Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

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 EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 EvansWith: Simon Hughes and James PearceProducer: Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 EvansWith: James Pearce and Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 EvansWith: James Pearce and Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 EvansWith: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and George CaulkinProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PearceWith: Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PearceWith: Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.