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That's more like it. After two disappointing results at Old Trafford last season, the Reds set the record straight with a drama free, routine 3-0 win over the old enemy as Arne Slot secured his crown as King of the Dutch Baldies.

A first half Luis Diaz double and a second half strike by Mo Salah - who also bagged two assists in a sensational display - ensured a stress free afternoon for the Reds as they ruthlessly exposed mistakes from a poor Manchester United side.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown and Paul Natton to reflect on a lovely afternoon's footy as Slot's boys made it three wins from three without conceding a goal.

The Reds finally signed someone to help the team this season as exciting Italian forward Federico Chiesa joined from Juventus for a bargain fee of just £10m plus another couple of mil in potential add ons.

Chris Smith and TLW Editor Dave Usher give their immediate reaction to the news, while also discussing the signing of a new goalkeeper who won't be joining for at least a year. The lads also react to the Champions League draw that has thrown up some very interesting fixtures and finally they look ahead to Sunday's trip to Old Trafford.

Goals from Luis Diaz and Mo Salah gave Arne Slot a win on his Anfield debut to maintain the Reds 100% start to the season. It was a day full of positives but there was a sour taste left by the pouty antics of Trent after being subbed.

Chris Smith is joined by John Gallagher and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on a mostly satisfying afternoon, tainted slightly by the strop thrown by the vice captain.

The Arne Slot era got underway with a win, a clean sheet and some sensational football in the second half. The less said about the first half the better, but Slot came up with the answers at half time and that's an encouraging sign, unless your name is Jarrell Quansah!

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Julian Richards to look back on the game and to answer more listener questions.

Another new season is upon us and it's all change for the Reds as we go into a campaign without Jurgen Klopp at the helm for the first time in almost a decade. Well, maybe not all change as we're still experiencing the usual frustration in the transfer market!

Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss the positive signs from pre-season performances and results, and also the negative performances off the field as we go into the season opener having failed to make a single signing. Are the lads feeling optimistic about the season or concerned that the lack of investment will hamper the new manager, sorry Head Coach. You'll have to listen to find out!

Arne Slot has finally spoken for the first time as Liverpool manager and we give our reaction to what was said and how he said it.

Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton, Stu Montagu and TLW Editor Dave Usher to address the new gaffer's first public address, while the lads also answer a series of questions sent in by you, the listeners.

Plus the usual off topic nonsense including Basil Fawlty meltdowns resulting in personal injury, a Guinness World Record attempt, an progress report on parrot training in Southport plus the revelation that one of the podcast crew is standing for election as an MP on July 4th.

After nine amazing years Jurgen Klopp's time at Liverpool has come to an end. He won everything, broke all sorts of records, treated us to the best football we've ever seen and gave us one hell of a fun ride.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards for the final podcast of the Jurgen Klopp era. Thanks Boss.

Anfield paid tribute to Jurgen Klopp on a highly-emotional afternoon as the curtain came down on this incredible era with a 2-0 win over Wolves. TLW Editor Dave Usher and Chris Smith reflect on a farewell that brought smiles through the tears, as the boss rode off into the sunset with one more rallying call and a fist pump into the future.

The Reds blew a 3-1 lead late on to draw at Aston Villa and even needed a world class save from Alisson to avoid an embarrassing defeat as the limp to the finish line continues.

Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss the late capitulation before moving onto other topics, such as who will and won't be crying when Jurgen says farewell this Sunday, the annoying trend of wives and kids coming onto the pitch after the final game and which current LFC player would survive a zombie apocalypse.

Jurgen's penultimate home game ended with a 4-2 win after a mixed bag of a performance against Spurs. The Reds were 4-0 up and cruising but ended up hanging on after a late Spurs fightback threatened to cause huge embarrassment.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton to reflect on a strange afternoon at Anfield, while the lads also have a discussion about what might happen this summer regarding the futures of a number of players.

Stick a fork in us, we're done. The pathetic limp towards the finish continues with another desperately disappointing display and more points thrown away, this time against a West Ham side that looked pretty disinterested for most of the game.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Stu Montagu for the latest group therapy session. The result was bad enough, the performance was worse and we also had to ensure the sight of Mummy and Daddy fighting as Klopp and Mo went at it on the touchline. Just grim.

The Reds' ailing title challenge suffered a fatal blow in the worst place possible as Everton registered a deserved 2-0 win in the Merseyside Derby at Goodison. Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown and Dave Usher to discuss a dismal night when defensive lapses and misfiring forwards were coupled with an absence of the energy and synonymous with Jurgen Klopp's great sides. Sadly, it really did feel like the end. As this era comes to a sad close, the lads try to look to a future under Klopp's rumoured replacement Arne Slot, and address some looming decisions over the futures of the squad's biggest names.

The Reds season is still alive after a much needed win at Fulham got their title challenge back on track. Goals from Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch and Jota sunk the Cottagers in what was a more comfortable win than many expected.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Dan Thomas to look back on this game as well as previewing the midweek trip to Goodison. There's also a heated discussion on refs, PGMOL, Forest's bizarre statement and the impact officiating has had on this year's Premier League.

The Reds bowed out of Europe with barely a whimper. Technically they won on the night, but nobody was fooled by that as Atalanta out-thought and out-fought Klopp's side, who once again failed to muster a goal from open play.

Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher to briefly pick through the bones of this stinker before trying to lift the mood a little by reminiscing about some of our greatest European moments under Jurgen.

It goes from bad to worse as a second home defeat in four days has put the Reds right up against it now in the title race. Arsenal's defeat softens the blow somewhat but City are the big winners this weekend and now sit top. We've seen how this movie ends.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and John Gallagher to try to make sense of it all. 

Well, that was unexpected. An abject performance against Atalanta, on a night when Anfield pageantry was already in short supply, left the Reds' Europa League hopes in tatters ahead of next week's second leg in Italy.

Another game where the Reds completely battered a sorry Manchester United side, but criminally failed to win. That's three times now, with this one potentially the most damaging of all as top spot has been relinquished to Arsenal.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Stu Montagu to look back - mostly in anger - at a wasteful display that may prove to have dire consequences in the chase for the title.

The Reds returned to the top of the table after a 3-1 win over bottom club Sheffield United, but it was considerably more stressful than it needed to be and it needed a late thunderbolt from Alexis Mac Allister to break the deadlock before Cody Gakpo wrapped it up in stoppage time.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton to reflect on the night's action as well as to discuss the ongoing manager search and preview the huge game at Old Trafford this Sunday.

The Reds returned to thePremier League summit after goals from Diaz and Salah erased an early setback to see off a tricky Brighton side.

Chreis Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher and Paul Natton to discuss a potentially pivotal day in the title race, with a draw in the City and Arsenal game putting us in pole position for the only fitting end to the Klopp era.

We'll discuss the many permutations of the run-in and (mostly) keep the disappointment about Xabi Alonso's decision to stay with Leverkusen in check.

The Reds paid the price for not finishing off the opponent when they were on the ropes and suffered the most heartbreaking of Old Trafford losses right at the death.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Stu Montagu for a healing group therapy session and to try and make sense of what happened.

Another big win for the Reds over Sparta as Klopp's decision to field a strong line up paid off early, with four goals in the opening quarter of an hour that allowed the rest of the game to be played out as a glorified training session.

Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on a fun night at Anfield before then turning their attentions to the big game at Old Trafford at the weekend in the FA Cup.

Honours even after a pulsating clash at Anfield. The Reds overcame a half time deficit to dominate after the break and Alexis Mac Allister's equaliser was the least Liverpool deserved for a brilliant second half display.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and John Gallagher to look back on a highly charged game that had a controversial ending, as Michael Oliver denied Mac Allister the clearest of penalties with virtually the last kick of the game. 

The Reds fielded a stronger than expected side in Prague and it paid off with a big win that makes the second leg at Anfield a formality, but it may have come at a cost as Ibou Konate was forced off with an injury that makes him a doubt the weekend.

Chris Smith is joined by the usual Europa League line up of John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss tonight's game and to look ahead to the big one on Sunday.

Once again the Reds left it late but once again it was an incredible moment and a massive win. Klopp's mentality monsters were on the brink of dropping two points and perhaps ending the weekend in third spot, but up popped returning substitute Darwin Nunez to win it and spark manic celebrations in the away end.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and a just back from the City Ground Julian Richards to look back on another dramatic win for the Reds and to reflect on what it might mean for the rest of the season.

The kids did it again! Goals from 18 year old Youth Team duo Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns saw off Southampton at Anfield as the young Reds set up a quarter final clash at Castle Greyskull.

Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher to bask in the glory of another great night for the Academy and to look ahead to the game at Forest this weekend.

What a day! The Reds secured a tenth League Cup with a dramatic extra time win over Chelsea at Wembley to keep us on course for a glorious end to the Jurgen Klopp era.

A true captain's goal from Virg averted the drama of a shoot out, following another topsy turvy final in which fortune favoured the brave. However, it was the Reds Academy graduates rising to the occasion against the billion dolla blues that will live long in the memory.

Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards, Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to celebrate a win that sits proudly amidst the pantheon of our all-time great final triumphs.

Luton Town were caught in a second half whirlwind as the Reds overcame a half time deficit to blow away the plucky Hatters. Goals from Van Dijk, Gakpo, Diaz and Elliott completed a terrific turnaround that Jurgen Klopp compared to *checks notes* erm, the win over Barcelona.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Dan Thomas to look back on a great night at Anfield and look forward to what will be a great afternoon at Wembley on Sunday.

A big win that looks to have come at something of a cost. The Reds made a tricky fixture look easy but lost three players to injury and at least one of them looks to be very serious, but Salah was back with a goal and we're still top of the league.

Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown and TLW Editor Dave Usher to pick the bones out of an eventful game down in West London in which Nunez showed his finishing prowess, Salah returned in style, Cody bagged himself a goal and Macca chipped in with a lovely strike.

The front three all found the net as the under strength Reds rallied in the second half to overcome a plucky Burnley side at Anfield to return to the top of the table.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards to reflect on all of the major talking points from this game and to also chat about the hugely impressive exploits of Xabi Alonso in the Bundesliga. The lads also look ahead to a tricky looking 12.30 fixture at Brentford next weekend.

A deserved defeat and a self inflicted one, as the Reds didn't make the most of a lifeline given to them just before half time and proceeded to hand Arsenal the points with some calamitous defending.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to sift through the wreckage of a rare defeat that has let Arsenal back into the race and opened the door for Manchester City.

What a night at Anfield. The Reds found the net four times, Darwin found the woodwork four times, and Conor Bradley produced a performance for the ages as the title charge continued.

Chris Smith is joined by Dan Thomas and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on one hell of a performance in which Bradley announced himself as a star of the present as well as the future, and Liverpool showed Todd Boehly that there's much more to building a great team than just spending more money than everyone else.

The lads also look forward to the weekend's trip to Arsenal and answer some more of your questions.

The chase for the quadruple goes on as the Reds recorded a comfortable victory over Norwich on an emotional day at Anfield.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton, John Gallagher and John Brennan to reflect on a good afternoon for the Reds and to delve further into the news that Kloppo will be leaving at the end of the season.

Jurgen Klopp dropped a bombshell on us this morning with the news he was leaving at the end of the season, so we recorded this emergency podcast to try and make some sense of it all.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Stu Montagu, while there are drop ins from a couple of other lads as we discuss the whys, wherefores and what nexts. 

What started out as a serious, sombre discussion descended into chaos thanks to interruptions from cats, home smart speaker systems and the distraction of a Xabi Alonso press conference.

Another Wembley final against Chelsea awaits after Liverpool handled business in the League Cup semi-final second leg at Fulham to secure a 3-2 aggregate win.

An early Luis Diaz strike put Jurgen's trophy collecting Reds on course, but a late equaliser meant a tricky ending to an otherwise comfortable night in West London.

Chris Smith hosts John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher to recap the action, preview the Norwich game and look ahead to the repeat of the 2022 final and add a tenth League Cup to the Champions Wall.

Nunez! Nunez! The Reds recorded what feels like a statement victory in a tricky fixture as Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota put Bournemouth to the sword in a ruthless second half showing.

Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown, Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to bask in the glow of a big performance from the lads that extended the lead at the top of the table to five points.

What is it going to take to win the Premier League this season? Darwin clicking in front of goal? New signings? Or the young players rising to the occasion? And how does the spectre of a Man City resurgence alter our expectations?

Chris Smith, Dave Usher and Paul Natton used the winter break to take some listener questions on our player of the year so far, the Reds best XI and what we would consider a successful season from this point.

We pick the Liverpool players we'd stake our lives on in a penalty shoot out and how the matchday experience has changed in our long years attending Anfield.

The Reds rebounded from a poor first half, as goals from Jones and impressive substitute Gakpo put the 9-times League Cup winners on course for another Wembley Final.

Chris Smith is joined by Stu Montagu and TLW Editor Dave Usher to recap the action, heap praise on Connor Bradley and assess our prospects for the rest of January amid a growing absentee list.

No Van Dijk, no Salah, no problem. The Reds advanced to the next round after a smash and grab win against a profligate Arsenal side who should have been out of sight by half time, but if you let Klopp's mentality monsters stay in the game then this is what happens. 

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to revel in one of the more satisfying wins of the season so far, and to look ahead to the midweek semi final against Fulham.

The Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with arguably their best performance of the season to beat Newcastle 4-2 at Anfield in a game where the scoreline did not reflect the performance.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to look back on a very satisfying night at Anfield. Mo Salah added two more goals to his tally, Curtis Jones excelled in midfield, Joe Gomez continued his great form and Luis Diaz had his best game of the season.

We discuss of this and more, plus there's the obligatory discussion on Darwin's finishing as well as a look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

Darwin Nunez ended his goal drought and Diogo Jota marked his return from injury with a late strike to send the Reds back to sink Burnley and send the Reds back to the top of the table.

Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on an incident packed game in which VAR once again reared its ugly head to make life much more difficult for Klopp's men than it should have been. The lads also look ahead to Newcastle next week.

A brilliant Mo Salah goal saw the Reds come from behind to draw with Arsenal in a pulsating clash at Anfield, but the Reds would be sitting pretty at the top of the table if Trent Alexander-Arnold had converted a glorious 2nd half chance at the Kop end.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Dan Thomas and Paul Natton to dissect an eventful game which once again saw Liverpool's defensive players shine as the attackers generally flattered to deceive.

The Reds eased into the League Cup semi-finals with an impressive 5-1 win against an acquiescing West Ham side at Anfield.

Chris Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher and John Brennan to assess a near-perfect night for Jurgen Klopp's side ahead of the top of the table showdown against Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday night.

The Reds relinquished top spot in the Premier League after they failed to beat plucky underdogs Manchester United on a frustrating afternoon at Anfield.

Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss what went wrong and what was good, before the lads turn their attention to the midweek cup clash with West Ham.

A young Reds side went down to defeat in Belgium in the final game of the group stage, but we won't waste too much time talking about that.

Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher to briefly skip over this game and look back at the group stage as a whole, plus the lads look ahead to the big one this Sunday against Manchester United at Anfield.

Another come from behind win from the Reds sent them to the top of the Premier League after a Harvey Elliott strike capped a late fightback to sink plucky Palace at Selhust Park on a day when Mo Salah claimed his 200th goal for the club.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Paul Natton to look back on yet another game where Klopp's 'Mentality Monsters" somehow found a way to get the job done despite being far from their best.

It wasn't pretty but it's a win and three points that keep the Reds in second spot hot on the heels of leaders Arsenal. A first half goal from the imperious Virgil Van Dijk and a late second by Dom Szoboszlai secured the win despite an uninspiring performance.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Terry McDonald to look back over a largely forgettable evening and then look ahead to the weekend trip to Palace.

What a wild ride that was! Having fallen behind late the lads were able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat thanks to goals from Endo and Trent to move the Reds up to second spot.

Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton, Dan Thomas and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on a crazy afternoon at a bitterly cold Anfield.

The Reds booked their place in the Europa League knockout stages with a convincing win over LASK at Anfield.

Chris Smith is joined by John Brennan and TLW Editor Dave Usher on a night when Cody Gakpo bagged a brace, Luis Diaz scored in front of his family and Mo Salah notched his 199th goal for the club.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's brilliant second half equaliser gave the Reds a point as they became the first side in 2023 to leave the Etihad without losing.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Ian Brown and Julian Richards to look back on a satisfactory afternoon in which the lads picked up a point at the most difficult venue in football despite not playing at their best. 

It might be an international break but there's loads going on so we're here to cover it as well as to look ahead to the big game at the Etihad this weekend.

Diaz, Nunez & Szoboslai have been tearing it up for their countries, Trent has caught the eye in midfield and Evertonians are revolting. And they're unhappy about being docked ten points, badumtish!

Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards, Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss all of the above, plus we also answer some questions sent in by the listeners.