The Liverpool Way Podcast

Liverpool 4 Shrewsbury Town 1 - Match Reaction

A mix and match Liverpool side eased into the FA Cup 4th Round after recovering from an early shock to see off League One Shrewsbury 4-1 at Anfield.

TLW Editor Dave Usher and Paul Natton reflect on a satisfying afternoon in L4 as Kaide Gordon became the second youngest goalscorer in club history, Bobby marked his return with a goal and Fabinho bagged an unlikely brace. 

We also look ahead to Thursday's League Cup semi final clash with Arsenal.

Chelsea 2 Liverpool 2 - Match Reaction

Liverpool's 2022 got underway with an eventful, incident packed 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea probably shaded the contest but the Reds will feel they should have gone way with maximum points having led 2-0. 

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown to discuss a frustrating afternoon in which Mo Salah produced another stunning goal and Sadio Mané ended his goal drought only for a sloppy spell in the run up to half time to undo all of their good work.

Leicester City 1 Liverpool 0 - Match Reaction

The Reds suffered their second defeat of the season after slumping to a 1-0 reversal at Leicester. Despite having had extra time to rest up the performance was surprisingly lethargic and lacking in sharpness and the result leaves Klopp's side six points off the top and facing a must win game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Your host Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to sift through the wreckage of a demoralising night in the East Midlands.

Liverpool 3 Leicester 3 (Reds win 5-4 on pens) - Match Reaction

How much fun was that! It may have only been the League Cup but Anfield was rocking like it was a big European night, as the understrength Reds came from 2-0 down to overcome Leicester's first eleven and set up a semi final clash with Arsenal.

Chris Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher to recap a breathtaking night at Anfield as great goals by Ox, Jota and a stoppage time cracker from Minamino took us to pens and Klopp's men held their nerve to send the raucous Anfield crowd home with a spring in their step. 

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.