Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

It's been some year for Liverpool and, should they overcome Arsenal in the late kick-off, they would end 2018 unbeaten at home in the Premier League.And, more importantly, it would also ensure they would stay at least six points clear at the top going into 2019.If recent history, as well as form, is anything to go by, Jurgen Klopp's side should do the business against the GunnersBut is this Arsenal team a different beast to the one that meekly surrendered at Anfield in August last year?Their performance in this season's reverse encounter between the sides at the Emirates, at the start of November, suggests that they are.But what are they like on the road? And is there any chance they could be become the first team to take three points from Anfield since April 2017?To try to get the answers to those questions, Paul Wheelock speaks to Arsenal fan and journalist Tom Marshall-Bailey.Over a Christmas pint, they talk the game itself, the impact of Unai Emery, the signing Tom believes rivals Alisson Becker for the best of the season, some of the problems that continue to linger from Arsene Wenger’s reign, the Klopp ally who is helping revolutionise the Gunners, and the player who swapped the Emirates for Anfield.And speaking of Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain, our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce then provides a very positive update on the midfielder's fitness, as well as all the other talking points from Reds boss Klopp's pre-match press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The red machine of Liverpool keeps rolling on - and the Blood Red team are in very high spirits.To a degree.Kristian Walsh is joined by Paul Gorst, Connor Dunn and Theo Squires as they discuss the Reds' 4-0 win over Newcastle - and what it means for the title race.There is praise for Dejan Lovren and his confidence, while derision reigns supreme over the suggestion Mohamed Salah should be banned for diving.The impact of Xherdan Shaqiri is also a key topic, as is the reaction both at Anfield and across the country to Liverpool going six points clear.The futures of three teenagers are also discussed, as well as the magnitude of the clash with Arsenal.Spirits are high indeed - but just don't jinx things, whatever you do.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eight straight Premier League wins and a six-point lead at the top makes for one very happy Post-Game podcast.Yes, Liverpool continued their relentless form with a routine 4-0 victory over Newcastle United on Boxing Day.But while the Reds are keeping their cool in the title race, it would appear the defending champions are losing theirs, after Manchester City went down 2-1 at Leicester City to make it three defeats in their last four league matches.But while the shock result at the King Power gets a mention, this podcast is all about the league leaders, and their comfortable win over Rafa Benitez's men.We hear from James Pearce, our Liverpool FC correspondent, every word Jurgen Klopp had to say in his press conference, and the verdict of the five Reds who phoned into the show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool have given their supporters the perfect Christmas present by opening up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League.But last’s year gift came two days after the big day when Virgil van Dijk’s protracted move from Southampton was completed for a £75m fee that remains a world record for a defender.It’s safe to say that it’s been money well spent.And such is the impact van Dijk has made at Anfield, we have produced a Christmas Day special podcast that is all about the imperious Dutchman, and which could be perfect listening while you’re cooking the turkey or when you’ve got your feet up later in the day after you’ve polished it off.The podcast starts with a three-way discussion between our Blood Red regulars Joe Rimmer, Ian Doyle and Paul Gorst, before Paul Wheelock talks to former Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Leicester City midfielder Garry Parker, who was part of the Celtic coaching staff who first brought van Dijk to Britain from Holland.We also hear from a Southampton writer, who is not surprised in the slightest at just how well the 27-year-old has done for the Reds.Enjoy – and from everyone at the Blood Red podcasts, we hope you’re having, or have had, a good day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Paul Gorst to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Top of the agenda is the win over Wolverhampton Wanderers that means the Reds are top of Christmas, while there is a lot of love for Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Mohamed Salah, discussion over why Manchester United love Liverpool and a look ahead to Newcastle United.Also includes a probably too lengthy discussion on possible wrestling names for Van Dijk - other than Virgil. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been the perfect ending to a memorable year for Liverpool’s first team.The win over Wolves on Friday ensured the Reds will be top at Christmas – and Manchester City’s shock defeat at home to Crystal Palace the following afternoon guarantees that the four-point gap between the sides has stayed intact.But it’s not just at senior level that the club is thriving.The Under-18s won a dramatic FA Youth Cup tie with Portsmouth in St Helens on Tuesday 3-2 thanks to a late winner from the prolific Bobby Duncan.It continued a brilliant run of form for Barry Lewtas’ side that has seen them book their place in the knockout stages of the UEFA Youth League and move up to second in the U18s Premier League.Further good news came in the fact that Ki-Jana Hoever, the 16-year-old defender signed from Ajax in the summer, has been promoted to train with Jurgen Klopp’s senior side.And for the latest Academy Show podcast, Paul Wheelock speak to our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce about the Dutchman, about Duncan, and about the U23s, who themselves have ended 2018 on a high, and about Ben Woodburn ahead of his expected return from Sheffield United on loan For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is just no stopping Liverpool FC.Goals from the outstanding Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk - the former's 14th of the season, taking him to the top of the domestic scoring charts; the latter's first in the league for the club - fired the relentless Reds to a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory over a Wolves side who are far from mugs.And what an important victory it was, too, as not only did it ensure Jurgen Klopp's side will be top at Christmas for the first time in five years, but it also ensured the lead over second-placed Manchester City was extended to four points.It should come as no surprise, then, that it is yet another buzzing Post-Game podcast, which kicks off with the verdict of our full-time Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, which features the full audio from Reds boss Klopp's press conference, and which concludes with the thoughts of the Koppites who phoned into the show, and those who left comments on our dedicated Blood Red podcast Facebook page. Click HERE to apply to join.Merry Christmas! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce and ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Connor Dunn to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Among the topics discussed are the sacking of Jose Mourinho, what it means for the Reds, the future of Dominic Solanke, Dejan Lovren's latest comments and looking ahead to the trip to Wolves.Features James disagreeing with Ian a lot. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victory at Molineux on Friday night would stretch Liverpool’s Premier League winning run to seven games, ensure they open up a four-point lead over Manchester City, and guarantee they would be top on Christmas Day for the first time in five years.But, as the main guest of our Preview podcast explains, they will be up against a Wolves team who have no fear.Tim Spiers is the Wolves correspondent for the Express & Star newspaper and he gives us the inside track on last season Championship winners’ impressive start to life in the top flight - and why there is real confidence they can become only the fourth side this season to take points off Liverpool.Tim also talks Wolves’ captain, and Reds old boy, Conor Coady, the player who has been linked with a move to Anfield, and the player who has been linked with a move in the opposite direction, as well as the key thing Jurgen Klopp’s side must try to do tomorrow.We then hear highlights from Klopp’s press conference to get the Liverpool angle on things – more of which will follow on Friday with our main Blood Red show.Enjoy.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a very special podcast for you, Reds fans.Allez Les Rouges and Poetry in Motion are two of our most well-established and well-loved pods and, what with it being the last week before Christmas, Neil Fitzmaurice and Peter Hooton have teamed up to produce what is an absolutely belter of an episode.Joining Poetry host Fitzy and Allez host Peter are Ste Monaghan and the ECHO’s own Dan Kay as they bask in the comfort of knowing that it is just a great time to be a Liverpool fan.Earlier in the campaign, there were questions about how the Reds were performing, if not their results, and not least from Fitzy himself, but now one and all are very happy indeed.Very happy to be top of the Premier League and very happy to be through in the Champions League, the last-16 draw for which the lads reckon proved just how feared Jurgen Klopp’s side have become.There is a lot of love for Naby Keita, Fabinho and especially Andy Robertson, who the panel believe is something of a throwback, and the latest Klopp bargain signing to become a fan favourite.It’s quite clear that the Reds are not going to go away, and what could be their secret weapon in the title battle with Manchester City is discussed.Also up for debate is the transformation of the defence, the strengthening of the squad, the belief within it, and the mentality of it, which Dan and Mono believe is best summed up by the captain, Jordan Henderson.Fitzy also tells a brilliant story about Jamie Carragher before Mono recalls the incredible time he stuck one (a sticker, that is) on poor old Jose Mourinho, who gets little sympathy from all involved after his sacking from Manchester United following their defeat to Liverpool.All four panellists are in great voice – and quite literally in a superb finale to a superb show.Enjoy.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices