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Radio 5 Live,01 Nov 2026,38 mins

Are Liverpool too meek?

Football Daily

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Rick Edwards is joined by Luke Kempner, John Gibbons of The Anfield Wrap, and The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Anfield. Should Alexander Isak have shown more ‘passion’ to go down for a penalty when his shirt was tugged by Jurrien Timber? And on a weekend where Man City drop points again, did this show why gnarly Arsenal remain the clear favourites? Laurie explains what’s next for Lisandro Martinez – and Michael Carrick – after another deeply disappointing weekend for Man Utd. We also hear from Lloyd in Argentina, striding confidently into the Superclásico with Rob Beckett. We hope he’s okay. Get in touch with us via WhatsApp on 08000 289 369. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 5:18 - The Alexander Isak penalty incident 10:24 - Liverpool’s biggest problem? 11:11 - Bradley Barcola’s place in this Liverpool team 12:44 - Why Liverpool aren’t quite there yet 15:07 - Noni Madueke’s ‘headbutting action’ on Alexis Mac Allister 16:38 - Declan Rice’s consistency 20:20 - The broader title-race with Laurie Whitwell 24:28 - Are Brighton ACTUALLY in the title race?! 26:24 - Lisandro Martinez let Manchester United down 28:27 - Will sacking Michael Carrick make a difference? 31:54 - Does Lisandro Martinez start the next game for Manchester United? 34:45 - Lloyd & Rob Beckett at the Superclásico

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