Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans ahead of the return to Premier League action following the first international break of the season.

With an international flavour in mind, the panel discuss the importance of the Reds' international fanbase, especially following the latest successful pre-season tour to the USA as well as considering how it blends with local support too.

There is also reaction to Caoimhin Kelleher's comments about his future whilst away on international duty and the panel pay their respects to former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats following his passing at the age of 86.

Plus, with Monday marking 100 days of the Arne Slot era James highlights the key differences he's made in his early months at Anfield before attention turns back to on-pitch action with Nottingham Forest to come to Anfield prior to the Champions League campaign starting in Milan on Tuesday.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Simon Hughes is back alongside Tony Evans and James Pearce this week following the emphatic 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The panel get stuck into Sunday's result discussing the performances of Ryan Gravenberch and Luis Diaz as well as assessing Arne Slot's start as Liverpool manager. Following Mohamed Salah's comments post-match about this being his "last year" there's reaction to the Egyptian's comments and where it leaves Liverpool.

The Athletic's Italian football correspondent James Horncastle also drops in to bring us up to speed on what we can expect from new signing Federico Chiesa following his deadline day move from Juventus.

Plus, we have our latest correspondence from the mailbag as we consider the greatest strikers to play for the Reds. If you want to get in touch just email: [email protected]

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and James Horncastle

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Join James Pearce for reaction from Old Trafford as Arne Slot's Liverpool ran out 3-0 winners.

Luis Diaz scored twice in the first half before Mohamed Salah added a third in the second half to cap a routine win for Liverpool.

Listen in to hear analysis from Old Trafford as well as the best from Arne Slot's press conference - where he was asked about the future of Salah. Plus, Andy Jones drops in with his thoughts on the performance of Ryan Gravenberch.

Host: James Pearce

With: Andy Jones

Producer: Guy Clarke

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James and Tony are joined by former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor this week as he makes his Walk On debut.

On the agenda is Liverpool beating Brentford in Arne Slot's first home game in charge, the latest transfer news and preview Sunday's visit to Old Trafford.

Plus there's reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's reaction to being taken off at Anfield as well as the Reds' interest in Juventus winger Federico Chiesa ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Neil Mellor

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Join Gregg Evans from Anfield following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brentford in Arne Slot's first competitive game in charge at Anfield.

Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah were on the scoresheet for the Reds as they made it two wins from two to start the new Premier League season.

Listen in for analysis from Anfield, the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones dropping in with his take too.

Host: Gregg Evans

With: Andy Jones

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Tony, James and Si are back following Liverpool's opening day win over Ipswich Town as new head coach Arne Slot begins life at Liverpool with a win.

Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota were amongst the goals, while Jarrell Quansah's half-time substitution caused plenty of discussion. Caoimhe O'Neill drops by with her take from Portman Road before we look ahead to the final 10 days of the summer transfer window with the Reds interested in Valencia's Giorgi Mamardahsvili while Joe Gomez could head the queue of possible departures.

On transfers, we also hear from former Liverpool Director of Research Ian Graham following the launch of his book How to win the Premier League particularly on the process behind the signing of Darwin Nunez.

Plus, 20 years on from signing Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia the panel reflect on their memories of the former no.10. Enjoy!

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Join James Pearce for reaction from Portman Road as the Arne Slot era at Liverpool began with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town.

Listen in to hear from James as well as Arne Slot, speaking in his post-match press conference, and The Athletic's Tactics writer Michael Cox as Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah, who else, scored on the opening day.

Host: James Pearce

With: Michael Cox

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Tony, James and Simon are all here ahead of the new season to discuss the biggest talking points around Liverpool, including news Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has chosen not to make the switch the Anfield.

The guys get into the decision and where it leaves Liverpool's transfer plans, the role of Sporting Director Richard Hughes in the negotiations and how long it could take to see the first signing of the Arne Slot era arrive!

Plus, there's analysis over the contract status of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk after the Dutchman was asked about his future following Sunday's final pre-season friendlies with Sevilla and Las Palmas before finishing with pre-season predictions and an opening day quiz!

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Liverpool are preparing to make their move to bring in Arne Slot's first signing with Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi having been identified as their top target.

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and Andy Jones to discuss the interest in the Spaniard with David Ornstein explaining the latest of Liverpool's pursuit of the Euro 2024 winner.

James Pearce, fresh from arriving back from the US Tour, also drops in with his findings from being Stateside before the panel assess which players could be heading for pastures new by the close of the transfer window.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: Simon Hughes and Andy Jones with contributions from David Ornstein and James Pearce

Producer: Guy Clarke

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We're back for the new season! Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the latest insight on Liverpool from their US pre-season tour.

Joining from Philadelphia, fresh from Liverpool's 2-1 win over Arsenal, James discusses his food adventures on tour as well as discussing the differences Arne Slot is looking to install after succeeding Jurgen Klopp as head coach.

The panel discuss a quiet summer on the transfer front, including the importance of a need for a new central midfield player to fit into Slot's new system he's implementing ahead of the new season.

Plus there's the latest on the contract front as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold all head into the final year of their current deals.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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