
The Official Liverpool FC Podcast
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The Reaction: Reds beaten at Villa Park
The Reaction: Liverpool held by Chelsea
The Reaction: Defeat at Old Trafford
The Reaction: Reds up to fourth
The Reaction: Derby delight at Hill Dickinson
The Reaction: Reds bow out of Champions League

The Reaction: Rio and Mo strike against Fulham
Arne Slot and goalscorer Rio Ngumoha reflect on Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Fulham which puts the Reds four points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea ahead of their meeting with Manchester City on Sunday.Former players Ray Houghton and Jason McAteer also provide pitchside analysis at Anfield.

The Reaction: First leg defeat in Paris
Arne Slot and Ryan Gravenberch give their reaction to the 2-0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. In this episode Becky Davis is joined by LFCTV pundits Phil Thompson, Ray Houghton and Jason McAteer.

The Reaction: Reds exit FA Cup
Arne Slot reflects on Liverpool’s 4-0 defeat at Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final.In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former players Ray Houghton, Jason McAteer and Neil Mellor.

The Reaction: Reds lose at Brighton
Arne Slot and goalscorer Milos Kerkez reflect on Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat away to Brighton.In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former players Ray Houghton, Jason McAteer and Natasha Dowie.

The Reaction: Dominant Liverpool reach UCL quarter-finals
Liverpool overpowered Galatasaray to win 4-0 in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie at Anfield, with a 4-1 aggregate victory booking a quarter-final where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.In this episode of The Reaction, we'll hear from Arne Slot and Milos Kerkez, as well as former players Jason McAteer and Jay Spearing.

The Reaction: Liverpool held by Spurs
Arne Slot was left frustrated as Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur played out a 1-1 draw at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. In this episode of The Reaction we'll hear from the boss, as well as former players Phil Thompson and Martin Kelly, who were pitchside with Peter McDowall.

Reds lose first leg at Galatasaray
Arne Slot and Ryan Gravenberch reflect on Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former players Phil Thompson, Sammy Lee and Neil Mellor, as well as our fan panel: Michael Reid and Cara Brown.

The Reaction: Rio shines in FA Cup win
Arne Slot and Andy Robertson reflect on Liverpool progressing into the quarter-finals of the Emirates FA Cup on Friday night thanks to a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.In this episode of The Reaction, Becky Davis was joined in the studio by former Reds Jason McAteer and David Thompson, whilst David James was pitchside at Molineux for us. Our fan panel contributors were Alex Gildea Trott, David Easson, and Stephen Kirley from the Official Liverpool Supporters Club in Glasgow.

The Reaction: Defeat at Molineux
In this episode of The Reaction Arne Slot reflects on Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat away to Wolves in the Premier League. We also get analysis from former Reds Phil Thompson and Jason McAteer, plus our fan panel of Abigail Rudkin, Annika Fleming from The Liverpool Girlies podcast, and Anthony Smith from the New South Wales Official Liverpool Supporters Club give their thoughts on the game.

The Reaction: Goals galore at Anfield
Arne Slot and Hugo Ekitike reflect on Liverpool’s 5-2 win over West Ham that moves them up to fifth in the Premier League table ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Arsenal.Former Reds David James and Jason McAteer also provide pitchside analysis at Anfield.

The Reaction: Mac Allister wins it late at Forest
Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk reflect on Liverpool’s dramatic 1-0 victory away to Nottingham Forest after Alexis Mac Allister’s 97th minute winning goal.In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former Reds Phil Thompson, Gary Gillespie and David Thompson, as well as our fan panel: Chris Coughlin, Courtney Neary and Paul Gaskell.

The Reaction: Reds advance in FA Cup
Arne Slot and Curtis Jones reflect on Liverpool advancing to the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 at Anfield on Saturday night.We also get analysis from former Reds David Thompson and Jay Spearing, who joined Harriet Prior pitchside after the full-time whistle.

The Reaction: Virgil header secures win at Sunderland
Arne Slot, Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo reflect on Liverpool’s 1-0 win at Sunderland after Virgil van Dijk’s header cut the gap to fifth-placed Chelsea to two points.In this episode of The Reaction presented by Mark Benstead, we also hear from former Reds Phil Thompson, Jan Molby and Jay Spearing, as well as our fan panel: Abigail Rudkin, Aizaz Sheikh and Joel Richards.

The Reaction: City win at Anfield
Arne Slot gives his thoughts after Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City in the Premier League.Former Reds Phil Thompson and Gary Gillespie also provide pitchside analysis at Anfield.

The Reds Roundtable: Slot, Hughes and Hogan open up
Arne Slot, Richard Hughes and Billy Hogan feature in a new episode of ‘The Reds Roundtable’, presented by Standard Chartered.The head coach, sporting director and chief executive officer sat down after the Emirates FA Cup third-round win over Barnsley in January for a candid conversation hosted by Liverpool fan and presenter Vicky Gomersall.

The Reaction: Reds deliver statement win over Newcastle
Arne Slot and Milos Kerkez give their thoughts after Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Anfield on Saturday night.Former Reds Jason McAteer and David James also provide analysis from pitchside after the game.

The Reaction: Reds cruise into CL last 16
Arne Slot and Alexis Mac Allister reflect on Liverpool’s 6-0 win over Qarabağ which saw them book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.Former Reds Ray Houghton and Jay Spearing also provide analysis at Anfield.

The Reaction: Liverpool suffer late defeat at Bournemouth
Liverpool fell to a dramatic 3-2 defeat by AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot and Wataru Endo give their assessment of events at Vitality Stadium. We also get analysis from former Reds Neil Mellor, Sammy Lee and David James, as well as contributions from our fan panel: Errol Smith, Molly Anne McCowan and Craig McKelvie from the OLSC in Dubai.

The Reaction: Reds score three in Marseille
Arne Slot and Jeremie Frimpong reflect on Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Marseille which moves them up to fourth in the Champions League table ahead of the final round of league phase fixtures.In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former players Jason McAteer and Neil Mellor, European football expert Kevin Hatchard, as well as our fan panel: Matthew Baird, Michael Reid and Sam Millne.

The Reaction: Liverpool frustrated by Burnley draw
Arne Slot gives his assessment after Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley.Former Reds Phil Thompson and Jason McAteer also provide pitchside analysis at Anfield.

The Reaction: Reds through to FA Cup fourth round
Arne Slot and Jeremie Frimpong reflect on Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over Barnsley in the FA Cup, after goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike set up a fourth-round tie against Brighton.Former Reds Phil Thompson and Jay Spearing also provide pitchside analysis at Anfield.

The Reaction: Reds claim hard-fought draw at Emirates
In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot gives his verdict after Liverpool played out a hard-fought goalless draw with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League.Former Reds Jason McAteer, Phil Thompson, and Nigel Spackman provide post-match analysis, and we also get fan panel contributions from Abigail Rudkin, Courtney Neary, and Louis Vogel from the Philadelphia Official Liverpool Supporters Club.

The Reaction: Late drama in draw at Fulham
Liverpool played out a 2-2 draw at Fulham in the Premier League, with the game seeing two goals in stoppage time shared between the teams. In this episode of The Reaction, we will be getting the thoughts of Arne Slot and Curtis Jones on events at Craven Cottage.Former Reds Jason McAteer, Neil Mellor, and Ray Houghton provide post-match, and we also get fan panel contributions from Si Steers, Ryan Paton, and Lingerr Senghor of the OLSC in San Francisco.

The Reaction: New Year’s Day stalemate
Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk reflect on Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Leeds in their first fixture of 2026. Former Reds Phil Thompson and Jason McAteer also provide analysis from Anfield.

The Reaction: Win over Wolves wraps up 2025
Head coach Arne Slot, captain Virgil van Dijk and goalscorer Ryan Gravenberch give their thoughts on Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Wolves in the Premier League. Jason McAteer and Ray Houghton were also down pitchside at Anfield to provide analysis of the action from the Reds' final game of 2025.

The Reaction: Reds win over nine-man Spurs
Arne Slot and Florian Wirtz give their thoughts on Liverpool’s 2-1 away win over Tottenham Hotspur. Former Reds Jason McAteer, Sammy Lee and Ray Houghton provide analysis of the action; we also get fan panel contributions from Joel Richards.

The Reaction: Hugo at the double
Arne Slot and Curtis Jones give their thoughts on Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton after Hugo Ekitike’s brace secured all three points in their 16th Premier League fixture of the season. Reds legends Phil Thompson and Ray Houghton also provide pitchside analysis at Anfield.

The Reaction: Liverpool win in the San Siro!
Liverpool put recent troubles behind them to record a stunning 1-0 victory at Inter Milan in the Champions League. In this episode of The Reaction we hear from Arne Slot and match-winner Dominik Szoboszlai. We also bring you post-match analysis from former Reds Phil Thompson and Neil Mellor, and European football expert Kevin Hatchard.

The Reaction: Liverpool and Leeds Utd play out 3-3 draw
Liverpool were held to a 3-3 draw by Leeds United in the Premier League. In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot and Hugo Ekitike give their thoughts on the game at Elland Road; we also bring you post-match analysis from former Reds Phil Thompson, Jan Mølby and David Thompson.

The Reaction: Reds held by Sunderland in Anfield draw
Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland in the Premier League. In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot and Florian Wirtz give their thoughts on the game at Anfield; we also bring you post-match analysis from former Reds Phil Thompson and Ray Houghton.

The Reaction: Isak on target in victory over the Hammers
Goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo secured Liverpool a 2-0 win away at West Ham United in the Premier League. In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot and Joe Gomez give their assessment of the encounter at the London Stadium; we also bring you post-match analysis from former Reds Sammy Lee, Neil Mellor and Ray Houghton.

The Reaction: Liverpool beaten by PSV at Anfield
Liverpool were defeated 4-1 by PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League. In this episode of The Reaction, we'll bring you Arne Slot's thoughts on the game as well as post-match analysis from former Reds David Thompson and Jay Spearing.

The Reaction: Forest win at Anfield
Arne Slot reflects on a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest that sees Liverpool drop into the bottom half of the Premier League table.Former Reds Jason McAteer and Niamh Fahey also provide pitchside analysis at Anfield.

The Reaction: Defeat at the Etihad
Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku meant Liverpool were defeated 3-0 by Manchester City in the Premier League. In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot gives his assessment of events at the Etihad Stadium; we also bring you post-match analysis from former Reds Jason McAteer, Neil Mellor and Jan Molby. Our fan panel contributors were Alex Gildea Trott, Stephanie Rohlfs and José Andrés Orozco Mora from the OLSC in Costa Rica.

The Reaction: Alexis seals victory over Real
Liverpool put on an outstanding performance under the lights at Anfield to secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Real Madrid as Alexis Mac Allister's decisive second-half header sealed all three points in Matchday 4 in the league phase of the Champions League.In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot and Andy Robertson give their assessment of the triumph over the Spaniards, and we also bring you post-match analysis from former Reds Phil Thompson & Jason McAteer.

The Reaction: Reds return to winning ways
Arne Slot and Conor Bradley reflect on Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, after goals from Mo Salah and Ryan Gravenberch helped to end a run of four straight Premier League defeats. Former Reds Ray Houghton and Jason McAteer also provide pitchside analysis at Anfield.

The Reaction: Reds out of the Carabao Cup
A heavily rotated Liverpool side were eliminated from the Carabao Cup as Crystal Palace won 3-0 at Anfield. In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot gives his assessment of the 4th round encounter with Palace, and we also bring you post-match analysis from former Reds Jay Spearing and Natasha Dowie.

The Reaction: Defeat at Brentford
Arne Slot and Andy Robertson reflect on Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat at Brentford in the Premier League. In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former Reds Sammy Lee, David James and Jay Spearing, as well as our fan panel: Chris Coughlin, Conrad Barreto and Josh Sexton.

The Reaction: Liverpool respond with a 5-star victory over Frankfurt
Liverpool returned to winning ways by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 away from home in the Champions League. In this episode of The Reaction, we hear from Arne Slot and Curtis Jones, as well as post-match analysis from former Reds Jay Spearing and Neil Mellor. Our fan panel contributors were Gareth Roberts, Dan Morgan and Kyle Miles from the Kansas City OLSC.

The Reaction: Reds beaten by United at Anfield
Arne Slot gives his assessment of Liverpool's 2-1 defeat by Manchester United at Anfield in the Premier League. In this episode of The Reaction, we also get analysis from former Reds Phil Thompson, Jay Spearing and John Aldridge.

The Reaction: Defeat at Chelsea
Arne Slot and Alexander Isak reflect on Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former Reds Sammy Lee, Ray Houghton and Jason McAteer, as well as our fan panel: Jake Lota, Joel Richards and Mo Stewart.

The Reaction: Injury blows in Istanbul defeat
Victor Osimhen’s 16th-minute penalty was decisive as Liverpool were defeated 1-0 by Galatasaray at RAMS Park in game two of the Champions League. A difficult evening in Türkiye was further compounded by second-half injuries suffered by Alisson Becker and Hugo Ekitike. In this episode of The Reaction we hear from Arne Slot and Curtis Jones, as well as post-match analysis from former Reds Phil Thompson and Neil Mellor. Our fan panel contributors were Courtney Neary and Padraig Byrne from the Wexford OLSC.

The Reaction: Last minute despair at Palace
After inflicting late winners on so many sides this season, Liverpool felt the pain on Saturday as they fell to a 97th minute Eddie Nketiah goal which gave Crystal Palace a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park. In this episode of The Reaction we'll hear from boss Arne Slot and former Reds Phil Babb, Nigel Spackman and Ray Houghton.

The Reaction: Isak off the mark
Alexander Isak scored his first goal for the club, and Hugo Ekitike delivered the winner as Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 in the third round of the Carabao Cup. In this episode of the Reaction, we will hear from goalscorer Alexander Isak, Federico Chiesa, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot. Former Reds David Thompson and Jay Spearing also contribute their analysis of the encounter at Anfield.