Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on Liverpool finally snapping their losing run in the Premier League.

The panel ask whether the 2-0 win against Villa can be a turning point for the team. And with another goal for Salah, is he slowly grinding his way back to form?

Then it's a look ahead to a massive week. Real Madrid in the Champions League means a return to Anfield for Trent Alexander-Arnold - what kind of reception will he get?

Beyond that, it's Manchester City coming to town. Can Liverpool put the terrible run behind them and head into the international break on a high?

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Andy Jones

Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers

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Gregg Evans and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans on this episode of Walk On.

As Liverpool were dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace, the panel assess whether Arne Slot effectively threw the tie with his selection of fringe and youth players?

And given his selection, is the weekend's match against Aston Villa now a must-win, both for any lingering title aspirations, and for Slot's job security?

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Host: Tony Evans

With: Gregg Evans and Simon Hughes

Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers

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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?

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers

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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?

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers

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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.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke and John Rogers

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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.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke and John Rogers

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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.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: Simon Hughes, James Pearce, Chris Weatherspoon and Jen McCaffrey

Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers

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James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans as they settle into the long days of the international break.

Now a few days removed from the ‘week of three losses’, the panel start with a more balanced reflection on the start of the season - as James puts it: “Don’t Panic!”.

The Athletic’s German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor also drops by to discuss the reception that Wirtz, Frimpong, and Ekitike are getting from within Germany having swapped the Bundesliga for Anfield - before touching on the impact Luis Diaz has made at Bayern Munich.

Finally, the panel discuss former captains Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard with both having been in the news this week following interviews they've given, with Gerrard also looking set to return to management with Rangers.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce, Andy Jones and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers

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