Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

Liverpool’s return to Premier League action is almost upon us. Before the visit of Newcastle United, the Blood Red podcast is here to take you through all the big talking points prior to kick-off. Host Joe Rimmer is joined by chief LFC writer Ian Doyle, Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst and Connor Dunn. There’s plenty to get through from Gorsty’s sit down with Jurgen Klopp, the latest on both Alisson and Naby Keita’s fitness plus whether it’s time for squad rotation at Anfield. With Liverpool facing seven games in the next 21 days, the panel talk through the possibility of both Adam Lallana and Xherdan Shaqiri breaking into the first team for spells in Klopp’s side. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurgen Klopp was back in front of the media to preview Liverpool’s visit of Newcastle United to Anfield on Saturday. The Reds boss also delivered a fitness update on Alisson and Naby Keita, his reaction to winning the Premier League manager of the month award, the state of Napoli’s dressing rooms ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash, and what he had to say about some positive Sadio Mane comments. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s fair to say, Michael Owen has been somewhat of a divisive character since leaving Liverpool back in 2004, but following the launch of his new autobiography, Michael Owen: Reboot, he joins us for a Blood Red special to give his account. From his rise into the first team at the age of 17 to winning the Reds the 2001 FA Cup Final as part of the historic 2000/01 Treble winning season. Moving on, he talks about his move away in 2004 and his longing to return to Liverpool, only for it never to happen. Meanwhile, given his successes with the national team too, he gives an honest response to claims he may have ever prioritised England over Liverpool. One not to miss. Let us know what you think on our Blood Red Podcast Facebook group. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The international break is drawing to a close now, so with that brings Liverpool’s return to action. Ahead of Newcastle United’s visit to Anfield, Allez Les Rouges is here to go through the latest Liverpool talking points as the fixture list gets ready to go into overdrive. Here host Peter Hooton is joined by regulars Kieth Culvin and Ste Monaghan and chair of the Spirit of Shankly, Joe Blott. On the agenda as well as the return to league action is the start of the Reds’ Champions League defence and the Carabao Cup campaign beginning. Away from the field, Joe also brings the guys up-to-date with the latest from the Spirit of Shankly on Liverpool FC’s trademark attempts. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following on from Jadon Sancho scoring his first two England goals against Kosovo, could it lead to Liverpool’s Rhian Brewster eyeing the Anfield exit door? Having both been part of the same U17 World Cup winning squad with England back in 2017, Sancho and Brewster have so far seen their careers follow different paths. Here Dan Austin and Dan Morgan, both from liverpool.com, discuss Brewster’s Liverpool stay so far, why it’s important the club don’t allow him to leave but also explore the possibilities of where his Liverpool career could head. If you want to check out our YouTube channel you can do so here. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virgil van Dijk v Kalidou Koulibaly is just one of a number of big battles in Liverpool’s Champions League opener at Napoli. And in the latest Analysing Anfield, featuring Josh Williams and debutant David Alexander Hughes, they take a deep dive into Tuesday’s Stadio San Paulo clash. Talking points include last season’s corresponding Champions League fixture between the sides, why it went down as Liverpool’s worst performance of the season, but why it also demonstrated Carlo Ancelotti’s enduring class, the argument for Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to play from the start, an examination of Napoli’s major threats, Hirving Lozano and Lorenzo Insigne, and of course, that match-up between van Dijk, the world’s best defender, and Koulibaly, one of the pretenders to the Dutchman’s throne. But before all that is a preview of this Saturday’s Premier League encounter at home to Newcastle United. Josh and David dissect the Magpies under Steve Bruce, look at why the first goal, as well as set-pieces, will be all-important, and why it could be time for Jurgen Klopp to bring Xherdan Shaqiri back in from the cold. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Poetry in Motion is back! Joining host Neil Fitzmaurice is ECHO duo Connor Dunn and Caoimhe O'Neill, and after they bask in the glory of Liverpool's superb start to the season, they turn their attention to Manchester City and what Jurgen Klopp must do when the top two teams in the country go head-to-head in what appears, even at this early stage of the campaign, pivotal matches. Also on the agenda is the Sadio Mane-Mohamed Salah 'spat', with Fitzy's view contrasting with Connor's, before talk turns to playing Gini Wijnaldum in a more attacking role given his exploits for Holland. And another must-listen podcast ends with the panel discussing a story on the ECHO site that has generated plenty of debate, which leads to some great stories about Mario Balotelli. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the first View from the Kop fans' podcast of the season as big Reds Paul Philbin, Neil Macdonald and Peter Harris join host Paul Wheelock to talk Liverpool's perfect start to the Premier League campaign and much more else besides, including: are the Reds the footballing equivalent of Australian cricket captain Steve Smith? Are more teams becoming beaten before even taking to the pitch against Liverpool? Are there any chinks in the Manchester City armour? Which player is now as important as Virgil van Dijk? And is this the best Liverpool team of their lifetimes? Which in turns leads to a fun discussion about which of the best past Reds players they have watched would get into this current side. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not long now, Reds. Just five more days till proper football returns, with the visit of Newcastle United to Anfield kicking off a busy period of six games in 18 days for Liverpool. So which under-used (so far at least) members of Jurgen Klopp's squad will be the players to come in and make an impact? Our Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst, Theo Squires and host Connor Dunn discuss just that in the latest Blood Red podcast. They also debate a bizarre cup clash before having a bit of international break fun and naming their best and worst Reds signings of the past decade. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool supporters awoke to the news - well, certainly UK-based Reds - that Virgil van Dijk had agreed a new and improved long-term contract with the club. But, alas, while no-one would begrudge the imperious centre-back fresh terms, they are not true, as explained by our Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst in the latest episode of The Agenda. Paul also reveals what van Dijk feels about the reports before joining Joel Rabinowitz in discussing the Dutchman's Ballon d'Or chances, whether anyone could have imagined him being this good, and what area, if any exists, he can improve upon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all know how good Roberto Firmino has been so far this season for Liverpool, right? But as Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams uncover in the latest episode of the Analysing Anfield podcast, the brilliant Brazilian striker could be adding another facet to his game. Also on the agenda is the ‘spat’ between Firmino’s strike-partners Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, and why it’s a load of rubbish, as well as a review of the opening four matches of the season, and whether there are chinks appearing in Manchester City’s armour. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst joins Theo Squires, Caoimhe O'Neill and host Sean Bradbury for the latest Blood Red podcast. On the agenda includes an injury update from Gorsty on Alisson and Naby Keita, news of an unexpected boost via Theo, and an assessment of some brutally honest comments from Dejan Lovren. A big part of the podcast is dedicated to the situation Xherdan Shaqiri finds himself in, for both club and country, while the panel also have the final word on Bobby Duncan, before they answer whether Michael Owen is a Liverpool legend, with Caoimhe summing up a number of fans' feelings. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For our latest podcast Paul Wheelock speaks to Chloe Beresford, a freelance Serie A writer and broadcaster, about Liverpool's Champions League opener at Napoli in 12 days time, and the problem the Italians must be solve before then; Bobby Duncan’s controversial move from Liverpool to Fiorentina, and ex-Reds midfielder Emre Can's shock axing from Juventus' Champions League squad. They also touch on the Serie A title race, the manager who could be perfect for Manchester United, and sadly, the latest example of racism to blight Italian football. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The grass is not always greener. Emre Can no doubt can testify to that. A year after choosing to let his Liverpool contract run down, he now finds himself seemingly unwanted by Juventus, the club he signed for on a free transfer. The Germany international was left out of Juve’s starting line-up for the first two games of the Serie A season and, damningly, has now been left out of their Champions League squad completely. Contrast that to the mood of his former team-mates at Anfield, who sit top of the Premier League with four wins from four and, of course, can soon look forward to defending the Champions League crown they won the season directly after Can left for Italy. So, for the latest instalment of The Agenda, our Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst joins Joe Rimmer to talk about the 25-year-old’s current plight, his departure from the Reds, and whether he would still play a part for Jurgen Klopp had he chose to stay put. And there’s also talk on Liverpool’s own Champions League squad. Enjoy – and our main podcasts will be back, starting tomorrow. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the launch of his upcoming autobiography "Even Heskey Scored", we're joined in the studio by Liverpool favourite Emile Heskey. Theo Squires and Joe Rimmer chat through the former striker's best times in a Liverpool shirt from arriving as a club-record signing from Leicester in 2000 through to playing an integral role in the 2000/01 treble winning season plus his relationship with Michael Owen and Gerard Houllier plus so much more. As well as focusing on matters at Anfield, he reflects on his goal in England's 5-1 win over Germany, with all five goals coming from Liverpool players. He also touches on leaving Liverpool, how that move came about and why he had no option but to move onto pastures new. If you want to pre-order a copy of Emile's new upcoming autobiography it is available to do so HERE. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s talking point for our bitesize dose of Liverpool-related news centres around Michael Owen. Crucial to the 2000/01 Treble winning season, including taking the Ballon d’Or in the same year, Owen left for Real Madrid back in 2004. Here Dan Morgan and Joel Rabinowitz from Liverpool.com look back on how things could have played out differently for the former Reds striker, had he not first moved to Madrid in 2004, before joining Newcastle United in 2005. Ahead of the launch of his new autobiography, Owen has also been caught in a Twitter spat with ex-Newcastle United teammate Alan Shearer as the guys discuss. The Agenda is also available on the Blood Red YouTube channel HERE. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool head into the international break having continued their winning start to the new Premier League season with a 3-0 win against Burnley. In doing so the Reds set a new club record for consecutive league wins, now standing at 13. Join Connor Dunn, the Echo’s chief LFC writer Ian Doyle and Caoimhe O’Neill as they dissect the win at Turf Moor, plus much more sides. There’s appreciation for Adrian, van Dijk and Firmino, before getting onto the ‘spat’ between Mane and Salah. With the European transfer window coming to a close there’s chat about those departing Liverpool as both Ryan Kent and Bobby Duncan look set to move onto pastures new. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool remain top of the Premier League following their 3-0 away win at Turf Moor to see off Burnley. Amongst the scorers for the Reds was Roberto Firmino, who in doing so notched his 50th Premier League strike. In this offering of the Agenda, Joe Rimmer sits down with the Echo's LFC correspondent Paul Gorst to discuss whether or not Firmino is the best Brazilian to ply his trade in the Premier League before getting onto the importance fellow Brazilian Fabinho could have for the Reds this season. You can also watch this video on our Blood Red YouTube channel here. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That's a club record 13 straight league victories for the relentless Reds after they maintained their perfect start to the campaign with a comprehensive and professional 3-0 win at Burnley on Saturday evening. But more importantly, even at this early stage of the season, the victory meant they moved back ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table in what looks like being another two-horse race for the title. As always, we get the verdict from the pressbox, the dugout and the stands in the Post-Game podcast, starting with the thoughts of our Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst, continuing with Jurgen Klopp's after-match press conference in full, including his brilliant response to Sadio Mane’s reaction after coming off and taking his place on the bench, and ending with six of our regular fan callers. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurgen Klopp’s men travel to the Turf to take on Burnley later, defending the only 100 per cent record left in the Premier League. Visits to Burnley have been tough in recent times, despite the Reds’ strong record against Sean Dyche’s side. Here, Guy Clarke is joined by sports writer from LancsLive Alex James to get the lowdown on the Clarets. From their recovery of being in Europa League football to the form of forward Ashley Barnes. There’s talk on their collection of England international goalkeepers plus why Dyche won’t change his tactics because the European champions are coming to town. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the weekend’s football fix, Blood Red is here to preview Liverpool’s trip to Burnley. There’s a debutant in the hosting chair, in the form of Dan Kay, as he’s joined by our chief LFC writer Ian Doyle, Liverpool correspondent, both home and away, Paul Gorst and Joe Rimmer. Following on swiftly from Jurgen Klopp’s weekly briefing at Melwood we delve into the big talking points prior to the visit to Turf Moor. Hot on the agenda is the situation regarding young forward Bobby Duncan, the need for Xherdan Shaqiri to remain patient as well as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain returning to the England squad. Plus the panel give their thoughts ahead of the game at Burnley including their team selections and match predictions. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been holding his weekly media conference, ahead of taking on Burnley in the Premier League tomorrow. Listen here to the press conference as the manager talks about both Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker after they received awards at the UEFA Champions League draw. The manager also speaks about the draw as well as looking ahead to Burnley. In response to the questions on the game, Klopp talks about what he’s expecting from Sean Dyche’s side at Turf Moor. Away from the onfield action he also speaks about the other big talking points at Anfield this week, including the treatment of young forward Bobby Duncan. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re here with an impromptu edition of Blood Red to offer instant reaction to the UEFA Champions League group stage draw. With Liverpool drawing Napoli, RB Salzburg and Genk we cast an eye over the sides the Reds will face. Host Joe Rimmer is joined by Dan Kay, Theo Squires and the Echo’s Chief LFC writer Ian Doyle. They discuss the threats each of the sides could well pose to the Reds as well as the trips that will be open to the fans set to travel Europe once more as Jurgen Klopp’s men start on the road to number seven! The focus is not only on Liverpool though, with a look at the groups Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea have all drawn. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Hooton has a very special guest on the latest episode of the superb Allez Les Rouges podcast - Karen Gill, granddaughter of the late, great Bill Shankly, the man who laid the foundations for the modern Liverpool. They are joined by regulars, Ste Monaghan and John Nicolson, for what is a great listen for all Reds. The podcast kicks off by discussing the victory over Arsenal that took Jurgen Klopp's side clear at the top and, more importantly, even at this early stage of the campaign, kept them two points clear of Manchester City. As Peter says, it seems like this season is a continuation of lost, where neither of the top two teams in the country can afford to slip up. But the panel were not just impressed by what happened on the pitch, but off it, too, and in particular the passion, patience and loudness of the Anfield crowd, which placed in the context of when Klopp first arrived at the club, underlines just how he has turned the fanbase from 'doubters into believers'. That much is clear when talk turns to the draw for the Champions League with John insisting it would actually be better for the Reds to take on the likes of Real Madrid in the group stages. There's also a preview of Saturday's Premier League trip to Burnley, and how Sean Dyche's tactics will hold no fear for Virgil van Dijk and Co, before the last part of the show is dedicated to a forthcoming trip to Bill Shankly's home village of Glenbuck in Scotland, Karen's memory of her granddad, and what he would have made of Klopp. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Academy Show of the new season is here with host Paul Wheelock being joined by journalist, broadcaster and big Liverpool FC fan Matt Addison, who is a regular at Kirby watching the club's U18 and U23 teams. Before they get stuck into what is a big weekend for the talented young sides, Matt gives us the lowdown on the 17-year-old midfielder who has been pictured training with Jurgen Klopp's this week, Leighton Clarkson. Also on the agenda is Fiorentina's bid for Bobby Duncan, but please note the podcast was recorded before the 18-year-old striker's agent made an astonishing attack on the club and Michael Edwards (read the story HERE). The big incentive for players in the Reds academy is that Klopp is willing to give them a chance - Trent Alexander-Arnold being the ultimate example. However, with academy director Alex Inglethorpe admitting the club's youngsters will have to 'take a world-class player's shirt off him' to get into the senior side, Matt and Paul wonder whether more players may need to take the 'Harry Wilson route'. Talk then turns to the appointment of Curtis Jones as the new captain of the U23s, Harvey Elliott and Rhian Brewster, and the team's start to the season, plus a preview of their visit of Manchester City to Anfield on Saturday (August 31, 6pm KO). And there's also time to look at the free-scoring (as ever) U18s, who kick off a big double-header by welcoming Manchester United to the academy earlier in the day (11am KO). Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They say you have to be mad to be a goalkeeper. Well, Liverpool’s goalkeeping situation will have certainly been driving Jurgen Klopp mad so far this season. From injuries and howlers to shock transfers and penalty shootout heroics, it’s been a stark cry from last season’s stability between the sticks. With Alisson currently sidelined, Simon Mignolet enjoying pastures new, and Adrian adjusting to new surroundings, Theo Squires caught up with former Reds shot-stopper Adam Bogdan. The Hungarian is currently a free agent following his release from Liverpool earlier this summer, and while he’s keeping fit waiting for the right offer back in Budapest, he’s been an interested observer from afar following his former club during the opening weeks of the season. Opening up on his time at Anfield, Bogdan spills the beans on his move to the Reds, Brendan Rodgers’ sacking, and Jurgen Klopp’s arrival and how the German took the club from mid-table obscurity to European champions. The 31-year-old gives his view on Loris Karius' 2018 Champions League final performance, calling upon his own experiences of making mistakes when the whole Liverpool fanbase is watching, and just how hard it is as a goalkeeper when you suffer a concussion. He also shares what it was like at Melwood, revealing the likely and unlikely names who always shone in training. And finally, Bogdan reveals all about the Reds’ surprise summer signing, Andy Lonergan, having competed with the veteran for the goalkeeping jersey at Bolton Wanderers earlier in his career. It’s a fascinating listen. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool were back in their pressing groove and both Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams are buoyed by what they saw at Anfield - although they both have an apology for feeling how they did before the game. Unai Emery's diamond backfired, but the Reds had to make them pay. The duo look at how they did that, and the importance of intensity against the Gunners. For Pepe and Ceballos, it was an experience they are likely to never forget. The pair also discuss Liverpool's hopes of retaining the Champions League, while drawing up the best and worst case scenarios ahead of the draw on Thursday. There's also talk about Burnley, playing to their weaknesses and the wonder of Ashley Barnes which will keep the league leaders on their toes. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your dose of bitesize LFC news is here once again as we discuss reports Jurgen Klopp is considering taking a sabbatical once his Liverpool contract ends in 2022. Dan Austin and Dan Morgan from Liverpool.com talk about the impact the German stepping away could have at Anfield. What position could the Reds be in? When should planning start regarding any need to replace the German? And who could be the people in the frame to take charge. You can also check out the Agenda on our Blood Red YouTube channel here. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just how good are Liverpool? Very good - as Saturday's 3-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield proved. And the Blood Red podcast is back to analyse the impressive victory that maintained the Reds' perfect start to the season and extended their lead at the top. After a mea culpa (of sorts) from host Joe Rimmer, Theo Squires, Dan Kay and our returning Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst get stuck into the big talking points from the weekend, starting with the surprise tactics deployed by the Gunners, why it could be start of things to come, but why that is of no major concern. Talk then turns to two defenders who endured contrasting evenings at Anfield - David Luiz and Joel Matip. Regarding the Liverpool centre-back, the panel wonder whether Matip is now firmly established as Virgil van Dijk's defensive partner and just when his new deal will be agreed. Joe then struggles to find new words to describe Mohamed Salah but Dan does as he pays a huge compliment to Roberto Firmino. And, with good reason, there's also a lot of love for another of the Reds' Brazilian contingent. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool continue their 100 per cent start to the new Premier League season, following the 3-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield. Getting the scoring starting was defender Joel Matip and so here on the Agenda we discuss the Reds’ best free transfers of all-time. Sean Bradbury and Theo Squires discuss their top fives using Matip as a starting point. Gary McAllister, James Milner, Fabio Aurelio, Jari Litmanen, Robbie Fowler, Markus Babbel and Maxi Rodriguez all feature in the discussion, but who comes out on top? You can also watch the episode on our Blood Red YouTube channel here. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three wins out of three to start the new Premier League season. Three points clear at the top. Five points clear of defending champions Manchester City. A club-record equalling run of 12 straight league victories stretching back to April. And all that makes for one very happy Post-Game podcast as we react to the impressive 3-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday evening with the view from the pressbox, the dugout and the stands. It's a podcast that starts with the verdict of our Chief Liverpool FC Writer Ian Doyle, is followed by Jurgen Klopp’s press conference in full, and features the thoughts of eight delighted Reds fans. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Liverpool and Arsenal will go into tonight's big match at Anfield boasting perfect starts to the new Premier League season. But it will be Liverpool who will be favourites to make it nine points from nine points – not least because of their recent record in games between the sides. The Reds have scored 23 goals in their last seven unbeaten matches against the Gunners – a remarkable run of form which culminated in the stunning 5-1 victory at Anfield in the final game of 2018. So will Arsenal be lambs to the slaughter once more? Or will they be a different beast after an impressive and unexpected summer spending spree which was headlined by the signing of Nicolas Pepe, who was linked with a move to Liverpool before his £72m arrival at the Emirates. To answer those questions, and many more, including the feeling in the Gunners fan base about their American owners, Paul Wheelock speaks to Tom Marshall-Bailey, who as well as being a big Gooner, can often be seen in the Echo office in his role as the publishing editor for Reach PLC Regionals. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two wins from two, Liverpool welcome the only other side with a 100 per cent record in the Premier League to Anfield tomorrow as Arsenal come to town. Brought to you by your host Joe Rimmer, the panel discuss another busy week covering Liverpool, with plenty of talking points as he’s joined by the Echo’s chief LFC writer Ian Doyle, Dan Kay and Theo Squires. First on the agenda is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, having signed a contract extension after an impressive showing against Southampton last week. Sticking with the midfield and Naby Keita’s injury record is discussed after Jurgen Klopp spoke about the Guinean in his pre-match press conference. Looking ahead to the match, the panel, talk about the attacking threat Arsenal may pose as well as their defensive vulnerabilities before reminiscing on previous encounters between the two at Anfield down the years. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurgen Klopp has been addressing the media ahead of tomorrow's crunch clash with Arsenal in the Premier League at Anfield. The boss talks on a number of topics including: the Reds' start to the new season, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's return to the first team following a lengthy knee injury. On the former Arsenal midfielder, Klopp also talks about him signing his new contract through to 2023. There's talk on exits too, with Dejan Lovren mentioned, the difference in the transfer window with it still open across Europe despite closing in the Premier League. Plus there's the German's thoughts on counterpart Unai Emery joking that he didn't want his side to come up against the European champions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top of the league, European Super Cup champions... but not everything is perfect at Liverpool right now. Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams delve deep into the debate over the Reds' new defensive structure and figure out three things: what is it, why has Jurgen Klopp implemented it, and if this is the right thing to do. The good and not so good of Chelsea and Southampton are touched upon, mainly related to that new-fangled high line, while there is also recognition of Roberto Firmino offering the 'glue' to everything his side does well in attack; Sadio Mane and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also recipients of high praise. There is also a focus on Arsenal, their new front three and whether imitation will be the sincerest form of flattery - or if it is the set-up which could make Liverpool vulnerable on Saturday. You can also watch this on YouTube, as well as the brand-new show, Analysing Anfield: Extra Time. Go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw for the latest videos. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Fitzmaurice is here with the latest Poetry in Motion, with plenty to get through. Joined by Joe Rimmer and Theo Squires the guys get stuck in from the off as Arsenal visit Anfield on Saturday. First up is the idea Jurgen Klopp’s side are suffering from somewhat of a slow start to the new season, despite winning both Premier League games and the UEFA Super Cup! With no major summer arrivals, there’s still room for transfer talk with Xherdan Shaqiri this week having revealed his discontent at a lack of first team opportunities. Getting onto the weekend’s action, Fitzy poses the question as to what impact VAR could have, with Liverpool’s two Premier League games having passed without incident - while the threats posed by Arsenal’s frontline are also examined. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Saturday, the Reds are back at home - as Arsenal visit for the tea-time kick-off. Two clubs steeped in history and a match that certainly is. From the title decider in 1989 - to last season’s 5-1 win, it’s a fixture that’s seen it all. This is a brand new offering here on Blood Red: Liverpool Moments Remembered - a special offering that we hope to bring you throughout the course of the season where we’ll be getting all nostalgic, looking back and reminiscing on a historic moment in the Reds’ history. In this edition, we head back almost 15 years to November 2004 - as Neil Mellor scored his first Premiership goal to slay all-conquering Arsenal. Here we talk about that goal, the pressures he felt trying to make a breakthrough into the first team as well as a look ahead to the weekend’s action, the title battle with Man City, VAR - and so much more besides. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It doesn't bear thinking about - life after Jurgen Klopp. But the man who has masterminded Liverpool's return to the summit of European football has cast doubt over whether he will remain at Anfield beyond his current contract, which expires in 2022. The club would like Klopp to stay longer than that but so far - publicly at least - the 52-year-old has been reluctant to commit his future beyond three summers' time. And the Champions League-winning boss this week even admitted, when accepting the coach of the year award from Sport Bild in his native Germany, that he could retire in 'two or three years time'. So little wonder, then, the latest episode of The Agenda is all about the Reds manager. Joe Rimmer and Theo Squires wonder whether Klopp's seven-year itch will continue or whether he can be convinced to build a Alex Ferguson-style dynasty with the Reds. Our boys also discuss the parallels between Klopp's own future and that of his greatest rival, just where he could go next, and just who could replace the great man if he does leave. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The focus of the latest episode of The Agenda is Liverpool's midfield. Jurgen Klopp has rotated his options in the centre of the park for three of the first four games of the season - and looks set to do so again for Saturday's visit of Arsenal to Anfield. So Kristian Walsh and Joel Rabinowitz sat down to deconstruct and analyse the players in the Reds' engine room. They ask whether there is enough creativity in there, whether Adam Lallana has a role to play, and what impact Naby Keita could have once he's fully fit. Enjoy - and don't forget you can now watch and like the LFC videos we are producing on our Blood Red YouTube channel. Click HERE for more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a long week for our new chief Liverpool FC writer Ian Doyle, and for Dan Kay, after travelling to Istanbul and then Southampton to watch the Reds add to their trophy haul and maintain their perfect start to the season. But that does not stop the duo from guesting on our first Blood Red podcast of the week, hosted by Sean Bradbury. Top of the agenda is the man who scored three of Liverpool’s four goals against Chelsea and Southampton – Sadio Mane. Just how important has the Senegalese striker become for the Reds? And why shouldn’t he considered for the Ballon D’Or? Ian and Doyle answer those questions before tackling an even tougher one from Sean. Up next is Adrian’s Loris Karius-style howler on the south coast, the greatest Reds goals that never were, and why the slack defending that has blighted the opening three victories somewhat should not be a major cause for concern. And another must-listen podcast rounds off with why Liverpool fans should not laugh at Manchester City’s luck with VAR – or the Bayern Munich-bound Philippe Coutinho’s plight at Barcelona. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

sp9m7yw7You know Alisson Becker will be Liverpool's number one once he's back fit. We definitely know who the front three are. And Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold are guaranteed starters in the back four. But, with Jurgen Klopp having so many options to choose from, it's harder to nail down which three players make up the Reds' strongest midfield. But what is clear is that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made a timely reminder of his undoubted talents with his performance in Saturday's hard-fought 2-1 win at his former club Southampton. And it is the fit-again England international who is the focus on our latest instalment of The Agenda, which features the Liverpool ECHO's Connor Dunn and Sean Bradbury. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a week that saw the Reds clock up almost 4-and-a-half thousand miles prior to kick-off, this afternoon’s game always posed a threat to Liverpool’s fast start to the season. Goals from Sadio Mane - on his return to the south coast - before turning provider for Roberto Firmino saw Jurgen Klopp’s men come away with the points. A mistake by Adrian - passed fit for the game - allowed Liverpool old boy Danny Ings to get on the scoresheet leading to a nervy finale. There’s the debrief from Ian Doyle and Connor Dunn at St Mary’s. You’ll hear Jurgen Klopp’s post-match press conference and we bring you instant fan reaction to another three points for the Reds. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from victory in Istanbul, there’s no time to celebrate for Liverpool as they return to Premier League action at Southampton this afternoon. Join Guy Clarke as we head ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ with broadcaster and matchday presenter at Southampton, Michael Kurn to find out all about the Saints. From their struggles in recent seasons to their revival under Ralph Hasenhuttl ‘the Alpine Klopp’ - as well as them getting back to their best in the transfer window. Plus we talk through the reception the Reds’ returning contingent may get with Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk all heading back to their old stomping ground. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a week of highs, Blood Red is here to give a reflective look back on the Reds’ achievements. Having won the Super Cup in Istanbul on Wednesday night, Joe Rimmer is joined by your new LFC correspondent, both home and away, Paul Gorst and Dan Kay fresh from his excursions on a party boat down the Bosporus. Off the back of a busy week there are plenty of topics to get into. From Klopp’s midfield options and Roberto Firmino’s influence to Adrian’s Super Cup showing and his injury concerns. Looking ahead to the weekend the panel discuss who could replace Adrian in goal if he is out through injury before previewing Saturday’s visit to Southampton. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Liverpool's return to Premier League action this weekend, manager Jurgen Klopp has been speaking in his pre-match press conference prior to the visit to Southampton. Touching on a freak 'injury' goalkeeper Adrian picked up during the Super Cup celebrations in Istanbul, fixture scheduling and what he expects to come from the opposition down at St Mary's. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Peter Hooton is back with the new season underway and is joined by regular guests John Nicolson and Kieth Culvin as well as musician Kieran Molyneux, who’s been part of the BOSS Nights across Europe. Reflecting on the Reds’ momentous fourth UEFA Super Cup win over Chelsea in Istanbul. Looking ahead to the weekend’s game with Southampton, Peter reflects on how far the Reds have come under Jurgen Klopp and ponders whether it’s time to unleash Rhian Brewster. With Kieran in the studio, there’s plenty to discuss regarding the BOSS Nights, especially the atmosphere in Madrid for the Champions League Final. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So the Reds have their fourth UEFA Super Cup following the penalty shootout win over Chelsea in Istanbul. To react, the Agenda is here, looking back on the latest historic European night in the rich history of Liverpool FC. Join Kristian Walsh and Joel Rabinowitz from liverpool.com as they talk through the game’s big talking points. From lifting the trophy to the impact Roberto Firmino had coming off the bench - and that’s before getting to the man in the limelight right now, Adrian. If you want, you can also check the pod out on our Blood Red YouTube channel. Watch, like and subscribe HERE. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So the Reds have their first piece of silverware this season in the bag. Istanbul, penalties - haven’t we heard that before. A game that started on Wednesday evening and finished on Thursday morning - and it wasn’t short on talking points. From Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI to the impact of Roberto Firmino, VAR - did Tammy Abraham dive - and of course Adrian stepping in to be the penalty shootout hero. Well, Post-Game is here to you bring instant reaction from Istanbul. The Echo’s Paul Gorst delivers his verdict, you’ll hear Jurgen Klopp’s post-match press conference in full and then, of course, there’s a selection of supporters having their say too. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of tonight’s game we take a look at Liverpool’s Super Cup opponents, Chelsea. Having suffered their heaviest opening day Premier League defeat going down 4-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. With the club’s all-time top scorer Frank Lampard now in the dugout, we catch-up with football.london’s Chelsea FC correspondent Oliver Harbord. We talk through a summer of change at Stamford Bridge with the Europa League winners replacing Maurizio Sarri with Lampard. On the pitch, talisman Eden Hazard has also gone with the club unable to bring in a like-for-like replacement due to being under a two-window transfer ban. Who are the young players to be wary of - and will the Blues pose a threat to Jurgen Klopp’s men following their opening day humbling. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool enjoyed a near-perfect start to their Premier League campaign with a 4-1 win over Norwich City - but there have been some grumblings around their defensive display. Picking apart these concerns are Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams, who also look at the 90 minutes in general, and what Liverpool did really well. The question of their new offside trap is raised, as well as the injury to Alisson Becker, and what it means for the medium-term future of the Reds' aspirations. The Super Cup against Chelsea is also previewed, with hopes high given how the London side capitulated against Manchester United, while a brief look ahead at Southampton is also offered. The future of Dejan Lovren, and if Liverpool should sell, is discussed too. A must-listen as always. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices