Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Football journalists Gregg Evans and Andy Jones, who cover Liverpool for The Athletic, dissect a chaotic European comeback. Rio Ngumoha’s record-breaking night takes center stage, alongside Florian Wirtz’s promising response to criticism. They examine Liverpool’s defensive vulnerability, Anfield’s atmosphere, and whether the Reds can handle Brighton’s dangerous attack in a crucial Sunday clash.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool analyst, and James Pearce, a specialist Reds reporter, examine Rio Ngumoha’s breakthrough and Liverpool’s plans for his future. They revisit the scrappy Brentford win, Alexander Isak’s finishing, and Florian Wirtz’s creativity, before discussing injuries, Julian Ward’s return and a Champions League reunion with Villarreal.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool writer, and Simon Hughes, senior football correspondent, dissect Liverpool’s chaotic 6-3 win over LASK. They explore Barcola’s hat-trick, his developing partnership with Wirtz, and whether European freedom can translate to the Premier League. Youngsters Koumas, Ngumoha and Nyoni also earn praise before a fiery Brentford test, with fan culture and player personality in the mix.

Football journalists James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to dissect Liverpool’s flat defeat by Manchester City, Ryan Gravenberch’s contentious red card and an attack short of spark. They examine the Premier League’s credibility amid City’s unresolved charges, Liverpool’s troubling league form and pressure on Iriola. Can a Champions League trip to LASK provide a reset?

James Pearce, The Athletic’s Liverpool correspondent, and Simon Hughes, a football journalist and analyst, preview Liverpool’s high-stakes Anfield meeting with Manchester City. They explore the fallout from City’s verdict, possible reactions from the crowd and players, Liverpool’s injury concerns, and tactical choices. The conversation also examines football’s escalating finances, Premier League governance, and Andoni Iraola’s search for a defining Anfield moment.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool reporter, and Simon Hughes, a veteran football correspondent, join a lively discussion on Manchester City’s alleged breaches and possible sanctions. They assess Liverpool’s international-break news, Florian Wirtz’s progress, and whether his form can translate to Anfield. The conversation also looks at Giovanni Leoni’s return and Liverpool’s exciting young defensive core, plus the appeal of non-league football.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool analyst, and James Pearce, its long-standing Liverpool correspondent, examine whether Manchester City’s verdict elevates Klopp’s achievements. They debate sanctions, compensation and the record books, then assess Julian Ward’s return, Liverpool’s contracts and transfer priorities, international-break injuries, and the community spirit of non-league football.

James Pearce, The Athletic’s longtime Liverpool correspondent, and Andy Jones, a football journalist and Liverpool writer, assess Liverpool’s start under Arne Iraola. They discuss a revamped defence, Florian Wirtz’s struggles, an attack still finding its rhythm, and Jeremy Jacquet’s rapid adaptation. The Premier League title race and the charm of local non-league clubs Bootle, South Liverpool and Marine also feature.

James Pearce, The Athletic’s Liverpool correspondent, and Simon Hughes, a football writer and analyst, preview Bournemouth. They debate whether Trey Nyoni has earned a midfield start, Szoboszlai’s best role, and how Wirtz can thrive with stronger attacking support. The pair also assess Liverpool’s academy surge, Mamardashvili’s mixed display, and the significance of Iraola’s emotional return.

James Pearce, The Athletic’s Liverpool correspondent, and Andy Jones, a football writer and analyst, examine the frustrating draw with Fulham. They debate whether Wirtz, Gravenberch and Szoboszlai can balance midfield, Mac Allister’s importance, and Trey Nyoni’s chance to shine. They also explore left-back concerns, Milner’s academy role and the stakes of the Tottenham cup tie.