The Athletic's Tactics writer Michael Cox as Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah, who else, scored on the opening day.
Host: James Pearce
With: Michael Cox
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Tony, James and Simon are all here ahead of the new season to discuss the biggest talking points around Liverpool, including news Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has chosen not to make the switch the Anfield.
The guys get into the decision and where it leaves Liverpool's transfer plans, the role of Sporting Director Richard Hughes in the negotiations and how long it could take to see the first signing of the Arne Slot era arrive!
Plus, there's analysis over the contract status of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk after the Dutchman was asked about his future following Sunday's final pre-season friendlies with Sevilla and Las Palmas before finishing with pre-season predictions and an opening day quiz!
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Liverpool are preparing to make their move to bring in Arne Slot's first signing with Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi having been identified as their top target.
Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and Andy Jones to discuss the interest in the Spaniard with David Ornstein explaining the latest of Liverpool's pursuit of the Euro 2024 winner.
James Pearce, fresh from arriving back from the US Tour, also drops in with his findings from being Stateside before the panel assess which players could be heading for pastures new by the close of the transfer window.
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Host: Tony Evans
With: Simon Hughes and Andy Jones with contributions from David Ornstein and James Pearce
Producer: Guy Clarke
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We're back for the new season! Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the latest insight on Liverpool from their US pre-season tour.
Joining from Philadelphia, fresh from Liverpool's 2-1 win over Arsenal, James discusses his food adventures on tour as well as discussing the differences Arne Slot is looking to install after succeeding Jurgen Klopp as head coach.
The panel discuss a quiet summer on the transfer front, including the importance of a need for a new central midfield player to fit into Slot's new system he's implementing ahead of the new season.
Plus there's the latest on the contract front as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold all head into the final year of their current deals.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce at the AXA Training Centre for reaction to Arne Slot's first press conference as Liverpool's new head coach.
As well as hearing from the Dutchman, sporting director Richard Hughes also discussed the decision to appoint Slot following his work at Feyenoord.
Slot spoke on a variety of topics from the difference between being a head coach and manager, what kind of playing style he will bring with him to Liverpool as well as the prospect of replacing an icon in Jurgen Klopp.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the final pod of the season, as they look back on Jurgen Klopp's goodbye at Anfield on Sunday.
Meanwhile, with confirmation finally coming through on Monday about Arne Slot succeeding the German in the dugout, the panel discuss the difference in role as 'head coach' as well as what Slot could bring to the role.
Plus, there's discussion about the Reds' four players selected for Gareth Southgate's initial Euro 2024 squad as well as our end of season quiz to finish. Enjoy!
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Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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As Jurgen Klopp's near-nine year stay at Liverpool comes to a close on Sunday, join us for a special look back through the highs, lows and everything in-between during the German's reign at Anfield.
Guy Clarke looks back through the years with insights from The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay and Michael Cox as well as Walk On host Tony Evans, author of Jurgen Said To Me: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the Remaking of City Dan Morgan and Josh Williams, writer of Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC's Analytics Revolution.
Some of the best moments from Klopp's best and funniest moments in press conferences also feature as we reminisce on an unforgettable journey for the Reds.
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Tony Evans, Si Hughes and James Pearce are here as Reds around the world get ready for Jurgen Klopp's final hurrah. Yes, it's been a bit of a damp squib - summed up by that 3-3 with Villa midweek - so the gang discuss the highs and lows on and off the pitch of those eight and half years in charge, whether Jurgen is statue-worthy, and where the squad needs strengthening to give Arne Slot the best chance of success.
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Presenter: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Produecr: Guy Clarke and Ben Green
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to discuss the state of Liverpool's attacking options ahead of the upcoming summer window.
While Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo experienced contrasting emotions at Anfield in Sunday's win over Tottenham whispers have also emerged around the future of Luis Diaz, so the panel discuss whether or not this summer could be the time to cash in on the Colombian?
There's praise for Harvey Elliott after Sunday's sparkling display and Si Hughes checks in from Holland having been at Arne Slot's penultimate home game at Feyenoord.
Plus, five years on from Liverpool's historic 4-0 win over Barcelona, we look back on the night and what it meant within the context of Jurgen Klopp's tenure as Reds boss.
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Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Andy Jones
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool put four past Tottenham Hotspur as Jurgen Klopp's side re-discovered their goalscoring touch.
Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson struck in the first half before Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott added another two early in the second period. Richarlison and Son Heung-min got two back for Ange Postecoglou's side, but the Reds held on as they secured a third-placed finish in the Premier League.
Listen in to hear the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as analyse from Anfield from James Pearce and The Athletic's Andy Jones. Enjoy!
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As Liverpool's title hopes fizzled out at the London Stadium, the headlines were taken by Mohammed Salah and Jurgen Klopp's touchline 'spat' ahead of the Egyptian being brought off the bench.
To react to the fallout, as well as news Liverpool are preparing for Salah to stay for the 2024/25 season, Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes to discuss the winger's Reds' future.
Along with captain Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, Salah enters the final 12 months of his contract this summer so the panel analyse how Liverpool have ended up in this situation before looking at where the priorities lay for sporting director Richard Hughes this summer.
Plus, with Arne Slot waiting to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield how could the Reds squad look after the summer transfer window.
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Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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We're back with a bonus Walk On offering, as Liverpool ramp up their search to name a successor to Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds in negotiations to bring Feyenoord's Arne Slot to Anfield.
Before looking at what the Dutchman could bring to Liverpool, should a compensation package be agreed, Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes pick the bones out of the Reds' first Goodison Park derby defeat since 2010, which all-but ends Liverpool's title hopes.
We hear from AD's Sjoerd Mossou out in the Netherlands on what Liverpool can expect from Slot before Andy Jones also pops by to talk about his style of play and how it may fit with the current squad at Anfield.
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Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones
Producer: Guy Clarke
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for this week's Walk On podcast as the Reds gear up for a trip across Stanley Park to take on Everton.
Prior to getting stuck into the derby the panel reflect on the impact Trent Alexander-Arnold's return could have after scoring at Craven Cottage while Mohamed Salah watched on from the bench.
David Ornstein drops in with the latest on Ruben Amorim with the Sporting Lisbon manager being linked to possibly replacing David Moyes at West Ham, having previously been linked with succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
Plus, ahead of the derby at Goodison Park, the quiz is back as James takes on Andy on all things Merseyside derby!
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Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Andy Jones
Producer: Guy Clarke
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After Liverpool fell to defeat at home to Atalanta and Crystal Palace, Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes to dissect a woeful week for the Reds.
They get stuck into why Jurgen Klopp's farewell tour is at risk of falling flat having dropped to third in the Premier League, two points behind new leaders Manchester City.
Having failed to score in both games at Anfield last week, the panel assess why the goals have dried up at the crucial moment of the season before looking ahead to Thursday's trip to Italy before previewing Sunday's visit to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham.
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Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce as he brings you reaction to Liverpool losing at home to Crystal Palace at Anfield, as the Reds slip to third in the Premier League table.
Eberechi Eze scored the only goal after 14 minutes and despite the Reds having 21 shots throughout the game were unable to find a route to goal.
Listen in to hear analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also drops in to share his take on proceedings.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans following the Reds 2-2 draw at Old Trafford to react to the impact it could have on Liverpool's Premier League title aspirations.
With Jurgen Klopp's side having been so wasteful in front of goal there's positive news with the imminent return to fitness of Diogo Jota, so could he fire the Reds to the title? The panel also discuss Mohamed Salah's recent form before delving into the future of the 'Egyptian King' as he heads into the final 12 months of his contract this summer.
Plus there's a look ahead to what's to come this week as Atalanta visit Anfield in the Europa League quarter-final first leg, before Crystal Palace make the trip in the Premier League on Sunday.
Host: Tony Evans
With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Old Trafford as Liverpool were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
Despite taking a first half lead through Luis Diaz the Reds had to come from behind to take a point following Bruno Fernandes capitalising on a Jarell Quansah error before Kobbie Mainoo gave United the lead.
Mohamed Salah late penalty ensured Liverpool avoided defeat but does see Arsenal take control in the Premier League title race, leapfrogging the Reds on goal difference.
Listen in to hear Jurgen Klopp's post-match press conference as well as the view from The Athletic's Andy Jones.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the latest Walk On podcast as the panel assess where Liverpool turn in their search for a successor following last week's news Xabi Alonso is staying at Bayer Leverkusen.
Amongst those discussed are the new favourite, Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon as well as Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi and outgoing Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel. What impact will Liverpool's 'data-led' approach have on the final shortlist of candidates who emerge and could FSG have been better prepared for finding a successor to Klopp?
Plus, with the Reds having retaken the lead at the top of the Premier League we look ahead to Sunday's visit to Old Trafford with Sheffield United first heading to Anfield on Thursday.
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League, seeing off Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 courtesy of goals by Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.
Listen in to hear from Jurgen Klopp speaking post-match in his press conference, including his praise for Alexis Mac Allister who played a starring role against his former side.
Plus The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his views having been at Anfield to watch on as the Reds opened up a two-point lead at the summit with nine games to play.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for your weekly Walk On podcast ahead of the return of Premier League action.
Before looking ahead to Brighton's visit to Anfield on Sunday the panel look back on the weekend's action as Liverpool Legends beat Ajax Legends 4-2 with Fernando Torres scoring in front of the Kop on his Anfield return, as we consider how he's remembered at Liverpool following his controversial move to Chelsea in January 2011.
Meanwhile, with Richard Hughes being confirmed as the club's new sporting director, as of June 1st, we assess the list of priorities he has with Liverpool in need of a successor for Jurgen Klopp, a number of key players heading into the final 12 months of their current deals as well as having to navigate the summer transfer window.
Plus, there's a head-to-head between James and Simon in an inaugural Walk On quiz. Enjoy!
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Following Liverpool's 4-3 defeat in the FA Cup at Old Trafford Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill to get stuck into the latest talking points, including the form of Cody Gakpo as well as the eight arrests - including two for tragedy chanting - on Sunday.
Away from the on-pitch action, the panel also look back on Rafa Benitez's Liverpool legacy after the Spaniard was sacked by Celta Vigo last week with this summer marking 20 years since his appointment at Anfield.
Plus there's the latest injury news after Darwin Nunez withdrew from international duty with Uruguay.
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Join James Pearce from Old Trafford following the Reds' FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United.
Despite coming from behind to lead 2-1 inside 90 minutes the game was taken to extra time in a modern FA Cup classic, only for the home side to progress to the last four, even after Harvey Elliott had re-established a lead for Liverpool in extra time.
Listen in for analysis from Old Trafford as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's Mark Carey sharing his take too.
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Michael Edwards is returning to Liverpool having been appointed by FSG as CEO of Football as part of the club's restructuring as they prepare for life after Jurgen Klopp.
Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes as they debate and discuss the appointment with the former sporting director returning in a more senior, overarching role within FSG's ownership structure with Bournemouth technical director Richard Hughes set to join in the sporting director role vacated by Jorg Schmadtke.
As well as the off-pitch news, the panel also touch on the significance of Sunday's 1-1 draw at Anfield with Man City before looking ahead to this week's action with Sparta Prague heading to Anfield on Thursday before the visit to Old Trafford this weekend to take on Manchester United in the FA Cup Sixth Round.
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Join James Pearce for reaction following Jurgen Klopp's final Premier League encounter with Pep Guardiola as Man City made the trip to Anfield.
The Reds had to come from behind in the game following John Stones' first half opener with Alexis Mac Allister levelling from the penalty spot in the second half.
Listen in for analysis from James at Anfield as well as Jurgen Klopp's thoughts in his post-match press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones reflecting on the impact of the Anfield atmosphere.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to look ahead to Sunday's crucial and potentially title-deciding clash with Man City. Who will be back for the Reds? And what sort of side does Klopp pick against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday night?
Plus, a look back at Darwin's last gasp winner over Forest, and why there continues to be such a grim atmosphere around that fixture.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast following the Reds' winning their 10th League Cup against Chelsea at Wembley.
Following Jurgen Klopp's comment in the aftermath of Sunday's Carabao Cup success being "the most special" of his career the panel discuss the achievement of winning the cup with a reliance on a number of academy graduates before debating where it ranks amongst the German's many successes at Anfield.
Plus ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup Fifth Round action with Southampton - and the Premier League run-in as well as the Europa League knockout phase how far can Liverpool go this season as injuries begin to grip?
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Join James Pearce from Wembley as Liverpool won the League Cup for the 10th time as captain Virgil van Dijk headed in an extra time winner against Chelsea.
Jurgen Klopp also underlined his belief in his young, injured-hit squad bringing on teenagers Bobby Clark, James McConnell and Jayden Danns as the game headed towards extra time.
As well as hearing from Klopp's press conference we also bring you the thoughts of Tony Evans and The Athletic's data writer Mark Carey at Wembley.
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Ahead of appearing in a record 14th League Cup Final on Sunday at Wembley against Chelsea, Walk On presents a special League Cup audio documentary charting the club's nine previous wins in the competition.
With contributions from those to have lifted silverware such as Jamie Carragher, Mark Lawrenson and Rob Jones, we bring you firsthand accounts of each of the Reds' wins in the tournament.
Plus there's insight from Walk On regulars Tony Evans, Simon Hughes and James Pearce adding the significance to what the competition has meant to Liverpool through the years.
Presented by Caoimhe O'Neill
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Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after Liverpool's convincing 4-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League.
The panel discuss the Reds' mounting injury list along with the quality shown in front of goal by both Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah, before getting onto the state of the title race following Man City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
The Athletic's La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan also drops in to give the view from Spain on Xabi Alonso being linked with taking over from Jurgen Klopp having recently interviewed former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.
Plus there's the latest ahead of Luton Town's trip to Anfield on Wednesday prior to Sunday's Carabao Cup Final with Chelsea.
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Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill to discuss the standout candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer; former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.
From the emotional connection of bringing back a darling of the Kop to the manner in which he's been able to turn around the fortunes of Bayer Leverkusen, the panel assess each aspect of his candidacy.
The Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor also drops in to give the view from Germany with Alonso having taken Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga, leading Bayern Munich by five points.
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as the Reds saw off Burnley 3-1 to keep pole position in the Premier League.
Diogo Jota's first half header was cancelled out by Dara O'Shea before Harvey Elliott supplied two assists from the bench for Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez as Jurgen Klopp's men ensured victory in front of a new record league attendance.
Listen in for James' analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Phil Buckingham on the influence of Harvey Elliott.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to pick the bones out of Liverpool's defeat to Arsenal and assess the damage to the Reds' Premier League title hopes.
Moving on the panel assess a few of the key selection decisions include the choice to start both Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch while Darwin Nunez was left on the bench, despite his growing importance to Jurgen Klopp's side.
Plus ahead of Saturday's visit to Burnley the panel debate the impact of injury to both Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai before discussing the new Anfield Road End with it set to bring the Anfield attendance to over 60,000 for the first time.
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Join James Pearce with analysis and reaction from Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal as their lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to just two points.
The Reds suffered just their second defeat of the Premier League season as Virgil van Dijk had a day to forget in North London, being involved in a mix-up with Alisson Becker to present Gabriel Martinelli the opportunity to put Arsenal 2-1 ahead prior to Ibrahima Konate being sent-off late on with Leandro Trossard inflicting further insult in stoppage time.
As well as James' analysis from the Emirates listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey also drops in to share his thoughts on the performance.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast, looking back through Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool legacy, after the dust settled following the announcement he will leave the club at the end of the season.
From the trophies to the playing style, transfers to his growth of power at the club, the panel look through the impact he's had and the indelible mark he will leave on the club.
The Athletic's Tactics writer Michael Cox also drops in to share his thoughts on Klopp's wider impact on the Premier League before James has a look ahead to Wednesday's visit of Chelsea to Anfield.
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool saw off Norwich City 5-2 to progress to the FA Cup Fifth Round, in the Reds' first game following the announcement Jurgen Klopp will leave at the end of the season.
Goals from Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch saw Liverpool easily swat aside their Championship opponents.
Join us for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also sharing his thoughts on the afternoon's action.
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Tony Evans is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce and Oli Kay for reaction to the news Jurgen Klopp is to stand down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.
The German announced the decision on Friday morning despite the Reds battling on four fronts this season with Klopp citing burnout for his decision to step away.
Simon Hughes shares his reaction to the news as well as considering possible successors while Seb Stafford-Bloor gives the view from Germany while Caoimhe O'Neill reports from Anfield on a seismic day in the history of Liverpool Football Club.
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Join James Pearce for reaction as Liverpool booked their place at Wembley for the Carabao Cup Final, with a 3-2 aggregate win over Fulham.
Luis Diaz opened the scoring at Craven Cottage before Issa Diop equalised on the night for Fulham though the Reds were able to hold out and secure a place in the first final of the season where they'll play Chelsea.
Listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Tony Evans and Andy Jones sharing their takes too.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones for this week's Walk On podcast, as Liverpool re-establish their five point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez stepped up in the absence of Mohamed Salah down at Bournemouth, with the Egyptian now set to return from AFCON and receive treatment for his hamstring injury back on Merseyside.
Plus, with Jurgen Klopp putting his faith in youth, the panel discuss and analyse Liverpool's youth policy from academy recruitment to first team before looking ahead to Wednesday night's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Fulham.
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Join James Pearce for reaction from the Vitality Stadium as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-0 to re-open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Both Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez scored twice each in the second half as the Reds moved through the gears to see off the Cherries.
Hear from James Pearce as well as The Athletic's Oli Kay as well as the best bits from Jurgen Klopp's press conference, including the latest on Mohamed Salah's fitness.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones for this week's pod with plenty to get stuck into ahead of the Reds' returning to Premier League action.
The panel analyse Curtis Jones' growing influence ahead of the second half of the season and ask who could be this season's breakout star in the latter part of the campaing.
Si Hughes also checks-in from the Ivory Coast where he's been watching Mohamed Salah in AFCON action for Egypt.
Plus there's the latest on the contract front with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Salah all into the final 18 months of their current deals, before we answer a selection of listener questions.
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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction as Liverpool beat Fulham 2-1 at Anfield to take a one-goal lead to Craven Cottage in their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.
The Reds had to come from behind after Willian opened the scoring in the first half with Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo completing the turnaround ahead of the second leg.
James brings you analysis from Anfield, as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference, plus The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his views having been in attendance for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, with the Reds now eyeing a place at Wembley next month.
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans, to reflect on the Reds 2-0 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup.
Van Dijk was the latest name on the ever-growing list of unavailable players, but Quansah and Konate performed brilliantly in is absence.
Youngsters Bobby Clark and Conor Bradley both had excellent cameos, the panel discuss how Klopp has utilised his squad perfectly so far this season.
Plus, a look ahead to the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi final on Wednesday, with the Reds hosting Fulham at Anfield.
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Happy new year, Reds! Si Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the xG-tastic win over Newcastle that saw Klopp's side start 2024 at the top of the table. Yes, Mo Salah's off to AFCON for a few weeks, but - unlike a year ago - the squad looks more than equipped to cope with even his absence (and the transfer window's just opened, so Mbappe's on his way, right?).
With that in mind, the gang look forward to a challenging and exciting 12 months ahead, which starts this weekend, with a trip to Arsenal in the FA Cup on Sunday, and then a League Cup semi-final at home to Fulham on Tuesday.
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James Pearce brings you reaction as Liverpool began 2024 at their free-flowing best at Anfield to see of Newcastle United 4-2.
Mohamed Salah scored twice along with Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo as the Reds opened up a three-point lead at the top of the table.
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Join James Pearce from Turf Moor as the Reds head to the top of the Premier League table following a commanding 2-0 win over Burnley.
Goals from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota in either half were enough to seal the win despite both Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott seeing efforts ruled out by VAR.
Listen in to hear James' analysis from Turf Moor as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones also sharing his take on the game.
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield after Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal at Anfield.
The Reds had to come from behind after Gabriel opened the scoring inside the first four minutes, before Mohamed Salah struck to level things up.
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Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes for our final Walk On of 2023, as the Reds head into what could be a decisive week at Anfield.
Having been held to a goalless draw by Manchester United on Sunday the panel reflect on Liverpool's wasteful shooting, debating the options available to Jurgen Klopp in attack with Darwin Nunez's goal drought stretching to 10 games.
With West Ham in the Carabao Cup quarter-final and Arsenal to come on Saturday, the Reds face two crunch games at Anfield in relation to their hopes of winning domestic silverware as well as competing in the Premier League title race.
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as the Reds fell off top spot in the Premier League after a goalless draw with Manchester United.
The Reds dominated the majority of the game with Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate amongst those to go close for Jurgen Klopp's side without being able to find a breakthrough.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare to welcome Manchester United to Anfield, having scored 11 goals in the last two home meetings with United.
Having gone top of the table with the win at Crystal Palace the panel discuss the Reds' resilience to come from behind once more as well as assessing the state of play in the title race.
Looking ahead to Manchester United's visit we compare and contrast the two sides heading into the game in terms of leadership, managers and transfer dealings.
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Mohamed Salah reached 200 goals for Liverpool, also scoring his 150th Premier League goal, before Harvey Elliott struck in stoppage time as the Reds once again left it late to win, this time coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1.
Join Gregg Evans from Selhurst Park as he brings analysis and reaction to the latest win, including the best bits from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Roy Hodgson's reaction to the controversy that surrounded Jordan Ayew being sent-off.
Plus James Pearce drops in to assess Alisson Becker's return to the squad with the Brazilian goalkeeper playing a key role as Liverpool took the three points.
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for this week's show as the Reds keep pace in the Premier League title race in dramatic style.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's role in the 4-3 thriller against Fulham is analysed with defender's move into midfield being rewarded for Jurgen Klopp.
Plus there's a look ahead at what's to come this week in the Premier League with trips to Sheffield United and Crystal Palace to come.
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Join James Pearce fresh from Liverpool's dramatic 4-3 home win over Fulham as the Reds keep pace in the Premier League title race.
Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped up in Liverpool's moment of need for the second time in two weeks as Jurgen Klopp's men needed to come from behind to beat Fulham.
Hear James' thoughts on the game as well as the best bits from Jurgen Klopp's press conference, plus The Athletic's Gregg Evans shares his take on why this weekend's result underlines Liverpool title credentials.
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Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans, to reflect on Liverpool's hard-fought point at the Etihad.
The panel discuss Trent's influence in Liverpool's new look midfield, and ask whether Curtis Jones can be as important this season.
Plus, can Kelleher deputise in Alisson's absence, and a look ahead to the busy Christmas period.
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James Pearce has instant reaction as Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped forward to level for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's side took a point from the Etihad.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the first half, before Alexander-Arnold equalised in the second half with the game finishing 1-1.
Join James for analysis from the Etihad as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's tactics writer Michael Cox sharing his thoughts from the game.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside host Tony Evans as the Reds return from the third international break of the season, with a trip to Man City on the horizon.
The panel assess the importance of the game, with the two sides only separated by one point ahead of the meeting as well as discussing the impact both Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have had on the Premier League.
Plus, there's a round-up of the how the Reds' international stars have performed while away, including praise for Darwin Nunez who continues to flourish under Marcelo Bielsa with Uruguay.
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Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones (eventually) to gush over the brilliance of Mohamed Salah as the Egyptian King moved onto 200 goals in English football with his brace against Brentford on Sunday.
The panel assess his changing role within Liverpool's new-look attack as well as how he's evolved into a more effective player as his Reds career has developed.
Plus there's a look through the back catalogue of his 198 Reds goals to date before asking what happens next, whether he could remain at Anfield for the remainder of his career or whether or not the riches from the Saudi Pro League will prove too tempting.
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield after Liverpool saw off Brentford 3-0 with Mohamed Salah scoring twice.
Diogo Jota completed the scoring as the Reds leapfrogged Arsenal into second place and move within a point of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
There's also the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his thoughts having been at Anfield.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the latest Liverpool talking points, following the weekend's draw with Luton Town.
Sadly, the panel first of all discuss the issue of tragedy chanting, once more, following the actions of supporters at Kenilworth Road on Sunday before touching on Luis Diaz's emotional equaliser.
Focus then moves onto Darwin Nunez's miss against the Hatters ahead of assessing how strong Liverpool's challenge to Man City could prove to be in the Premier League this season.
Finally, given the news Harvey Elliott has released a new pair of boots inspired by his pet dog 'Paisley' the panel share their own Liverpool-related pet tales.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans after the Reds made it five wins from five at Anfield against Nottingham Forest.
The panel discuss the squad's reaction to the win in the context of Luis Diaz's ongoing family situation before getting into the quality shown by the midfield and analyse how quickly it's come together in the engine room for Jurgen Klopp's new-look midfield.
Plus, on the last day of Black History Month, Simon explains his latest article discussing Liverpool, L8 and the city’s complicated history with Black footballers before looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Luton Town.
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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to Liverpool's 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Following Luis Diaz being withdrawn from the squad due to an ongoing family situation the Reds recorded a routine home win at Anfield with goals through Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah - with Jota holding a Diaz '7' shirt aloft after opening the scoring.
Listen in to hear Jurgen Klopp's thoughts from his post-match press conference as well as Andy Jones also sharing his view having been at Anfield too.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Fresh from scoring a brace, the panel discuss Mohamed Salah's performance along with the controversy surrounding Ibou Konate not being shown a red card as well as Virgil van Dijk's imperious performance.
To celebrate Dominik Szoboszlai's birthday the panel also analyse the Hungarian's impact at Anfield before looking back on Damien Comolli's time at Liverpool as he prepares to return to the Reds, as chairman of Thursday night's Europa League opponents, Toulouse.
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Join James Pearce fresh from the Reds' 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton at Anfield including reaction from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Andy Jones dropping in with this thoughts too.
Salah scored from the spot before adding a second in stoppage time, after being assisted by Darwin Nunez to add the gloss late on.
Ashley Young was shown a first half red card, with Ibrahima Konate himself escaping a possible second yellow card, with Klopp reacting to the controversy in his post-match press conference.
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Tony Evans is joined by Andy Jones and The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey ahead of the Reds returning to action after the international break.
With Andy Robertson injured on international duty with Scotland, the panel assess what options are available to Jurgen Klopp with Kostas Tsimikas in pole position for a run in the starting XI.
Ahead of Everton heading across Stanley Park there's a look ahead to Saturday's derby at Anfield as well as analysing Liverpool's start to the season and whether or not a title challenge could be launched.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to analyse Jurgen Klopp's eight years at Liverpool, with Sunday's 2-2 draw at Brighton marking the landmark.
Through building the side that conquered the Premier League, Europe and the Club World Cup to this summer's rebuild, the panel analyse the German's era of success at Anfield.
Raphael Honigstein also drops in with the view from Germany following those continuous links to the German national side.
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Join James Pearce for reaction from Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, as well as hearing the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and Andy Jones also sharing his views.
The Reds came from behind, following Simon Adingra's opener for the hosts to lead through two Mohamed Salah goals, the second from the penalty spot involving an incident that saw Pascal Gross escape without being sent-off.
Ryan Gravenberch missed a chance to open his Premier League account for the club before Lewis Dunk equalised late on for Roberto De Zerbi's side.
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans following an eventful weekend at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
There's reaction to the VAR blunder that failed to award Luis Diaz's first half strike before discussing how defeat to Spurs could help Liverpool grow moving forward.
Caoimhe O'Neill checks in following a momentous win for the Women's side against Arsenal before a look ahead to the week's action to come against Union Saint Gilloise and Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to Liverpool's heartbreaking late defeat to Tottenham, going down 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Joel Matip's late own goal undid the Reds after having to deal with having two men sent-off, with Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota given their marching orders with Luis Diaz also seeing a goal wrongly disallowed for offside as well as Cody Gakpo being forced off injured after equalising for the Reds.
As well as James sharing his thoughts we also bring you the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Tony Evans sharing his take and Liam Tharme from The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast giving his perspective from North London.
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James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to consider if free-scoring Liverpool's firepower is enough to ignite a title challenge?
Fresh from a week of 3-1 wins, the panel get straight into praising Jurgen Klopp's forward line with Darwin Nunez singled out for praise given the Uruguayan's start to the new season.
Simon shares his theory on Curtis Jones being a target for the boo boys before there's a look ahead to Saturday's trip to Tottenham to take of Liverpool-supporting Ange Postecoglou and his resurgent side.
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Join James Pearce fresh from the Reds latest outing, seeing off West Ham United 3-1 at Anfield.
Goals from Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota saw Jurgen Klopp's men overpower their visitors to make it 17 games unbeaten in the Premier League.
Listen in for James' thoughts as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and Andy Jones sharing his views from Anfield too.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast, looking back on the win at Wolves before looking ahead to the Reds' starting their Europa League campaign.
The panel get into Jurgen Klopp's press conference exchange with James ahead of the trip to Molineux before analysing the impact of Liverpool's subs against Wolves having come from behind to win.
17 years on from Dirk Kuyt scoring his first Liverpool goal the panel reminisce before previewing what could come in the Europa League.
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Join Gregg Evans for reaction from Molineux as the Reds came from behind to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1.
Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson and a late own goal by Hugo Bueno saw the Reds complete a second half comeback with Dominik Szoboszlai playing a key role while Jarrell Quansah was also handed a full debut.
Listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as James Pearce dropping in with his take from the away end at Molineux.
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James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool's return to Premier League action this weekend against Wolves.
Having taken 10 points from the opening four Premier League games, the panel take on your listener questions from what happens with the Reds' Sporting Director position, the futures over both Mohamed Salah and Thiago and more!
Plus, Simon Hughes drops in from his trip to Amsterdam where he's been finding out a bit more about Liverpool's new man Ryan Gravenberch.
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James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the week’s big Liverpool talking points.
From the latest on Mo Salah’s future to Joe Gomez impressing, can he provide vital cover at centre back this season?
Plus super Szoboszlai, the arrival of Ryan Gravenberch and a discussion around Jordan Henderson’s interview with The Athletic.
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Join James Pearce fresh from Liverpool beating Aston Villa 3-0 at Anfield with Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah both on the scoresheet as well as a Matty Cash own goal.
There's also the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference to come following the Reds keeping their first clean sheet of the season as well as the German batting away yet more questions over Salah's future.
Plus Andy Jones drops in with his take following a complete performance from the Reds in the Anfield sunshine.
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James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the week's big Liverpool talking points.
From Darwin Nunez's double at St James' Park to debating what is needed in the final few days of the summer transfer window, will the Reds capitalise on their early season promise?
Plus there's a look through some of the memorable late winners of the Jurgen Klopp era as well as previewing Aston Villa's visit to Anfield on Sunday.
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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to the Reds latest result, as Liverpool had to come from behind to beat Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice in a 2-1 win after a testing first half in which a Trent Alexander-Arnold error allowed Anthony Gordon to open the scoring before captain Virgil van Dijk was sent-off for Jurgen Klopp's men.
As well as reaction from St James' Park from James Pearce, Gregg Evans reflects on Alexander-Arnold's showing with the full-back at the centre of a controversial call, following an early booking before a second foul on Gordon shortly afterwards.
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Oli Kay join Tony Evans after the Reds secured their first win of the new Premier League season.
The panel look back on Dominik Szoboszlai's impressive Anfield debut in the win over Bournemouth before looking to the transfer market, following the arrival of Wataru Endo.
Plus, ahead of Sunday's visit to St James' Park there a look ahead to what the Reds can expect to face against Newcastle United.
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Join James Pearce for the first of a new offering from Walk On as James brings you his reaction from Anfield as the Reds got their first win of the new season.
Goals from Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota saw Liverpool come from behind while there were contrasting fortunes for two of the home debutants with Alexis Mac Allister shown a straight red and Dominik Szoboszlai putting in a Man of the Match display.
James brings you his analysis from Anfield, along with the best from Jurgen Klopp's post-match press conference as well as Andy Jones also popping in to give his take on the afternoon's action.
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James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans to debate Liverpool's frustrating week in the transfer market.
Having failed to sign both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, the panel dissect another week without a midfield addition for the Reds.
Where do the Reds turn next, how did it reach this point and do the Reds hold the pulling power they once did under Jurgen Klopp?
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Join Caoimhe O'Neill as she sits down with Liverpool's No.20 Diogo Jota to talk through his game in his own words with The Athletic.
The forward looks through a number of his key goals during his time at Anfield as well as discussing the evolution in his game, turning into a provider as well as goalscorer.
Plus, he talks about his enjoyment of gaming and Esports as well as ruling an eye over a number of his teammates including Darwin Nunez.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to preview Liverpool's start to the new Premier League season and continued pursuit of Southampton's Romeo Lavia.
With no new midfield recruits having arrived ahead of Sunday's visit to Chelsea, the panel assess how short Liverpool have left themselves as the action returns before debating what is achievable for this season.
Staying on transfers, The Athletic's Jack Lang also drops in with a profile on Fluminense midfielder Andre with the Reds keeping tabs on the Brazilian.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, from Liverpool's pre-season tour of Singapore, and Caoimhe O'Neill as the need for midfield reinforcements ramps up once again.
Fabinho's exit to Al-Ittihad is first on the agenda before Simon Hughes pops by following his recent visit to Al-Ettifaq's training camp in Croatia ahead of Jordan Henderson arriving at his new club.
James reports from the pre-season tour of Singapore with insight on Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai's shows against Leicester City before catching up with ex-Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.
Plus there's the latest transfer news including efforts to sign Southampton's Romeo Lavia.
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James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill are back alongside Tony Evans ahead of the new season, here on Walk On to debate and analyse Jordan Henderson's impending Liverpool exit.
With the captain set to depart and join up with Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia at Al-Ettifaq the panel assess the move: what it means for Henderson's legacy at Anfield, who will take on the captain's armband and what it means for the rest of the summer transfer window.
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for our final Walk On pod of the 2022/23 season to look back on the Reds woes over the last 10 months.
Ending with a 4-4 draw at Southampton, the panel look back on the curtain coming down before looking at what's to come in the summer transfer window with Brighton & Hove Albion's Alexis Mac Allister high on the Reds' list of targets.
Plus, we look back on the highs, lows and bizarre moments that made up Liverpool's campaign - including those 13 minutes in Naples for Arthur Melo!
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and the returning Simon Hughes, back from paternity leave, to rule his eye over Liverpool's frustrating campaign.
The panel discuss where things fell away for the Reds this season before casting an eye to what could come in the summer and whether or not Jurgen Klopp can rebuild his side to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Plus, with the 25th May marking the 18th anniversary of the fifth European Cup win in Istanbul, the panel reflect on that dramatic night against AC Milan.
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James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the Reds final Anfield outing of the season.
Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa is on the agenda with the result leaving the Reds top four chances looking all-but gone.
We hear Virgil van Dijk's message to any possible summer recruits as well as assess what can be salvaged in the Europa League next season.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill as Anfield prepare to bid goodbye to Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Ahead of the summer's overhaul on-and-off the pitch with the completion of the Anfield Road end and fresh midfield investment the panel preview Aston Villa's visit.
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the Reds' 3-0 win away at Leicester City with academy graduates Curtis Jones and Trent Alexander-Arnold keeping the Champions League chase alive.
The panel dissect and debate the win over Leicester City and what it means for the context of the top four race, as well as touching on Mohamed Salah's hat-trick of assists.
Plus, as the travelling Kop sang in tribute of Roberto Firmino ahead of his Anfield farewell against Aston Villa we reminisce on our favourite Bobby Firmino memories and what he's brought to Liverpool
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones as the Reds continue to try and reel in Manchester United and Newcastle United in their chase for Champions League qualification.
Ahead of Monday's visit to Leicester City the panel discuss the run-in and assess which side Liverpool could be more likely to overtake, if they can secure a top four finish.
Plus we have listener questions on the agenda too with one pondering which relegated players the Reds could look to sign come the summer transfer window.
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Tony Evans is alongside James Pearce and Andy Jones to look back on the Reds' 1-0 win over Brentford as Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Anfield goal.
The Athletic's German football writer Raphael Honigstein also drops in to discuss Jörg Schmadtke after it emerged the German is in talks to take over as Sporting Director at Anfield before getting onto Xabi Alonso's fledgling managerial career having guided Bayer Leverkusen to the Europa League semi-finals.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after the Reds made it five wins in a row against Fulham on Wednesday night.
Following that the panel debate whether or not Darwin took his chance in the central role of Jurgen Klopp's front three as well as praising the continued contribution of Alisson Becker.
There's reaction to the WSL defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday night too before discussing why Liverpool fans boo the national anthem ahead of Brentford's visit to Anfield on Saturday - with Premier League sides being asked to play the national anthem ahead of this weekend's games.
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to react to an incredible 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield as the Reds almost managed to throw away a 3-0 lead!
There's laughs at Richarlison's expense, praise for Luis Diaz on his return as well as thoughts on Jurgen Klopp's reaction to Diogo Jota's late winner in front of the Kop & his post-match comments about referee Paul Tierney.
Plus, with Fulham heading to Anfield on Wednesday we look back through the archives to remember Luis Garcia's 'ghost' goal against Chelsea back in 2005.
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Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill as they analyse the Reds' European qualification hopes following Wednesday night's win at West Ham.
A third successive win for Liverpool sees them continue to their outside bid of securing Champions League qualification for next season, while a place in the Europa League may look more likely, but would that be too bad for Jurgen Klopp's side?
The panel also hone in on the performances of both Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones following the latest win before casting a look ahead to Tottenham's visit to Anfield on Sunday.
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are all with Tony Evans for the latest Walk On pod following an eventful afternoon of set-pieces at Anfield as the Reds saw off Nottingham Forest.
The panel dish out the praise to Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah before hearing Virgil van Dijk's take on Liverpool's new tactical set-up with Trent Alexander-Arnold moving into midfield.
Plus there's a look ahead to Wednesday's trip to take on West Ham at the London Stadium.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Oli Kay for the latest Walk On podcast as Liverpool prepare to take on Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
The panel discuss the need for Liverpool to back-up their 6-1 win over Leeds United on Monday night before discussing the opportunity the run-in presents ahead of Jurgen Klopp's summer rebuild.
Plus, the panel analyse the Reds' youth production following a listener question. You can get in touch by emailing: walk-on@theathletic.com
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after the Reds put six past Leeds United at Elland Road.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's masterful display, Diogo Jota getting back amongst the goals and the need for consistent levels of performance from Jurgen Klopp's side are all debated.
Plus, as Divock Origi turns 28, the panel discuss their favourite Kop cult heroes who will always have a place in the hearts of Liverpool supporters.
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as we get stuck into Liverpool's decision to pull out of the race to sign Jude Bellingham.
The panel also answer your questions, including whether or not the Reds would be better out of Europe next season - and does Jurgen Klopp need to re-think his tactics away from home?
Meanwhile, ahead of the 34th Hillsborough anniversary, Charlotte Hennessy joins us to discuss her petition to make chanting about tragedies and death at football matches a criminal offence: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/636134
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to look back on Liverpool's two-goal comeback at home to Arsenal.
The role Anfield played in the comeback as well as Trent Alexander-Arnold's position switch are both debated before the panel assess Liverpool's European ambitions having taken just two points from a 'decisive week' after the international break.
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are all with Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare for their Anfield return, following a bore draw at Stamford Bridge.
The panel assess Jurgen Klopp's six changes against Chelsea and ponder what changes could be made for the visit of Arsenal on Sunday.
Plus, there's a flashback to Robbie Fowler's hat-trick against the Gunners back in August 1994 as 'God' celebrates his birthday this weekend while James is also pleased the Reds will be back at home after his toils with public transport!
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James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast following the Reds' dismal showing at the Etihad.
The panel react to Jurgen Klopp's comments in his post-match press conference before asking what has made Liverpool so vulnerable mentally as well as asking if one summer transfer window really is enough to fix the issues the Reds face?
Plus, there's a look ahead to Tuesday's visit to Stamford Bridge amid the Reds' interest in Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
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James Pearce is back alongside Tony Evans, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones as we take a deeper look at Liverpool's faltering forward line ahead of the visit to Man City.
Having announced his style with a 4-1 win at the Etihad early in his Liverpool reign, we examine where the Reds ruthless edge has gone having failed to score since putting seven past Manchester United.
Plus our latest listener question centres around a certain Jude Bellingham. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com
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Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as we begin the build-up to Liverpool's Premier League return.
Luis Diaz's imminent return ahead of Saturday's visit to Manchester City is highlighted as well as the need for the Reds to hit top form on their return.
Plus, with Curtis Jones scoring for England U21s, where is his Liverpool career heading, there's reaction to the WSL Merseyside derby & we open the floor for your opinions, questions and more!
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Tony Evans is alongside Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones for the latest Walk On podcast to discuss Liverpool's Jude Bellingham 'Plan B' midfield options this summer.
James Pearce catches up with Martin Skrtel ahead of the LFC Foundation charity game at Anfield between Liverpool Legends and Celtic Legends, while we also look ahead to the WSL Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Friday night.
Plus, there's a legends five-a-side to finish!
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Tony Evans is here with Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to get into the latest Liverpool news, including David Ornstein providing the latest on the Reds' pursuit of Jude Bellingham.
With the Reds having the weekend off the panel assess the current state of play in the race for Champions League qualification before discussing Real Madrid and Manchester City looking to jump ahead of Liverpool in the running to sign Bellingham.
The panel assess what is needed in midfield this summer, with or without Bellingham, before reflecting on Lucas Leiva's retirement after the 36-year-old was forced into retirement due to a heart condition.
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Tony Evans, James Pearce and Andy Jones are on hand look back on Liverpool latest Europe exit at the hands of Real Madrid.
With James out in the Spanish capital, he reflects on a night the Reds failed to get going en-route to Champions League elimination.
Where Liverpool's season goes from here, why they were so timid in the Bernabeu and what was behind the thinking to take off Darwin Nunez are all on the agenda - so get involved as we bring you your latest Reds-related therapy session!
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are back alongside Tony Evans after the Reds were left with a sour taste in their mouths by the Cherries, losing 1-0 at Bournemouth on Saturday.
The panel share their three-words on the weekend's action, question the Reds away form before looking ahead to Wednesday's mission in Madrid, trailing Real Madrid 5-2 from the Champions League last 16 first leg ahead of the reverse fixture at the Bernabeu.
What selection decisions faces Jurgen Klopp, can Liverpool dare to dream - plus we pick our ultimate European comeback five-a-side.
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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to bask in the fallout of Liverpool's 7-0 demolition of Manchester United before looking ahead to Saturday's visit to Bournemouth.
Following John W Henry's 'update' on FSG's search for investment at Liverpool the panel also debate how the Reds could approach the summer transfer market and in particular their stance on Jude Bellingham, following Borussia Dortmund's elimination from the Champions League.
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to bask in the Reds' 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United.
Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez are praised for their ruthless showings alongside record-breaking Mohamed Salah as Jurgen Klopp's new-look front three take centre stage.
The impact the result could have on Liverpool's push for Champions League qualification is also assessed along with the role Bobby Firmino has played for the club, following confirmation he will leave at the end of the season.
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Join James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool welcoming Manchester United to Anfield off the back of a four-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Having seen Wolves beaten 2-0 for a fourth successive clean sheet, the panel get into what shape the Reds are heading into the battle with United in, with Mohamed Salah looking to overtake Robbie Fowler as Liverpool's all-time top Premier League scorer.
Plus, is there a lesson the Reds can take from Man Utd's re-build under Erik Ten Hag ahead of the summer's transfer window?
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Tony Evans is alongside James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to get into Liverpool's point down at Crystal Palace, which again emphasised the need for fresh impetus in the summer transfer window.
As Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain enter the final months of their current contracts the panel analyse the Reds needs in the midfield engine room - and whether Jude Bellingham would still consider a switch to Anfield without the guarantee of Champions League football.
Plus, there's a look ahead to Wolves' visit to Anfield on Wednesday ahead of Manchester United coming to town on Sunday.
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As the Reds contend with defeat to Real Madrid, we're off to the pub!
Join Tony Evans, James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones in Pogue Mahone to debrief on defeat to Real Madrid.
As well as analysing the manner of the loss, the panel consider where Liverpool need to prioritise for their summer rebuild and following John W Henry's recent comments on the search for new investment who will be picking up the tab?
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans ahead of the Reds' biggest game of the season as they welcome Real Madrid to Anfield in the Champions League last 16.
Fresh from seeing off Newcastle United, the panel react to Liverpool making it back-to-back wins in time to take on the European champions.
Dermot Corrigan also gives his thoughts from Spain on the visitors as well as the panel reminiscing on past glories in the Champions League last 16 as Liverpool aim to conjure up one of their famous Anfield nights.
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Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast ahead of Liverpool's trip to St James' Park.
The potential return of Virgil van Dijk for the trip to Tyneside is debated before The Athletic's George Caulkin joins the team to preview the game as well as talk about his four part series Bobby '90 ahead of what would have been Sir Bobby Robson's 90th birthday on Saturday.
Duncan Alexander also takes a look at the Reds' new Director of Research, Will Spearman before the panel finish with a quick five-a-side.
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Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to analyse the Reds' Merseyside derby win over Everton.
Stefan Bajcetic and Cody Gakpo are both outlined for their individual showings at Anfield as well as looking at Liverpool's chances of mounting a challenge for Champions League qualification with a trip to Newcastle United up next.
Plus, with the independent report into the handling of last season's Champions League finding published by UEFA, senior football writer Oli Kay joins the panel to discuss the major findings and failings of the authorities.
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Tony Evans, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are joined by Spirit of Shankly chair Joe Blott ahead of Monday's Merseyside derby.
Ahead of the visit of the Blues the panel discuss the importance of regulation over ownership, with the Reds still open to investment or even a full sale under FSG before previewing the visit of Sean Dyche's side and debate who should make Jurgen Klopp's starting XI.
Plus, there's some five-a-side fun to end with the panel picking their sides of derby day heroes!
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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's 3-0 defeat at Wolves.
James reflects on Jurgen Klopp refusing to answer in his question in the wake of the defeat at Molineux before the panel analyse the result which leaves the Reds 11 points off the top four in the Premier League.
How much scrutiny is Klopp coming under, why are Liverpool underperforming and is next Monday's Merseyside derby coming at the best - or worst time for the Reds?
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Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to react to Liverpool's lack of January transfer business, particularly in midfield!
The arrival of Cody Gakpo is discussed within the context of the Reds' opting against adding to their midfield ranks - with James Pearce also having his say.
How much pressure does it put on the summer's recruitment and what direction are Liverpool heading in with the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle and Chelsea all showing their ambitions in the transfer window.
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James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans after Liverpool's defence of the FA Cup was ended by Brighton & Hove Albion.
The panel analyse the manner of the Reds' second loss in 15 days on the south coast before looking for positives for Jurgen Klopp to take.
How much blame should be apportioned to Klopp is also debated as well as the impact Cody Gakpo has had, while Fabinho's cameo at the Amex is evaluated as the Brazilian's struggles continue.
Plus, ahead of transfer deadline day who could be heading for the exit and why aren't Liverpool pushing harder for recruits?
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James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans ahead of the Reds returning to Brighton & Hove Albion two weeks on from being humiliated on the south coast in the Premier League.
The importance of the FA Cup to Liverpool's season is analysed as well as the panel giving their best FA Cup memories after the panel discuss the Reds' finances and ability to spend under FSG's operating model for the club ahead of the January transfer deadline.
Plus, there's a look into Mohamed Salah's form this season and whether or not the returning Darwin Nunez holds the key to releasing the shackles from the Egyptian King.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to react to Liverpool's latest frustration at Anfield after being held to a goalless draw by Chelsea.
With the Reds still 10 points off the top four the panel assess the impact for FSG's operating model for the Reds and the dependancy on Champions League qualification in order to complete a summer overhaul in midfield.
There's also reaction to Liverpool Women's game at Chelsea being abandoned after just six minutes as well as a trip down memory lane seven years on from the Reds showing character early into Jurgen Klopp's reign.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill ahead of Jurgen Klopp's 1,000th game in management against Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday.
Before looking ahead to the landmark occasion, the panel reflect on the win at Wolves including the performance of Harvey Elliott, Naby Keita and Stefan Bajcetic as well as discussing the latest on the takeover front - and dealing with social media trolls.
Klopp's impact at Liverpool is analysed as well as how big the task of rebuilding the Reds is for the German ahead of the panel each picking their Klopp era Liverpool five-a-side teams.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones to pick the bones out of Liverpool's latest beating, away to Brighton on Saturday.
The manner of the defeat and performance are analysed before focusing in on what has led Liverpool to such a decline this season, having battled on all four fronts last year in their quest for a quadruple.
A lack of summer activity to sign a midfielder is considered as well as what fixes Jurgen Klopp can turn to in order to salvage Champions League qualification this season - if it's even still possible...
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones as they assess Darwin Nunez's first six months at Anfield.
Having arrived in an initial £64m deal, which could rise to a club-record £85, the panel look at their expectations against the reality of what Nunez has provided in his opening months at Liverpool.
Leading the line in an underperforming side, the goalscoring burden placed on him following a spat of injuries in attack as well as the impact the arrival of Cody Gakpo could have are all thrown into the debate.
Plus there's the latest on the search for a midfield ahead of Moises Caicedo inevitably running amok for Brighton at the Amex on Saturday.
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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after Liverpool avoided FA Cup elimination at the hands of Wolves on Saturday night.
The panel react to the latest goal-gifting showing from the Reds before getting into the Reds-linked Matheus Nunes, who was involved in a contentious decision to disallow a would-be winner for the visitors.
Andy looks at which midfield best fits the Gini Wijnaldum hole, which is yet to be filled and James discusses his profile of Liverpool's youngest-ever player, Jerome Sinclair before Caoimhe leads the way in a five-a-side of Liverpool talented teenagers to finish.
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Tony Evans is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones to delve into the issues currently facing Liverpool's midfield engine room.
From Fabinho's drop in form, the move from functionality with the likes of Gini Wijnaldum to technicality in Thiago Alcantara and Harvey Elliott to how the Reds' remedy the problems in the transfer market.
Mark Carey looks into the numbers, while the panel also assess whether a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham would do enough to fix the midfield.
Plus, five years on from making his Liverpool debut, we reflect on Virgil van Dijk's time at Anfield - as well as assessing what impact his latest injury setback could have.
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Happy New Year and welcome to your new Liverpool podcast: Walk On...
Join host Tony Evans as he's joined by The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to pick the bones out of the Reds' disappointing start to 2023 away at Brentford.
The panel get stuck into the manner of the loss before discussing how Liverpool can look to fix things in the January transfer window having already moved to sign PSV Eindhoven Cody Gakpo - and to finish we have some five-a-side fun, picking our best sides from the Reds' many January signings throughout the years.
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New year, new show.
We've decided to give The Athletic's Liverpool podcast a lick of paint in 2023. Much remains the same: it’ll still be twice a week, it’ll still lean on the unrivalled insight and analysis of The Athletic’s esteemed Liverpool writers and it’ll still be the best place for all your latest Reds transfer needs, including the huge deal for Cody Gakpo.
The first big change is Tony Evans; your new host. Tony is former editor of The Times and has years of experience covering the Reds. The second change is its new name; Walk On. You’ll Never Walk Alone is forever etched in Anfield folklore and we wanted to pick something that truly resonates with Liverpool’s fanbase.
So join Tony and his team of James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill, Andy Jones and Simon Hughes twice a week this season on this very same feed.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and the Belfast Telegraph's Steven Beacom are alongside Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 3-1 win over Southampton. They also discuss what FSG's decision to put the club up for sale means for the squad rebuild and look ahead to the World Cup, with seven Anfield stars heading to Qatar.
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The Athletic's Andy Jones and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the EFL Cup win over Derby. They also discuss the fall-out from the news that FSG have put Liverpool up for sale with Simon Hughes also offering his thoughts on the story. Plus there's a preview of Saturday's Premier League clash versus Southampton, a game which could see James Milner make his 600th Premier League appearance.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to discuss FSG putting Liverpool up for sale. There's also reaction to the Reds drawing Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 and a look back at Sunday's vital 2-1 win over Tottenham in the Premier League.
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The Athletic's Andy Jones and the Daily MIrror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Napoli. Also on the agenda is Ibrahima Konaté's impressive return to the first team and Mo Salah's position in the pantheon of Anfield greats, after the Egyptian equalled Steven Gerrard's European goalscoring record. Plus there's a preview of this weekend's Premier League match against Spurs.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Leeds United at Anfield. They discuss the lack of investment in the squad by FSG and ask if it's the major reason behind this season's slump in form. Plus, what would failure to qualify for next season's Champions League mean for the club?
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The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to discuss Liverpool's 3-0 win over Ajax in Amsterdam. The new diamond formation adopted by Jürgen Klopp is placed under the spotlight while Andy Robertson impressed on his 50th European appearance for The Reds. Plus there's praise for Jordan Henderson's performance, as well as reaction to the FA's decision to clear the Liverpool captain over his altercation with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's defeat to Nottingham Forest. Injuries, the absence of Thiago Alcântara and Fabinho's drop in form all come under the spotlight while there's a preview of the Champions League match with Ajax. Plus there's a report on Calvin Ramsay's first start for the Under-21s, as well as reaction to Reds legend Steven Gerrard losing his job as Aston Villa manager.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 1-0 win over West Ham. The attributes of Darwin Núñez and Alisson Becker are analysed as they prove to be the key men in a hard-fought victory. Plus there are strong opinions on the escalating bad blood between The Reds and Manchester City, while journalist Layla Wright joins the podcast to discuss the BBC Panorama documentary 'The Champions League Final: What Went Wrong?'
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City. Focus is given to Mo Salah's match winning genius, Jürgen Klopp's red card and referee Anthony Taylor's performance. Plus, following a majestic display against Erling Haaland, could Joe Gomez be set for a place in England's World Cup squad?
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 7-1 demolition of Rangers at Ibrox. Mo Salah's historic six-minute hat-trick and another outstanding display from Roberto Firmino top the agenda as The Reds take a big step towards the Champions League knock-out stages. Plus there's a preview of this weekend's match against Manchester City and a look at a Liverpool star of the future in 16-year-old Ben Doak.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Chris McLoughlin from Reach Sport join Steve Hothersall to review Liverpool's 3-2 defeat at Arsenal. The guys focus on Mo Salah's ineffectiveness and the soft penalty award which condemned The Reds to their second league defeat of the season. Further concerns emerge with injuries to Luis Díaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Arthur Melo while Jurgen Klopp's seventh anniversary in charge at Anfield is celebrated with seven magical moments.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win against Rangers in the Champions League. The big talking point is the new formation adopted for the game by Jürgen Klopp, as Trent Alexander-Arnold capped a fine display with a goal. With Jordan Henderson and Thiago excelling in midfield, is this a sign of how Liverpool will set-up against Arsenal this weekend? Plus there's reaction to Bayer Leverkusen appointing Reds legend Xabi Alonso as manager.
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The Athletic's Andy Jones and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Brighton at Anfield. The team's lack of confidence and cohesion are discussed as well as the obvious defensive problems and another below par performance from Trent Alexander-Arnold. One bright light is the form of Roberto Firmino - is the Brazilian set for a new contract? Plus there's a look ahead to the Champions League clash with Rangers.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to a pivotal few weeks in Liverpool's season. There's an Anfield injury update with Ibrahima Konaté set to return to first team action, the guys discuss reports Real Madrid have moved into pole position in the chase for Jude Bellingham, while could Trent Alexander-Arnold and Thiago Alcântara both miss out on the World Cup with their respective countries?
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to discuss Naby Keïta's Liverpool future. Also on the agenda is Trent Alexander-Arnold's form and his omission from the England squad to face Germany, Mo Salah's double for Egypt against Niger, while there's a report on how Liverpool's loan players are getting on. Plus LFC Women's defender Gilly Flaherty reflects on Liverpool's start to the WSL campaign.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes joins Steve Hothersall to discuss his recent article 'Inside Liverpool's medical department'. Internal battles, staff departures, the negative impact of injuries to success and the FIFPRO data which shows Andy Robertson plays most games in the 'critical' zone are all discussed. Plus, there's reaction to the report which claims Uefa pre-prepared their Champions League final statement blaming ‘late’ fans for the chaos at the Stade de France.
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The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer questions from Reds fans in a mailbag special. Jordan Henderson's England call-up, Darwin Núñez' start to life at Anfield, future formations, Jude Bellingham, Liverpool's set-play prowess and Arthur Melo's progress are all on the agenda. Plus, who have the guys picked for a historical Liverpool five-a-side team?
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-1 win over Ajax. There's praise for Thiago Alcântara's performance while they ask if Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future lies in midfield. Plus, is Andy Robertson's regular starting place under threat from the impressive Konstantinos Tsimikas, and there's appreciation for Tuesday's match winner Joël Matip and the returning Diogo Jota.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's start to the season. Can the aura of invincibility from last season be restored and has the club been slow in rejuvenating the squad? Plus Oliver draws possible parallels with Liverpool's current position and Arrigo Sacchi's legendary AC Milan of the late 1980s, while the guys look ahead to the visit of Ajax to Anfield in the Champions League.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Napoli. The guys reflect on a humbling night for The Reds in Naples and Jürgen Klopp's post-match comments, with the Liverpool manager alluding to possible changes at Anfield. Plus Trent Alexander-Arnold's form and chances of going to the World Cup with England are also discussed.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 0-0 draw at Everton. They analyse why The Reds are failing to hit the heights of last season, Mo Salah's lack of goals and the loss of form of key players including Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho. There's also a preview of the Champions League opener with Napoli, Caoimhe looks ahead to this weekend's big kick-off for Liverpool FC Women in the WSL, plus what's the verdict on the club's new green third kit?
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to discuss Liverpool signing Brazilian Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus. They also reflect on the dramatic 2-1 win over Newcastle United and headline performances from Harvey Elliott and match-winner Fábio Carvalho. Plus there's a preview of the weekend's Merseyside derby with Everton.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Steven Beacom from the Belfast Telegraph join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 9-0 win over Bournemouth. Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino receive praise for their individual performances while the need for a new midfield signing this week is also discussed. There's also a preview of Wednesday's game with Newcastle while James remembers an encounter with Napoli ultras ahead of next week's Champions League clash.
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The Athletic's Andy Jones joins Steve Hothersall following the UEFA Champions League draw which sees Liverpool in Group A alongside Ajax, Napoli and Rangers. Liverpool writer David Lynch is also on the podcast to give his thoughts on the disappointing start to the Premier League campaign as the guys discuss if this could prove to be a transitional season for The Reds. Plus there's a look ahead to the weekend visit of Bournemouth to Anfield.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. They analyse where things are going wrong for Jürgen Klopp's side including the poor form of Virgil van Dijk, a lengthy injury list and a hangover from the Champions League final in Paris. With an ageing Reds squad, the importance of sporting director Julian Ward's recruitment role is also discussed, while Simon looks at the contrasting strategies and fortunes of Liverpool and Manchester United's American owners.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and the BBC's Phil McNulty join Steve Hothersall to preview Manchester United v Liverpool. The guys discuss the current chasm between the clubs both on and off the pitch and look at the origins of one of the greatest rivalries in world football. Plus there's more on the fall-out from Darwin Núñez' red card against Crystal Palace and reaction to reports Naby Keïta is unhappy at Anfield.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's eventful 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Anfield. Darwin Núñez' actions which saw him sent-off for violent conduct are placed under the microscope, while Luis Díaz' outstanding goal and second half performance are lauded. There's an injury update on Roberto Firmino, Simon discusses the prospect of protests from Man Utd fans when Liverpool play at Old Trafford next week, while James has his say on a new five-year contract for Harvey Elliott.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and the Liverpool Echo's Paul Gorst join Steve Hothersall to analyse the prospect of Liverpool entering the transfer market following Thiago's injury. Also, with a new five-year contract under his belt, is this the ideal moment for Harvey Elliott to establish himself in Liverpool's midfield? Plus there's a preview of Monday night's Premier League match with Crystal Palace at Anfield.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Fulham and more injury woe for Thiago Alcântara. The guys discuss if Liverpool need to strengthen the midfield now, while Roberto Firmino and Darwin Núñez' contrasting fortunes at Craven Cottage are analysed. Plus we hear from Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders on the Anfield Portugal connection.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to reflect on The Reds' 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield. The guys look at the tantalising prospect of Mo Salah and Darwin Núñez linking up in the new season, Roberto Firmino's future is on the agenda following recent transfer speculation while they also discuss the growing injury list at Anfield. Plus there's a preview of Liverpool's Premier League opener at Fulham.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Darwin Núñez' four goal display against RB Leipzig and an impressive performance from Fábio Carvalho. There's also a look ahead to the Community Shield match with Manchester City, tributes are paid to former Liverpool chairman David Moores and we get the low-down on exciting Irish youngster Trent Kone-Doherty following his Anfield arrival.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Liverpool programme writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall to continue the build-up to the new season. They reflect on the Far East tour and their initial impressions of summer signings Darwin Núñez and Fábio Carvalho. James discusses his recent interviews with Fabinho and CEO Billy Hogan, while the new sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered is analysed. Plus Liverpool FC Women manager Matt Beard looks ahead to the upcoming WSL campaign.
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The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall from Singapore to react to Liverpool's defeat to Manchester United in Bangkok. The prospect of Harvey Elliott becoming a key player for Jürgen Klopp in the new season is analysed along with Darwin Núñez' chances of making an immediate impact. Plus your questions are answered by James in a mailbag special.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to discuss Mohamed Salah's new three-year contract with Liverpool. The guys reveal how agreement was finally reached between club and player, the structure of the deal and look at the chances of Mo overtaking several club legends in Liverpool's all-time goalscoring list. Plus they analyse what Fábio Carvalho can bring to the squad and focus on the silence from senior UK politicians in the aftermath of the Stade de France chaos.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to analyse the re-shaping of the Liverpool squad ahead of the new season. Particular focus is given to the midfield with big campaigns ahead for Naby Keïta, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott. The guys also discuss the chances of Jude Bellingham joining the Anfield evolution next summer, while James pays tribute to Miki Roqué, ten years on from the FA Youth Cup winner passed away.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to analyse how the arrival of Darwin Núñez and departure of Sadio Mané could alter Liverpool's formation. Plus the highly rated Calvin Ramsay arrives from Aberdeen while the guys cast their eye over the Premier League fixtures for the new season.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Raphael Honigstein join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool agree a deal with Benfica for Darwin Núñez, while Bayern Munich intensify their pursuit of Sadio Mané. What will the arrival of Núñez mean for the shape of Liverpool's squad and why does Mané want a new challenge? Plus there's another accolade for Mohamed Salah as he's named PFA Player of the Year.
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The Red Agenda will be back next week but in the meantime we wanted to give you a taste of a new series from The Athletic 'The Moment with Kelly Cates and Geoff Thomas'
Kelly and Geoff are joined by former Liverpool academy player Sean Highdale who as a 17-year-old looked set to follow in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher into the first team, but in 2008 a car crash changed everything, sending him into a coma and killing two of his friends.
This is the story of his journey back from life threatening injuries including a broken neck, a shattered knee and a kidney removal, to once again playing football as a professional and how in 2016 he unexpectedly found himself representing Paralympics GB at the 2016 games in Rio.
Check out the rest of the series, including interviews with Troy Townsend, Luke Chadwick and more, by searching for ‘The Moment’ in your usual podcast provider
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The Athletic's Oliver Kay and Steven Beacom from the Belfast Telegraph join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to a big summer at Anfield, with the futures of Sadio Mané and Mo Salah on the agenda. They also reflect on an epic 2021/22 campaign for The Reds, offer their view on where Jurgen Klopp needs to strengthen ahead of next season, while there's more on the fallout from the chaos at the Stade de France.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reveal what was behind the shambolic scenes witnessed outside the Stade de France before and after Liverpool's Champions League final with Real Madrid. There's criticism for both UEFA and the French authorities for their organisation of the showpiece as what should have been a memorable occasion for fans turned into a dangerous situation. Plus the guys reflect on Liverpool's 1-0 defeat while it looks like Sadio Mané's six year spell at Anfield could be coming to an end.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to Liverpool versus Real Madrid at the Stade de France. Mo Salah's revenge mission, Thiago's fitness battle and the threat to The Reds from Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema are all on the agenda. Plus we hear from Liverpool chairman Tom Werner ahead of the Paris decider and celebrate Jürgen Klopp being named LMA Manager of the Year.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool missing out on the Premier League title, while focus now turns to the Champions League final against Real Madrid. The guys discuss Thiago Alcântara's injury and whether Jürgen Klopp will pick Joël Matip or Ibrahima Konaté to partner Virgil van Dijk in defence. There's also a tribute to Divock Origi as Anfield bids farewell to a cult hero.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 2-1 win at Southampton which sends the title race with Manchester City to the final day. The future of goalscorer Takumi Minamino is discussed as well as the impressive recent form of Ibrahima Konaté. Plus the guys preview Sunday's climax to the Premier League season and take a look back at the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's FA Cup final victory over Chelsea on penalties. The excellence of Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Alisson Becker is reflected upon as well as unlikely hero Kostas Tsimikas. Plus there's the latest on the Anfield injury situation and a look ahead to the trip to Southampton, with the Premier League title race and Liverpool's quest for the quadruple still alive.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and LFC magazine writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall to discuss the Liverpool contract situations of Sadio Mané and Mo Salah, plus preview the FA Cup final against Chelsea. The one-on-one prowess of Alisson Becker is also analysed, an attribute once again on display in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Aston Villa in midweek.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool's Premier League title hopes take a hit following a 1-1 draw with Tottenham. The guys discuss Jürgen Klopp's comments on Spurs' tactics and Pep Guardiola's view that everybody in the country supports Liverpool. Plus they look ahead to The Reds' trip to Aston Villa and have the latest on the ticket situation for the Champions League final.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to celebrate Liverpool reaching another Champions League final after victory over Villarreal. Focus is given to the half-time introduction of Luis Díaz which aided the second-half turnaround as The Reds' booked a trip to the Stade de France on 28 May. Plus Sadio Mané's Ballon d'Or credentials are analysed while Saturday's big game against Spurs is previewed.
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David Anderson from the Daily Mirror and OptaJoe's Michael Reid join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool remain one point behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race. They reflect on the 1-0 victory at Newcastle United as Jürgen Klopp rotates his squad to great effect - do the stats back-up the opinion that this is Liverpool's strongest ever collection of players? Plus the guys discuss the attributes of James Milner, discuss Mo Salah being named men's FWA Player of the Year and preview the Champions League semi-final second leg with Villarreal.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap join Steve Hothersall as Jürgen Klopp agrees a new deal to remain Reds manager until 2026. They also reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie and preview the weekend's Premier League trip to Newcastle United.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby. The unique and iconic Anfield career of Divock Origi is discussed while the current campaign is compared to the famous treble winning season of 2000/01. Plus there's a look ahead to the first leg of the Champions League semi-final with Villarreal.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Anfield. Thiago Alcântara's superb performance takes centre stage while the guys reveal who they'd pick in attack for a Champions League final. Plus there's a preview of the weekend's Merseyside derby while Simon discusses his recent article on life after Hillsborough for survivors of the disaster.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City. Sadio Mané steals the headlines with his two-goal performance as The Reds keep their quadruple dream alive while ending City's hopes of a treble. Plus there's a preview of the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Anfield.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool make it through to the Champions League semi-finals. Roberto Firmino receives the plaudits for his two goals in the 3-3 draw against Benfica, while Luis Díaz yet again shows why he's one of the signings of the season. Plus what challenges will Villarreal and Unai Emery present The Reds with in the last four and there's a preview of this weekend's FA Cup-semi-final with Manchester City.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester City. The guys reflect on the importance of Sadio Mané after his vital goal keeps The Reds' Premier League title challenge alive. Plus Simon discusses how Liverpool may perform when the Klopp era at Anfield ends, while there's news that yet another exciting talent is set to arrive at the club this summer.
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The Athletic's Oliver Kay and Gareth Roberts from The Anfield Wrap join Steve Hothersall to preview Liverpool's clash with Manchester City. The guys focus on one of the greatest rivalries in Premier League history and the jobs Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have performed at their clubs. Plus the Champions League win at Benfica is reviewed and we hear from Liverpool FC Women's goalkeeper Rachael Laws following promotion to the WSL.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Watford. The guys discuss Diogo Jota's knack of scoring vital goals as well as a below par display from Mo Salah. Plus they look ahead to the Benfica and Manchester City matches, while it's congratulations to Liverpool FC Women after they secured a return to the WSL.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to the pivotal month of April for Liverpool. Also on the agenda is World Cup play-off heartbreak for Mo Salah; we reveal the most expensive Anfield signing during the Premier League era in today's money, while Liverpool FC Women are on the verge of promotion back to the WSL.
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The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer your Liverpool questions as we enter the closing weeks of the season. What's the contract situation with Salah, Mané and Firmino? Is there a succession plan for the midfield? Plus he gives his view on the FA Cup semi-final venue debate.
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Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock and The Athletic's Stuart James join Steve Hothersall to analyse the prowess of Reds' duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson. They also look at the redefining of the full-back position in modern football and discuss Trent's lack of international appearances for England under Gareth Southgate.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and football writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool defeat Nottingham Forest 1-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. The performances of Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are analysed while as the chase for an unprecedented quadruple remains on course, the guests look ahead to the mad month of April.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 2-0 win at Arsenal. The guys focus on Roberto Firmino and what his future may hold while with just one point between The Reds and Manchester City, which side is best placed for Premier League glory? Plus Simon looks at the current rivalry between the two clubs and how it could escalate in the coming weeks.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton. The guys focus on Luis Díaz as he once again shone and question the use of VAR after Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sánchez escaped sanction following a reckless challenge on the Colombian. Mo Salah hits 20 Premier League goals for the season - but what next in his contract negotiations stand-off. Plus there's a preview of the mid-week trip to Arsenal and plaudits for Premier League player of the month Joël Matip.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League after edging past Inter Milan. Mo Salah's dip in form is analysed while Luis Díaz continues to impress following his arrival at Anfield. Meanwhile Simon discusses his recent article on The Athletic which looks at the unofficial social media 'FSG Out' movement and the issue of club ownership.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Sky Sports commentator Rob Palmer join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's hard fought 1-0 win over West Ham. There's high praise for Trent Alexander-Arnold as he once again displayed all the attributes of a future Anfield legend, while there's an in depth look at Liverpool's succession planning. Plus the guys preview the Champions League clash with Inter Milan at Anfield.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool defeat Norwich 2-1 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. Takumi Minamino's match-winning performance is ranked as his finest since joining The Reds while there's also praise for Curtis Jones' display. Plus the guys look at Jürgen Klopp's long term future at Anfield and beyond.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to celebrate Liverpool's dramatic Carabao Cup final victory against Chelsea. With the first part of a possible quadruple in the bag, there's special praise for Reds' goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher and the penalty taking prowess of Jürgen Klopp's men. Plus we hear former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor's thoughts from Wembley following the nerve shredding shoot-out.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Liverpool matchday programme writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall to reflect on The Reds' 6-0 win over Leeds United. The guys analyse a supreme performance from Thiago Alcântara and the current state of play in the race for the Premier League title. Plus who'll make up the midfield trio for Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea?
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The Athletic's Oliver Kay and LFCTV commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to discuss a dramatic weekend which has reignited the Premier League title race. The guys reflect on Liverpool's 3-1 win over Norwich City, Manchester City losing to Spurs, Mo Salah's 150th Liverpool goal, a first for the Reds for Luis Díaz, while they look ahead to the visit of Leeds United to Anfield.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League win against Inter Milan at the San Siro. There's praise for Jürgen Klopp's triple substitution and the performances of Ibrahima Konaté and Jordan Henderson. Plus Caoimhe discusses her recent interview with former Reds player Allan, now a double winner in Brazil with Atlético Mineiro.
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The Athletic's Andy Jones and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 1-0 win at Burnley. The guys also discuss the strength in depth of Jürgen Klopp's squad and preview the Champions League round of 16 first leg clash against Inter Milan.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Paul Machin from The Redmen TV join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Leicester City. The guys discuss the continued rise of Diogo Jota, a midfield masterclass from Thiago Alcântara and an impressive league debut from Luis Díaz.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Cardiff City in the FA Cup. Harvey Elliott's goalscoring return after injury and the debut of Luis Díaz take centre stage, while Sadio Mané is the hero as Senegal become Champions of Africa.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's transfer deadline day activity. The guys reveal the reasons behind the failure to land Fulham's Fabio Carvalho, the expectations for big money signing Luis Díaz plus they discuss Harvey Elliott's imminent return to first team action.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Mark Carey join Steve Hothersall to give their reaction to Liverpool signing Colombian star Luis Díaz from FC Porto. They also discuss the club's bid to sign Fulham's Fabio Carvalho and the Under-18s FA Youth Cup exit after an unbelievable finish to the weekend's tie with Chelsea.
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The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer your LFC questions in a mailbag special. Should FSG change their business model and spend big in the summer? Which players could be on the way out of Anfield? How close is Mateusz Musiałowski to breaking into the first team? Plus James reveals the three players he'd pick to join him on a pub crawl.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on a vital 3-1 win against Crystal Palace. The prowess of goalkeeper Alisson Becker is analysed while the guys give their verdict on the contentious VAR decision that helped seal the three points. Plus, could Fulham's teenage sensation Fabio Carvalho be Anfield bound?
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to celebrate Liverpool reaching the Carabao Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal. The focus is on Diogo Jota's match-winning performance, we hear from Trent Alexander-Arnold plus The Red Agenda pays tribute to former Liverpool FC chief executive and secretary Peter Robinson.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 3-0 win against Brentford. Also on the agenda are the Anfield futures of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Curtis Jones, Rafa Benítez departs Goodison Park plus the latest on Mo Salah's protracted contract negotiations.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the 0-0 draw with Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The guys discuss what Liverpool need to do for next week's return leg in London and the lack of depth in Jurgen Klopp's squad. Plus James looks at a sliding doors moment in 2016 for both Liverpool and Brazilian Alex Teixeira.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall following the 4-1 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury and discuss the potential of 17-year-old Kaide Gordon. Plus they look ahead to this week's Carabao Cup clash with Arsenal while Liverpool's goalkeeping set-up is analysed following Brazil legend Cláudio Taffarel's recent addition to the club's coaching staff.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes join host Steve Hothersall to analyse the challenges in store for Liverpool this month. With winning the Premier League now a tough ask they discuss the importance of both domestic cup competitions to Jürgen Klopp's side, coping with the loss of three stars to AFCON as well as what the January transfer window may have in store. Plus Liverpool FC women add a high profile signing to their ranks.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
The guys focus on The Reds' game management, Pep Lijnders' performance from the dugout and yet another world class goal from Mo Salah.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and sports writer David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's incredible Carabao Cup win over Leicester City. The heroics of Caoimhín Kelleher as well as the futures of Joe Gomez and Neco Williams are put under the spotlight, plus will the semi-final with Arsenal be played over one or two legs?
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The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to digest a classic but controversial 2-2 draw with Spurs. Plus what's the answer to football's covid chaos and is there good news on the horizon regarding Mo Salah's contract negotiations?
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Mark Carey join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the Reds' 3-1 win over Newcastle. The impressive performance of Trent Alexander-Arnold is put under the spotlight while Mark analyses Sadio Mané's stats for the season. Plus the threat from Covid to Liverpool's upcoming schedule is also on the agenda.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the 1-0 win over Aston Villa. The guys analyse the Matip/van Dijk defensive partnership, there's reaction to the farcical Champions League draw which eventually paired the Reds with Inter Milan...plus who is in pole position to succeed Jürgen Klopp when the great man moves on from Anfield?
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Ex-Liverpool striker Neil Mellor and The Anfield Wrap's Neil Atkinson join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to Liverpool's Premier League clash with Aston Villa and the return of Reds legend Steven Gerrard to Anfield. Plus the depth of Jürgen Klopp's squad is discussed following the 2-1 win over AC Milan.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Neil Jones join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's last gasp victory over Wolves and another iconic moment in the career of Reds cult hero Divock Origi. Plus the latest on Mo Salah's contract situation and Harvey Elliott's rehab progress, while the guys look ahead to the Champions League game against AC Milan.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the Reds' 4-1 victory over Everton at Goodison Park. Particular focus is given to the impressive performances of Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah, the challenge faced by Rafa Benitez at Everton while The Red Agenda pays tribute to Liverpool great Ray Kennedy.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and sports writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to celebrate Liverpool's 4-0 demolition of Southampton. Diogo Jota's ability as both a goalscorer and FIFA gamer is also on the agenda, James reflects on his recent meeting in Denmark with Daniel Agger while the guys have their say ahead of the Merseyside derby.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's Champions League win over Porto. Particular focus is given to the performance of Thiago Alcântara and the recent emergence of 19-year-old Tyler Morton.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and sports writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's majestic 4-0 win over Arsenal. The assist prowess of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's impressive performance are discussed while James reflects on his recent interview with Reds great Stéphane Henchoz.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and football writer Tony Evans join Steve Hothersall ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Arsenal. The guys also discuss the injury situation at Anfield, assess Steven Gerrard's chances of success at Aston Villa, plus answer your questions in a mailbag special.
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Focus turns to the Liverpool women's team as midfielder Rachel Furness joins Steve Hothersall and The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill following victory at Durham which saw the side go top of the Championship. The Northern Ireland star also looks ahead to next summer's European Championship and discusses the growth of the women's game.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and sports writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the announcement Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is to leave his post at the end of the season. Plus the lowdown on his replacement Julian Ward while the guys react to Steven Gerrard's appointment as Aston Villa head coach.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and LFC matchday programme writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall to discuss the Reds 3-2 defeat at West Ham. They also focus on Liverpool's midfield issues and the side's recent inability to close games out.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on a comfortable Champions League win over La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
They then look ahead to Sunday's game against West Ham in the Premier League
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and James Pearce join host Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's tough encounter with Brighton and look ahead to the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.
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Simon Hughes from The Athletic joins Steve Hothersall as Liverpool reach the Carabao Quarter-Finals with a 2-0 win away at Preston North End.
On the podcast today, how much does the League Cup mean to Klopp, Harvey Blair’s performance and with goals from Minamino and Origi what does that mean for their place in the team.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes from The Athletic join Steve Hothersall after an emphatic win against Manchester United.
On the podcast today, Liverpool score five past Manchester United at Old Trafford, including a Mo Salah hat trick - the panel ask how Liverpool did it and if this we’ll ever see a win like this again.
Plus, Mo Salah’s future and a pair of medieval jailers.
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James Pearce from The Athletic joins Steve Hothersall after a fantastic match away to Atlético.
On the podcast today, an incredible game in the Champions League as Liverpool beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Plus, Steve and James look ahead to a huge game against Manchester United on Sunday.
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Caoimhe O’Neill and Simon Hughes from The Athletic join Steve Hothersall after Liverpool’s demolition of Watford at the weekend.
On the podcast today, another masterclass from Mo, Sadio Mane’s 100th Premier League goal and a hat trick for Roberto Firmino.
Plus, Paddy “The Baddy’ Pimblett and Caoimhe’s piece on Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson.
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Caoimhe O’Neill and James Pearce from The Athletic join Steve Hothersall ahead of Liverpool’s game against Watford this weekend.
On the podcast today, the panel preview the upcoming Premier League fixture against Watford and whether we should expect Alisson & Fabinho to be included in the squad.
Plus Caoimhe and James discuss recent pieces on Joël Matip and Liverpool’s head of nutrition Mona Nemmer.
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Simon Hughes from The Athletic joins Steve Hothersall as they speak to Pep Lijnders and John Achterberg about life behind the scenes at Liverpool FC.
On the podcast today, John describes his route to Liverpool, the changes he’s seen in twelve years at the club and they shed a little light on what Jurgen Klopp is like behind closed doors.
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The Anfield Wrap’s Neil Atkinson and author Michael MacCambridge join Steve Hothersall to discuss their upcoming book Red Letters.
On the podcast today, the panel recap the incredible 19/20 title-winning season, the subject of a new book by Michael and Neil.
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes from The Athletic join Steve Hothersall after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
On the podcast today, we ask, was Mo Salah’s goal the best ever scored at Anfield and as contract talks continue, what exactly is he worth.
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James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill from The Athletic join Steve Hothersall ahead of a huge game against Manchester City on Sunday.
On the podcast today, a huge win over Porto in the Champions League and the upcoming clash with Premier League champions Manchester City.
Plus tributes paid to Liverpool legend Roger Hunt.
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Simon Hughes from The Athletic joins Steve Hothersall after a rollercoaster 3-3 draw away at Brentford.
On the podcast today, a great game for the neutral but a frustrating result for Liverpool, Mo Salah makes it 100 league goals for the club and Curtis Jones impresses.
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Gareth Roberts from The Anfield Wrap joins Steve Hothersall after a much changed Liverpool side beat Norwich 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.
On the podcast today, does Liverpool’s position as underdogs suit them this season, how seriously they should take the Carabao Cup and some appreciation for Joel Matip.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall after an imperious showing against Crystal Palace.
On the podcast today, Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at Anfield, Sadio Mane scored his hundredth goal for Liverpool and Naby Keita scores a worldie.
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The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall after another fantastic European night at Anfield.
On the podcast today, Liverpool comeback to beat AC Milan in their opening Champions League fixture, Divock Origi’s place in the side and an update on Harvey Elliott.
Plus, James discusses his piece this week on keeper Loris Karius.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O’Neill and James Pearce join Steve Hothersall after Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Leeds at Elland Road.
On the podcast today, the panel reflect on Harvey Elliott’s injury, praise Mo’s latest record and look ahead to the Champions League returning.
Plus, we hear from Ste Martin on the upcoming golf day in memory of Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O’Neill joins Steve Hothersall to preview the game against Leeds United this Sunday.
On the podcast today, what shape are Liverpool in after the international break, how they’ll line up against Leeds and the new Steven Gerrard mural.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes joins Steve Hothersall for a close look at the FSG ownership of Liverpool.
On the podcast today, what have FSG achieved, are the criticisms levelled at them fair and how do they compare to other Premier League owners.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O’Neill join Steve Hothersall for the first mailbag of the season.
On the podcast today, we take your questions on FSG, the lack of transfer business, Divock Origi and more.
Plus an update on her aching joints as Caoimhe joined Jeff Stelling on his march to help beat prostate cancer.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Liverpool writer Chris Mcloughlin join Steve Hothersall after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield.
On the podcast today, ten-man Chelsea hold on for a point at Anfield after Reece James’ red card late in the first half.
Plus Andy Robertson’s return and possible transfer business before the window closes on Tuesday.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to preview the upcoming game vs Chelsea at the weekend.
On the podcast today, the Champions League group has been drawn, should Liverpool back themselves to win? Plus, Andy Robertson signs a new contract and Chelsea present a difficult challenge this weekend.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Oli Kay join Steve Hothersall in the wake of the return to Anfield and a 2-0 win over Burnley.
On the podcast today, a full house at Anfield, Harvey Elliott’s impressive performance, Mo Salah’s contract renewal and whether Liverpool will make moves before the transfer deadline.
Plus a word on club legends Ray Kennedy and Terry McDermott
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes joins Steve Hothersall for a deep dive into Liverpool FC’s world class right-back.
On the podcast today, we look back on Trent’s rise through the academy, how he became a key figure in Liverpool’s starting XI and what the future holds for him.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool start their Premier League campaign with a 3-0 win over Norwich City.
On the podcast today, Virgil Van Dijk plays the full 90 at Carrow Road, Diogo Jota and Mo Salah impress and Jordan Henderson is expected to sign a new contract.
Plus, news on a loan move for Leighton Clarkson and Caoimhe O'Neill’s coach trip with The Irregulars.
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The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and former Liverpool forward Neil Mellor join Steve Hothersall for the very first Red Agenda Extra.
On the podcast today, we take a look at the academy prospects coming through at Liverpool from Harvey Elliott to Kaide Gordon and who we expect to get first team minutes in the 21/22 season.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall after two very encouraging pre-season friendlies against Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna.
On the podcast today, Andy Robertson’s injury, Jordan Henderson’s contract and the opening game against Norwich City this weekend.
Plus, a confusing new ticketing system causes chaos at Anfield!
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall for the first show of the season.
On the podcast today, Virgil Van Dijk’s cameo against Hertha Berlin, transfer activity we still expect from Liverpool and Jordan Henderson’s contract.
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This summer The Athletic is bringing you the ultimate guide to the past eight European Championships.
So as the continent gears up for Euro 2020, you can head back in time to the tournaments of yesteryear to hear memories, stories and music from some of your favourite football journalists.
Go to the Beyond The Headline feed wherever you get your podcasts, or listen ad-free via The Athletic app.
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A largely frustrating season comes to an exciting end as Liverpool secure a top 4 finish in the Premier League.
The Athletic's James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes join host Steve Hothersall to reflect on the campaign. They discuss Gini Wijnaldum's Anfield farewell, and James has an interview with Trent.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on that wonderful moment when Alisson rescued Liverpool at West Brom. They also look at where it leaves this team in the race for the top four.
Plus, they mark the 20th anniversary of the cup treble as they reminisce over club's UEFA Cup triumph against Alaves.
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Steve Hothersall and The Athletic's team of Liverpool writers answer your questions in a Mailbag Special in this week's Red Agenda.
Plus, they debate whether Liverpool are now in a strong position to finish in the top four.
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The aftermath of the Manchester United protest is at the top of The Red Agenda this week.
Steve Hothersall, James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill discuss the impact of the protest, and whether Mo Salah could be bound for both the Olympics and the Africa Cup of Nations. And how could this affect his availability for Liverpool in the 21/22 season?
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the calamitous final few minutes that led to a 1-1 draw with Newcastle. Did the game sum up Liverpool's sorry season?
A week on from the controversy of the ESL, they also have their say on John W. Henry's apology.
And Simon looks at the relationship between Salah and his agent, and the possible affect it may have on his future at the club.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to react to the club's decision to drive plans for European Super League.
They discuss the silence of the owners, the future of Klopp, and what happens next.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to react to Liverpool's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
They look at the team's continued struggles in front of goal, but improved performances from some key players.
They debate the absence of Thiago from the starting lineup and the hopes of returning to the Champions League next season.
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The Athletic's James Pearce is alongside host Steve Hothersall to answer all your questions in a mailbag special.
They also reflect on the victory over Aston Villa at the weekend and build up to the 2nd leg against Real Madrid
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes, James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to assess the disappointing team performance in the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
They look at individual performances from Keita, Trent and others. And is there any way they can turn it around at Anfield?
Simon has the latest on the club's ownership, and the panel vote on Alisson's moustache.
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The Athletic's David Ornstein joins the regular panel to bring us the latest on his exclusive story that Liverpool are finalising a deal for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.
Steve Hothersall, James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill debate the importance of the signing, and German football expert Raphael Honigstein tells us exactly what the centre-half will be bringing to Anfield.
Plus...the guys reminisce over a cult hero from yesteryear.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to look ahead to Liverpool's revenge mission against Real Madrid and Sergio Ramos in the Champions League Quarter-Finals. Do Liverpool have a realistic opportunity to win a 7th European title?
They also discuss Trent's England snub, Wijnaldum's future and Xabi Alonso's move into management. Plus, Simon shares the details from his recent interview with Steven Gerrard.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes react to the victory over Wolves and ask whether there's still a chance Liverpool can finish in the top four.
They also discuss the importance of Jota, and praise the recent performances from Nat Phillips.
Plus...Simon tells us why this team isn't heading for a rebuild this summer, and James discusses the tragic story of the former Liverpool academy player, Ian Frodsham.
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join host Steve Hothersall to react to another Anfield defeat.
After Sunday's loss at Fulham we take a close look at the performance of Jurgen Klopp. Should we now be asking questions about his management after some strange selections and poor substitutions? And, more worryingly, is he starting to look defeated?
Are Liverpool now out of the race for the top four? And if so, would it be better to miss out on European football altogether.
But on a more positive note, we salute Steven Gerrard's success as manager of Rangers.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes join host Steve Hothersall to discuss a win at last for the reds.
They assess Liverpool's display against Sheffield United, discuss the future of the front line, and praise the performance of Curtis Jones in midfield.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to look back at what went wrong against Everton on Saturday.
They discuss the worrying form of Roberto Firmino, and James has the latest on the club's search for a true number nine.
They assess the performance of Jurgen Klopp throughout this season's disappointing title defence, and ask whether he may have less money to spend on the team this summer.
Plus, there's an update on Jordan Henderson's injury.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to pick apart another defeat for the Reds this weekend.
They then focus on the positives from that defeat to Leicester, including a goal of the season contender for Mo Salah.
They discuss the race for the top four, Kabak's debut, and another goalkeeping blunder.
And where does a new contract for Salah sit on FSG's list of priorities.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to look back on Liverpool's 4-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City.
They discuss what went wrong, and where this defeat leaves the club in the race for the top four.
They assess Jurgen Klopp's ability to coach in adversity, and Simon discusses his recent article on the club's owners.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to debate the success, or otherwise, of Liverpool's recruitment during the January window.
They have the lowdown on the two new defensive recruits. Will they have an immediate impact?
And are the team back on track after back-to-back wins?
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's FA Cup exit.
They discuss how it is now essential that the board make a move for a centre half before the window closes. But will it happen?
And is a place in the top four now under serious threat?
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The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to react to the Burnley defeat.
Is there a crisis at Anfield?
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to dissect the 0-0 draw with Manchester United and where it leaves Liverpool in the title race.
They debate what's going wrong in attack. And are the club making a big mistake not signing a centre-back this month?
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to build up to the huge game against Manchester United on Sunday.
Can Liverpool's overcome recent blips to win? Are United genuine title rivals? And is Simon right to say Manchester City are actually the most likely title winners?
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on a difficult few games for Liverpool. They debate why the team is struggling to score goals over the last three games; and the reasons behind a dip in form for key players.
Should fans bet concerned about Manchester City after their win at Chelsea? Do we expect them to close the gap further?
They also discuss Gini Wijnaldum's future. How likely is it that he'll leave? And how much would he be missed?
And James Pearce joins the show to discuss whether Liverpool will be making any moves of their own during the January transfer window.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 7-0 win over Crystal Palace.
They pick apart and analyse every goal that went in, and they look at a host of impressive individual performances.
Plus, they discuss the future of Mo Salah after his interview in Spain. Is there a chance he could leave the club?
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to pay tribute to former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier, who passed away on Monday.
They also reflect on the 1-1 draw with Fulham. Will Klopp need to employ greater rotation to keep his players fresh? Plus, they look ahead to the big game against Spurs on Wednesday and discuss drawing RB Leipzig in the last 16 of the Champions League
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's victory over Wolves.
They discuss the return of fans to Anfield and the impact it had on the team's performance.
Simon has special praise for Jordan Henderson, Caoimhe has the lowdown on Liverpool's new Irish hero, and James' dog makes another entertaining return to the podcast.
*No animals were harmed in the making of this show*
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The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes joins Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's draw with Brighton.
also discuss Jurgen Klopp's interview with Des Kelly after the game, debate the VAR penalty decision, and discuss Gini Wijnaldum's future at Anfield.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's brilliant victory over Leicester
Has this injury-ravaged Liverpool team sent shock waves through the Premier League with that win? And have they now proven they can battle through adversity?
Is the possibility of signing a centre-back in January still "up-in-the-air"?
And we cast an eye on the performances of Liverpool's title rivals
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to discuss another major defensive setback for Liverpool.
With Joe Gomez out for at least the next few months, will Liverpool be able to make a move in January? Or will they make do with their depleted resources at centre-half?
There's also an exclusive chat with Jamie Carragher, who discusses life after football. Plus, we have the latest on the health of Mo Salah.
And we pay tribute to the former Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemence.
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The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to look back on Liverpool's draw with Manchester City, and debate whether Mo Salah is somehow getting even better.
Plus, as Liverpool move to a new training ground, the panel share their Melwood memories.
And Caoimhe has a scouting report from Blackburn on on-loan winger Harvey Elliott.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to look back on Liverpool's victory over West Ham, which saw them return to the top of the Premier League.
They discuss the excellent form of Mo Salah, and ask if people are being far too critical of him after winning another penalty this weekend.
They debate whether Roberto Firmino is now set lose his place in the starting 11 to Diogo Jota. And they look at the other title contenders, and ask who will be competing with The Reds at the end of the season.
Plus, they have the latest of the fitness of Fabinho, who should return after the international break
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to discuss Liverpool's search for a centre-back to replace the injured Virgil Van Dijk. Who are the likely candidates? And how much are the club willing to spend?
They also reflect on the victory over Sheffield United and the VAR controversy. Will Jota now be a regular starter in attack?
And they discuss the club's plans for a new training complex.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Saturday's Merseyside Derby.
They discuss Jordan Pickford's horror tackle, and ask why action wasn't taken on the day.
They also look at how Van Dijk's injury will impact the defence? Is Fabinho too important in midfield now to move back?
They also assess the team's performance against Everton and reflect on Mo Salah scoring his 100th goal for the club.
*This podcast was recorded before we found out that Jordan Pickford would not be facing retrospective action for his challenge on VVD.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill discuss Liverpool's plans to re-shape the Premier League and English football as a whole.
Is John W. Henry onto a good idea? Or is it a simple power grab when the lower league's are at their most vulnerable?
They also mark the 5th anniversary of Jurgen Klopp's appointment as Reds boss. And they look ahead to the derby this weekend.
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to pick the bones out of Liverpool's 7-2 defeat at Villa Park.
Was it a freak result? Or are there reasons to be genuinely concerned? And should we expect a lower points total this season?
They also review the club's transfer dealings after the window closed on Monday night. How does it compare to the other teams at the top of the table?
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to react to Liverpool's hugely impressive performance in the 3-1 victory over Arsenal.
How good was Mane? Which full-back was most impressive? And are Liverpool further ahead of the chasing pack than ever?
They discuss the exciting young players who could feature in the League Cup. And they have their say on Klopp v Keane.
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1. NO, Liverpool have not been found out! -00:01
2. Simeone & Klopp - 16:10
3. Origi is not a winger - 22:05
4. Timo Werner - 23:55
5. Premier League run continues - 31:25
6. Benitez: How to stop the Liverpool juggernaut - 37:25
7. What does Man City\'s UEFA ban mean for us? - 41:35
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Steve McMahon, the last Liverpool captain to lift a league trophy, joins The Athletic’s James Pearce and host Steve Hothersall to reflect on his days as skipper and look at how he compares to the current captain Jordan Henderson. The Athletic's senior football writer Ollie Kay also discusses whether Liverpool’s FA Cup victory over Everton was one of the greatest derby victories of all time.
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Who partners Van Dijk? - 9:00
Milner & Henderson - 14:00
Sterling & Suarez - 18:00
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One of the great Liverpool sides? - 00:01
The Mentality - 11:05
The Leicester game - 14:00
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 23:00
Club World Cup Champions - 36:45
John Coleman & Accrington Stanley - 44:10
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The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall for the first episode of the Red Agenda. They're joined by Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee for a reality check on the title race, and they welcome Anfield legend John Aldridge to the show
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