The Late Challenge – Liverpool FC Podcast

Liverpool made it four consecutive Premier League away wins with a 3-1 victory at Crystal Palace, but once again the refereeing decisions are under the spotlight.

Apparently Liverpool fans only complain about officials when they lose. Well, the Reds have won again, and we're still asking questions. How on earth was that a penalty in the 95th minute when nobody was even appealing for one?

Gareth and Mo discuss another controversial decision, the inconsistency of Premier League officiating and Andoni Iraola's furious post-match reaction.

There's plenty of football to talk about too, including another outstanding performance from Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak's goalscoring form and Liverpool's impressive run of results on the road.

All that and more on Episode 197 of The Late Challenge.

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Stu Wright and Gareth Roberts get stuck into the 3–2 defeat to Fenerbahçe, the defending that cost the Reds and the youngsters showing their expensive teammates how it’s done.

Jamie Carragher’s comments spark the bigger debate: have Liverpool built a squad that fits together? Where do Nyoni, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister and Wirtz all fit—and is Rio Ngumoha making himself impossible to leave out ahead of Barcola?

Too early to judge, or fair questions about where the money’s gone?

Plus, a Crystal Palace preview: their poor form, pressure on Pierre Sage, where they can hurt Liverpool and how the Reds can bounce back at Selhurst Park.

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Mo and Robbo break down Liverpool's loss to Arsenal, and ask the question: is Andoni Iraola's team too nice? They'll also look forward to the Champions League clash with Fenerbahce and a reunion with former favourite Dirk Kuyt
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Gareth Roberts is joined by Stu Wright to get stuck into Liverpool winning a penalty shoot-out against Chelsea yet again, Joe Gomez smashing one into the Kop net, the visit of Arsenal at the weekend, and other matters arising – including this important question: does anyone actually like Mikel Arteta?

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Gareth Roberts is joined by Mo Stewart to answer the question on everyone’s lips: Is Football Nothing Without Ronald Araujo?

As well as the loan star’s future at Liverpool and his all-action display against Brighton, the two fingers offered to the rest of the football world is also on the agenda, alongside a chat about where we now in the Andoni Iraola Anfield revolution.

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