The Liverpool Way Podcast

Tottenham Hotspur 2 Liverpool 2 - Match Reaction

A depleted Reds side had to battle an outbreak of covid, the match officials and an energetic and rejuvenated Spurs side fresh from their 'winter break'.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown and Stu Montagu to reflect on an incident packed 2-2 draw and scandalous displays from referee Paul Tierney and - especially - the VAR Chris Kavanagh.

Liverpool 3 Newcastle 1 - Match Reaction

The Reds overcame an early shock to record a routine home win over the struggling Geordies. Mo scored again, Trent bagged a worldy and Konate took advantage of an unexpected opportunity to fill in for Big Virg.

Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to go through all of the main talking points, including some tactical evolution in midfield, the potential impact of Omicron and the contentious Diogo Jota goal that almost had the eternally placid Eddie Howe show some mild annoyance.

Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 0 - Match Reaction

A hard fought but thoroughly well earned win at Anfield as the Reds ensured Steven Gerrard's much hyped homecoming wasn't a successful one.

Mo Salah won and converted a penalty to settle the contest but it was a decision that didn't best please Gerrard who also felt aggrieved at Villa being denied a spot kick of their own late on.

Did he have a case? TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and John Gallagher to discuss Gerrard's complaints, some fine individual performances from men in Red, a horrific refereeing display and much more.

AC Milan 1 Liverpool 2 - Match Reaction

Six wins from six as a heavily rotated Liverpool line up went to the iconic home of the Italian league leaders and won comfortably.

Your host Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown and TLW Editor Dave Usher to chew the fat over a surprisingly enjoyable night where Salah bagged his 20th of the season, Divock scored again and Big Nat and Konate treated the home crowd to the kind of defensive masterclass not seen at the San Siro since the days of Maldini and Baresi.

Wolves 0 Liverpool 1 - Match Reaction

DiVOCK!!! He's at it again. When the Reds win trophies there's usually a pivotal Origi contribution or two in there so this bodes well for our chances this year.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Dan Thomas to reflect on a dramatic afternoon at Molineux as Liverpool were on the brink of dropping two points due to some dreadful finishing, until the man, the myth the legend popped up in the 95th minute, right on cue. What a guy.

Everton 1 Liverpool 4 - Match Reaction

That's 18 straight games scoring two goals or more now for the Reds as Everton went the way of Manchester United and were humiliated in front of their own fans by Kloppo's boys.

Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to bask in the glory of another incredibly satisfying win. Hendo's magnificence, Salah's ruthlessness, Jota's resemblance to a Liverpool goalscoring legend of the past, and of course Rafa Benitez are among some of the topics covered. You really don't want to miss this one.  

Liverpool 4 Southampton 0 - Match Reaction

The conditions were freezing but the boys were red hot as Southampton were swept aside with the minimum of fuss at Anfield.

Having just about thawed out from the game, TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton to recap the third home win in a highly productive week for the Reds.

Liverpool 2 FC Porto 0 - Match Reaction

Five wins from five as the Reds comfortably took care of Porto with the minimum of fuss. A memorable strike by Thiago and yet another goal for Mo to add to the collection ensured a routine win on a night when young Tyler Morton made an impressive Champions League debut.

Chris Smith is joined by Terry McDonald and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on another satisfying evening under the lights at Anfield and to preview this Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.

Liverpool 4 Arsenal 0 - Match Reaction

After a couple of disappointing results the Reds got right back on track with a spanking of Arsenal at Anfield, as the front lads all helped themselves to a goal and Alisson bounced back with a clean sheet.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton to reflect on a hugely gratifying win in which there were many stand out performers. Tsimikas caught the eye again, Thiago enjoyed himself on his return to the starting line up, Sadio, Mo and Diogo ran riot, but special credit is reserved the man who did more than anyone to turn the game in Liverpool's favour - Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Cheers lad!

 

Gerrard to Villa - instant reaction

Steven Gerrard is back in the Premier League as the new manager of Aston Villa, but is this the next step on the ladder to eventually landing his dream job back at Anfield?

Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown, Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher for a lively discussion as to whether this helps or hinders Gerrard in his quest to one day return to Liverpool, and the lads also go back and forth on if this is something we'd even want.