The Liverpool Way Podcast

Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring early but it was all downhill from there as Chelsea came back to equalise and put a halt to their six game losing streak in front of a very disgruntled Anfield crowd who made their feelings clear with boos at half time, full time and when Arne Slot subbed Rio Ngumoha. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Paul Natton to look back on another unsatisfactory afternoon for the Reds.

Defeat number 18 on the season as the Reds came back from two goals down to concede again and slip to a 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford. The first half was dreadful, the second half was better but ultimately Arne Slot's side came up short yet again. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards to pick through the bones of another disappointing loss in a season full of them.

The Reds have all but secured Champions League football for next season after a tense 3-1 win over bogey club Palace at Anfield in which Freddie Woodman emerged as the unlikely hero. Paul Natton joins TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on the three points, the emergence of a new cult hero, a goal for Robbo as well as both big money summer signings getting on the scoresheet together for the first time.

It's happened again! Another stoppage time winner to break Evertonian hearts, with this one coming from the skipper in the 11th added on minute. The Reds have a firm grip on a Champions League spot while Everton have seen a three point gap increase to an eight point in in just seven days. Chris Smith is joined by John Gallagher and TLW Editor Dave Usher for this one. 

A sad and predictable end to the Reds' Champions League campaign. PSG weathered the mildest of storms before finishing the job to secure a 4-0 margin of victory that probably should have been even greater given their profligacy last week in Paris. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on the 17th loss of an utterly miserable season.

Goals from Rio Ngumoha and Mo Salah gave the Reds a much needed win over Fulham at Anfield to provide a confidence boost ahead of the midweek clash with PSG. TLW Editor Dave Usher and Dan Thomas dry themselves off after a wild full time downpour to recap a fairly comfortable afternoon for Arne Slot and his team.

It was 'only' 2-0 but let's face it, that was a hammering. The Reds are technically still in the tie but it's hard to see a way back given how vastly superior the reigning European Champions looked against Arne Slot's struggling side. Chris Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss yet another defeat in a season full of them.

Things continue to go downhill fast for the Reds as Arne Slot's men were trounced 4-0 at Manchester City to crash out of the FA Cup. Despite making an encouraging start to the game, the players visibly just gave up after falling behind and it was far too easy for City in the end. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Terry McDonald for a look back at this debacle, including the actions of Ekitike and Szoboszlai, which leads to a wider discussion about the erosion of culture at the club. There is also a look ahead to PSG in midweek. *shudders*

Dan Thomas and John Gallagher are back for another stroll down memory lane as the second episode of TLW Time Team focuses on an all time classic game. This time it's the iconic "Collymore closing iiiiiiiiinnnnnnn" 4-3 win over Newcastle. We all remember it, and Dan and John relive that night as well as the wider context around it, where they were at in their own lives at the time and how the season played out before and after. We also learn what Dan's nickname was in school, and it's a belter.

Another away day, another defeat. The Reds followed up their impressive performance in midweek with a dismal second half showing to slip to a 2-1 loss at Brighton. The scoreline flattered Arne Slot's men as it could easily have been much worse. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and John Gallagher to look back on another deflating loss - the 10th in the league so far this season - and to discuss whether there will be any action taken by the club in this upcoming international break.

Well that's more like it! The Reds bounced back from recent disappointments by producing arguably their most complete 90 minute performance of the season to completely overwhelm Galatasaray. Chris Smith and Dave Usher reflect on a rare enjoyable night at Anfield in which Arne Slot's side played with the kind of high tempo and intensity that has been so notably absent all season. Is this a one off or a sign of better things to come?

Was this a new low point in a season full of them? Spurs were the butt of everybody’s jokes going into this game, but they were the ones laughing at full time after Richarlison of all people popped up with a last minute equaliser in front of the Kop. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to dissect another wretched day for the Reds.

It's happened again. Another away game at Galatasaray, another 1-0 defeat, another game that was wide open yet we somehow failed to score. Thankfully we have the chance to turn things around at Anfield next week. TLW Editor Dave Usher is jopined by John Gallagher for this one. 

We're back after a technical disaster caused our last Wolves pod to be lost in the internet wilderness forever. Thankfully this one sees us with a win to talk about as the Reds banished the disappointment of midweek to set the record straight against the Premier League's bottom club.  Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton and Dave Usher to reflect on a night in which Rio Ngumoha shone, Curtis Jones gave a reminder of what he has to offer and Andy Robertson scored what may well prove to be his last ever Liverpool goal *wipes tear*

The Reds moved back into the Champions League qualification positions by putting five past West Ham and in the process showed that maybe they're finally getting the hang of this set-piece lark. Three goals came from corner kicks, and that ultimately proved the difference in what was otherwise an even contest. Chris Smith is joined by John Gallagher and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on this game, to look ahead to the next one and to also answer some questions from you the listeners.

Alexis Mac Allister's dramatic 97th minute winner gave the Reds an undeserved but hilarious win at the City Ground as Arne Slot recorded his first win against Forest. The first half performance was dreadful but things did improve after the break and the three points are most welcome. Chris Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss this one and to look ahead to West Ham at Anfield next week.

Goals from Curtis Jones, Dom Szoboszlai and a Mo Salah penalty secured passage through to the next round of the FA Cup as the Reds comfortably dealt with Brighton at Anfield. Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Dan Thomas to look back at the game and preview next week's trip to Nottingham Forest.

Virgil Van Dijk's header ensured the Reds bounced back from the weekend loss to Manchester City and ended Sunderland's unbeaten home record in the process. While not being a classic performance, it was a good three points built on an excellent defensive effort. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Terry McDonald to look back on this game and to look ahead to the FA Cup clash at the weekend.

The Reds looked to have this game won thanks to Dom Szoboszlai's latest special free-kick, but a late collapse saw Manchester City walk away with all three points to record a rare win at Anfield. Chris Smith is joined by Dan Thomas and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on another deflating loss in a season full of them.

The Reds overcame an uninspiring opening half an hour that saw them fall behind to bounce back emphatically with a 4-1 win over Newcastle in which once again the flourishing partnership of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike came to the fore.  Ekitike scored twice and Wirtz added a third before an emotional Ibou Konate honoured his late father with a goal at the Kop end. TLW Editor Dave Usher and Paul Natton look back on an enjoyable night at Anfield and look ahead to what will hopefully be another against City next week.