The Anfield Wrap

Citytalk this week takes a long look at our tie against Manchester City, the way it will play out and the knock on effects for our season. What does everyone think of the draw? How about being at home first leg? We speak to Tony Evans about his new book Two Tribes about the 1985/86 League Season. To buy that click here. We then look ahead to Liverpool vs Watford. Watford are a big size but have a strange record from set pieces. This is a game Liverpool should win. How will they do that? Neil Atkinson hosts, Paul Senior, Rick McEvoy and Adam Smith are in the chair. To subscribe to The Anfield Wrap click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With possibly only a derby defeat being more difficult to swallow, Liverpool returned from Manchester with nothing after a typically calculated performance from Jose Mourinho's men saw them best Jurgen Klopp's Reds by 2 goals to 1. Reflecting on a sobering performance alongside Neil Atkinson this week are Ian Salmon, Ian Ryan and Rob Gutmann. Did Liverpool get their just desserts or where they unlucky not to leave Old Trafford with a point? All this and more on this week's free podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rider this week is a blank sheet. A blank sheet to work through with a variety of topics:  Afternoon tequila  The best night out in the world  John doing 8 miles.  John doing 8 miles indeed. Maybe even 8 and a half. The John is John Gibbons. Joining him are Neil Atkinson, Stephanie Heneghan and Adam Melia and everyone is having a nice time. As ever.  Tracklisting:  GFlip - About You  Sneakbo - Active feat Giggs  Dave - Hangman  Sales - Off And On  Yuno - No Going Back  1010 Benja SL - Boofiness  ALMA - Fake Gucci  Sunstack Jones - Without Being Told Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week The Anfield Wrap looks into what's going on at Dulwich Hamlet with Andi Thomas, talks being a woman in football journalism with Melissa Reddy for International Woman's Day and reflects on Liverpool's Champions League progression. But the big one is Manchester United. What a Saturday morning in prospect. What can The Reds do in this game to get a result? Neil Atkinson hosts Andy Heaton, John Gibbons and Steve Graves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An excellent win against Newcastle is discussed here on The Anfield Wrap. The calm of Liverpool and the way The Reds attack is given a long look before we give way and imagine how the manager will want to approach the best two games. Porto should be an opportunity to make some changes but the manager may want to keep his lads in rhythm. What do Dan Morgan, John Gibbons and Rob Gutmann all think he will do? The Anfield Wrap's free Monday show is supported by RedsBet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A belated show but a return to The Rider's core. Neil Atkinson hosts as John Gibbons, Stephanie Heneghan and Adam Melia all get back in the saddle and enjoy some fantastic new music.  There is talk of trips away, more Ru Paul and Neil's film. What more could you ask for? Oh the songs. THE SONGS. They are terrific and here is the tracklisting.  Tracklisting:  NoMBe - Drama (feat. Big Data)  Janelle Monae - Make Me Feel  Vive La Rose - Rio Grande  Parquet Courts - Almost Had To Start A Fight  WOWH - The Hits  Zola Jesus - Bound  Vince Staples & Yugen Blakrok - Opps  Wax Chattels - Stay Disappointed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have Liverpool Ladies, a massive press conference, and a trip to the Forever Reds. And we have a big look ahead to the game against Newcastle. Jürgen had a big chat today and so we have too. Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons, Andy Heaton and Ian Salmon. Phil Neal and John Aldridge chat to John. Heather Carroll talks to Neil Atkinson about the Ladies. Everything you need in one place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a fantastic performance against West Ham United The Anfield Wrap reflects on how well Liverpool played and how well they have been playing in general. It is increasingly looking a better and better season from The Reds and the goals simply will not stop coming. The front three stood out but we dwell on Emre Can, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner on this week's show along with the impact Virgil van Dijk is having. We also work through the most recent transfer links along with assessing the top four picture as it stands. Neil Atkinson hosts with Ben Johnson, Paul Senior and Rob Gutmann all making up the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With West Ham on the horizon Jurgen Klopp goes into the weekend knowing a victory of David Moyes West Ham United would strengthen Liverpool's grip on the top four with their immediate rivals all playing each other over the weekend. Joining Neil Atkinson to preview the game are Mike Nevin, Andy Heaton and Adam Smith. Neil is also joined by Ian Salmon to talk about his new play 'Those Two Weeks'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Gibbons hosts this weeks Rider with able and willing support from Mo Stewart, Adam Melia and Lizzi Doyle.  They discuss filling a Glastonbury hole, falling down YouTube wormholes and watching the Winter Olympics.  The track listing was.... 1. Muna - I Know A Place  2. Mt Joy - Dirty Love 3. Peace – Power 4. The Shacks - Follow Me 5. Palm - Pearly 6. Bronze Whale - Exposure 7. Everything Is Recorded and Sampha – Everything is Recorded 8. Ty Segall - Every 1's A Winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices