The Anfield Index Podcast

Si is away in the US so Darth hosts Dr Barts and Hamzah to review the Sheffield United and Man United games. The lads discuss

Part 1) Sheffield United

* Lineups and Gameplans

* Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots, Shot Quality

* Banter viz

* Nervy start

* Patterns of play and buildup 1st half: how did we go about beating a parked bus?

* Wrong midfield role blend?

* Subs and tactical changes

* Roy of the Rovers

* Discussion point: do our subs and changes ultimately lead to a win without the Mac screamer?

Part 2) Man United

* Lineups and Gameplans

* Match Summary

* The near perfect half? LFC setup, how bad were Man United?

* Final 3rd analysis - buildup choices, final ball, missed chances

* Robbo, Bradley praise

* Quansah error discussion

* That 5 on 2 break

* Subs, tactical changes and regaining control

* Discussion point: how much does individual shooting performance matter in a team framework? Front 3 blend? Nunez+Diaz together?

Stats packs:

https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-30/

https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-31/

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On today's episode Dave looks at the title race with the reds sitting in 2nd place on goal difference. He also looks at the fit of Liverpool's rumoured next manager Ruben Amorim.

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Dave Davis is joined by Ben Bocksak to discuss:

- The United Game and The Wastefulness

- The Szoboszlai Debate

- ⁠The Stats from Palace at Home History

- ⁠Hope In The Shape of Spurs

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On today's episode Dave looks back at the weekend with Liverpool drawing 2-2 with Manchester United.

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Dave Davis is joined by David Lynch to discuss:

- The United Game and Analysis 

- The Wastefulness and Worrying Theme

- ⁠Europa and Hopeful Return

- ⁠Ticket Price Increase

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On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett do their best to remain calm and dispassionate in the wake of a hugely disappointing and damaging draw with Manchester United.

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On the latest AIP, Trev Downey and Lisa Marie Hanahan discuss a wide variety of Reds-related topics.

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With another couple of Liverpool wins on the board since the last episode, Jim Boardman and Jay Reid have plenty to discuss about the top of the table Reds, also including news that ticket prices are going up, signing of the season Alexis Mac Allister and the upcoming trip to Old Trafford.

The Argentine midfielder had a huge influence including an assist in the win over his old club Brighton, before shaking the Kop with arguably the goal of the season to put the Reds back in front against Sheffield United. But as Jay and Jim discuss, the assist and the goal were obviously standout moments, but he brings so much more than that – those early season worries about him being played out of position are long since forgotten, he excels wherever he plays.

Up next is a trip to play one of the main enemies, and with Klopp being asked for his thoughts on the tragedy chanting that shamed Manchester United fans last time we went there – he had some advice on what all fans can do to stop this stain on the game – it remains to be seen if the broadcaster covering it will call it out if it happens again. They didn’t last time.

With so much riding on it for Liverpool, and pride at stake for the other lot, it’s clear the hype for this trip to Old Trafford will be huge. Not that it needs to be, this game hypes itself, but as Jim and Jay point out, the Reds need to handle the occasion the right way, a way they know how. Just like they know how to react the right way if the ref decides to support his local team.

This week:

• LFC 2 Brighton 1

• LFC 3 Sheff Utd 1

• Top of the league

• Alexis Mac Allister

• Big number to wear

• Big name to wear too!

• So many players who’ve played a part in this frenetic campaign

• Kelleher played as many games as Ali?

• Coming back after conceding again

• And again

• Ticket price increases

• Pros and cons

• Understandable in some ways?

• Is it down to LFC alone to fix the astronomical cost of being a fan?

• Every time the prices go up more fans get pushed away

• Talking of expensive, Everton still being Everton

• Paying the price – literally - for always blaming the wrong people

• Finances sound even worse than some experts predicted

• Next up: a trip to Old Trafford

• Will there be more tragedy chanting or will they show the class Klopp suggested they should?

• Always a massive game regardless of the league table

• Often a game that bears no resemblance to current form

• How Liverpool should approach it – not complicated

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In this episode, Al & Allen break down how LFC can manage the run in while also looking ahead slightly at how the outcome of this season might impact on the new manager!

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Rival Recon returns as the Reds returned the summit of the PL courtesy of a 3-1 win over Sheffield Utd that was made harder than it needed to be by Klopp’s side. In the end another inspired performance by Alexis MacAllister complete with a strike Stevie Gerrard would’ve been proud of saw them emerge victorious.

With Sheffield now in the rearview mirror, our attention shifts to the Reds trip to Old Trafford, as Klopp’s side look to avenge their sloppy loss in the FA Cup a few weeks back, with the stakes now even higher. Joining Hari on the pod this week we welcome on writer for The Busy Babe and SBNation, Pauly Kwestel to discuss the relentless dysfunction on display from Manchester Utd and how much patience is left for Erik Ten Hag

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