Diogo Jota came off the bench to rescue a point for the Reds in a hard fought game at the City Ground between the top two sides in the country. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown and Julian Richards to recap a stressful night where for a while it was looking like Forest would repeat what they did at Anfield, but in the end they were fortu…

Federico Chiesa bagged his first goal for the club on a day when Rio Ngumoha became the second youngest player to ever play for Liverpool. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Dan Thomas and Paul Natton for immediate match reaction after the Reds ran out comfortable 4-0 winners against the plucky League Two side who gave a decent account of themselve…

A rare defeat for Arne Slot but thankfully it's only half time and the Reds have the chance to turn this around at Anfield in the second leg. The performance wasn't good but there's a burning sense of injustice about a winning goal that should never have happened. Chris Smith and Dave Usher go through all the main talking points from the game and t…

Not the result or performance we wanted, as the Reds stuttered and spluttered against a spirited United side who could have actually won it late on. Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on an emotional roller coaster of a game in which much of the focus afterwards is on the performance of Trent Alexander-Arnold, w…

The Reds ran riot at West Ham to increase their lead at the top of the table to eight points. Goals from Diaz, Gakpo, Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Jota secured the most comfortable win of the season so far. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Dan Thomas to reflect on an enjoyable afternoon and to look ahead to next week's clash with M…

The Reds extended their lead at the top with a fairly routine 3-1 win over Leicester at Anfield, as Gakpo, Jones and Salah came up with the goals to cancel out an early opener from Ayew. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined for this one by Ian Brown.The Liverpool Way

The Reds moved four points clear at the top of the table after hitting Spurs for six. Two each for Salah and Diaz, plus further strikes from Szoboszlai and Mac Allister buried the naive North Londoners and sent a message to the rest of the league that Slot's men mean business. Chris Smith is joined for this one by Julian Richards and Paul Natton.…

Something a little different as the lads got together in a swanky recording studio in Liverpool to record a Christmas Special Pod. We discuss the season so far and where it can hopefully lead, there's some Christmas themed content and we answer some listener questions. Most of the gang are here as Chris Smith tries to maintain order between Dave Us…

Holders Liverpool are into the Carabao Cup semifinals after a win at St Mary's that was probably more comfortable than the scoreline suggested. Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott got the goals and despite the Saints pulling one back after the break, Slot's side held out without any further drama. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and p…

The Reds twice had to come from behind and had to do it with ten men after an early sending off for Andy Robertson, but in the end Arne Slot's side deserved more than the point they got after a superb second half display. Chris Smith is joined by John Gallagher and Terry McDonald for this one.The Liverpool Way

Six wins from six, a place in the automatic qualifying places secured, but Arne Slot was far from happy with the performance despite the 1-0 scoreline. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Dan Thomas to chat about this game as well as to look ahead to the weekend visit of Fulham to Anfield and to discuss the news this week that David Coote has been s…

A point gained or two dropped? The case be argued either way as the Reds twice recovered from losing positions to get themselves into a winning one, only to then throw it away in stoppage time. Chris Smith is joined by Dan Thomas and TLW Editor Dave Usher to try and make sense of a wild game at St James' Park, and to then look ahead to this weekend…

It's been some week. Real Madrid were comfortably seen off in midweek and now City were despatched with the minimum of fuss as the Reds moved nine points clear at the top and eleven ahead of City. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Ian Brown to reflect on a hell of an afternoon at Anfield.…

What a night! The Reds dominated Real Madrid at Anfield as goals from Mac Allister and Gakpo secured the points to maintain the 100% record in the Champions League and exorcise some of the Madrid inflicted demons. Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on the statement Arne Slot win we've been waiting for, and to…

It was a lot closer than we'd have liked but Mo Salah came through in the clutch again as the Reds overcame Southampton to extend their lead at the top of the league to eight points. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Stu Montagu to reflect on a strange game at St Mary's and to look ahead to a massive week as Real Madrid and Manches…

David Coote hates Jurgen Klopp. No surprise there, but the idiot actually allowed himself to be filmed saying it. He's been suspended while the flimsy pretence of referee impartiality has now been utterly shattered. Chris Smith and TLW Editor Dave Usher break down one of the wildest stories of recent years.…

Goals from Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah sent the Reds five points clear at the top as Aston Villa were despatched with little fuss in front of a raucous Anfield crowd. Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on another great night for the Arne Slot's side who made it 15 wins from 17 games so far this season.…

A Luis Diaz hat-trick and Cody Gakpo's fourth goal in a week ruined Xabi Alonso's Anfield return as Liverpool swept aside the German Champions with a pulsating second half display. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Dan Thomas and Stu Montagu to reflect on a hell of a night's work by the Reds and discuss whether this is the 'statement win' for Arne…

The perfect example of "a game of two halves" as the Reds overcame a dreadful first half showing and a 1-0 half time deficit to roar back and win it thanks to goals from Gakpo and Salah after the break. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Julian Richards to reflect on a pretty wild afternoon at Anfield that ended with Arne Slot's …

The Reds progressed to the League Cup quarter-finals thanks to two brilliant strikes from Cody Gakpo, as well as a Luis Diaz goal to see of some late resistance from the home side. Chris Smith is joined by Stu Montagu and TLW editor Dave Usher to discuss an entertaining game and a decent performance from the much-changed Reds, before looking ahead …

Honours even at the Emirates as Mo Salah's second half equaliser earned the Reds a point in a game where neither side will probably be happy with how they played. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Ian Brown to reflect on a good result but patchy performance that means Liverpool have relinquished top spot to Man City. The lads also …

Arne Slot became the first Liverpool manager ever to win 11 of his first 12 games as the Reds put in a solid display to secure the points in Leipzig thanks to a first half Darwin Nunez goal. Chris Smith is your host alongside Ian Brown and TLW Editor Dave Usher as the lads discuss an enjoyable night and also look ahead to a huge game at Arsenal thi…

The Reds remain top of the league after a hard fought and not always convincing win over Chelsea at Anfield. Mo Salah opened the scoring from the spot and Curtis Jones bagged the winner after Chelsea had levelled. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Dan Thomas to look back on an eventful and ultimately satisfying afternoon at Anfi…

Another win, another clean sheet, another fairly underwhelming display. The Reds are top of the league despite not clicking into gear yet this season but with tougher tests to come following the international break we're about to find out if Slot's team is the real deal. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Dan Thomas to discuss the w…

Eight wins from nine games for Arne Slot now, as the Reds did enough to overcome a spirited Bologna side who will probably feel they did enough to deserve something from the game. Last season's Europa League pod line up are re-united for this one as Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher.…

Goals from Konate and Salah sent the Reds to the top of the table despite a somewhat below par performance at Wolves. It wasn't pretty but a win is a win and we've now got more of them than anybody else. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown and Stu Montagu to reflect on the game and wax lyrical about how great Ryan Gravenberch is. There's a…

The Reds repeated last season's 5-1 hammering of the Hammers as Arne Slot's rotated side showed their firepower at Anfield, with four second half goals setting up a date with Brighton in the next round. Chris Smith is joined by Stu Montagu and Ian Brown to dissect a satisfying night's work for Liverpool. The lads also look ahead to the weekend and …

Liverpool's South American forwards ran riot in a blistering first half spell as a brace from the in form Luis Diaz and a screamer from Darwin Nunez sank the Cherries. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton to look back on an enjoyable day at Anfield as the Reds went to the top of the table after their fourth win in five…

The Reds got back to winning ways after last weekend's disappointment as goals from Konate, Van Dijk and Szoboszlai sank Milan in the San Siro. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Dan Thomas to reflect on a satisfying evening's work as Arne Slot got his Champions League campaign off to a winning start in an iconic arena.…

The Reds' perfect start to the season came to abrupt and sobering halt as Nuno Espirito Santo did a number on Arne Slot at Anfield. The visitors executed their gameplan to perfection as Liverpool spluttered, stuttered and eventually completely stalled. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to pick through the bones of a…

That's more like it. After two disappointing results at Old Trafford last season, the Reds set the record straight with a drama free, routine 3-0 win over the old enemy as Arne Slot secured his crown as King of the Dutch Baldies. A first half Luis Diaz double and a second half strike by Mo Salah - who also bagged two assists in a sensational displa…

The Reds finally signed someone to help the team this season as exciting Italian forward Federico Chiesa joined from Juventus for a bargain fee of just £10m plus another couple of mil in potential add ons. Chris Smith and TLW Editor Dave Usher give their immediate reaction to the news, while also discussing the signing of a new goalkeeper who won't…

Goals from Luis Diaz and Mo Salah gave Arne Slot a win on his Anfield debut to maintain the Reds 100% start to the season. It was a day full of positives but there was a sour taste left by the pouty antics of Trent after being subbed. Chris Smith is joined by John Gallagher and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on a mostly satisfying afternoon, ta…

The Arne Slot era got underway with a win, a clean sheet and some sensational football in the second half. The less said about the first half the better, but Slot came up with the answers at half time and that's an encouraging sign, unless your name is Jarrell Quansah! TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Julian Richards to look ba…

Another new season is upon us and it's all change for the Reds as we go into a campaign without Jurgen Klopp at the helm for the first time in almost a decade. Well, maybe not all change as we're still experiencing the usual frustration in the transfer market! Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss the positive si…

Arne Slot has finally spoken for the first time as Liverpool manager and we give our reaction to what was said and how he said it. Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton, Stu Montagu and TLW Editor Dave Usher to address the new gaffer's first public address, while the lads also answer a series of questions sent in by you, the listeners. Plus the usua…

After nine amazing years Jurgen Klopp's time at Liverpool has come to an end. He won everything, broke all sorts of records, treated us to the best football we've ever seen and gave us one hell of a fun ride. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards for the final podcast of the Jurgen Klopp era. Thanks Boss.…

Anfield paid tribute to Jurgen Klopp on a highly-emotional afternoon as the curtain came down on this incredible era with a 2-0 win over Wolves. TLW Editor Dave Usher and Chris Smith reflect on a farewell that brought smiles through the tears, as the boss rode off into the sunset with one more rallying call and a fist pump into the future.…

The Reds blew a 3-1 lead late on to draw at Aston Villa and even needed a world class save from Alisson to avoid an embarrassing defeat as the limp to the finish line continues. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss the late capitulation before moving onto other topics, such as who will and won't be crying wh…

Jurgen's penultimate home game ended with a 4-2 win after a mixed bag of a performance against Spurs. The Reds were 4-0 up and cruising but ended up hanging on after a late Spurs fightback threatened to cause huge embarrassment. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton to reflect on a strange afternoon at Anfield, while the lads also have a d…

Stick a fork in us, we're done. The pathetic limp towards the finish continues with another desperately disappointing display and more points thrown away, this time against a West Ham side that looked pretty disinterested for most of the game. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Stu Montagu for the latest group therapy session. The r…

The Reds' ailing title challenge suffered a fatal blow in the worst place possible as Everton registered a deserved 2-0 win in the Merseyside Derby at Goodison. Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown and Dave Usher to discuss a dismal night when defensive lapses and misfiring forwards were coupled with an absence of the energy and synonymous with Jurge…

The Reds season is still alive after a much needed win at Fulham got their title challenge back on track. Goals from Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch and Jota sunk the Cottagers in what was a more comfortable win than many expected. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Dan Thomas to look back on this game as well as previewing the mi…

The Reds bowed out of Europe with barely a whimper. Technically they won on the night, but nobody was fooled by that as Atalanta out-thought and out-fought Klopp's side, who once again failed to muster a goal from open play. Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher to briefly pick through the bones of this stinker before tryi…

It goes from bad to worse as a second home defeat in four days has put the Reds right up against it now in the title race. Arsenal's defeat softens the blow somewhat but City are the big winners this weekend and now sit top. We've seen how this movie ends. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and John Gallagher to try to make sense of it …

Well, that was unexpected. An abject performance against Atalanta, on a night when Anfield pageantry was already in short supply, left the Reds' Europa League hopes in tatters ahead of next week's second leg in Italy. There were scant positives to take from a monumentally sobering evening, which raised huge question marks over the prospect of this …

Another game where the Reds completely battered a sorry Manchester United side, but criminally failed to win. That's three times now, with this one potentially the most damaging of all as top spot has been relinquished to Arsenal. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Stu Montagu to look back - mostly in anger - at a wasteful display t…

The Reds returned to the top of the table after a 3-1 win over bottom club Sheffield United, but it was considerably more stressful than it needed to be and it needed a late thunderbolt from Alexis Mac Allister to break the deadlock before Cody Gakpo wrapped it up in stoppage time. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton …

The Reds returned to thePremier League summit after goals from Diaz and Salah erased an early setback to see off a tricky Brighton side. Chreis Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher and Paul Natton to discuss a potentially pivotal day in the title race, with a draw in the City and Arsenal game putting us in pole position for the only fitting end…

The Reds paid the price for not finishing off the opponent when they were on the ropes and suffered the most heartbreaking of Old Trafford losses right at the death. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Stu Montagu for a healing group therapy session and to try and make sense of what happened.…