Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

• Have Liverpool been figured out?

  Andy Jones and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans for a debrief of another bad weekend for Liverpool, falling to Brentford (and 'Keith Andrew's well-oiled machine') 3-2. The panel discuss why Liverpool can't seem to do the basics right, and whether the other English clubs have figured them out.They also touch on how much credit Arne Slot has in the bank, and how long that will last if this season descends into disaster.Finally, there's a look ahead to the Carabao Cup visit of Crystal Palace to Anfield. Should the domestic cups now be prioritised given the slumping title defence?Email: [email protected]: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Frankfurt, formations & Frenchmen

  Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans for this episode as we relive the 5-1 victory away in Germany - and find out how man Frankfurters James managed to consume.The panel look at the change of system, with Arne Slot turning back the clock and rolling out a 4-4-2. Is this something that we could see more of going forward?And what does the victory mean for Mohammed Salah, with the Egyptian on the bench as the team clicked. Will he start against Brentford at the weekend?Email: [email protected]: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Where is Liverpool's title-winning identity?

  James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans after the bruising 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield.The panel ask if Liverpool are now in panic mode with four defeats on the spin, as they pick through a performance full of holes. System-wise, what can Slot change going forward to right the ship?Plus there's a look at the midweek game away to Frankfurt. Can Wirtz find some form on his return to Germany, and should Salah be dropped following his recent poor displays.Email: [email protected]: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How do Liverpool get back on track against Man United?

  James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool returning to action with Manchester United coming to Anfield!Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Gody Gakpo are amongst the Liverpool players returning following strong showings whilst away on international duty who could be hoping to kickstart their campaigns with the Reds having gone into the break on a three-game losing streak.The panel also discuss the significance of the rivalry with Manchester United with Sunday's meeting set to be the 100th meeting at Anfield between the clubs.Plus there's a look at Arne Slot's selection headaches, whether the game can provide a breakout moment for either Florian Wirtz or Alexander Isak as well as a listener question on the current playing style.Email: [email protected]: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 15 years of FSG: the highs, the lows & the transformation of Liverpool

  Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans for this episode as we take a look back on 15 years of FSG ownership ahead of their 15th anniversary in charge on Wednesday.The panel look back on the state of the club they inherited, how they've transformed the club - in part through the redevelopment of Anfield - as well as the significance of the appointment of Jurgen Klopp.The Athletic's football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon also joins to look at the financial health of the club under FSG as well as the commercial growth the club has gone through.Plus, Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic's Boston Red Sox beat reporter drops by to share the perceptions of the ownership in the US, the view of Liverpool in New England as well as discussing what the future may hold for the ownership group.Email: [email protected]: Tony EvansWith: Simon Hughes, James Pearce, Chris Weatherspoon and Jen McCaffreyProducers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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