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Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

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Oct 17, 2022 • 39min

Liverpool are back! / Gomez for England?

The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City. Focus is given to Mo Salah's match winning genius, Jürgen Klopp's red card and referee Anthony Taylor's performance. Plus, following a majestic display against Erling Haaland, could Joe Gomez be set for a place in England's World Cup squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 13, 2022 • 44min

Salah the record breaker as Liverpool hit Rangers for seven / Manchester City await

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 7-1 demolition of Rangers at Ibrox. Mo Salah's historic six-minute hat-trick and another outstanding display from Roberto Firmino top the agenda as The Reds take a big step towards the Champions League knock-out stages. Plus there's a preview of this weekend's match against Manchester City and a look at a Liverpool star of the future in 16-year-old Ben Doak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 10, 2022 • 40min

Defeat at the Emirates: Penalty controversy, more injuries and Mo Salah misfiring

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Chris McLoughlin from Reach Sport join Steve Hothersall to review Liverpool's 3-2 defeat at Arsenal. The guys focus on Mo Salah's ineffectiveness and the soft penalty award which condemned The Reds to their second league defeat of the season. Further concerns emerge with injuries to Luis Díaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Arthur Melo while Jurgen Klopp's seventh anniversary in charge at Anfield is celebrated with seven magical moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 6, 2022 • 38min

Rangers review: New formation & new hope ahead of Arsenal clash

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win against Rangers in the Champions League. The big talking point is the new formation adopted for the game by Jürgen Klopp, as Trent Alexander-Arnold capped a fine display with a goal. With Jordan Henderson and Thiago excelling in midfield, is this a sign of how Liverpool will set-up against Arsenal this weekend? Plus there's reaction to Bayer Leverkusen appointing Reds legend Xabi Alonso as manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2022 • 41min

A lack of confidence

The Athletic's Andy Jones and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Brighton at Anfield. The team's lack of confidence and cohesion are discussed as well as the obvious defensive problems and another below par performance from Trent Alexander-Arnold. One bright light is the form of Roberto Firmino - is the Brazilian set for a new contract? Plus there's a look ahead to the Champions League clash with Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 29, 2022 • 38min

The vital month of October

The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to a pivotal few weeks in Liverpool's season. There's an Anfield injury update with Ibrahima Konaté set to return to first team action, the guys discuss reports Real Madrid have moved into pole position in the chase for Jude Bellingham, while could Trent Alexander-Arnold and Thiago Alcântara both miss out on the World Cup with their respective countries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 26, 2022 • 41min

Naby Keïta: Stay or Go?

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to discuss Naby Keïta's Liverpool future. Also on the agenda is Trent Alexander-Arnold's form and his omission from the England squad to face Germany, Mo Salah's double for Egypt against Niger, while there's a report on how Liverpool's loan players are getting on. Plus LFC Women's defender Gilly Flaherty reflects on Liverpool's start to the WSL campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 22, 2022 • 36min

Liverpool medical department deep dive

The Athletic's Simon Hughes joins Steve Hothersall to discuss his recent article 'Inside Liverpool's medical department'. Internal battles, staff departures, the negative impact of injuries to success and the FIFPRO data which shows Andy Robertson plays most games in the 'critical' zone are all discussed. Plus, there's reaction to the report which claims Uefa pre-prepared their Champions League final statement blaming ‘late’ fans for the chaos at the Stade de France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 20, 2022 • 42min

Henderson, Núñez, Bellingham... It's your Liverpool questions

The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer questions from Reds fans in a mailbag special. Jordan Henderson's England call-up, Darwin Núñez' start to life at Anfield, future formations, Jude Bellingham, Liverpool's set-play prowess and Arthur Melo's progress are all on the agenda. Plus, who have the guys picked for a historical Liverpool five-a-side team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 15, 2022 • 38min

Ajax defeated / A midfield future for Trent?

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-1 win over Ajax. There's praise for Thiago Alcântara's performance while they ask if Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future lies in midfield. Plus, is Andy Robertson's regular starting place under threat from the impressive Konstantinos Tsimikas, and there's appreciation for Tuesday's match winner Joël Matip and the returning Diogo Jota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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