The Anfield Wrap

Liverpool are back in Premier League action at Anfield with Leicester City the visitors, and it's the return of a familiar face in Brendan Rodgers. Joining Neil Atkinson to look ahead to the weekend are Gareth Roberts, Adam Melia, the Echo's Steve Graves and The Athletic's James Pearce. Also on the show, John Gibbons chats to Daniel Hunt from the band Ladytron and Andy Heaton chats to John Connors...

Liverpool overcame a tough challenge against Sheffield United to maintain their five-point gap at the top of the Premier League. Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Paul Cope, Phil Blundell and the Evening Standard's David Lynch to discuss the big talking points from the weekend. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensiv...

Liverpool travel to Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon, but the big news coming out of the club is that their trademark attempt has been rejected. Joining John Gibbons to preview the game and react to that news are Andy Heaton, Adam Melia, Stu Wright, Philippa Smallwood and The Redmen TV's Chris Pajak. Also on the show, John gets Spirit Of Shankly chairman Joe Blott's thoughts and Josh Sexton...

After every game The Anfield Wrap react with our post match pink and our post match pint video - both available on our app. Here is a little taster of both following Liverpool's massive win at Stamford Bridge yesterday. To get access simply subscribe to our subscription service at theanfieldwrap.com/subscribe and then download our app.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Liverpool had to dig deep but they eventually saw off the challenge of Chelsea to take the spoils in their first top-six away clash of the season. John Gibbons is joined by Paul Senior, Lizzi Doyle, Kev Walsh and musician Jamie Webster to discuss the big talking points from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Gibbons hosts your Weekender show as Liverpool travel down to London to face a resurgent Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge. Joining John in the studio are Andy Heaton, Alison McGovern, Siobhan Biggane and Damian Kavanagh. Also in the show, Andy chats to Tony Evans about his recent article about football on the Irish and Northern Irish border and Josh Sexton talks to The Athletic's Liam Twomey f...

Anfield rose to the occasion of Steve Bruce's Newcastle at 12.30pm, but it was Liverpool's Brazilian maestro Firmino that made all the headlines. Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Rob Gutmann and Ben Johnson to take a look back at the game and what it means for The Reds given what's to come... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The international break is over and Liverpool return to action against Newcastle at Anfield, but what kind of shape will we be in by 12.30pm on Saturday? Mo Stewart is joined by Andy Heaton, Adam Smith, and Siobhan Biggane to discuss that and Newcastle fan Alex Hurst joins Neil Atkinson over the phone. Meanwhile, Josh Sexton quizzes Michael Owen about topics in his new book Reboot and Lizzi Doyle...

Spirit of Shankly have asked fans to show support for independent businesses by wearing their merchandise, in response to the club's attempts to trademark "Liverpool". John Gibbons spoke to Joe Blott from SOS about the arranged show of support, and Liverpool's CEO Peter Moore to get the club perspective on the trademark saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvin Sordell retired from football aged 28, citing mental health as a big factor, and is now backing CALM's #LetsShirtTalk campaign to get people talking. Gareth Roberts spoke to the former Watford, Bolton Wanderers and Burton Albion striker about how being a professional footballer affected his mental health and why he's keen to make a difference. Click here for more info on the Campaign Agains...

Actual league football is back on the horizon and lives suddenly have meaning again, joining Neil Atkinson to look forward to the weekend and the upcoming fixtures against Newcastle, Napoli, Chelsea and MK Dons are Paul Senior, Rob Gutmann and David Lynch of the London Evening Standard. Also discussed in the show is the current situation around Liverpool's application with the IPO office to tradem...

It's awards season and Liverpool's lads are absolutely cleaning up, but what does the individual achievement mean in a team context? Neil Atkinson is joined by Adam Smith, Jay McKenna, Damian Kavanagh and Caoimhe O'Neill to discuss that, while Andy Heaton speaks to Peter Carney from Soccer In The City and Neil talks the African Nations Championship with Jonty Mark. Learn more about your ad choices...

The free podcast after Liverpool made it four wins from four and kept a first clean sheet of the season to retain top spot before the international break. Joining Neil Atkinson to discuss that and more of the latest Liverpool news are Andy Heaton, Chloe Bloxam, Phil Blundell and Neil Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are back on the road this week with the small trip and large obstacle of Burnley to overcome at Turf Moor, joining Neil Atkinson to talk all things Sean Dyche as well as yesterdays Champions League draw are Ragnhild Lund Ansnes, Andy Heaton, Paul Hogan and Dan Morgan. Also in show, Andy talks to former Bury player and manager Ryan Lowe about the terrible situation at Gigg Lane and Lizzi...

A stylish, determined Liverpool overwhelmed a reinvigorated Arsenal side once again at Anfield to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chat a dominant Reds performance and a look towards the Champions League draw are Steve Graves, Leanne Prescott, Rob Gutmann and Gareth Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are to submit new planning for a bigger and better version of the Anfield Road end, which would take Anfield's capacity beyond 60,000. Joining Neil Atkinson to react to the news and to look ahead to the visit of Arsenal are Ste Evans, Adam Melia, Damian Kavanagh and Alison McGovern. Also on the show, David Wafer discusses the fundraising efforts for Nathaniel Leahy ahead of The Anfield W...

Bolton Wanderers have had to postpone this week's fixture against Doncaster Rovers, with uncertainty over their ownership meaning they only have three senior players available. Bury FC haven't managed to play at all this season, and find themselves potentially days from extinction.  How have two of the oldest clubs in the football league found themselves unable to pay players and play games? And w...

Liverpool sit astride the summit of the Premier League table two games into the Premier League season overcoming Southampton at St Mary's. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chart about the game and how it all played out are James Pearce, Ian Ryan, Paul Senior and Gareth Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are European Super Champions but barely have time to celebrate with Southampton on the horizon. Jay McKenna and Ian Ryan join Neil Atkinson in the studio to look back the final and towards Liverpool's trip to St Mary's. Also in the show Neil talks to Amy Lawrence about matters pertaining Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac and Rory Smith about the current hot topic and football nostalgia. Lear...

Liverpool opened their Premier League 19/20 campaign with a strolling win over a newly promoted Norwich City. Joining Neil Atkinson to run the rule of the performance and look towards Liverpool's clash with Chelsea in Turkey for the Super Cup are Paul Cope, Dan Austin, Paula Murphy and Andy McCann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Excitement is building ahead of the new season and Anfield just got a new attraction with a 26ft Trent Alexander Arnold mural. Hear Trent's reaction at the unveiling of the mural, commissioned by the Anfield Wrap, in support of Fans Supporting Foodbanks. Joining John Gibbons is Chris Maguire, Paul Hogan, Paula Murphy and James Pearce, who also talks about his new role for The Athletic. Also, hear...

Last season was a highly successful one for Liverpool on and off the pitch. For supporters there were countless memorable nights and incredible experiences to enjoy. Yet British society has seen an increase in racial tension during this time. In March of this year, a supporter was banned for life from Anfield for racially abusing an Asian family at a legends game. With Liverpool's fan base still p...

Liverpool fell to Manchester City after a penalty shoot out in a pulsating fixture at Wembley in the Community Shield despite dominating for much of the piece and will be encouraged going into their season opener proper on Friday night against Norwich at Anfield. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chat about the Wembley showpiece are Andy Heaton, Jay McKenna, Mo Stewart and Neil Jones. Also in the show w...

Liverpool head into Sunday's season curtain raiser against Manchester City off the back of a reassuring display against Lyon whwhat can the Reds expect from Manchester City and how will both teams line up? Joining Neil Atkinson for this weeks show are Siobhan Biggane, Phillipa Smallwood and Andy Heaton. Also in the show Lizzi Doyle is joined by Andy Jones and John Brewin to talk about 'This Charmi...

Liverpool's latest loss to Napoli has left some supporters concerned that the squad may be short, but should we be worried or is it too soon to say? To discuss that and what's to come for The Reds, Neil Atkinson is joined by Ian Ryan, Adam Melia, Chloe Bloxam and Dan Austin. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platfo...