Arne Slot aimed to conquer through control, but succeeded with counterattacks to send Liverpool five points clear in the Premier League. Aston Villa were competitive throughout and conceded two preventable goals, although the visitors lacked any real open play threat with their best opportunities coming from set-pieces. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. […]

Xabi Alonso attracted Anfield’s attention as a long lost son in the summer. However, the faithful in the Kop End have warmed to a different figure, who is leading the club on a prosperous path. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Bayer Leverkusen were one of the sensations of last season. In less […]

The two most enduring rivals to Manchester City’s era of dominance dueled to display their credentials for the Premier League crown in this new campaign. Both clubs could claim praise for their performances from places of relative disadvantage. But will they regret this stalemate in the long run? After all, in the end, the biggest […]

Chelsea had a slight majority of possession and played much of the game in Liverpool’s half, finding space in the wide areas. However, they were unable to take advantage of this in the final third, and were punished by goals from Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones which secured Liverpool’s win. Tactical analysis and match report […]

Liverpool secured an early lead and proceeded to dominate the first half with their cohesive possession play against a passive Crystal Palace side. The second half saw Palace attempt a resurgence as they pressed in Liverpool’s half, but ultimately the home side could not find an equalizer.  Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We […]

It appeared that Liverpool was going to produce a routine Anfield night in the Champions League, after an early goal and early chances. But as Bologna grew in the game, Liverpool’s ability to play out deteriorated. A win was sealed, but not without its warning signs. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Sixty […]

Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win, but it was far from straightforward. Arne Slot had to react after falling behind early, and his tactical adjustments helped shift the momentum in Liverpool’s favor. Ultimately, the victory was relatively comfortable, with two set-piece goals and a goal on the break proving enough on the […]

Manchester United showed some slight weakness in their pressing against a Liverpool side who have shown some encouraging signs in their possession game so far under Arne Slot. However, the decisive moments in this game were from individual mistakes on the ball, which allowed Liverpool to score three goals in transition. Tactical analysis and match […]

Kieran McKenna’s side were relatively impressive in the first half with their high pressing approach. However, the space behind their high defensive line eventually became vulnerable, and Liverpool were able to exploit this in the second half with some incisive attacking moves. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. After consecutive promotions under the leadership […]