Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans reacting to an eventful week for the Reds!

First Real Madrid and then Manchester City swept aside at Anfield as Liverpool maintain their 100% record in the Champions League before moving nine-points clear at the top of the Premier League.

There's reaction to Sunday's win over Man City, including Pep Guardiola's antics after being taunted by the Anfield crowd.

Plus, Si brings us an update on Mohamed Salah's contract demands in 'Contract Weekly' before attentions turns to Wednesday's visit to St James' Park with The Athletic's Newcastle United writer George Caulkin dropping by to preview the game!

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and George Caulkin

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction from Anfield as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points.

Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah in either half capped a thoroughly dominant win for the Reds, coming just days after also seeing off European champions Real Madrid in the Champions League.

As well as James' analysis from Anfield, there is also the best from Arne Slot's press conference including the latest on the fitness of Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley as well as his views on Pep Guardiola's struggles with City.

Plus, The Athletic's Andy Jones also drops by to give his view on the input of Luis Diaz and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Host: James Pearce

With: Andy Jones

Producer: Guy Clarke

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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans and there's some big 'Contract Weekly' news to get into.

After Mohamed Salah stopped to speak with James in the mixed zone after Sunday's 3-2 win over Southampton, the Egyptian King's comments have made plenty of headlines, so the panel give their views on how it could impact negotiations.

Plus there's on-pitch chat as the Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points before looking ahead to the week to come with both Real Madrid and Man City heading to 'Atmosfield'.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Join James Pearce for reaction from St Mary's as Liverpool move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, thanks to more Mohamed Salah brilliance.

The Egyptian King scored twice on the south coast as Arne Slot's men had to come from behind to win, despite taking a first half lead through Dominik Szoboszlai.

Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes scored either side of half-time to turn the game around before Salah's double to move him past 100 away goals for the club.

As well as analysis from St Mary's listen in for Slot's press conference as well as Andy Jones dropping by with his thoughts after the Reds conceded twice against the Premier League's bottom side.

Host: James Pearce

With: Andy Jones

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare to return from the final international break of the year sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

So how can Liverpool maintain their lead at the top, are they genuine contenders to lift the title and what impact could the looming January transfer window have on their destiny this season?

Plus there's the latest reaction to the international break, including Ben Doak's crucial role in Scotland's Nations League wins over Croatia and Poland before 'Contract Weekly' and looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Southampton.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Simon Hughes is alongside Iain Macintosh to discuss his new book, Chasing Salah: The Biography.

In the book, Simon expertly pieces together a fascinating portrait of Salah. From his relationships with his teammates to what motivates him; from how the events of the past decade in Egypt have impacted his life, to what's next in his career.

Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Salah-Biography-Simon-Hughes/dp/1408721155

Host: Iain Macintosh

With: Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Oli Kay for this week's Walk On podcast talking through the biggest talking points.

With the Reds already five points clear after just 11 Premier League this season the panel bask in the glory following Saturday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa before turning their attention to referee David Coote who has been suspended pending further investigation by PGMOL.

That came after a video appearing to show the official voicing foul-mouthed criticism of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appeared on social media on Monday.

There's also the latest 'Contract Weekly' update, praise for both Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez as well as the latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Oli Kay

Producer: Guy Clarke

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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here with Tony Evans to look back on another week of wins for Liverpool!

Fresh from seeing off Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield in the Champions League we bask in more glory as Arne Slot's record now stands at 14 wins from 16 matches in charge.

Luis Diaz's sparkling showing is singled out for praise following his first hat-trick for the club before moving onto Mohamed Salah after his cryptic tweet after playing the lead role in the 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League last weekend.

Plus, ahead of Saturday's visit of Aston Villa, our resident Brummie Gregg Evans drops in to give us the lowdown on Unai Emery's side.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction from Anfield as Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion retake top spot in the Premier League.

Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah struck in the second half as the Reds had to come from behind on a day both Arsenal and Manchester City lost.

Listen in for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference. Plus, The Athletic's Gregg Evans also drops in with his take.

Host: James Pearce

With: Gregg Evans

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Tony Evans and James Pearce are joined by Gregg Evans for this week's Walk On, looking back on Liverpool's trips to Leipzig and London.

Having battled back twice to draw with Arsenal at the Emirates the panel assess the value of the point including the performance of Ibrahima Konate in north London. Darwin Nunez's showing against Arsenal was also under the spotlight with the Uruguayan laying on the assist for Mohamed Salah to drab Liverpool a point.

Plus, following Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments around his desire to win the Ballon d'Or, Simon Hughes has his say on what it could mean for his Liverpool future.

And finally we look ahead to the double-header in the Carabao Cup and Premier League to come with Brighton with Andy Jones dropping in with the latest on Federico Chiesa.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Gregg Evans

Producer: Guy Clarke

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