The Anfield Wrap
The Anfield Wrap
Liverpool FC through the eyes of match-going supporters, the award-winning Anfield Wrap podcast talks honestly and passionately about every game The Reds play home and away in the Premier League, the cups and European competition. Also covering LFC news, gossip and analysis, TAW has grown from two free shows a week in 2011 to a subscription package of circa 30 shows a month in 2016. More information at http://www.theanfieldwrap.comTo grab our huge discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/taw will also give you 4 additional months for free on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!
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Oct 20, 2026 • 46min
Brentford Analysis & Villarreal Breakdown | The Trends
Josh Williams, a Liverpool analyst and football writer specialising in tactical and data-driven analysis, joins Neil Atkinson to dissect the win at Brentford through StatsBomb numbers, expected goals and shot maps. They explore Virgil van Dijk’s distribution, Florian Wirtz’s pressing and OBV, then assess Villarreal’s dangerous attack, narrow shape and the space Liverpool can exploit.
Oct 19, 2026 • 1h 16min
Huge Away Win For Liverpool At Brentford | The Anfield Wrap
Liverpool journalist and analyst Craig Hannan, writer Keifer MacDonald, and broadcaster John Gibbons dissect a hard-fought win at Brentford. They explore Liverpool’s attacking substitutions, Isak’s clinical finish, Quansah’s composure, exciting wide partnerships, Mac Allister’s revival, and Wirtz’s understated influence. The panel also looks ahead to Villarreal and Brighton, while highlighting a supporters’ reforestation project in Lebanon.
Oct 19, 2026 • 26min
The Bees Get Stung | Start The Week
Beth Lindop, a Liverpool FC journalist and football reporter, joins the discussion on Liverpool’s hard-earned win at Brentford. They examine the Reds’ resilience through injuries and missed chances, Chelsea’s maturity, and whether Everton’s new stadium has lost Goodison Park’s edge. Attention then turns to Villarreal rotation, Florian Wirtz’s confidence, and Brighton’s looming league test.
Oct 16, 2026 • 51min
Tough Trip To Brentford For Liverpool | Friday Live!
Mo Stewart, a football analyst focused on tactics and squad building, joins Rob Gutmann, a Liverpool commentator known for tactical and cultural analysis. They preview Liverpool’s tricky trip to Brentford, weighing defensive injuries, selection dilemmas, set-piece dangers and the importance of scoring first. The discussion also explores United’s turmoil, Michael Carrick’s pressure and Manchester’s changing cultural identity.
Oct 15, 2026 • 57min
Liverpool Win Champions League Thriller Against LASK | TAW Midweek Extra
Craig Hannan, a Liverpool FC writer, and Sean Rogers, a tactical analyst, join Rob Gutmann to break down Liverpool’s thrilling six-goal Champions League win over LASK. They explore the attacking movement, midfield structure, Bradley Barcola’s positioning, and Lewis Koumas’s first senior goal. The discussion also turns to defensive trade-offs, player selection, fatigue, and the looming Brentford test.
Oct 14, 2026 • 59min
What Should Happen To Manchester City? | TAW Unwrapped
Adam Melia, a match-going Liverpool podcaster, joins writer Kev Reilly and football broadcaster Josh Sexton to debate Manchester City’s looming punishment. Should titles be stripped, points deducted or relegation imposed? They weigh the impact on supporters, communities and City’s global network, before previewing Liverpool’s Champions League trip to LASK and Florian Wirtz’s chance to rediscover his confidence.
Oct 13, 2026 • 53min
Man City & What To Expect From LASK | The Trends
Josh Williams, a football analyst known for tactical breakdowns and performance data, examines Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City through StatsBomb’s numbers. He explores the impact of the red card, Liverpool’s pressing plan, and Florian Wirtz’s need for greater attacking influence. The discussion also weighs Wirtz against Szoboszlai, midfield balance, LASK’s tactical approach, and Liverpool’s likely rotation.
Oct 12, 2026 • 1h 18min
Liverpool Beaten at Anfield by Man Cty | The Anfield Wrap
Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City sparks a heated breakdown of the red card, refereeing standards and concerns over Greater Manchester officials. The panel examines Liverpool’s lack of attacking options, squad depth and missed contributions from Gakpo, while assessing Wirtz and Barcola. City’s financial controversies, Anfield’s atmosphere and rotation plans for LASK ahead of Brentford also come under scrutiny.
Oct 12, 2026 • 17min
The Cheats Win at Anfield | Start The Week
Craig Hannan, Liverpool supporter and football analyst, joins a charged discussion after the 3-0 Manchester City defeat. They explore the match’s wider controversy, Liverpool’s thin bench, Ryan Gravenberch’s sending-off, and the challenges of rotating a depleted squad. They also preview LASK, debate fixture chaos and summer recruitment, and share thoughts on supporter community, television, and music.
Oct 9, 2026 • 58min
All Eyes on Liverpool v Man City | Friday Live!
Liverpool’s showdown with Manchester City takes center stage, from Anfield’s atmosphere and the Reds’ pressing approach to City’s vulnerabilities and siege mentality. The panel debates accountability in football, media narratives around City, and whether Liverpool can build a new wave under Arne Slot. Lineup choices, Mac Allister’s influence, and the psychological battle are also explored.
