Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and James Pearce, the discuss the nearly perfect weekend which saw Liverpool stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to 15 points.The trio discuss the 3-1 win over Southampton, briefly, and the continued brilliance of Salah - including James' experience of watching his penalties alongside Jan Molby.They look ahead to the second leg against PSG in the Champions League and whether or not to start Darwin Nunez.Plus with a new shirt deal which sees the Reds return to Adidas as the kit manufacturer and, the important question, how do you pronounce Adidas?Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducers: Guy Clarke and Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans and Simon Hughes are joined by James Pearce, from his Roland Garros-themed hotel in Paris, the morning after THAT 1-0 win in the French capital to give the Reds the advantage in their Champions League last 16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain.There's plenty of praise for 'The Holy Goalie' after Alisson's heroics in the Parc des Princes making nine saves for the Reds to deny Luis Enrique's side.Plus the panel discuss the contribution of Harvey Elliott, with the game's only goal, as well as Darwin Nunez with his assist off the bench before looking ahead to Saturday's visit of Southampton to Anfield.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Oli Kay are alongside Tony Evans as we look ahead to the start of Liverpool's Champions League knockout journey with Wednesday's visit to Paris Saint-Germain.Almost three years on from Liverpool's harrowing visit to the French capital for the 2022 Champions League Final both James and Oli recount their memories from the trip.Plus, there's discussion around the Reds' financial results for 2023/24, Amazon Prime's Jurgen Klopp documentary and The Athletic's French football writer Tom Williams drops by to share the lowdown on the hosts ahead of the meeting at the Parc des Princes.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce, Oli Kay and Tom WilliamsProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones as the Reds roar 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, which begs the question: is the title race done?The panel get stuck into the win over Newcastle United at Anfield as well as the outstanding contribution of Dominik Szoboszlai.There's also a discussion around the defining period of games Arne Slot's side have come through, picking up 11 points from a possible 15 during their run of five crucial matches in the space of just 15 days.Plus, there's some contract discussion thrown in, including around Ibrahima Konate, before a discussion on the Reds' Champions League draw with a trip to Paris to come early next week.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Andy JonesProducers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to react to a decisive weekend in the Premier League as the Reds moved 11 points clear at the top!Liverpool's routine 2-0 win away at Man City, coupled with Arsenal's defeat at home to West Ham on Saturday leaves Arne Slot's side with commanding lead with 11 to play.The panel get into the manner of the win, the style and control exerted by Slot's men as well as heaping praise on both goalscorers Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai.Plus, there's a listener question answered as well as a look ahead to Wednesday night's visit of Newcastle United to Anfield.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans reacting to the Reds' visit to Villa Park before looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Man City.Darwin Nunez, having had a torrid cameo off the bench on Wednesday, is centre to the analysis from Villa Park with the Uruguayan missing a guilt-edged chance to give Arne Slot's side what would have been a crucial three points.With eight points dropped from the last eight Premier League games, the panel also analyse the state of the title race with Liverpool moving eight points clear at the top of the league, despite dropping two points on Wednesday night.Plus, there's a look ahead to Sunday's trip to the Etihad as the Reds look to pile on the misery for Pep Guardiola's side following their own humbling in Madrid.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans to react to Liverpool's nervy win against Wolves on Sunday.The panel discuss the key themes from the win at Anfield, but not before James shares his own story of how the title race nerves have begun to get to him!After moving on from analysis of the win over Wolves, the conversation moves onto Liverpool's attacking options with Luis Diaz moving back to the left wing, and assess what it could mean ahead of what looks set to be a busy summer transfer window ahead.Plus, ahead of Wednesday night's visit to Villa Park, Gregg Evans drops by to preview the game ahead of a crucial period in the Reds' title chances.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg EvansProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to react to an action-packed, final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.Having led 2-1, James Tarkowski grabbed a late equaliser for the hosts before tempers boiled over at full-time with red cards shown for Curtis Jones, Arne Slot and assistant head coach Sipke Hulshoff.The panel look back over the occasion of the final Goodison derby, where it leaves the state of the title race with Liverpool moving seven points clear before getting onto the contribution of Mohamed Salah.Plus, there's a look ahead to Wolves' visit to Anfield on Sunday as well as Si's take on the manner of stewarding at Goodison Park!Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as we bring you the first of our two shows to come each week for the rest of the season!Following defeat to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup Fourth Round the panel discuss the merits of exiting the competition with focus switching to the Premier League ahead of Wednesday night's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.That kicks-off a run of five games in 15 days for Arne Slot's Reds as we also analyse how the Dutchman has managed to keep his squad so fresh this season before having a deeper look at Wednesday night's trip across Stanley Park.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Pearce fresh from Anfield as Liverpool thrashed Tottenham 4-0 to book their place at in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley.With work to do to overturn a first leg deficit, the Reds made light work of booking their place at a second successive League Cup Final.Cody Gakpo's first half strike was added to in the second by Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and captain Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool secured a safe passage through to the first cup final of the Arne Slot era.Listen in for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Slot's press conference with The Athletic's Andy Jones also dropping by with his thoughts.Host: James PearceWith: Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.