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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans, to reflect on the Reds 2-0 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup.Van Dijk was the latest name on the ever-growing list of unavailable players, but Quansah and Konate performed brilliantly in is absence.Youngsters Bobby Clark and Conor Bradley both had excellent cameos, the panel discuss how Klopp has utilised his squad perfectly so far this season.Plus, a look ahead to the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi final on Wednesday, with the Reds hosting Fulham at Anfield.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Jay Beale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy new year, Reds! Si Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the xG-tastic win over Newcastle that saw Klopp's side start 2024 at the top of the table. Yes, Mo Salah's off to AFCON for a few weeks, but - unlike a year ago - the squad looks more than equipped to cope with even his absence (and the transfer window's just opened, so Mbappe's on his way, right?).With that in mind, the gang look forward to a challenging and exciting 12 months ahead, which starts this weekend, with a trip to Arsenal in the FA Cup on Sunday, and then a League Cup semi-final at home to Fulham on Tuesday.Produced by Guy Clarke and Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce brings you reaction as Liverpool began 2024 at their free-flowing best at Anfield to see of Newcastle United 4-2.Mohamed Salah scored twice along with Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo as the Reds opened up a three-point lead at the top of the table.Listen in for analysis from Anfield including the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones sharing his thoughts too.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce from Turf Moor as the Reds head to the top of the Premier League table following a commanding 2-0 win over Burnley.Goals from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota in either half were enough to seal the win despite both Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott seeing efforts ruled out by VAR.Listen in to hear James' analysis from Turf Moor as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones also sharing his take on the game.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield after Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal at Anfield.The Reds had to come from behind after Gabriel opened the scoring inside the first four minutes, before Mohamed Salah struck to level things up.Join James for analysis from Anfield along with the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's data writer Mark Carey sharing his view on the game.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes for our final Walk On of 2023, as the Reds head into what could be a decisive week at Anfield.Having been held to a goalless draw by Manchester United on Sunday the panel reflect on Liverpool's wasteful shooting, debating the options available to Jurgen Klopp in attack with Darwin Nunez's goal drought stretching to 10 games.With West Ham in the Carabao Cup quarter-final and Arsenal to come on Saturday, the Reds face two crunch games at Anfield in relation to their hopes of winning domestic silverware as well as competing in the Premier League title race.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices