The Liverpool Way Podcast

Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 0 - Match Reaction

A much improved defensive showing laid the platform for a much needed win over Aston Villa at Anfield that ended a run of four straight league defeats and took the Reds back up into the top three.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Terry McDonald to discuss a decent night's work at Anfield in which some key players returned to form just in time for a big week ahead. 

Liverpool 0 Crystal Palace 3 - Match Reaction

The Reds miserable run continued as Kryptonite Palace once again did their thing. A much weakened Liverpool line up never stood a chance against the FA Cup holders and the mix of bench players and kids were predictably and ruthlessly exposed by Oliver Glasner's side.

We let Arne Slot select our line up for this pod so everyone has the night off and some random kids have been thrown in at the deep end. Not really, we wouldn't do that to our listeners. Chris Smith and Dave Usher break down this one.

Brentford 3 Liverpool 2- Match Reaction

Another weekend another defeat. Four in a row now as the Reds are in complete freefall. A poor performance saw Arne Slot's side twice trail Brentford by two goals and although Mo Salah struck late on, it proved to be no more than a consolation goal on the latest miserable trip to London.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown and Stu Montagu to talk through a number of big topics from tactics to mentality to Andy Robertson's comments about the lack of fight being shown.

Eintracht Frankfurt 1 Liverpool 5 - Match Reaction

Florian Wirtz dazzled on his return to the starting line up and Hugo Ekitike netted against his former club as the Reds came from a goal down to steamroller Eintracht 5-1 to end a four game losing streak.

Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on an impressive night's work from Arne Slot's men. 

Liverpool 1 Manchester United 2 - Match Reaction

A fourth defeat on the spin as once again the Reds got back into a game they were losing only to then throw it away at the death, this time allowing Harry fucking Maguire to win it for United.

The dust has settled and we recorded this over 24 hours after the game, in truth because none of us wanted to relive it on Sunday night. TLW Editor Dave Usher hosts this one and is joined by John Gallagher and Julian Richards.

Chelsea 2 Liverpool 1 - Match Reaction

Another last gasp winner conceded to round off a miserable seven days in which the Reds have been beaten three times. Cody Gakpo's equaliser looked like it would be the platform for yet another late comeback, but just like last week at Palace it was Arne Slot's men on the receiving end of the late drama.

TLW Editor Dave Usher was joined by Ian Brown and Paul Natton shortly after the final whistle to pick through the bones of this one and try to figure out just what the hell is going on with these passive performances and constant swapping and changing of players into unfamiliar positions.

Galatasaray 1 Liverpool 0 - Match Reaction

A miserable performance in Turkey saw the Reds slip to a second consecutive defeat as a ridiculous penalty awarded by an overly fussy referee proved to be the difference on a night when neither side produced anything of note.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Stu Montagu to pick through the bones of a hugely disappointing display against what was clearly a very poor opponent.

Crystal Palace 2 Liverpool 1 - Match Reaction

Liverpool suffered their first defeat of the season at Crystal Palace, as the Eagles struck in the 9yth minute to give the reds a taste of our own medicine.

It had required a brilliant performance from Alisson to keep Arne Slot’s off-the-pace side just one down at the break, but a much improved second period saw Federico Chiesa bring the Reds level. A sloppy end to the game meant Liverpool surrendered a share of the points.

 

Chris Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss what went wrong and whether the Champions and league leaders have cause for concern.

Liverpool 2 Southampton 1 - League Cup Match Reaction

Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike were both on target as the Reds booked their place in the next round of the competition despite a below par showing against the Saints.

Chris Smith is joined by Stu Montagu and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss a game with a surprising amount of talking points. A top performance from Federico Chiesa, an assured debut from Giovanni Leoni that was sadly marred by what looks like a serious injury, a first Liverpool goal for Isak and arguably the stupidest sending off in club history. We cover all of this as well as the farce that is the Ballon d'Or, plus we look ahead to the weekend's trip to Selhurst Park.

Liverpool 2 Everton 1 - Match Reaction

Five wins from five in the league and we didn't even need a late winner this time. Goals from Gravenberch and Ekitike capped a brilliant first half for the Reds and although the second half failed to live up to those standards, it's another win to keep the 100% start to the season going.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Paul Natton to reflect on a mixed afternoon at Anfield but ultimately a satisfying one.