Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Join James Pearce for reaction to Liverpool's latest Premier League win, after seeing off Ipswich Town 4-1 at Anfield. Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah and a double for Cody Gakpo were enough to see off the relegation-threatened visitors. As well as analysis from Anfield, listen in to hear the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also drops by to discuss the role of Ibrahima Konate in the Reds' opening goal. Host: James Pearce With: Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to reflect on back-to-back wins in both the Premier League and Champions League for the Reds! Saturday's dramatic late show at Brentford was followed up on Tuesday night as Lille were seen off 2-1 at Anfield to continue Liverpool's 100% record in this season's Champions League. As well as reflect on the wins, the panel discuss the squad depth available to Arne Slot with the likes of Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa and Jarrell Quansah all playing their part in the last two outings. Plus, there's a look ahead to the rest of the January transfer window and a preview of Ipswich's trip to Anfield on Saturday. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce for reaction from the Gtech Community Stadium as Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to secure a 2-0 win over Brentford. The No.9 came off the bench to strike to earn the Reds a first Premier League win in three games following the recent draws with both Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. As well as reaction the Uruguayan's double, there's also the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference as well as The Athletic's senior data analyst Mark Carey on the win in west London. Host: James Pearce With: Mark Carey Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here to react following Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. After falling behind, Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas combined just 22 seconds after coming off the bench to salvage a point in the Premier League title race. The panel assess what it means for the title race, as well as the importance of Diogo Jota's fitness before casting an eye towards the transfer window. There's also a look back at a big-name Spaniard who arrived in a January transfer window without being able to leave much of a mark at Anfield before attentions switch to Saturday's trip to Brentford. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the weekend's events at Anfield, most eye-catching of which was the performance of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The panel assess, amid transfer interest from Real Madrid, what led to such a poor showing for Alexander-Arnold before assessing the rest of the display with the Reds unable to overcome an out of sorts Manchester United. There's also a look ahead to what's to come over the next week with Tottenham Hotspur in the first round of the Carabao Cup semi-final, Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup before a trip to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Plus, with the January transfer window now open James brings us up-to-date with the latest Liverpool moves with reported interest in a couple of Liverpool wingers and a goalkeeping departure. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as we return for the first podcast of 2025 - and there's plenty to get into! The panel get into the latest on the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold after Real Madrid made an enquiry to Liverpool over his availability in January. On the pitch, Arne Slot's Liverpool picked up maximum points over the festive period, with Mohamed Salah once again leading the way. Plus, ahead of Manchester United's visit on Sunday we get into Ruben Amorim's latest comments admitting the Reds' rivals are in a relegation battle ahead of the trip to Anfield. Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes and James Pearce Producer: Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after Liverpool's eventful 6-3 away win over Tottenham Hotspur. The panel react to the Reds six-goal showing, Mohamed Salah's latest exploits and much more before looking at the state of the title race following another helping hand from Everton, taking points off Chelsea at Goodison Park. As ever, there's Contract Weekly - the final one before Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk can sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs. Plus, there's a look back on 2024 as the panel share their highlights of the calendar year. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans and James Pearce are joined by Andy Jones following Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Fulham at Anfield. The panel look back on the pulsating game which twice saw the Reds have to come from behind to take a point after Andy Robertson had also been sent-off for Arne Slot's side. There's also a look at the wider title race with Chelsea winning, Arsenal drawing and Man City losing (again). Plus, we have 'Contract Weekly' and a preview of the January transfer window before looking ahead to this week's visits to Southampton and Spurs. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for a busy show! Liverpool made it six wins out of six in the Champions League last night. The Reds are sitting pretty in top spot after getting the job done in Girona last night, thanks to another goal from Mo Salah and some goalkeeping heroics from Alisson. We look back on the match and discuss the latest contract news. Are the trio of Salah, van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold any closer to signing? We reflect back on a Premier League weekend that saw the postponement of the Merseyside Derby. How did the other results affect Liverpool’s title campaign? And we preview the Fulham game at Anfield on Saturday. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back for a bonus episode alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's pulsating 3-3 draw with Newcastle United. The panel react to more brilliance from Mohamed Salah, Caoimhin Kelleher rare error and Liverpool not winning a game before moving onto the latest around Virgil van Dijk's contract. Plus there's a trip down memory lane ahead of the final visit across Stanley Park to take on Everton at Goodison Park before we finish with a quiz on Merseyside derbies at the home of the Blues. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans reacting to an eventful week for the Reds! First Real Madrid and then Manchester City swept aside at Anfield as Liverpool maintain their 100% record in the Champions League before moving nine-points clear at the top of the Premier League. There's reaction to Sunday's win over Man City, including Pep Guardiola's antics after being taunted by the Anfield crowd. Plus, Si brings us an update on Mohamed Salah's contract demands in 'Contract Weekly' before attentions turns to Wednesday's visit to St James' Park with The Athletic's Newcastle United writer George Caulkin dropping by to preview the game! Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and George Caulkin Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction from Anfield as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah in either half capped a thoroughly dominant win for the Reds, coming just days after also seeing off European champions Real Madrid in the Champions League. As well as James' analysis from Anfield, there is also the best from Arne Slot's press conference including the latest on the fitness of Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley as well as his views on Pep Guardiola's struggles with City. Plus, The Athletic's Andy Jones also drops by to give his view on the input of Luis Diaz and Dominik Szoboszlai. Host: James Pearce With: Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans and there's some big 'Contract Weekly' news to get into. After Mohamed Salah stopped to speak with James in the mixed zone after Sunday's 3-2 win over Southampton, the Egyptian King's comments have made plenty of headlines, so the panel give their views on how it could impact negotiations. Plus there's on-pitch chat as the Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points before looking ahead to the week to come with both Real Madrid and Man City heading to 'Atmosfield'. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce for reaction from St Mary's as Liverpool move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, thanks to more Mohamed Salah brilliance. The Egyptian King scored twice on the south coast as Arne Slot's men had to come from behind to win, despite taking a first half lead through Dominik Szoboszlai. Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes scored either side of half-time to turn the game around before Salah's double to move him past 100 away goals for the club. As well as analysis from St Mary's listen in for Slot's press conference as well as Andy Jones dropping by with his thoughts after the Reds conceded twice against the Premier League's bottom side. Host: James Pearce With: Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare to return from the final international break of the year sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League. So how can Liverpool maintain their lead at the top, are they genuine contenders to lift the title and what impact could the looming January transfer window have on their destiny this season? Plus there's the latest reaction to the international break, including Ben Doak's crucial role in Scotland's Nations League wins over Croatia and Poland before 'Contract Weekly' and looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Southampton. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes is alongside Iain Macintosh to discuss his new book, Chasing Salah: The Biography. In the book, Simon expertly pieces together a fascinating portrait of Salah. From his relationships with his teammates to what motivates him; from how the events of the past decade in Egypt have impacted his life, to what's next in his career. Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Salah-Biography-Simon-Hughes/dp/1408721155 Host: Iain Macintosh With: Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Oli Kay for this week's Walk On podcast talking through the biggest talking points. With the Reds already five points clear after just 11 Premier League this season the panel bask in the glory following Saturday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa before turning their attention to referee David Coote who has been suspended pending further investigation by PGMOL. That came after a video appearing to show the official voicing foul-mouthed criticism of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appeared on social media on Monday. There's also the latest 'Contract Weekly' update, praise for both Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez as well as the latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Oli Kay Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here with Tony Evans to look back on another week of wins for Liverpool! Fresh from seeing off Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield in the Champions League we bask in more glory as Arne Slot's record now stands at 14 wins from 16 matches in charge. Luis Diaz's sparkling showing is singled out for praise following his first hat-trick for the club before moving onto Mohamed Salah after his cryptic tweet after playing the lead role in the 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League last weekend. Plus, ahead of Saturday's visit of Aston Villa, our resident Brummie Gregg Evans drops in to give us the lowdown on Unai Emery's side. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction from Anfield as Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion retake top spot in the Premier League. Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah struck in the second half as the Reds had to come from behind on a day both Arsenal and Manchester City lost. Listen in for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference. Plus, The Athletic's Gregg Evans also drops in with his take. Host: James Pearce With: Gregg Evans Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans and James Pearce are joined by Gregg Evans for this week's Walk On, looking back on Liverpool's trips to Leipzig and London. Having battled back twice to draw with Arsenal at the Emirates the panel assess the value of the point including the performance of Ibrahima Konate in north London. Darwin Nunez's showing against Arsenal was also under the spotlight with the Uruguayan laying on the assist for Mohamed Salah to drab Liverpool a point. Plus, following Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments around his desire to win the Ballon d'Or, Simon Hughes has his say on what it could mean for his Liverpool future. And finally we look ahead to the double-header in the Carabao Cup and Premier League to come with Brighton with Andy Jones dropping in with the latest on Federico Chiesa. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Gregg Evans Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices