James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans from Anfield to react to an emotional night at Anfield to kick-off the new Premier League season.

The Reds title defence got underway with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth with Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah all on the scoresheet.

The panel share their thoughts on the tributes that were paid to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Plus there's reaction to Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo being subjected to alleged racist abuse with Merseyside Police having launched an investigation.

There’s also the latest transfer news following confirmation Giovanni Leoni has signed from Parma while Ben Doak could be set for a move to Bournemouth.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Andy Jones

Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson

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James Pearce and Andy Jones are with Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool's Premier League curtain-raiser at home to Bournemouth on Friday night.

Before looking ahead to the game, there's plenty of transfer speculation to digest after the Reds opened talks with Crystal Palace over a move for their captain, Marc Guehi while Liverpool are also considering a move for Parma's 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni. The panel also react to the latest twist in the Alexander Isak saga.

With the Reds busy in the transfer market we also assess the impact on Arne Slot and his adaptability in being able to deal with churn ahead of the new season getting underway - and finish with the return of the quiz.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Andy Jones

Producer: Guy Clarke

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James Pearce, Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans Tony Evans to react to that Community Shield defeat. With all three of them in attendance at Wembley, they share their thoughts on the positives and negatives of that performance.

As well as the match, the guys talk about the latest transfer news and debate which is more important, a new striker or new defender?

And finally we say farewell to Darwin Núñez. How should he be remembered amongst Reds?

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Nick Thomson

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.