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In the latest episode of the Stat Pack podcast from Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr. Phil Barter discussed Manchester City’s ongoing defensive struggles and their implications as they prepare for a crucial fixture against Liverpool at Anfield. As City’s defensive vulnerabilities become increasingly evident, particularly in recent Champions League performances, Liverpool’s tactical discipline and pressing game are expected to exploit these issues. City’s Vulnerabilities Exposed: Defensive Struggles and XG Issues Dr. Barter highlighted that Manchester City have been conceding a concerning amount of expected goals (XG), noting that this defensive frailty is uncharacteristic for a team of their calibre:…
Phil Foden admitted he was left in disbelief at Manchester City’s latest collapse as they gear up for a ‘must-win’ match against Liverpool. City were hoping to end a run of five straight losses with a victory as they led Feyenoord 3-0 with 15 minutes to go, only to concede three late goals as their confidence took another big hit. If they lose at league leaders Liverpool on Sunday – a ground they have a terrible record at – they will be 11 points off top spot. The run is as unprecedented for the players as much as the manager,…
Virgil van Dijk raised eyebrows recently as he answered a banned question about his contract. The Dutchman isn’t supposed to talk, say Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk’s future is a massive topic in football right now. That’s particularly the case at Liverpool, for obvious reasons. Van Dijk can leave on a free transfer next June, meaning he’s free to agree on terms with a non-English club from January 1st. That’s now just one month away. Hasn’t that come around quick? This means Van Dijk is permanently facing speculation about his future. Liverpool know this, of course, and instruct journalists not to…
Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has warned Sunday’s clash against Liverpool at Anfield presents the perfect opportunity for Manchester City to turn things around and force their way back into the title race. Pep Guardiola’s side have struggled for form in recent months and are without a win in six games, having drawn 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League midweek. Liverpool, on the other hand, are top of both leagues, both domestically and in Europe, after a strong start to the campaign. Sunday’s showdown gives Liverpool the chance to move 11 points clear of their bitter rivals, while a…
Manchester City forward Phil Foden has not been surprised by Liverpool’s emergence as title rivals this season but believes they have benefited from being under less scrutiny. Pep Guardiola’s City head into Sunday’s showdown at Anfield eight points behind Arne Slot’s side, with the Dutchman impressing everyone by how he has seamlessly taken over from Jurgen Klopp and guided the team to the top of the table. That has left an out-of-form City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Brighton (all nine behind) trailing in their wake. But Foden said Liverpool’s pedigree meant it should not really be a surprise. “It’s not surprised…
Real Madrid fans have been left fuming after footage emerged appearing to show one of Liverpool’s medical staff refusing to give Arda Guler a bottle of water during their match Liverpool sealed a 2-0 victory over the European champions in their Champions League clash at Anfield on Wednesday thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo. Their focus has switched back to Premier League matters with a huge showdown against Manchester City awaiting on Sunday. But three days after their win over Real, previously unseen footage has emerged showing a bizarre altercation between a member of the Liverpool…
Liverpool will head into December still unsure over whether Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah or Trent Alexander-Arnold will be at the club next season. While things are continuing along excellently on the pitch, the tension is beginning to rise off it. Understandably frustrated at the situation, Liverpool supporters are starting to get impatient. As reports continue that Alexander-Arnold could leave for Real Madrid, for example, fans do not know where they stand. And while the players themselves have so far been a little immune to criticism as a result of good performances, the Liverpool owners have had no such lenient…
Liverpool fans have taken to social media to attack Real Madrid forward Endrick after Ibrahima Konate was ruled out of contention due to injury. The French centre-back collided with the young Endrick while racing for the ball in his final third, seemingly injuring the young Brazilian’s knee. Konate has been a key defender for the Reds this season, playing in 11 Premier League games. They have a big match coming up this weekend (December 1) against Manchester City at Anfield, but he has been ruled out. The defender wrote on social media later (via GOAL): “So frustrating to pick up…
Liverpool is likely to be without six players for Sunday’s meeting with Manchester City after Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley both sustained problems during the closing stages of Wednesday’s win against Real Madrid. Konate damaged his knee in stoppage time after a collision involving teammate Virgil van Dijk and Madrid striker Endrick, and will reportedly be out of action for five to six weeks. Bradley, meanwhile, was withdrawn due to an apparent hamstring strain, and although there have been no definitive updates on the Northern Irishman’s state, clubs tend to manage hamstring problems very carefully and it would be a…
Darwin Nunez was becoming the latest in a long list of Liverpool players to curse the acrobatics of Thibaut Courtois. And, for the casual observer, it appeared another game of missed opportunities for the forward. Nunez was denied inside five minutes by the Real Madrid goalkeeper – Raul Asencio then doing well not to put the ball into the back of his own net – and later on in the first half was thwarted at point-blank range by Courtois after pouncing on a loose ball. In between, there was a tussle with Asencio that saw the Uruguay international end up…