Liverpool’s unbeaten run is over — but was the defeat at Crystal Palace just a stumble, or something that’s been coming for a while?

Simon Hughes and Mark Carey are with Tony Evans to pick apart what went wrong, from shaky defending to Ryan Gravenberch’s off day and Jeremie Frimpong’s costly mistake.

With Virgil van Dijk calling for quick improvements and Arne Slot’s side facing Galatasaray and Chelsea next, the panel ask: have Liverpool’s luck and late goals finally run out, or is this the perfect wake-up call?

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Host: Tony Evans

With: Simon Hughes & Mark Carey

Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke

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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get into Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton which had plenty of talking points — from Giovanni Leoni’s cruel debut injury setback to Hugo Ekitike’s costly red card.

The guys dig into what it all means for the Reds’ defensive options, transfer plans, and attacking line-up ahead of Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace.

Plus, we’ve been inundated with emails from you, for the latest instalment of our favourite off-pitch saga: Dogs in Prams.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: Simon Hughes & James Pearce

Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are with Tony Evans to bask in the glory of Liverpool being five points clear at the top of the Premier League win after derby delight over Everton at Anfield.

The panel dish out praise for Ryan Gravenberch after another midfield masterclass whilst breaking down a brilliant weekend for the Reds. A derby win, another goal for Hugo Ekitike and Arsenal dropping points to City.

Plus, attention turns to the Carabao Cup match against Southampton on Tuesday and we finish with a tribute to Liverpool Women’s former manager, the late Matt Beard.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: Simon Hughes & James Pearce

Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.