Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Saturday's Merseyside Derby.

They discuss Jordan Pickford's horror tackle, and ask why action wasn't taken on the day.

They also look at how Van Dijk's injury will impact the defence? Is Fabinho too important in midfield now to move back?

They also assess the team's performance against Everton and reflect on Mo Salah scoring his 100th goal for the club.

*This podcast was recorded before we found out that Jordan Pickford would not be facing retrospective action for his challenge on VVD.

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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to pick the bones out of Liverpool's 7-2 defeat at Villa Park.

Was it a freak result? Or are there reasons to be genuinely concerned? And should we expect a lower points total this season?

They also review the club's transfer dealings after the window closed on Monday night. How does it compare to the other teams at the top of the table?

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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to look back on Liverpool's victory over West Ham, which saw them return to the top of the Premier League.

They discuss the excellent form of Mo Salah, and ask if people are being far too critical of him after winning another penalty this weekend.

They debate whether Roberto Firmino is now set lose his place in the starting 11 to Diogo Jota. And they look at the other title contenders, and ask who will be competing with The Reds at the end of the season.

Plus, they have the latest of the fitness of Fabinho, who should return after the international break

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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's brilliant victory over Leicester

Has this injury-ravaged Liverpool team sent shock waves through the Premier League with that win? And have they now proven they can battle through adversity?

Is the possibility of signing a centre-back in January still "up-in-the-air"?

And we cast an eye on the performances of Liverpool's title rivals

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The Athletic's Andy Jones joins Steve Hothersall following the UEFA Champions League draw which sees Liverpool in Group A alongside Ajax, Napoli and Rangers. Liverpool writer David Lynch is also on the podcast to give his thoughts on the disappointing start to the Premier League campaign as the guys discuss if this could prove to be a transitional season for The Reds. Plus there's a look ahead to the weekend visit of Bournemouth to Anfield.

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