Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce, the ECHO's Paul Gorst and special guest Norwegian author Ragnhild Lund Ansnes to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Top of the agenda is the win over Brighton, what it means and whether it's all a conspiracy. There's also chat about if Tottenham are now out of the Premier League title race and whether Alisson Becker is better than David De Gea and Liverpool's best goalkeeper since Bruce Grobbelaar.Ragnhild also discusses her book with Bruce, and a very special forthcoming event. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crisis? What crisis?Liverpool bounced back from those back-to-back defeats to start the New Year with a 1-0 win at Brighton that leaves Manchester City back in exactly the same position they found themselves 10 days ago – seven points behind and with the pressure all on them.Mohamed Salah got the winner from the penalty spot to move level at the top of the Premier League scoring charts and fire the table-topping Reds to a 16th victory from 16 against sides outside of the top five.But a lot of praise on the Post-Game podcast is reserved for the partly patched-up defence that earned a 13th clean sheet of the campaign.And it’s a podcast that starts with the definitive verdict on the afternoon’s action from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.You will then hear from the five Reds fans who have phoned into the show to deliver their thoughts – Sam Planche, Matt Whitty, Owen Thomas, Matt Addison and Peter Lally.And the podcast rounds off with every word Jurgen Klopp had to say in his press conference after the match. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool may have seen their unbeaten start come to an end in their first Premier League game of the New Year.But you would think they will return to winning ways today and re-establish their seven-point lead at the top over Manchester City.After all, they’ve yet to drop a point this season against a team from outside the top six, and their victories over Brighton & Hove Albion last season could not have been more comprehensive.But the Seagulls have improved since then, which was evident in their narrow 1-0 defeat at Anfield back in August.However, can they actually become the first side outside of City, Arsenal and Chelsea to take points off Jurgen Klopp’s side?We find out from Brian Owen, who covers the club for The Argus newspaper, before we hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce after he attended Klopp’s press conference.Enjoy - and we’ll be back later today with the Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Friday, which means one thing... it's the Blood Red podcast.And joining host Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst on the latest episode is our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, who kicks off the pod by giving an update on the walking wounded.Unless Joel Matip makes an unlikely recovery, there's every chance the Reds will have to line-up with a midfielder alongside Virgil van Dijk against Brighton. But which one? Had it not been for a late injury, James reveals the heart of Klopp's defence at Wolves would have contained two midfielders.A player dropping into the backline could give an opportunity for Naby Keita the chance to shine at the Amex. But does he deserve it? And does Klopp trust him to do the job?Gorsty, James and, in particular, Joe are worried about a player so much was expected of.But Keita can take heart from Andy Robertson, who used last season's corresponding fixture with Brighton to kick-start a remarkable year that has seen him develop into one of the best left-backs in Europe.There's a lot of respect for Liverpool's opponents on Saturday, and their forever-young manager, before talk turns to Klopp's frontline and the difficulties he has in getting his own Gabriel Jesus.And, of course, the usual line-up and score predictions.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something a little different for you, Reds fans.Our main Blood Red show will be with you later today (Friday), as usual, but in the meantime we're giving you the chance to listen to every word Jurgen Klopp had to say in his press conference to preview the trip to Brighton & Hove Albion.The Liverpool manager gave an injury update and talked Virgil van Dijk, who looks set to be his sole fit senior centre-back on Saturday, as well as Fabinho, who looks set to partner the Dutchman in the heart of the defence.Klopp also addressed claims his table-topping team now have the advantage in the title race, after exiting the FA Cup, explained what the trio of youngsters who impressed in the defeat at Wolves have to do next, and made clear the immediate future of one of those players.As well as giving his opinion on the team standing in the Reds' way of opening up a seven-point lead at the summit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So Liverpool have started the New Year with back-to-back defeats.But given Jurgen Klopp’s side still have a four-point lead at the top, and given the FA Cup was at the bottom of the priority list, our first View from the Kop podcast of 2019 focuses very much on the positives, which there are a lot.That much is made clear by regular guest Paul Philbin, who describes the feeling in the fan base after leaving the Etihad last Thursday.Philbo is joined by fellow Reds Matt Addison, Sean Bradbury and Neil Macdonald and they discuss the defeat to Manchester City and the ‘rivalry’ between the clubs, as well the remarkable run of wins leading up to the table-topping clash, and the fixture-list quirk that could well help Liverpool see off Pep Guardiola’s men.With it being January, a lot of talk centres round the transfer window, and while Klopp has played down the chances of boosting his squad this month, did anyone see Fabinho coming, and did anyone see Alisson coming when it did?That leads the panel to wonder whether Klopp and Michael Edwards have another surprise up their sleeve. If they o, one of the guests would love Liverpool to go after a player who is seemingly set to leave the other team in the title race, as well as another defensive recruit, while there are also calls for a new striker, which in turns lead to a discussion over Daniel Sturridge’s form and future.It’s well documented that January is not always the best time to do business but Sean explains why the opposite could be true for Klopp. It’s also argued that history, and the fact that two of the Reds’ deadly front three are set for long summers once again, should also have an influence over whether the Liverpool manager sticks or twists.But buy or not, Liverpool remain in a great position, and the panel are asked whether they think this is a better squad than the ones that went so close in 2009 and 2014.It’s a good listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Fitzmaurice is back with his first Poetry in Motion podcast of 2019, and he's joined by regular guests Dan Kay and Joe Rimmer, who returns from his one-pod ban after swearing on last Friday's Blood Red, and in turn getting the show banned from the Middle East. True story.The Reds have started the year with back-to-back defeats but the mood is positively upbeat with Dan arguing the loss that mattered - at Manchester City - could actually work in Jurgen Klopp side's favour.But the panel do wonder whether the midfield Klopp selected against City will be used again, particularly given the display Fabinho produced off the bench.Fitzy also doubts whether Pep Guardiola's team have it in them to play the same way again while Joe is confident the cool, clinical side Klopp has constructed will simply dust themselves off and get back to winning ways at Brighton on Saturday.Liverpool were unable to do that earlier this week when a second-string XI exited the FA Cup at Wolves.Fitzy was far from happy, particularly with the performance of one senior star, whereas Joe is more relaxed about the affair. Except when it comes to Alan Shearer.The trio then tear strips off Neil Warnock following his latest barb at the Reds, debate the possibility of signing a new centre-back, before giving their predictions for the trip to the Amex. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly 24 hours after a second-string Liverpool side suffered an FA Cup exit at Premier League rivals Wolves, James Pearce joins Theo Squires and debut host Connor Dunn for the first of two Blood Red podcasts this week.James was at Molineux for the ECHO and he analyses what, bar from the performances of the youngsters, was a disappointing night all round.Injury was added to insult when Dejan Lovren limped off early on to leave Jurgen Klopp facing a big centre-back problem going into this weekend's trip to Brighton.So will Reds boss Klopp go into the market for defensive cover? Or does the answer lie in-house?The panel discuss that, and also look at the bigger picture, with James asking whether Reds fans would prefer to win the FA Cup and miss out on a first league title since 1990 or sacrifice the cup in an attempt to land the Holy Grail?The form of Naby Keita is also debated before the trio talk team selection for Brighton.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A chance of a first trophy under Jurgen Klopp gone or bigger fish to fry?That's the debate that rages on the Post-Game podcast after Liverpool went down 2-1 at Wolves to exit the FA Cup before the fifth round for the fourth successive season under Jurgen Klopp.With his side sitting four points clear at the top of the league, the Reds boss made nine changes to the team that started Thursday’s 2-1 loss at title rivals Manchester City.One of those changes, the Merseyside derby hero Divock Origi, who has been linked with a move to Molineux, brought Liverpool level after Raul Jiminez opened the scoring.But a superb strike from Ruben Neves, who has been linked with a move to Anfield, ensured that the Reds’ hope of glory this season now rest in the Premier League and the Champions League.But was Klopp right to prioritise those competitions?Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce has his say before we hear from the seven Reds fans who have phoned into the show – Graham Agg, Nathan Davidson, Ross Strachan, Matt Addison, Matt Whitty, Sam Planche and Simon Donnelly.And sandwiched between that is every word Klopp had to say in his post-match press conference, including his reaction to the injury to Dejan Lovren that led to 16-year-old Ki-Jana Hoever making an impressive debut. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Joe Rimmer to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Top of the agenda is the first league defeat of the season at Manchester City, how that could impact on the title race and where Jurgen Klopp may have gone wrong. There's also talk of Dejan Lovren, the midfield and a very heated chat on the FA Cup.Also includes a parting word from Kristian - who it turns out isn't going anywhere really after all. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All good things come to an end.Yes, Liverpool's superb 20-match unbeaten start to the campaign was curtailed on Thursday night when they lost a genuinely high-quality encounter at defending champions Manchester City 2-1.The loss means Liverpool’s lead at the top of the league, and over City, has been cut to four points.But it's unlikely you’d find a single Red who wouldn’t have taken that scenario at the start of December – let alone at the start of the season.And it is in that context that we bring you our latest Post-Game podcast, featuring the definitive verdict on a pulsating night of action at the Etihad from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, every word Jurgen Klopp had to say in his post-match press conference, and the thoughts of the eight Reds fans who called into the show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here we go. Manchester City v Liverpool at the Etihad, Matches do not come much bigger now in the Premier League - and tonight's one in particular.Cast your mind back a month and most supporters, maybe even Liverpool fans included, would have had City down as favourites to defend their title.But since their mask of invincibility slipped with 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on December 8, Pep Guardiola’s side have lost three of their last five league games, whereas Jurgen Klopp's relentless Reds have gone from strength to strength, extending their winning league to nine matches to open up a seven-point gap between the teams.So what has happened to City? Did they have any inkling Liverpool could be this consistent, this strong? And would defeat, or even a draw, tonight end their hopes?So to get the answers to those questions, Paul Wheelock speaks to Richard Burns, a City fan, writer and broadcaster, who is a regular on the long-standing Blue Moon podcast.They also talk the importance of Fernandinho, the return of Kevin de Bruyne, the problems Guardiola has at full-back, the growing rivalry between the clubs, as well as having some fun with a bit of fantasy football.You will then hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce after he attended Klopp’s press conference, where the Reds manager responded to Guardiola’s claim that Liverpool are the best team in Europe.James also gives us the latest team news, offers his thoughts on the dynamic of tonight’s game, and gives us the reaction to the news that one-time Liverpool target Christian Pulisic is signing for Chelsea. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a time it is to be a Liverpool fan.A record start to a league season, six points clear at the top, and with the little matter of a trip to the defending champions Manchester City to come on Thursday night.Little wonder, then, that there is an air of excitement around the first Allez Les Rouges podcast of the New Year.Host Peter Hooton is joined by regulars Stephen Monaghan and John Nicolson, as well as Ian Byrne, fellow Red, local councillor, and founder of Fans Supporting Foodbanks, the partnership between Spirit of Shankly and Everton Supporters’ Trust that is doing vital and brilliant work in the community.After the 5-1 demolition of Arsenal made it nine wins on the spin for Jurgen Klopp’s relentless side, the panel question whether anyone saw this coming, and whether it’s best to keep your feet on the ground, enjoy the ride... or both!What they definitely do agree on is that Klopp is playing it perfectly, off the pitch as well as on it, where the belief he has instilled now means his players should be able to meet any challenge that comes their way.A big challenge soon awaits the Reds at the Etihad. But, with City trailing seven points behind, the lads reckon it is Pep Guardiola who is facing the biggest conundrum.The midfield section for the big clash is discussed as is the use of dark arts in matches of the magnitude of Thursday’s. Talk then turns to three thought-provoking articles that have been published recently, the first about the impact of Virgil van Dijk, and the latter two about Fans Supporting Foodbanks and the ‘Feed the Scousers’ chants aimed at Liverpool and Everton supporters by rival fans.And another must-listen podcast ends with a warm tribute to late Reds legend Peter Thompson before the panel look back on 2018 and offer their hopes and dreams for 2019.Without giving the game away, a victory over City would go a long way to making them a reality. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final Blood Red podcast of 2018, James Pearce and Paul Gorst are joined by stand-in host Sam Carroll to sign off for the year with a bang.The trio of ECHO reporters pick the bones out of Saturday's 5-1 hammering of Arsenal as they reflect on arguably the performance of the season at Anfield.The Reds went nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with an emphatic dismantling of the Gunners and our journalists give their take on a superb end to Anfield action for 2018.Paul explains why he loved seeing Virgil van Dijk come to Mohamed Salah's rescue in the Anfield tunnel, while James reflects on a memorable year covering the club both home and away.Goal and Player of the Year awards are also selected as they look back on an incredible year for Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool squad.As ever, it's a must-listen.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a performance. What a year. And what a lead at the top.Yes, Liverpool are now nine points clear in first place in the Premier League after they signed off in 2018 with a thumping 5-1 victory over Arsenal at Anfield this evening.The record-breaking Reds’ ninth straight league victory ensured they took full advantage of second-placed Tottenham’s shock home loss to Wolves earlier in the day.And it also ensured they moved a massive 10 points clear of third-placed Manchester City, who let’s remember, held a five-point advantage at the top just 25 days ago.Host Paul Wheelock kicks us off before you hear the definitive verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, and then the thoughts of the six excellent Reds fans who phoned into the show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been some year for Liverpool and, should they overcome Arsenal in the late kick-off, they would end 2018 unbeaten at home in the Premier League.And, more importantly, it would also ensure they would stay at least six points clear at the top going into 2019.If recent history, as well as form, is anything to go by, Jurgen Klopp's side should do the business against the GunnersBut is this Arsenal team a different beast to the one that meekly surrendered at Anfield in August last year?Their performance in this season's reverse encounter between the sides at the Emirates, at the start of November, suggests that they are.But what are they like on the road? And is there any chance they could be become the first team to take three points from Anfield since April 2017?To try to get the answers to those questions, Paul Wheelock speaks to Arsenal fan and journalist Tom Marshall-Bailey.Over a Christmas pint, they talk the game itself, the impact of Unai Emery, the signing Tom believes rivals Alisson Becker for the best of the season, some of the problems that continue to linger from Arsene Wenger’s reign, the Klopp ally who is helping revolutionise the Gunners, and the player who swapped the Emirates for Anfield.And speaking of Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain, our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce then provides a very positive update on the midfielder's fitness, as well as all the other talking points from Reds boss Klopp's pre-match press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The red machine of Liverpool keeps rolling on - and the Blood Red team are in very high spirits.To a degree.Kristian Walsh is joined by Paul Gorst, Connor Dunn and Theo Squires as they discuss the Reds' 4-0 win over Newcastle - and what it means for the title race.There is praise for Dejan Lovren and his confidence, while derision reigns supreme over the suggestion Mohamed Salah should be banned for diving.The impact of Xherdan Shaqiri is also a key topic, as is the reaction both at Anfield and across the country to Liverpool going six points clear.The futures of three teenagers are also discussed, as well as the magnitude of the clash with Arsenal.Spirits are high indeed - but just don't jinx things, whatever you do.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eight straight Premier League wins and a six-point lead at the top makes for one very happy Post-Game podcast.Yes, Liverpool continued their relentless form with a routine 4-0 victory over Newcastle United on Boxing Day.But while the Reds are keeping their cool in the title race, it would appear the defending champions are losing theirs, after Manchester City went down 2-1 at Leicester City to make it three defeats in their last four league matches.But while the shock result at the King Power gets a mention, this podcast is all about the league leaders, and their comfortable win over Rafa Benitez's men.We hear from James Pearce, our Liverpool FC correspondent, every word Jurgen Klopp had to say in his press conference, and the verdict of the five Reds who phoned into the show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool have given their supporters the perfect Christmas present by opening up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League.But last’s year gift came two days after the big day when Virgil van Dijk’s protracted move from Southampton was completed for a £75m fee that remains a world record for a defender.It’s safe to say that it’s been money well spent.And such is the impact van Dijk has made at Anfield, we have produced a Christmas Day special podcast that is all about the imperious Dutchman, and which could be perfect listening while you’re cooking the turkey or when you’ve got your feet up later in the day after you’ve polished it off.The podcast starts with a three-way discussion between our Blood Red regulars Joe Rimmer, Ian Doyle and Paul Gorst, before Paul Wheelock talks to former Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Leicester City midfielder Garry Parker, who was part of the Celtic coaching staff who first brought van Dijk to Britain from Holland.We also hear from a Southampton writer, who is not surprised in the slightest at just how well the 27-year-old has done for the Reds.Enjoy – and from everyone at the Blood Red podcasts, we hope you’re having, or have had, a good day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Paul Gorst to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Top of the agenda is the win over Wolverhampton Wanderers that means the Reds are top of Christmas, while there is a lot of love for Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Mohamed Salah, discussion over why Manchester United love Liverpool and a look ahead to Newcastle United.Also includes a probably too lengthy discussion on possible wrestling names for Van Dijk - other than Virgil. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been the perfect ending to a memorable year for Liverpool’s first team.The win over Wolves on Friday ensured the Reds will be top at Christmas – and Manchester City’s shock defeat at home to Crystal Palace the following afternoon guarantees that the four-point gap between the sides has stayed intact.But it’s not just at senior level that the club is thriving.The Under-18s won a dramatic FA Youth Cup tie with Portsmouth in St Helens on Tuesday 3-2 thanks to a late winner from the prolific Bobby Duncan.It continued a brilliant run of form for Barry Lewtas’ side that has seen them book their place in the knockout stages of the UEFA Youth League and move up to second in the U18s Premier League.Further good news came in the fact that Ki-Jana Hoever, the 16-year-old defender signed from Ajax in the summer, has been promoted to train with Jurgen Klopp’s senior side.And for the latest Academy Show podcast, Paul Wheelock speak to our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce about the Dutchman, about Duncan, and about the U23s, who themselves have ended 2018 on a high, and about Ben Woodburn ahead of his expected return from Sheffield United on loan For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is just no stopping Liverpool FC.Goals from the outstanding Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk - the former's 14th of the season, taking him to the top of the domestic scoring charts; the latter's first in the league for the club - fired the relentless Reds to a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory over a Wolves side who are far from mugs.And what an important victory it was, too, as not only did it ensure Jurgen Klopp's side will be top at Christmas for the first time in five years, but it also ensured the lead over second-placed Manchester City was extended to four points.It should come as no surprise, then, that it is yet another buzzing Post-Game podcast, which kicks off with the verdict of our full-time Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, which features the full audio from Reds boss Klopp's press conference, and which concludes with the thoughts of the Koppites who phoned into the show, and those who left comments on our dedicated Blood Red podcast Facebook page. Click HERE to apply to join.Merry Christmas! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce and ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Connor Dunn to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Among the topics discussed are the sacking of Jose Mourinho, what it means for the Reds, the future of Dominic Solanke, Dejan Lovren's latest comments and looking ahead to the trip to Wolves.Features James disagreeing with Ian a lot. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victory at Molineux on Friday night would stretch Liverpool’s Premier League winning run to seven games, ensure they open up a four-point lead over Manchester City, and guarantee they would be top on Christmas Day for the first time in five years.But, as the main guest of our Preview podcast explains, they will be up against a Wolves team who have no fear.Tim Spiers is the Wolves correspondent for the Express & Star newspaper and he gives us the inside track on last season Championship winners’ impressive start to life in the top flight - and why there is real confidence they can become only the fourth side this season to take points off Liverpool.Tim also talks Wolves’ captain, and Reds old boy, Conor Coady, the player who has been linked with a move to Anfield, and the player who has been linked with a move in the opposite direction, as well as the key thing Jurgen Klopp’s side must try to do tomorrow.We then hear highlights from Klopp’s press conference to get the Liverpool angle on things – more of which will follow on Friday with our main Blood Red show.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a very special podcast for you, Reds fans.Allez Les Rouges and Poetry in Motion are two of our most well-established and well-loved pods and, what with it being the last week before Christmas, Neil Fitzmaurice and Peter Hooton have teamed up to produce what is an absolutely belter of an episode.Joining Poetry host Fitzy and Allez host Peter are Ste Monaghan and the ECHO’s own Dan Kay as they bask in the comfort of knowing that it is just a great time to be a Liverpool fan.Earlier in the campaign, there were questions about how the Reds were performing, if not their results, and not least from Fitzy himself, but now one and all are very happy indeed.Very happy to be top of the Premier League and very happy to be through in the Champions League, the last-16 draw for which the lads reckon proved just how feared Jurgen Klopp’s side have become.There is a lot of love for Naby Keita, Fabinho and especially Andy Robertson, who the panel believe is something of a throwback, and the latest Klopp bargain signing to become a fan favourite.It’s quite clear that the Reds are not going to go away, and what could be their secret weapon in the title battle with Manchester City is discussed.Also up for debate is the transformation of the defence, the strengthening of the squad, the belief within it, and the mentality of it, which Dan and Mono believe is best summed up by the captain, Jordan Henderson.Fitzy also tells a brilliant story about Jamie Carragher before Mono recalls the incredible time he stuck one (a sticker, that is) on poor old Jose Mourinho, who gets little sympathy from all involved after his sacking from Manchester United following their defeat to Liverpool.All four panellists are in great voice – and quite literally in a superb finale to a superb show.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A huge chasm now exists between English football’s most successful clubs and it was exposed in all its glory at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool swept aside sorry Manchester United.It took the Reds back to the top of the Premier League and it proved to be the final straw for the beleaguered United board as they sacked Jose Mourinho.But hours before Jose was handed his P45, Paul Wheelock caught up with the Daily Mirror’s David Maddock for our latest Verdict podcast.David is the Mirror’s Northern Football Correspondent and, having covered Liverpool since the 1990-91 season, he is well placed to comment on the Reds.And he assesses the win over United, the gulf in class between the clubs, and the difference between Jurgen Klopp and his now departed managerial rival.David also takes a broader look at Klopp’s influence, including how he has seemingly solved a midfield problem in the unexpected form of Fabinho, how he has evolved his tactics, and what he reckons is the Liverpool manager’s true genius.But will Klopp break with tradition and stay at Anfield longer than the seven years he remained with Mainz and Borussia Dortmund? David gives his opinion on that and whether he thinks this is the Reds team best-equipped to win the title since 1990.The January transfer window and the Champions League draw with Bayern Munich are also discussed before the podcast rounds off with what David – and Robbie Fowler – believe has been a key shift in the championship race with Manchester City. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce and ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Joe Rimmer to look back on the win over Manchester United, discuss the impact of the Reds' substitutions, ponder how Jurgen Klopp is the future and Jose Mourinho is the past, laud Fabinho and Roberto Firmino, and be a little bit excited about the Champions League pairing with Bayern Munich.Contains a brief interlude on the merits of Philip Schofield and the unfortunate incident involving Ian's transport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 points.That’s just how big a gap exists between table-topping and unbeaten Liverpool and their fallen rivals Manchester United all the way down in sixth.But more importantly is the one-point lead the relentless Reds hold over the Manchester team that plays in sky blue.Yes, Jurgen Klopp’s side moved back to the summit and back above Manchester City after super-sub Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice to seal a richly deserved 3-1 victory over United at Anfield this evening.Little wonder, then, it is another very happy Post-Game podcast, featuring our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, every word Klopp said in his press conference, and six Reds fans who phoned into the show.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton could not do Liverpool a favour.Their 3-1 loss at Manchester City means Jurgen Klopp’s unbeaten side need to beat Manchester United on Sunday to go back to the top of the Premier League.Given the fact a remarkable 16 points separates the sides in the table, against other team you would back the Reds to get the job done in front of their own supporters.But Liverpool have failed to beat United in the league since March 2014 and the Old Trafford outfit are the only side Klopp has yet to take three points from since taking over at Anfield.However, there is no question which of the two clubs is the one on the up.And to preview the massive match, and to examine why there is a growing chasm between the clubs, Paul Wheelock speaks to the Daily Mirror’s David Anderson.We then go to our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce after he attended Reds boss Klopp’s press conference on Friday.And you will also hear Jose Mourinho’s press conference in full, which includes his latest dig at his opposite number. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One topic dominates the latest Blood Red podcast.Recorded early to allow the ECHO sportsdesk to hit the town for their Christmas do, one topic dominates.No, it’s not our favourite Christmas songs, although that does get a mention at the start; it is, of course, the visit of Manchester United to Anfield on Sunday.Table-topping Liverpool will be favourites after their record-breaking, unbeaten start to the Premier League season.But the Reds do have major injury concerns in defence and, with the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold has joined Joe Gomez and Joel Matip on the sidelines, James Pearce, Connor Dunn, Theo Squires and host Joe Rimmer discuss how the back four will line-up against United, and whether Jurgen Klopp needs to make a Steven Caulker-style addition in January.The lads also discus Jose Mourinho’s latest dig at his opposite number and why his words just won’t wash.Mourinho does, of course, have history of spoiling Liverpool’s party and United are unbeaten in the last eight league meetings between the sides.But there is no doubt the balance of power between the eternal rivals has shifted and James provides what he believes is the biggest reason why.The panel’s favourite victories over United are then recalled before predictions and preferred line-ups are revealed.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a December it’s been so far for Liverpool.The most dramatic of Merseyside derby wins, a gritty comeback at Burnley, a four-goal thrashing of Bournemouth that took the Reds to the top of the Premier League, and then a terrific performance to beat Napoli and secure their place in the Champions League knock-out stages.What a time, then, to reintroduce the View from the Kop podcast to the Blood Red mix.Hosted by Paul Wheelock, and featuring Paul Philbin, Caoimhe O'Neill, Matt Addison and fellow debutant George Xanthis, an Australian Koppite who is based in America, the panel get stuck into the big talking points from Anfield.There is yet more praise for Virgil van Dijk after his towering display against Napoli but he is already up there with the very best Reds centre-backs? And, if not, what does he need to do?The Dutchman’s influence is only going to grow stronger now that Joel Matip has joined Joe Gomez on the sidelines and we ask should Jurgen Klopp enter the transfer market next month? And if not for a defender, a player further up the field?All of a sudden there are fewer complaints about the midfield but Philbo has strong views on Jordan Henderson, which leads to an interesting debate on the long-term future of the Liverpool captain.If anyone needed reminding that Klopp knows exactly what he’s doing, it came against Napoli as his much-debated line-up did the business.The panel discuss the German’s evolution during his time on the red half of Merseyside before talk turns to Mohamed Salah’s goal celebrations, or lack of.And, of course, Sunday’s visit of bitter-rivals Manchester United is previewed, including a spot-on description of Jose Mourinho, before Philbo, Caoimhe, Matt and George give us their personal highlights of 2018 watching the relentless Reds. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No surprise that the Blood Red team are in very high spirits after another famous Anfield night in Europe. Host Kristian Walsh is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill to reflect on the night the Reds showed the true measure of their maturity, with the much-maligned midfield being central to that. The team also discuss Virgil van Dijk's impact - and how Dries Mertens regretted THOSE comments about the atmosphere - as well as Mohamed Salah's lightbulb moment and the aura Alisson Becker brings. There is also a story about Martin Skrtel and the mixed zone which you won't want to miss - not to mention several plugs for one of Blood Red's favourite haunts on a night on the town. Sort of.Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top of the Premier League – and now through to the last 16 of the Champions League to boot.What a 10 days it has been for Liverpool.And to reflect on the 1-0 win over Napoli on Tuesday night that secured their place in the knockout stages of the competition they came so desperately close to winning last season, we get the view from the pressbox, the dugout and the stands in our Post-Game podcast.The podcast kicks-off with the verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce and continues with audio highlights from Reds boss Jurgen Klopp’s press conference.We then hand the show over to Liverpool supporters. Seven phone-in to give their views on yet another memorable night at Anfield while host Paul Wheelock also reads out comments left on our Blood Red podcast group page on Facebook, which you can join HERE. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League at the weekend after they swept aside Bournemouth to continue their unbeaten, record-breaking start.But now the Reds’ focus switches to the Champions League and their must-win final Group C game at home to Napoli.Jurgen Klopp’s team will guarantee their place in the knock-out stages by winning 1-0 or by two clear goals at Anfield this evening.And, given the club’s rich history on nights like these, you would not bet against them.But, as the main guest of this Preview podcast makes clear, Napoli are not going to be a pushover.They just need a point to qualify, and their 1-0 win over Liverpool in Naples in October kick-started a 12-match unbeaten run in all competitions.So to get the inside track on Carlo Ancelotti’s side, and the state of play in Serie A, Paul Wheelock speaks to Italian football writer Chloe Beresford.You also hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, who gives the reaction from last night’s press conferences involving Klopp and Ancelotti.Enjoy – and we’ll be back after the match with our Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hunter has become the hunted.Yes, Liverpool top the Premier League at long last after they brushed aside Bournemouth and Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the campaign.And in our first Blood Red podcast of the week, James Pearce joins Connor Dunn and host Joe Rimmer in reflecting on what hopefully could be a momentous weekend in the title race.James and Connor were both at the Vitality Stadium for the ECHO and they hail a number of Reds players while Joe picks out one who our Liverpool FC correspondent believes will be crucial, both on and off the field, as the club attempts to win its first league title since 1990.Jurgen Klopp’s ‘unpredictability’ is praised as is the options he now has at his disposal in the centre of the park given the emergence of Fabinho and Naby Keita.Talk then turns to Tuesday’s Champions League shoot-out at Anfield with Napoli and the tactical conundrum facing Reds boss Klopp.Joe Gomez’s new contract is discussed, with James making a claim that underlines just what a huge impact the young defender has made at Liverpool, while the lads also give their backing to Raheem Sterling after the former Reds winger was subject to alleged racist abuse while playing for City in their loss to Chelsea. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top of the league!Yes, the unbeaten and relentless Reds moved above Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League with a superb 4-0 victory at Bournemouth in the early Saturday kick-off.And they are staying there after City lost the late kick-off at Chelsea!Inspired by a magnificent hat-trick from top-scorer Mohamed Salah, who was back to his blistering best, Liverpool underlined their title credentials with one of their most impressive performances of what has been a record-breaking Premier League season so far.So, not for the first time in a campaign that promises so much, we have a very happy Post-Game podcast for you.It is a podcast that starts with the definitive verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.You then hear the full audio from Reds boss Jurgen Klopp’s press conference.Before we get the thoughts of seven Liverpool fans who have phoned into the show – Simon Donnelly, Alex Watt, Nathan Davidson, Sam Planche, Owen Thomas, Matt Addison and Matt Whitty.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Friday, it's the Blood Red podcast, and we have an exclusive for you.Sadly, it's not Liverpool's next signing, but the revelation of James Pearce's middle name.Without giving the game away, it's nothing on the one bestowed upon Theo Squires, who joins our Liverpool FC correspondent and host Joe Rimmer in our final pod of the working week.The trio talk the win at Burnley, hailing the performance of Naby Keita but fretting over the injury sustained by Joe Gomez and the problems it could cause what has been a rock-solid defence.A big part of that has been the form of Alisson Becker, and after having some initial doubts, Joe has now joined James and Theo as a fully paid-up member of the Brazilian number one's fan club.Talk then turns to Saturday's dinnertime clash at Bournemouth and the title battle with Manchester City.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Hooton takes a leaf out of Jurgen Klopp’s book for his latest Allez Les Rouges podcast.Just like the Liverpool boss against Burnley on Wednesday, Hooton has made sweeping changes to his line-up.But the guests coming into to replace his benched regulars aren’t half bad – Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman, Wigan Athletic first-team coach Anthony Barry and the ECHO’s Dan Kay.The big Reds start not by talking about the gritty win at Turf Moor, but about Sunday’s Merseyside derby. And how could they not?Where Divock Origi’s dramatic strike stands in the history of derby winners, Klopp’s reaction to it, and the performances of Alisson Becker and Fabinho are all discussed before talk turns to the January transfer window.Coleman, who continues to do a remarkable job at Accrington, would like to see Klopp make a statement of intent with not one, but two attacking midfield signigns. However, any new additions will have to go a long way to match the impact of last year’s New Year recruit, Virgil van Dijk, whose form has been so good that it leads the lads to ask whether £75m now looks a steal.The focus then switches to Bournemouth on Saturday dinnertime and Coleman and Barry reckon a win at Dean Court could bring about a shift in the title dynamic.And another cracking edition of the podcast rounds off with talk about Robert Firmino’s new song, the FA Cup draw and, obviously given the time of year, karaoke. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest Blood Red podcast is another belter.Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce sat down with former Reds defender John Arne Riise on Wednesday before the Burnley game.Riise was back in Liverpool to promote his brutally honest new autobiography, Running Man, and as well as talking about the book, he opens up on his seven-year spell at Anfield.But as the must-listen podcast reveals, the buccaneering left-back would never have signed for the Reds had it not been for a mobile phone that should have been on silent.Riise made a flying start to his Liverpool career and he talks his strikes in the European Super Cup and Merseyside derby and, of course, THAT free kick v Manchester United and THAT song.A big part of the podcast is dedicated to the club's incredible 2005 Champions League triumph, including the must-win group game v Olympiakos, the 'unreal' atmosphere at Anfield for the semi-final second leg v Chelsea, and of course the unforgettable final v AC Milan in Istanbul.Riise went on to win the FA Cup the following season in equally dramatic circumstances. It was his second domestic trophy with the club, after winning the League Cup three years earlier, but he explains why the Reds were unable to win the Premier League.But can Jurgen Klopp's current crop do that this season? Riise gives his opinion on that - and on the player who has become his true heir down the Liverpool left flank.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a Blood Red podcast special, former Liverpool defender Djimi Traore sits down with Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst to talk through his career.The ex-Mali international made 141 appearances for the Reds, which included the Champions League triumph of 2005.Traore details what it was like arriving on Merseyside as an unproven teenager and tells us what he learned playing alongside defenders like Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia.Traore also revealed how he nearly wasn't part of the Reds' most famous European night - after strong interest from David Moyes' Everton! An infamous own goal at Burnley is touched on as Traore discusses how he went from his lowest Liverpool ebb to winning the Champions League just a few months later.A coach himself now with Seattle Sounders in the MLS, Traore tells us what he has learned working under revered Reds managers like Rafa Benitez and Gerard Houllier, and France's World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps.It's a must-listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Think of all the great sides Liverpool have had in their history.But not one has eenjoyed a start to a campaign as good as the one Jurgen Klopp's current crop are.Yes, despite a 12th win in 15 unbeaten Premier League matches, achieved in difficult conditions at Burnley on Wednesday evening, the Reds remain two points behind Manchester City.But City will know only too well by now that Liverpool are not going anywhere.They proved that again at Turf Moor, and to analyse what felt like a huge victory in what is swiftly developing into a two-horse race for the title, we get the thoughts of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, as well as three Reds supporters who have phoned into the show.And sandwiched between that is Klopp's post-match press conference in full.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now most of us would swap big wins for the dramatic way Liverpool settled the Merseyside derby every day of the week.But, if we’re being greedy, the one thing missing from Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season is a thumping victory.There was, of course, the 4-0 win over West Ham on the opening weekend. However, the Reds haven’t really taken anyone to the cleaners since then.But could that change at Turf Moor on Wednesday night?The main guest of our Preview podcast fears that could be the case.Chris Boden is the sports editor of the Burnley Express newspaper and has been covering the Clarets for a number of years.He watched on as Burnley defied the odds to qualify for the Europa League last season.But, for the first time in Sean Dyche’s reign, the wheels have come off, and they take on a buzzing Liverpool side on the back of seven league games without a victory.Chris explains what’s going wrong at the Clarets - and why he feels the Reds won't need a Ragnar Klavan-style late intervention this time around.You will then hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.James was down at Melwood on Tuesday for Jurgen Klopp’s press conference – and he brings you all the highlights including the latest team news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red Podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce and ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Joe Rimmer to look back on a remarkable Merseyside derby, consider the impact of Fabinho and Alisson Becker, ponder Roberto Firmino's form, stick up for Jurgen Klopp and look ahead to Burnley.Includes Kristian achieving peak Kristian and James becoming very distracted. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wow, just wow.Liverpool won the Merseyside derby 1-0 at Anfield this afternoon thanks to a 96th-minute winner from the unlikeliest of heroes, Divock Origi.The super-sub's header settled the contest as the Reds extended their unbeaten record at home to their rivals Everton to 19 matches.Importantly, it ensured they closed to gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to two points.And, to reflect on what turned into an incredible afternoon of drama, we get the view from the pressbox, the dugout and the stands in our Post-Game podcast.The podcast kicks off with the verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.You will then hear the full audio from Reds boss Jurgen Klopp's press conference.And we finish by handing the podcast over to eight ecstatic Liverpool supporters who phoned in to give their views on a memorable victory over the Blues.Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise - the Merseyside derby is still the big game for Liverpool and Everton supporters.And, with the 232nd meeting between the sides just hours away, we've produced a special preview podcast for both our Blood Red and Royal Blue listeners.Host Paul Wheelock speaks to Adam Jones, the ECHO's Everton FC reporter, and Paul Gorst, one of our football journalists, and who provides the Liverpool perspective.The mood in both camps, the importance of history, the pros and cons of throwing in new signings, and the players to watch out for are discussed by both Gorsty and Adam.They also reveal which player they'd like to make the move across Stanley Park - and sign for Liverpool from Everton, and vice versa - before giving their predictions.Enjoy - and we'll be back after the match with our Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two days before the Merseyside derby, illness and unavailability has ravaged the ECHO's sportsdesk. That means just Paul Wheelock was able to join Neil Fitzmaurice on the latest Poetry in Motion podcast - and even he is battling a severe case of man flu.But worry not, Fitzy is in fine form, and as anyone who read his tweets during and after the Champions League defeat at Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, he has a lot to get off his chest.It's not an over-reaction on his part to what was another disappointing European awayday - for some time he's wondered when Liverpool will begin to play with the same verve they did in the second half of last season.The Reds are undoubtedly now better in defence - the arrival of Alisson Becker and the rapid development of Joe Gomez, aligned with the influence of Virgil van Dijk, has made sure of that - but why are they struggling to fire truly in the final third?Is it tactics? Is it form? Is it the failing of existing players or the ones who came in during the summer?Fitzy and Paul try to find answers to those questions while all the time placing Liverpool's 'problems' in the context of their lofty position in the Premier League table.It is a position they will look to improve upon this weekend with victory over neighbours Everton.And Fitzy and Paul ask whether the derby is the right game for Naby Keita and Fabinho to be thrown into - and whether it could be the perfect one for the Reds to rediscover their spark. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce along with ECHO duo Joe Rimmer and Theo Squires to pick the bones out of the latest Champions League disappointment, assess what went wrong, debate the antics of Neymar and Paris Saint-Germain, ponder another famous Anfield European night and look ahead to the small matter of the Merseyside derby. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So it will all come down to Napoli at Anfield on December 11.Beat Carlo Ancelotti's side 1-0 or by two clear goals and Liverpool will definitely take their place in the Champions League knock-out stages.But they will have to improve on the performance they produced in the first half of their 2-1 defeat at Paris-Saint Germain.A James Milner penalty on the stroke of half-time gave the Reds a lifeline.But it was one they could not grasp as they suffered a third straight away defeat in the group stages of the Champions League for the first time.The Post-Game podcast kicks off, as ever, with the definitive match verdict from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.You will then hear the highlights from what was a very interesting Jurgen Klopp press conference.And the podcast rounds off with the thoughts of six Liverpool fans who have phoned into the show to have their say. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not long to go now, Reds.Liverpool are in Champions League action at the Parc des Princes tonight, taking on the superstars of Paris Saint-Germain.But going into what is a mouthwatering match between two of the best strikeforces in world football, it is PSG who are under the most pressure.And to explain why, Paul Wheelock picks up the phone to our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, who is in the French capital to cover this evening’s game for the ECHO.James believes it has the making of an absolutely fascinating fixture.But he was also interested by the mood of the respective managers, Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, at last night’s press conference.James, in particular, was taken by the comments Tuchel made about the Reds’ ‘team spirit’ and the comments made by Klopp on which side has more riding on the outcome of the match.Our man in the know at Anfield also talks the revitalised Mohamed Salah and Klopp’s possible line-up for an encounter that has all the makings of a classic.Enjoy the match – and we’ll be back after it with our Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So who's ready for round two?Liverpool's thrilling and richly deserved 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in September kicked off the Champions League in style and remains one of the best matches of the season so far.But the return clash in the French capital on Wednesday night is an even bigger game given both teams' chances of qualifying for the knockout stages hang in the balance.So to preview the Parc de Princes encounter, and to get an update on the fitness of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, and to discover what PSG learned from their Anfield reverse, Paul Wheelock speaks to French football expert Rich Allen.Rich, a writer and podcaster for Get French Football News and French Football Weekly, also gives us a fascinating insight into Ligue 1, what the Parisians' all-out domination means for the division, and why it consistently produces some of the best young players in Europe.One of which has been linked with Liverpool, and Rich gives us the lowdown on the player in question, and who just so happens to be a team-mate of a certain of Nabil Fekir.We also get Rich's opinion of Fabinho's form for the Reds since his summer switch from Monaco and those early-exit rumours, the latest of which has seen the midfielder linked with the team Jurgen Klopp's side will attempt to beat on Wednesday and seal their place in the Champions League last-16.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices