LFC Agenda

Drew and Gez dive into Liverpool's latest challenges following more dropped points in the league - this time in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea. They discuss the role or Rio, the future of the manager and the reaction of a disapproving Anfield crowd.Next up is Aston Villa away, with Unai Emery's side likely to have their eyes firmly on the Europa League prize.

Drew and Gez dissect Liverpool's 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford. Despite injuries and a challenging first half, the team showed resilience with a spirited comeback. However it wasn’t enough to take anything from the game.The result leaves Liverpool in 4th and still in need of a maximum of 3 more points to guarantee their place in next season’s Champions League.Plus there’s a look back at the extraordinary first leg of the Champions League tie between Bayern Munich and PSG - was it the best ever 90s minutes of knockout football ever seen in the competition? Next up for the Reds is a home game against Chelsea.

Mr Samuj is joined by Mike to pick the bones out of an eventful Premier League game at Anfield that saw the Reds edge towards Champions League qualification. Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace meant that Arne Slot finally got the upper hand over the South Londoners this season - at the fourth time of asking. Goals from Isak, Robertson and Wirtz sealed the deal with third choice keeper Freddie Woodman also in the thick of the action.The guys also preview this week’s Champions League ties and look ahead to Sunday’s clash for third place at against Manchester United. Sadly, injury to Mo Salah means the Egyptian won’t get the opportunity to extend his goalscoring record at Old Trafford.

A hugely satisfying day for Liverpool in the Premier League saw them win the first ever Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson stadium. A 96th minute winner from Virgil Van Dijk saw the Reds claim the points, in a 2-1 win, following an opener from Mohammad Salah.There's also tribute paid to Alex Manninger and a look at what's got Trent so wound up before we assess the latest title and survival race twists.

New guest contributor Neo joins Drew and Mr Samuj for yet another post-match paincast...An Ousmane Dembele double at the death did the damage at Anfield, putting the seal on a comprehensive 4-0 aggregate victory for the Parisiens over Liverpool. Arne Slot rung the changes in the hope of inspiring an unlikely comeback - the Reds huffed and puffed but they couldn't blow the house down. Now attention turns to Everton away on the weekend.

Gez reports live from Anfield with Liverpool attempting to turn around a 2-0 first leg defeat against European and French champions, PSG.

Drew is joined by Mike to look back at a vital 2-0 home win over Fulham in the Premier League that opens up a four point gap between the Reds in fifth and Chelsea, below them. The guys discuss the impact of Rio Ngumoha in a solid team performance, plus confidence levels in the race for Champions League places…and why Arsenal appear to be choking in their efforts to claim the Premier League.With two more club legends on the way out in the summer, they name their favourite Mo Salah and Andy Robertson moments, before looking ahead to the testing visit of PSG on Tuesday.00:00 Liverpool's Recent Victory and Fan Sentiment03:06 Looking Ahead: Optimism for Next Season05:55 Player Performances: Rio Engamoa's Impact08:55 Mohammed Salah: Consistency and Expectations11:41 Injuries and Squad Depth: Curtis Jones and Isak14:53 Managerial Decisions: Balancing Youth and Experience31:46 Assessing Isak's Impact and Future34:52 The Importance of a Number Nine37:26 Chasing Champions League Qualification38:51 Confidence in Champions League Prospects40:36 The State of Rival Teams45:39 Chelsea's Chaotic Situation49:25 Arsenal's Title Race Struggles01:01:04 Title Race Tension01:05:12 The Legacy of Mo Salah01:11:25 Andy Robertson's Impact01:24:04 Looking Ahead to the Next Match

Gez previews this evening's game against Fulham in the Premier League live from Anfield, with the Reds' aiming to get 3 vital points on the board in the chase for a top-5 finish.With fan disquiet around proposed ticket price hikes the team need to do the business today to bring back some positivity.

Arne Slot’s men were put to sleep in the Parc De Prince as Luis Enrique’s men placed one foot firmly in the Champions League semi-finals. The Reds failed to register a single shot on goal all night.Gez, Mr Samuj and Drew talk over another difficult match, as well as planned fan protests and the forthcoming game with Fulham on the weekend.00:00 Liverpool's Disappointing Performance Against PSG03:00 Analyzing Liverpool's Tactical Setup05:56 The Role of Key Players and Substitutions08:54 Psychological Factors Affecting Performance11:51 The Impact of Individual Errors on the Game14:58 Evaluating the Goals Scored Against Liverpool17:51 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects for Liverpool27:11 Defensive Strategies and Player Accountability30:57 Analyzing Individual Performances and Team Dynamics39:07 Future Prospects and Player Development44:02 Match Statistics and Tactical Insights49:17 Looking Ahead: The Road to Redemption50:37 Assessing Liverpool's Chances Against PSG52:54 The Importance of the First Half54:52 Looking Ahead to Fulham58:52 PSG's Fixture Controversy01:05:51 Fan Protests and Ticket Prices01:14:49 Closing Thoughts and Future Matches

Drew, J Double S and Mr Samuj share reflections on the emphatic hammering at the Etihad, that saw Liverpool tumble out of the FA Cup at the quarter final stage. Has this changed Arne Slot’s situation, why did Szoboslai react the way he did  to the Liverpool fans ,and was really Ekitike out of line?There’s also a look ahead to the first leg of Liverpool’s quarter final clash with PSG on Wednesday...do the Reds stand a chance?00:00 Liverpool's FA Cup Humiliation03:05 Engagement and Personal Updates05:42 Reflections on the Match12:38 Player Performance and Leadership17:18 Managerial Concerns and Team Morale21:19 The Impact of Belief on Performance25:48 Analyzing Key Moments in the Match27:33 Reflections on the Match29:37 Analyzing Player Performances33:08 Managerial Pressure and Team Dynamics39:10 Fan Reactions and Expectations48:55 Standards vs. Expectations in Football52:39 Support for the Team Amidst Challenges53:59 Controversy Over Shirt Swaps56:21 Managerial Decisions and Future Prospects01:02:17 Assessing Goalkeeping Changes01:09:15 Preparing for PSG: Strategies and Expectations

Mo Salah has made the decision to leave Liverpool football club at the end of the current season.Gez, Mr Samuj and J Double Ess reflect on the life and times of a footballing icon who changed a club, a city and a league.00:00 Breaking News: Salah's Departure Announcement06:23 Reflections on Salah's Impact at Liverpool15:22 The Timing of the Announcement25:27 Salah's Legacy and Future at Liverpool34:37 The Tension Between Salah and Liverpool41:51 The Bargaining Power Shift49:02 Salah's Legacy and Recognition58:13 Memorable Moments in Salah's Career01:03:22 Salah's Impact Beyond the Pitch

Mohamad Salah has announced he is to leave Liverpool football club at the end of the current season.

Liverpool are just about clinging to 5th spot in the Premier League following another terrible performance and result. This time they went down 2-1 to Brighton at the Amex with Danny Welbeck doing double damage.Drew, Mike, John and Gez gather for more painful reflections following a depressing match that casts further doubt over Arne Slot’s long-term future.Plus, the crew share their views on the potential impact on the title run-in of Manchester City’s emphatic League Cup final victory over Arsenal. 00:00 Liverpool's Disappointing Performance Against Brighton03:00 Analysing Key Players and Tactical Issues05:46 The Impact of Injuries on Team Performance08:56 Defensive Errors and Goals Conceded12:00 Motivation and Managerial Influence14:48 Player Dynamics and Team Morale17:58 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects for Liverpool20:58 Reflections on the Season's Performance23:59 Final Thoughts on Tactics and Player Development35:25 The State of the Team36:09 Top Five Race Dynamics37:35 Concerns Over Everton's Performance39:28 The Pressure of Upcoming Matches40:39 Managerial Decisions and Future Prospects42:22 Analyzing Remaining Fixtures44:02 The Impact of Squad Depth46:10 The Manager's Mentality and Team Morale49:30 Future of the Managerial Position55:59 The Broken Connection: Fans and Players59:59 Champions League Hopes: A Battle for Top Five01:05:57 The Road to Redemption: Champions League Aspirations01:10:09 Goalkeeping Future: Alisson and His Successor01:19:56 Arsenal vs. Man City league cup final: impact on title race

That’s more like it! Drew, Mr Samuj and Double Ess celebrate Liverpool’s best performance of the season. An emphatic 4-0 win over Galatasaray saw Arne Slot’s side progress to the quarter-finals of the champions league. Mohammad Salah was in on the act with his 50th Champions League goal (the 47th of his Reds career) during a second half where the visitors were well and truly overwhelmed. It means an opportunity to exert revenge on reigning European champs, PSG in the quarter-finals next month. But before that, it’s back to domestic affairs, in the crucial Saturday lunchtime kick off against Brighton in the Premier League.There’s also discussion about Chelsea’s fine and CAF’s decision to announce Morocco as winners of AFCON - 2 months after Senegal won the tournament.

Gez previews this evening's action from Anfield as Liverpool take on Galatasaray in their huge Champions League round of 16 clash, attempting to turnaround a 1-0 deficit from he first leg.

And the Reds are at it again - turning in yet another sub-par performance and chucking away more late points like confetti. This time Arne Slot’s men managed to get spooked by serial nemesis Richarlison after toiling against Spurs - the Premier League’s worst team on current form. The result leaves Liverpool 5th - just ahead of Chelsea but now trailing third-place Manchester United with 8 matches remaining. Drew and Gez try to make sense of it all before looking ahead to Wednesday's massive return leg at Anfield against Galatasaray.00:00 Post-Match Reflections on Liverpool vs Tottenham02:45 Analyzing Liverpool's Performance and Current Form06:08 Crisis Mode: Champions League Qualification Concerns08:59 Managerial Decisions and Tactical Choices11:45 Player Performances: Stars and Struggles14:43 The Future of Liverpool: Rebuilding and Expectations17:29 Sobislaj's Insights: A Call for Change20:15 Final Thoughts: The Road Ahead for Liverpool34:38 The Build-Up to the Game34:54 Analyzing the First Half Performance36:51 Tactical Struggles and Player Performance38:48 Psychological Factors in Late Game Situations42:38 Managerial Decisions and Team Adaptability45:33 Reflections on Team's Mental Durability49:19 Comparing Past and Present Performances53:27 Looking Ahead: Champions League clash vs Galatasaray

Liverpool lose 1-0 away to Galatasaray - this time in the first leg of the round of 16 knockout. Their fate in the competition remains in the balance ahead of next week’s  return leg at Anfield. Gez and Drew pick the bones out of a wasteful and defensively weak performance from Arne Slot’s Reds before discussing a disastrous FA Cup draw - away to Man City. But as tough as things are, at least we’re not Spurs - are the North London giants really headed into the Championship this season - is Tudor, history? 00:00 Liverpool's Champions League Challenge Begins02:45 Disappointment and Expectations05:40 Defensive Struggles and Tactical Concerns08:23 Missed Opportunities and Decision Making11:27 The Impact of Atmosphere on Performance14:21 Managerial Pressure and Future Prospects39:14 Managerial Pressure and Player Commitment40:49 Upcoming Matches and Fan Dynamics42:28 Goalkeeper Performance and Defensive Concerns45:12 FA Cup Draw and Expectations46:47 Tottenham's Struggles and Managerial Issues48:47 Relegation Threats and Club Culture51:15 Predictions for Upcoming Matches

Liverpool return to the scene of this week’s Premier League defeat to defeat Wolves 3-1 in the FA Cup. Drew Double Ess and Mr Samuj break down thoughts on the game, including Andy Robertson’s decisive performance. There’s also a chance to look ahead to the next round. The team also share their Galatasaray predictions and give thanks for Ryan Gravenberch’s 6-year contract renewal announcement.

Liverpool were embarrassed in the first part of the double header away to Wolves. The Reds went down 2-1 to at Molineux, conceding yet another decisive injury time goal on the road. The result leaves them 5th and intensifies the race for a top 5 spot ahead of their FA Cup tie this Friday.Drew, Mr Samuj and Gez feel the pain before analysing comments from Slot, Gullit, Guardiola and Hürzeler on why the English game has become a difficult watch at the top level.00:00 Post-Match Reactions and Emotions02:49 Analyzing Liverpool's Performance05:50 Defensive Concerns and Tactical Setup08:44 Goals and Key Moments11:38 Looking Ahead: Fixtures and Future Challenges22:28 Player Performance and Selection Challenges24:20 Prioritizing Competitions: Champions League vs. Domestic Cups25:47 The Impact of Mo Salah's Goal on Team Morale28:46 Missed Opportunities: Key Chances and Decision Making31:48 VAR Controversies: Handball and Penalty Decisions33:57 Defensive Errors Leading to Late Goals40:17 Season Outlook: Predictions for Liverpool's Finish41:48 Chasing the Top: Liverpool's League Aspirations44:34 The Evolution of Premier League Tactics46:42 The Joy of Football: A Diminishing Spectacle?50:23 The Arsenal Debate: Winning vs. Style54:05 Trophies Over Aesthetics: The True Measure of Success59:08 Looking Ahead: FA Cup and Team Rotation Predictions

Drew, Double Ess and Mike look back on Liverpool’s 5-2 home win against West Ham - it was a thoroughly entertaining affair, but was it actually a good performance? They also assess Liverpool’s Champions League prospects, following Friday’s draw, when Liverpool were pitted against Galatasary in the round of 16, it’s looking like potentially tough path to a potential final in Budapest.Join our live streams on YouTube after each match:https://www.youtube.com/@LFCAgendapod/streamsNever miss an episode - turn on notifications on your favourite podcast engine and support the pod by giving us a 5 star rating if you've enjoyed listening!00:00 Introduction and Match Overview02:41 Match Analysis: Liverpool vs West Ham06:01 Player Performances and Key Moments08:51 Set Pieces and Tactical Insights11:39 Second Half Dynamics and Defensive Concerns14:51 Final Thoughts and Future Implications25:25 Assessing Team Performance and Management Expectations29:37 Evaluating Player Contributions and Future Prospects31:47 The Diminishing Impact of Mo Salah37:39 Managerial Decisions and Player Dynamics44:38 Champions League Draw and Future Challenges49:09 Anticipation for PSG Rematch52:12 Champions League Favorites and Predictions55:50 Psychology of the Champions League57:53 Surprise Teams in the Competition01:00:18 Upcoming Matches and Priorities01:03:38 Predictions for Wolves double-header

Gez is all smiles and cheer after a busy afternoon at Anfield that saw the Reds put 5 goals past relegation-threatened West Ham in an emphatic win.Find out about the Signs of Unity campaign, supporting deaf and hard of hearing fans in the game: https://www.carlsberg.com/en/signs-of-unity/

Gez previews this afternoon's action from Anfield with fans outside the ground.

Liverpool scab their way to a win against Nottingham Forest, delivering an unlikely and eventful end to the game at the City ground, thanks to Alexis MacAllister. Drew, Gez, Mr Samuj and Double Ess discuss the fallout from the game, along with the Vinicius Junior-Benfica race row, before lauding the feats of the record-breaking James Milner.

Brighton were brushed aside by a brilliant Liverpool display in the 4th round of the FA Cup. The Reds were rewarded with a trip to Wolves at the beginning of March.Drew, Gez and Double Ess run the rule over a super win that included standout performances from Milos Kerkez, Mo Salah and Dominik Szobozslai. They also assess Curtis Jones long-term Liverpool prospects, before getting stuck into the latest round of Premier League sackings and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s inflammatory comments on colonisation.Next up for Arne Slot’s side is a trip to Nottingham Forest in the league this Saturday.

A brilliant 1-0 win at Sunderland for Liverpool puts them firmly back in the Champions League qualification mix following the previous night’s results.Drew, Mr Samuj, Gez and Mike reflect on the Reds’ 1-0 win at the stadium of light which saw Virgil Van Dijk score a record-breaking goal. The win came at a cost with Endo sadly suffering a long-term injury blow. But is the boss right to continue ignoring Calvin Ramsay? Finally there’s a look ahead to this weekend’s FA Cup tie against Brighton at Anfield - can the Red men last 90 minutes on Valentine’s night?

Arne Slot looks back with satisfaction on a precious away win against Liverpool at the Stadium of Light and addresses

Drew, Double Ess and Gez look back on a home defeat to Pep Guardiola’s title chasers that was packed full of talking points. They also discuss: Liverpool’s end to the transfer window which saw them secure the signing of Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet.The club’s recently released roundtable alongside the manager with Richard Hughes, Billie Hogan.The upcoming challenge against Sunderland.

The Liverpool manager responds to his side's 2-1 home defeat at home to Manchester City, addressing the controversial end to the game and highlighting some frustrating refereeing decisions.

Gez shares her raw views on a disappointing end to a huge Premier League clash at Anfield where Liverpool went down 2-1 to Manchester City.

Drew and Double Ess find much to admire the new "Flokitike" partnership as Newcastle find themselves blown away in the Premier League at Anfield - yet again.

A terrific performance from the Reds at Anfield sealed the club’s automatic qualification to the last 16. Liverpool finished 3rd in the table and can now look ahead to the next round in March.  Drew, Gez and Double S discuss the performance, the manager’s latest curious comments to the press and the forthcoming visit of Newcastle United next weekend. 

Liverpool’s unbeaten Premier League run came to a grim end as they conceded yet another decisive late goal - this time at the Vitality stadium to go down 3-2 to Bournemouth. Drew, Mr Samuj and Gez pick the bones out of a desperate day for Arne Slot whose position has come under scrutiny yet again.During recording there’s breaking news that Roma are prepared to let Kostas Tsimikas return to the club from his loan. What could that mean for Andy Robertson - why is the Scot willing to entertain a move to a dishevelled Spurs and why would Liverpool be prepared to let him leave now?

The boss discussed the Reds' latest defeat in the Premier League at the Vitality stadium - a 3-2 reverse to Bournemouth.

Liverpool put in potentially their best performance of the season so far, as they beat Marseille convincingly in their penultimate Champions League group game. It’s a victory that leaves us within touching distance of qualification for the next round and provides Arne Slot with some much-needed respite.Following the 3-0 win in France, Mr Drew and Mr Samuj shower the Reds with praise before assessing the managerial merry-go-round as Xabi Alonso waits in the wings. They go on to discuss  inappropriate pre-match questions for the boss, a look back on the most extraordinary end to AFCON for Sadio Mane’s Senegal and a preview of our next game agains Bournemouth. Oh...and any sign of signings?

On a weekend when all top 4 teams dropped points, Liverpool cranked out another disappointing draw at home to a newly promoted side - this time 1-1 with Burnley.Gez is on hosting duties and joins J Double Ess and Mike in assessing the Reds’ latest poor result. With Xabi Alonso now on the market, the guys discuss whether there's really an argument that the club should consider moving on from Arne Slot.

On a night Hungarian superstar Dominik Szoboszlai will never forget for a mixture of reasons, Liverpool overcome league 1 side Barnsley at Anfield to progress to the 4th round of the FA Cup. Drew, Mr Samuj and Gez cover an eventful, regulation win for the Reds.There’s also time for a thoroughly satisfying hate watch round-up of Premier League rivals who fell at the first hurdle this weekend in the world's oldest football competition. There’s reaction to the sad news of Conor Bradley’s season-ending injury and what that might mean for Liverpool’s January transfer plans. And the panel discuss the sacking of Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid and whether they’d take him back at Anfield over the current manager.

The boss gives his view on Liverpool's performance in their 3rd round FA Cup victory over Barnsley that saw them progress to another home tie against Brighton in the next round.Slot shares his opinions on Dominik Szoboszlai's gaffe that gave the visitor's hope, before explaining what pleased him most about the win and why he decided to go strong with the line up.

Liverpool went to the Emirates and held table-topping Arsenal to a creditable draw in the Premier League. The Reds lacked a cutting edge and failed to register a single shot on goal, despite controlling large portions of a tense game.Drew and Gez chat about the major incidents in the match before assessing the title race and running the rule over our top 4 rivals following an enthralling set of mid-week fixtures.Next up is Barnsley in the FA Cup this coming Monday.

The Liverpool boss responds to the Reds' stalemate at the Emirates and that Gabriel Martinelli incident following Conor Bradley's injury.

Arne Slot previews Liverpool's trip to the Emirates on Thursday evening to face league leaders, Arsenal.

Drew, Gez, Mike and Mr Samuj tackle the Reds' disappointing finish in their 2-2 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage. It was two more points dropped in the race for the top four, thanks to another damaging injury time goal. There's also discussion around Alexis McAllister's pointed interview answers about Liverpool's title defence, and bizarre press conference comments by under-pressure Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim.Finally, predictions are shared ahead to a testing trip against Arsenal this coming Thursday.

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot responds to his team being denied all three points at Craven Cottage by an injury time strike from Fulham. The goal came just moments after his team thought they had secured a win through Cody Gakpo.

Liverpool produced another frustrating display against a newly promoted team - this time dropping points at home in a 0-0 stalemate with Leeds United. Mr Samuj and Drew pick the bones out of a drab New Year's Day encounter, ahead of the Reds next fixture, away to Fulham. Never miss an episode of the LFC Agenda - turn on notifications on your favourite podcast engine.

Gez shares her thoughts from Anfield following a desperate 0-0 draw against Leeds United on New Year’s Day that saw Liverpool drop another 2 points in the chase for top 4.

Gez and Drew reflect on Arne Slot’s third consecutive 2-1 win in the Premier League - this time against Wolves at Anfield. It’s a victory that sees Liverpool overtake Chelsea in fourth heading into their final fixture of the year, against Fulham this weekend. Goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz sealed the points on an emotional day at Anfield, with Diogo Jota’s wife and kids guests of honour for the contest between his former teams.Like what you're hearing?If you're enjoying the pod, all we ask is that you give us a follow so you know when we go live - plus a 5 star rating wouldn't go amiss either. Thanks for all your support of the podcast this year and we look forward to giving you even more in the year ahead!

Arne Slot gives shares his views on the Reds' third consecutive Premier League win - a 2-1 home win against Wolves.

Ahead of Liverpool’s game against Wolves this weekend, Arne Slot responds to questions on Liverpool’s injury problems and his thoughts on the struggling visitors.Help grow the pod: Leave us a top rating on your comment, plus follow the channel and comment.

Gez and Drew discuss the most eventful game of Liverpool's Premier League season so far, as they extend their unbeaten run to six games, clocking up 3 more points at White Hart Lane.Victory came at a significant cost however, with Alexander Isak facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after colliding with Micky van de Ven while slotting home the opener. Hugo Ekitike added a second before the home team pulled one back through Richarlison. It set up a hairy finish to the game, with Spurs eventually going down to nine men.How far can Liverpool climb up this league? How many points will they take from their January fixtures? What  are their priorities going into next month's transfer window?

Drew, Gez, Mike, and Double Ess dive into Liverpool's second win of a tumultuous week, with Hugo Ekitike serving up a second Premier League double in the Reds' 2-0 victory over Brighton. With the noise turned up to the max over Mo Salah, the Egyptian kept himself firmly in the headlines, coming off the bench in the first half to put in a busy performance and break yet another record before heading off to AFCON. The team also look ahead to next Saturday's trip to Spurs.

Arne Slot's team put domestic disputes and disruption aside to claim a vital 3 points away to Inter Milan in their latest Champions League group phase game. Gez and Drew reflect on a hugely satisfying result at the San Siro, following Dominik Szoboszlai's controversial 87th minute penalty winner.