Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Going top, getting more from Szoboszlai & testing October to come

Oct 1, 2024

Tony Evans, a commentator on Liverpool's performance, joins sports journalist James Pearce, analyst Simon Hughes, and guest Andy Jones to celebrate Liverpool's top position in the league. They delve into the significance of this milestone and analyze Dominik Szoboszlai's form, highlighting missed opportunities and the pressure on key players. The panel also touches on contract frustrations with stars like Salah and looks ahead to a challenging October, including the Champions League fixtures. This lively discussion blends optimism with critical insights.

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Quick takeaways

Liverpool's top position in the league after six games demonstrates significant progression, offering a solid foundation for the season ahead.

The upcoming fixtures in October are crucial for testing Liverpool's resilience and adaptability against tougher opponents, highlighting the need for consistent performance.

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Liverpool's Strong Start

Liverpool's current standing at the top of the league after six games reflects a significant progression, with the team showcasing a variety of winning methods. The hosts discuss the positive implications of this early success, emphasizing that it creates a solid platform for the rest of the season. Despite acknowledging the one disappointing match against Nottingham Forest, they argue that achieving five wins out of the first six games is an encouraging sign. There's a general consensus among the speakers that while it's exciting to be leading the league, it's essential to keep expectations in perspective.

Intro

2min

Liverpool's Strong Start and Cautious Optimism

7min

Struggles of a Key Player

11min

Contract Chaos: Key Players in Limbo

7min

Reflections on Ownership, Regrets, and Recommendations for Bologna Fans

2min

Liverpool's Champions League Challenge

6min

Navigating Competitions and Managing Player Performance

3min

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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