Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as we return for the first podcast of 2025 - and there's plenty to get into!

The panel get into the latest on the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold after Real Madrid made an enquiry to Liverpool over his availability in January.

On the pitch, Arne Slot's Liverpool picked up maximum points over the festive period, with Mohamed Salah once again leading the way.

Plus, ahead of Manchester United's visit on Sunday we get into Ruben Amorim's latest comments admitting the Reds' rivals are in a relegation battle ahead of the trip to Anfield.

Host: Tony Evans

With: Simon Hughes and James Pearce

Producer: Nick Thomson

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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after Liverpool's eventful 6-3 away win over Tottenham Hotspur.

The panel react to the Reds six-goal showing, Mohamed Salah's latest exploits and much more before looking at the state of the title race following another helping hand from Everton, taking points off Chelsea at Goodison Park.

As ever, there's Contract Weekly - the final one before Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk can sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs. Plus, there's a look back on 2024 as the panel share their highlights of the calendar year.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Andy Jones

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Tony Evans and James Pearce are joined by Andy Jones following Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Fulham at Anfield.

The panel look back on the pulsating game which twice saw the Reds have to come from behind to take a point after Andy Robertson had also been sent-off for Arne Slot's side.

There's also a look at the wider title race with Chelsea winning, Arsenal drawing and Man City losing (again). Plus, we have 'Contract Weekly' and a preview of the January transfer window before looking ahead to this week's visits to Southampton and Spurs.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Andy Jones

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for a busy show!

Liverpool made it six wins out of six in the Champions League last night. The Reds are sitting pretty in top spot after getting the job done in Girona last night, thanks to another goal from Mo Salah and some goalkeeping heroics from Alisson.

We look back on the match and discuss the latest contract news. Are the trio of Salah, van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold any closer to signing?

We reflect back on a Premier League weekend that saw the postponement of the Merseyside Derby. How did the other results affect Liverpool’s title campaign?

And we preview the Fulham game at Anfield on Saturday.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Nick Thomson

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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back for a bonus episode alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's pulsating 3-3 draw with Newcastle United.

The panel react to more brilliance from Mohamed Salah, Caoimhin Kelleher rare error and Liverpool not winning a game before moving onto the latest around Virgil van Dijk's contract.

Plus there's a trip down memory lane ahead of the final visit across Stanley Park to take on Everton at Goodison Park before we finish with a quiz on Merseyside derbies at the home of the Blues.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Nick Thomson

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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans reacting to an eventful week for the Reds!

First Real Madrid and then Manchester City swept aside at Anfield as Liverpool maintain their 100% record in the Champions League before moving nine-points clear at the top of the Premier League.

There's reaction to Sunday's win over Man City, including Pep Guardiola's antics after being taunted by the Anfield crowd.

Plus, Si brings us an update on Mohamed Salah's contract demands in 'Contract Weekly' before attentions turns to Wednesday's visit to St James' Park with The Athletic's Newcastle United writer George Caulkin dropping by to preview the game!

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and George Caulkin

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Join James Pearce for immediate reaction from Anfield as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points.

Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah in either half capped a thoroughly dominant win for the Reds, coming just days after also seeing off European champions Real Madrid in the Champions League.

As well as James' analysis from Anfield, there is also the best from Arne Slot's press conference including the latest on the fitness of Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley as well as his views on Pep Guardiola's struggles with City.

Plus, The Athletic's Andy Jones also drops by to give his view on the input of Luis Diaz and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Host: James Pearce

With: Andy Jones

Producer: Guy Clarke

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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans and there's some big 'Contract Weekly' news to get into.

After Mohamed Salah stopped to speak with James in the mixed zone after Sunday's 3-2 win over Southampton, the Egyptian King's comments have made plenty of headlines, so the panel give their views on how it could impact negotiations.

Plus there's on-pitch chat as the Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points before looking ahead to the week to come with both Real Madrid and Man City heading to 'Atmosfield'.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Join James Pearce for reaction from St Mary's as Liverpool move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, thanks to more Mohamed Salah brilliance.

The Egyptian King scored twice on the south coast as Arne Slot's men had to come from behind to win, despite taking a first half lead through Dominik Szoboszlai.

Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes scored either side of half-time to turn the game around before Salah's double to move him past 100 away goals for the club.

As well as analysis from St Mary's listen in for Slot's press conference as well as Andy Jones dropping by with his thoughts after the Reds conceded twice against the Premier League's bottom side.

Host: James Pearce

With: Andy Jones

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare to return from the final international break of the year sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

So how can Liverpool maintain their lead at the top, are they genuine contenders to lift the title and what impact could the looming January transfer window have on their destiny this season?

Plus there's the latest reaction to the international break, including Ben Doak's crucial role in Scotland's Nations League wins over Croatia and Poland before 'Contract Weekly' and looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Southampton.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Simon Hughes is alongside Iain Macintosh to discuss his new book, Chasing Salah: The Biography.

In the book, Simon expertly pieces together a fascinating portrait of Salah. From his relationships with his teammates to what motivates him; from how the events of the past decade in Egypt have impacted his life, to what's next in his career.

Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Salah-Biography-Simon-Hughes/dp/1408721155

Host: Iain Macintosh

With: Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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