Episode 1982: LFC Drive for 5, Pep’s Got Rhythm

How many home defeats in a row is too many? Liverpool look determined to find out.

Last night’s defeat to Chelsea sprayed more petrol on their flaming dumpster fire of a season, and means they’ll probably need to win the Champions League to play in it again next year.

Whether it’s true or not, Keane’s “bad champions” line is one of the most cutting bits of punditry I can remember

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We talk about what makes Mason Mount the ultimate modern footballer, Guardiola’s obsession with rhythm, and Steve Bruce’s hunt for a treasonous mole, before Rory Smith joins us to analyse Liverpool’s collapse. Is it time to turn to Stevie G?

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