The Anfield Index Podcast

Dave Davis and Lewis Steele look ahead to a potentially season-defining showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City in the latest Media Matters.

Victory at Anfield would transform the picture for Liverpool, potentially cutting City's advantage to just three points and providing Andoni Iraola's side with the statement victory they have been searching for. Defeat, however, could leave Liverpool facing a significant early-season gap to both City and Arsenal.

Lewis assesses where Liverpool currently stand, the importance of getting key players back from injury and why the coming run could tell us considerably more about this team's ambitions. With difficult fixtures ahead and competition for places intensifying, Liverpool now need players to establish themselves and deliver consistently.

There's also a final look towards Liverpool's longer-term squad planning, with right-back and midfield remaining areas to address as the club look ahead towards the summer transfer window.

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Dave Davis is joined by Lewis Steele for Media Matters as Liverpool prepare for a huge return to Premier League action against Manchester City at Anfield.

The international break has brought encouragement from Florian Wirtz and Jeremy Jacquet, but also fresh concerns for Andoni Iraola. Jacquet has withdrawn from the France squad with a hamstring problem, while doubts remain over Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo ahead of Sunday. Lewis assesses the latest fitness picture and what Jacquet's potential absence could mean for Ronald Araujo and Liverpool's defence.

Attention then turns to Manchester City following their appeal and what promises to be an extraordinary atmosphere at Anfield. Dave and Lewis discuss how long the case could continue, the wider fallout surrounding City and why Sunday's contest ultimately still comes down to three crucial Premier League points.

There's also discussion around FSG after comments from Sam Kennedy describing the Boston Red Sox as the organisation's priority, raising further questions about Liverpool's position within the ownership group and what could happen next.

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Newsround with Dave Davis turns towards Liverpool's developing transfer plans as another potential solution emerges to the club's long-term right-back question.

Dave assesses reports linking Liverpool with Michael Kayode and asks what the interest could mean for Conor Bradley and Ronald Araújo. With Araújo providing greater defensive security and Liverpool increasingly benefiting from having three natural defenders across the back four, could another major defensive signing be coming?

There's also concern over the futures of Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk, with Dave urging Liverpool to secure two of the club's most important senior players. Attention then turns towards Manchester City, Florian Wirtz's opportunity to respond after the Bournemouth disappointment and the tactical areas Andoni Iraola could exploit at Anfield.

With Liverpool capable of moving to within three points of City with victory, Sunday's showdown could provide a major indication of where this side really stands.

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Newsround with Dave Davis returns as Liverpool face an anxious wait over Jeremy Jacquet ahead of Sunday's huge Premier League showdown with Manchester City at Anfield.

Dave reacts to confirmation that Jacquet has suffered a left hamstring strain while away with France and explains why his fitness could be crucial against Erling Haaland. With Liverpool already waiting for updates on Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, another potential injury is exactly what Andoni Iraola could do without.

There's also concern surrounding the futures of Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk, with no active talks currently taking place over a new Alisson deal. Dave explains why losing either Liverpool great would leave an enormous hole in the squad.

Plus, Florian Wirtz returns from international duty with renewed confidence, and attention turns towards a massive clash with Manchester City where victory could put Liverpool firmly back into the title conversation.

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The fallout takes another extraordinary turn as Trev and Dave discuss claims from sections of Manchester City’s support that Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto faces threats from a so called "Red Cartel", before examining Andy Burnham’s intervention and why his comments have attracted criticism.

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Trev Downey and Dave Davis turn attention back to the pitch ahead of Liverpool’s huge Premier League clash with Manchester City at Anfield. But the guilty verdict hangs over everything, including the biggest question of all, could the consequences ultimately extend to City’s ownership?

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Trev Downey and Dave Davis examine the extraordinary political dimension surrounding Manchester City’s case, including reports of UAE concerns over UK investment and the pressure placed on government as the Premier League pursued its charges.

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Michael Reid and Dave Davis examine the numbers behind Manchester City’s vulnerability in transition and why Liverpool could be ideally placed to exploit it. With Sunderland providing a potential blueprint, Numbers Don’t Lie looks at where Sunday’s game could be won.

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Opta’s Michael Reid joins Dave Davis on Numbers Don’t Lie to analyse the battle between Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester City. What do the numbers tell us about two of the Premier League’s most dangerous forwards, and which defence is better equipped to stop them?

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Dave is back with a round-up of the days newsand gossip and much more

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