With Arne Slot and Fabian Hürzeler known for calling out time-wasting and encouraging exciting football, it was always going to be an exciting game. The game quickly turned into a tactical shootout, with both managers going head-to-head in an aggressive battle for control. Hürzeler’s fearless approach to attacking Liverpool’s backline paid off, as Brighton struck […]
Liverpool lifting their level for continental clashes at Anfield is a tale as old as time. The Kop clamored for a comeback with home advantage in this second leg, and supporters saw a pitch perfect performance when almost everything fell into place, producing a night to be proud of. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield in a tightly contested affair. A free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai gave the Reds a first-half lead but Spurs, who kept knocking on the door, finally equalised through Richarlison in the dying embers of normal time. The draw meant Spurs moved one point clear of the relegation zone […]
Liverpool’s loss of aura began to pick up pace in Turkey at the end of September, and by the end of the ninety minutes in this fixture, it was clear that the camp has not recovered. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Liverpool look to salvage what they can from a season short […]
Manchester City defeated Liverpool at Anfield in a game that sprang into life in the second half. Dominik Szoboszlai’s free kick seemed to tilt the game in favour of Liverpool. But goals from Bernardo Silva and a penalty from Erling Haaland late on saw City overturn the deficit to clinch a huge win at Anfield. […]
Newcastle started this game with high pressing and high tempo, and were able to take the lead through transition play. However, Liverpool were eventually able to wrestle control with the help of an excellent double from Hugo Ekitike. In the second half, Liverpool continued to threaten with their own transition play while Newcastle struggled to […]
Olympique de Marseille had already claimed one scalp from the Premier League when they defeated Newcastle United in November, but Liverpool would prove to be tougher opposition on a bruising night for the French side. Dominik Szoboszlai would give Liverpool the lead on the stroke of half-time, and while Marseille came out with more purpose […]
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal were held to a 0‑0 draw by Arne Slot’s Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, missing the chance to extend their lead to eight points at the top. The Gunners dominated possession and pressed high in the first half but lacked a cutting edge in the final third, while Liverpool’s disciplined structure kept […]
Fulham and Liverpool played out a 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage in a game that was far from straightforward. Florian Wirtz cancelled out Harry Wilson’s first half opener in the second half. Cody Gakpo would strike for Liverpool at the death but just when the Reds thought they had won the game, Harrison Reed’s thunderous […]
Liverpool were hoping to start the new year by making it five wins in a row and shrug off the doubts that have defined this campaign, but 2026 would start with a goalless stalemate against a Leeds United side that defended resolutely and deep. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. The talk before […]