The Liverpool Play

Episode 216: Liverpool recorded a 3-1 victory over rivals Manchester City, a win that took them 8 points clear at the top of the Premier League. This game proved that the balance of power has been shifting in England. Could this be the dawn of a new era of dominance for The Reds? We'll look back at the biggest game of our season, and it's wider implications, and we also briefly discuss the win over Genk where Liverpool took charge of their Champions League group. Up the Reds! You can reach...

Episode 215: After three comeback victories across two competitions in the space of a week, Liverpool have shown time and again the never say die mentality that Klopp has instilled throughout the entire squad. Mane's last gasp winner at Villa ensured the Reds remain six points ahead of City at the top of the Premier League, with our epic showdown to come next week. We'll look back at the week, and we'll preview the Champions League clash with Genk where we can look to sow up CL qualification...

Episode 214: As we come to a crunch time in the season, Liverpool have found a way to turn one of their biggest supposed weaknesses - lack of creativity from midfield - into a rich goalscoring artery of the side this week to end a difficult week with two victories and a draw from three games. This maintains the Reds 6 point lead at the top of the Premier League, and brings Champions League qualification within grasp. We'll examine how our midfield squad stepped up against United, Genk and...

Episode 213: Liverpool controlled the majority of the game against high-flying Leicester, but some shoddy defending almost had us dropping points. That is, until goalscorer Mane won the penalty for James Milner to snatch victory from the jaws of a draw. Now, after the lengthy international break, what's up next for the record-breaking, 8-points-clear reds? A small tip to Old Trafford. The United fans would dearly love to stop us in our tracks but here's why I think we'll finally get the win...

Episode 212: Liverpool were both at their breathtaking attacking best and shockingly defensive worst as they let a three goal lead slip against RB Salzburg, but still regained their composure to get the fourth goal and win. This was a vital victory to kick start Liverpool's sluggish start to another CL group stage, but there's no let up yet for the Reds as we welcome former manager Brendan Rogers' high-flying Leicester to Anfield on Sunday. What did Brendan Rogers bring to Liverpool, and how...

Episode 211: The Reds rode their luck and ground their way to a slender 1 - 0 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane to maintain their 100% start to the PL season and keep 5 points clear of Man City. Liverpool have made a habit of winning ugly, but can we keep being as lucky as this? We look back at the first quarter of Liverpool's season, and preview our first home game in the CL this season against in-form RB Salzburg. Up the Reds! You can reach me on Instagram @theliverpoolplay and...

Episode 210: The Reds progressed from the third round of the League Cup for the first time in three seasons, beating MK Dons 2 - 0 away to set up a mouthwatering fourth round clash with Arsenal. Liverpool made 11 changes to the team that beat Chelsea and the performances of the youngsters and extended first team squad really showcased the depth we now have. We discuss the new kids on the block and look ahead to the upcoming Premier League match against Sheffield United. Can we pile more...

Episode 209: Liverpool win away against a top 6 rival for the first time in over a year, extending our record-breaking PL win streak to 15 games, but has VAR been helping us? We also discuss the ingenuity of Trent Alexander-Arnold and ask if there's been a better set piece technician. And then there's the little matter of the FIFA Best awards, where it was quite a night for the reds. And we'll look ahead to the upcoming game against League One's MK Dons, and we simply have to deliver. Up the...

Episode 208: The Reds lose their first game on the path to defending their Champions League crown, but there's a long way to go and if we could afford to lose any game in our current run, it was this one. We'll discuss why the Napoli loss could be just the wakeup call Liverpool need before our big battle at the bridge this Sunday. We'll look back at the game against the Italians, and look ahead to our trip to Chelsea. Up the Reds! You can reach me on Instagram @theliverpoolplay and Twitter...

Episode 207: Liverpool trailed for the first time this season against Newcastle, who threatened to do a "Spurs", before the Reds quality prevailed and they recovered to win 3-1. We've extended our record-breaking win streak to 14, and having a 100% record really shines through when City drop points to a much smaller City. We'll look back at the game against the Toon Army, and preview our opening (and toughest on paper) Champions League game away at Napoli. Up the Reds! You can reach me on...

Episode 206: Liverpool resume battle for the holy grail of the Premier League, and they're making a good fist of it so far. Record-breaking win streak, check. 4 wins out of 4, check. A team that's hungry and greedy, check. Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead over Man City and co to 5 points on Saturday's early kick off at Anfield v Newcastle. We look back at Burnley's clean sheet and scoring feats, and we also discuss the Mane v Salah 'incident'. Up the Reds! You can reach me on...

Episode 205: Liverpool are the best in Europe and have officially the best Champions League player in their midst. Liverpool sit in pole position as the only 100% team left in the PL, and now we head to Turf Moor to take on Burnley aka the new Stoke. We look back at Arsenal getting Mo'd down, and we also preview our somewhat favourable draw in the CL group stages (at least on paper). Up the Reds! You can reach me on Instagram @theliverpoolplay and Twitter @liverpoolfcplay

In Episode 204, Liverpool are facing a top of the table clash already, but not against City (thanks VAR). The gunners are the next visitors to Anfield, we look back at Adrian channeling the spirit of Karius against Southampton, and we discuss the 2-2 draw that leaves Liverpool with the chance to be the only 100% team left at the end of this weekend's play. Up the reds! You can reach me on Twitter @liverpoolfcplay and on Instagram @theliverpoolplay

In Episode 203, Liverpool are getting that winning feeling. The Reds defeated Chelsea on penalties to reign as the undisputed kings of Europe, we look at a potential silver lining to Alisson's injury, and we preview the first away game of the season at cheeky chappy Danny Ings' Southampton. Up the reds! You can reach me on Twitter @liverpoolfcplay and on Instagram @theliverpoolplay

In Episode 202, we recap Liverpool's crushing 4-1 victory over Norwich (sans Suarez!), discuss what Alisson's injury could mean for the Reds, and we look ahead to Istanbul and Chelsea for the Super Cup. Up the reds! You can reach me on Twitter @liverpoolfcplay and on Instagram @theliverpoolplay

Welcome to Season 2 of The Liverpool Play! In Episode 201, we look back on a quiet summer for the reds... except for some night in Madrid. We review the big moves after the transfer window closed, and where we feel we are in relation to our rivals. And we look ahead to Liverpool's season opener against Norwich. Up the reds! You can reach me on Twitter @liverpoolfcplay and on Instagram @theliverpoolplay

Welcome to The Liverpool Play! In Episode 11, we look back at the narrow and ugly victory over Huddersfield - but one that has given Liverpool their best ever PL points tally by this stage. Built on the foundation of our strongest ever defence, but lacking severely up front, Liverpool need to rediscover their killer instinct from last season. Quickly. We look ahead to Red Star Belgrade and Cardiff City as the Reds look to make their mark. You can reach me on Twitter @liverpoolfcplay and on...

Welcome to The Liverpool Play! In Episode Ten, we recap both the lackluster defeat to Napoli and the battling draw with City, as well as look back at Liverpool's horror fixture run as a whole - one that has been navigated with the Reds emerging relatively unscathed. Liverpool have the most points by this point in our PL history, and looking ahead to the kinder fixtures after the international break should provide an opportunity for Klopp's boys to get back to winning ways. You can reach me...

Welcome to The Liverpool Play! In Episode Nine, we look back at Liverpool's testing double-header against Chelsea which ended on a high note with Sturridge's breathtaking goal against the blues at Stamford Bridge. We also look back at our disappointing exit from the Carabao Cup, and look ahead to our most difficult tests of this intense period of fixtures - Napoli away followed by Manchester City at home. Liverpool lost their 100% winning streak, but can they keep this incredible momentum...

Welcome to The Liverpool Play! In Episode Eight, we look back at Liverpool's win of the season against Paris Saint-Germain, grabbing all three points from the jaws of a draw in extra time to get our Champions League campaign off to the best possible start. We also look back to the vital PL win against Southampton that kept our momentum going at this critical point of this tough run of fixtures. Liverpool keep answering all the questions posed of them thus far this season, but we ask if...