The Liverpool Way Podcast

Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 2 - Match Reaction

Sadio sunk Villa with a second half header once again to keep the pressure on City at the top of the table.

The Reds weren't at their best but the 'mentality monsters' found a way to get over the line and responded well after going behind early.

Chris Smith, Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher look back on a scrappy win for the boys and also preview this weekend's FA Cup final.

Liverpool 1 Tottenham 1 - Match Reaction

Luis Diaz was on the scoresheet once again but the Reds were held to a frustrating draw by a dogged and dangerous Tottenham side. 

Is the title now beyond us? TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Stu Montagu to discuss that as well as other talking points from the game. The lads then preview the midweek trip to Aston Villa and look back on Real Madrid's dramatic win over Man City that set up a clash with Kloppo's boys in Paris later this month.

Villarreal 2 Liverpool 3 - Match Reaction

Paris here we come! After being given an almighty scare the Reds advanced to the final by finally overcoming a spirited Villarreal side who had wiped out their first leg deficit before eventually succumbing to a Luis Diaz inspired Liverpool. 

Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to bask in the glory of a third Champions League Final appearance in five years and to discuss what would constitute a successful season from this point on. Is it already a success or is that dependant on securing more silverware? 

Newcastle United 0 Liverpool 1 - Match Reaction

The Reds won again as a solitary Naby Keita goal was enough to see off Newcastle in a game completed dominated by Liverpool. 

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton to look back on another impressive display in which Klopp rang the changes and saw the players who came in deliver star performances.

The lads also preview the Villarreal 2nd leg, touch on Everton's plight at the bottom and also address "sportswashing" and how it's been welcomed with open arms by Newcastle fans.

Klopp extends contract until 2026 – Instant Reaction

Of all the great days this season has served up, this is the best yet! Jurgen Klopp has extended his Liverpool contract until 2026.

Chris Smith is joined by the delighted trio of TLW Editor Dave Usher, Ian Brown and Paul Natton with their instant reaction to Thursday's announcement. 

The lads weigh in on Liverpool's ceiling with Klopp around for four more years (at least?) Can the reds get even better and build another all-time great team? What makes the man himself so special? And does this news give us an added boost for the critical last stage of this remarkable season?

Liverpool 2 Villarreal 0 - Match Reaction

Halfway there. The Reds are almost in another European Cup Final after an utterly dominant performance against Villarreal at Anfield that will see them take a 2-0 lead over to Spain next week for the 2nd leg.

Chris Smith and TLW Editor Dave Usher break down yet another mightily impressive display from Jurgen's Reds and also take a look ahead to the weekend's fixture away at Newcastle.

 

Liverpool 2 Everton 0 - Match Reaction

Divock does it again! The scourge of Everton came off the bench and inspired a victory that keeps the Reds hot on the heels of Manchester City and plunged the Blues into the relegation zone.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Ian Brown to pay homage to King Origi. In between the Divock platitudes you might also find a bit of analysis on the game, some discussion on Everton's Poundland Atletico Madrid act and a bit of chat on whether we would miss the derby if Everton go down.

Spoiler alert - no, we wouldn't.

Liverpool 4 Manchester United 0 - Match Reaction

For the second time this season the Reds completely wiped the floor with Manchester United as Mo Salah filled his boots. 9-0 to Klopp's men over both games and five goals for Salah. These are special times we're living in, not least because we get to watch Thiago every week.

Chris Smith, Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher reflect on another sensational Liverpool performance and another special Anfield night under the lights. Thiago's brilliance, the front three clicking, Trent pocketing Rashford and Sancho, turbo charged Robbo, all of this is covered while the lads also set time aside to enjoy just how utterly meek and hopeless the once mighty Manchester United now are. 

Man City 2 Liverpool 3 - Match Reaction

The Reds have reached the FA Cup Final after a tremendous display at Wembley. The 3-2 scoreline doesn't come close to telling the full story of a game in which Liverpool dominated for long periods.

Sadio Mané scored twice and Ibou Konate found the net for the third game running, but City scored in the first and last minute of the second half to give the score a flattering look for them.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown and Paul Natton to look back on a fabulous victory and to also preview the clash with the other half of Manchester on Tuesday night.

Liverpool 3 Benfica 3 - Match Reaction

Another Champions League semi final awaits as the Reds did enough to ease past Benfica despite being held to a 3-3 draw at Anfield in an entertaining second leg.

Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher as the lads look back on an eventful 90 minutes, before briefly looking ahead to the double header with Villarreal and then previewing Saturday's FA Cup clash with City at Wembley.