Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to pick the bones out of Liverpool's defeat to Arsenal and assess the damage to the Reds' Premier League title hopes.Moving on the panel assess a few of the key selection decisions include the choice to start both Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch while Darwin Nunez was left on the bench, despite his growing importance to Jurgen Klopp's side.Plus ahead of Saturday's visit to Burnley the panel debate the impact of injury to both Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai before discussing the new Anfield Road End with it set to bring the Anfield attendance to over 60,000 for the first time.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Pearce with analysis and reaction from Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal as their lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to just two points.The Reds suffered just their second defeat of the Premier League season as Virgil van Dijk had a day to forget in North London, being involved in a mix-up with Alisson Becker to present Gabriel Martinelli the opportunity to put Arsenal 2-1 ahead prior to Ibrahima Konate being sent-off late on with Leandro Trossard inflicting further insult in stoppage time.As well as James' analysis from the Emirates listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey also drops in to share his thoughts on the performance.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast, looking back through Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool legacy, after the dust settled following the announcement he will leave the club at the end of the season.From the trophies to the playing style, transfers to his growth of power at the club, the panel look through the impact he's had and the indelible mark he will leave on the club.The Athletic's Tactics writer Michael Cox also drops in to share his thoughts on Klopp's wider impact on the Premier League before James has a look ahead to Wednesday's visit of Chelsea to Anfield.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool saw off Norwich City 5-2 to progress to the FA Cup Fifth Round, in the Reds' first game following the announcement Jurgen Klopp will leave at the end of the season.Goals from Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch saw Liverpool easily swat aside their Championship opponents.Join us for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also sharing his thoughts on the afternoon's action.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce and Oli Kay for reaction to the news Jurgen Klopp is to stand down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.The German announced the decision on Friday morning despite the Reds battling on four fronts this season with Klopp citing burnout for his decision to step away.Simon Hughes shares his reaction to the news as well as considering possible successors while Seb Stafford-Bloor gives the view from Germany while Caoimhe O'Neill reports from Anfield on a seismic day in the history of Liverpool Football Club.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Pearce for reaction as Liverpool booked their place at Wembley for the Carabao Cup Final, with a 3-2 aggregate win over Fulham.Luis Diaz opened the scoring at Craven Cottage before Issa Diop equalised on the night for Fulham though the Reds were able to hold out and secure a place in the first final of the season where they'll play Chelsea.Listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Tony Evans and Andy Jones sharing their takes too.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones for this week's Walk On podcast, as Liverpool re-establish their five point lead at the top of the Premier League.Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez stepped up in the absence of Mohamed Salah down at Bournemouth, with the Egyptian now set to return from AFCON and receive treatment for his hamstring injury back on Merseyside.Plus, with Jurgen Klopp putting his faith in youth, the panel discuss and analyse Liverpool's youth policy from academy recruitment to first team before looking ahead to Wednesday night's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Fulham.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Pearce for reaction from the Vitality Stadium as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-0 to re-open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.Both Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez scored twice each in the second half as the Reds moved through the gears to see off the Cherries.Hear from James Pearce as well as The Athletic's Oli Kay as well as the best bits from Jurgen Klopp's press conference, including the latest on Mohamed Salah's fitness.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones for this week's pod with plenty to get stuck into ahead of the Reds' returning to Premier League action.The panel analyse Curtis Jones' growing influence ahead of the second half of the season and ask who could be this season's breakout star in the latter part of the campaing.Si Hughes also checks-in from the Ivory Coast where he's been watching Mohamed Salah in AFCON action for Egypt.Plus there's the latest on the contract front with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Salah all into the final 18 months of their current deals, before we answer a selection of listener questions.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction as Liverpool beat Fulham 2-1 at Anfield to take a one-goal lead to Craven Cottage in their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.The Reds had to come from behind after Willian opened the scoring in the first half with Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo completing the turnaround ahead of the second leg.James brings you analysis from Anfield, as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference, plus The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his views having been in attendance for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, with the Reds now eyeing a place at Wembley next month.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.