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Shades of Blue Network @shadesofbluenw.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Man City vs Liverpool match preview w/ special guest @michaelreid.bsky.social Prepare for Sunday's matchup by enjoying this episode. Learn all about Liverpool's manager, players, and tactics Full episode: www.patreon.com/posts/171591... First 12 minutes free on YouTube youtu.be/ESnjknPpKkA?...

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Shades of Blue Network @shadesofbluenw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Early morning football chats w/ @michaelreid.bsky.social! Manchester City vs Liverpool match preview out soon on Patreon www.patreon.com/u94168109?ut...

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The numbers behind three consecutive Premier League clean sheets for Liverpool as Andoni Iraola becomes just the fourth permanent #LFC boss to remain unbeaten in his first five top-flight matches with the club. My round-up of Sunday's win at Bournemouth mreidstats.substack.com/p/lfc-v-bour...

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LFC v Bournemouth (A) 2026-27 - The Stats

Liverpool show resilience and find a way to three points via a third successive league clean sheet

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Three consecutive Premier League clean sheets for Liverpool for the first time since September 2024. Alexander Isak the first Liverpool player to score the winner in 2 straight away league games since Darwin Núñez in Dec 2023/Jan 2024. Solid win, that. #LFC

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Lewis Koumas is the 4th player in Liverpool's history to have a gap of 2+ years between his first & second start for the club: Walter Wadsworth - Mar 1915 to Aug 1919 Allan Jones - Dec 1959 to Apr 1963 Calvin Ramsay - Nov 2022 to Oct 2025 🆕️Lewis Koumas - Feb 2024 to Sep 2026

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Three draws in four league games for Andoni Iraola at Liverpool - including two in two at Anfield. Context behind this, plus numbers on a man of the match display from Jérémy Jacquet, in my review of Saturday's goalless draw with Fulham. #LFC mreidstats.substack.com/p/lfc-v-fulh...

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LFC v Fulham (H) 2026-27 - The Stats

The context behind Liverpool’s three draws in four Premier League games under Andoni Iraola.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Dominik Szoboszlai tonight was the first Liverpool player to score, complete 50+ passes, create 5+ chances, complete 4+ dribbles, and win possession 5+ times in the same match since Philippe Coutinho v Maribor in October 2017. #LFC

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Only one player has more goals against Liverpool at Anfield for Premier League clubs in all competitions (Andy Cole, 8) than Marcos Llorente has there for Atlético Madrid (5). Llorente has never played in the Premier League.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Alexander Isak scored Liverpool's first two shots of the match against Ipswich - the first time #LFC have done that in over three years. Stats on quick starts and the standout performers in my round-up of Liverpool's first win under Andoni Iraola. mreidstats.substack.com/p/lfc-v-ipsw...

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LFC v Ipswich Town (A) 2026-27 - The Stats

Alexander Isak scores Liverpool’s first two shots of the match to give Andoni Iraola his first three points with the club.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Great to chat with @mick-moran.bsky.social about Liverpool's first win under Andoni Iraola. Have a listen below if you fancy!

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Alexander Isak is the first Liverpool player to score twice in the first 9 minutes of any game since Maxi Rodríguez v Fulham in May 2011. #LFC

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Bradley Barcola is only the second player in the 21st century to play for the winning side in a UEFA Champions League final and then join Liverpool the same year, after Thiago Alcântara in 2020. #LFC

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Liverpool are the first side ever to score four equalising goals in their first two Premier League games of a season. Words and numbers on that, Isak, Muñoz, Wirtz, and plenty more in my stats round-up of another 2-2 draw for the Reds on Saturday. #LFC mreidstats.substack.com/p/lfc-v-nott...

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LFC v Nottingham Forest (H) 2026-27 - The Stats

Liverpool become the first side to score four equalisers in their first two games of a Premier League season in another 2-2 stalemate.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Just a quick two cents. Regardless of what happens in what's left of the window It's really important that fans get behind the manager and the team. Don't let it get toxic. Help Iraola to make the most of whatever hand he is dealt. Up the Reds

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Víctor Muñoz (23y 47d) is the youngest player to score on his first Premier League start for Liverpool since Victor Moses v Swansea in September 2013 (22y 278). #LFC

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Rio Ngumoha becomes the first player ever to play for Liverpool on his 18th birthday. The previous youngest birthday appearance maker for #LFC was a 19-year-old Robbie Fowler v Ipswich in April 1994.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Alexander Isak scoring under Andoni Iraola is the 4th player to score for #LFC for a manager with the same initials of first & surname. Joe McQue - John McKenna John McCartney - John McKenna Ryan Babel - Rafael Benítez 🆕️Alexander Isak - Andoni Iraola The real AI revolution

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I don't think dominant is the right word. I do say in the article though that Newcastle were very much restricted to counter attacks only even if Liverpool weren't fully dominant.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Liverpool spent 92% of Andoni Iraola's first match in charge losing. That didn't help, but twice they equalised, firing in 27 shots in the process. There are positives. All the stats in my review of Liverpool's first match of 2026-27. #LFC mreidstats.substack.com/p/lfc-v-newc...

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LFC v Newcastle (A) 2026-27 - The Stats

27 shots in Andoni Iraola’s first game in charge as the Reds twice come from behind.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Since the start of last season, Liverpool have conceded 10+ fouls in the first half of two Premier League games. August 2025 v Newcastle (A) - 10 August 2026 v Newcastle (A) - 10

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Rio Ngumoha is only the second 17-year-old ever to start on MD1 of a league season for Liverpool, after Michael Owen v Wimbledon in 1997-98. #LFC

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Ryan Gravenberch is the first player to make his 1st (Jürgen Klopp), 50th (Arne Slot), and 100th (Andoni Iraola) Premier League appearance for Liverpool all under different managers since Glen Johnson (Rafael Benítez, Kenny Dalglish, Brendan Rodgers). #LFC

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

You can't have unlimited HG players. If you register 17 non-HG, you can only register 8 HG. Basically, the maximum is 25. All 25 could be HG if you wanted, but only 17 can be non-HG.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

With Ronald Araújo confirmed, here's where Liverpool's squad stands for 2026-27. Araújo is the 17th senior non-homegrown player, which hits the limit. So it's now mostly one in, one out for #LFC.

An Excel chart of Liverpool's current squad, split iinto non-homegrown, homegrown, U22 players, and players out on loan.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A lot will change between now and September, so it's too soon to answer that. It's merely something the club will have to bear in mind

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Ekitike being injured solves one of the slots

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I'd worry more about the 19 PL games than 8 CL games when planning the squad. If, say, Leoni and Ekitike (who likely won't be fit anyway) have to miss out on the 8 CL games, that is what it is as long as both can play in the PL when fit.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Leoni and Jacquet only count for CL, not PL

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Although Mrozek is in MLS on loan for now isn't he, not sure the details of that deal.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Well Woodman and Davies are there too. Mrozek also - all HG players.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I *think* (though could be wrong) that because he doesn't turn 19 until 2027, he would have 3 years as a non-senior player - which would therefore make him count as homegrown in 2029-30!

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Yeah Ramsay is the most likely. And as you say, if another forward arrived, then one could leave. You could even arguably loan Mamardashvili if needed and use Jaroš (injury dependent) as #2 for a year.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Correct, Mbaye wouldn't count towards a 25-man PL squad but would for the CL.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

No! If Barcola also arrived, it would be 18 and one would need to leave.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Correct mate! Araújo would take us up to 17 non-homegrown which is the limit. So it's now one in, one out for that - otherwise someone will be paid a wage to not even be in the squad.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Argentina in the groups in 2002 I think. Off the top of my head I believe that is the only instance!

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Liverpool players of 2025-26 have assisted 11 goals at this year's World Cup - it's the most ever by a single club side on record (from 1966) at a single men's World Cup. Iask x3 Wirtz x2 Salah x2 Gravenberch x2 Gakpo van Dijk

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Ah so football did begin in 1992!

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

So now had a proper look Netherlands v Sweden yesterday was only the second ever World Cup match to see 6 goals scored by Premier League players (excl. OGs), after England v Panama in 2018. Before yesterday, the only non-England game with 5+ PL scorers was Scotland v New Zealand in 1982 (5).

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Will look properly tomorrow but England 6-2 Iran saw 5 of England's goals by Premier League players, and all 6 were in the 6-1 v Panama. Will check for non-England instances (if any!) when I get chance!

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Ryan Gravenberch assisting Virgil van Dijk is only the second ever World Cup goal scored and assisted by a Liverpool player, after Ian Callaghan assisted Roger Hunt for England against France in 1966.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Since 2015-16, Liverpool have competed in 10 European campaigns. They have either won it or been knocked out by the team that won it in 7 of those 10. #LFC

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Liverpool's points-per-game dropped by 28.6% from 2024-25 (2.21) to 2025-26 (1.58). Only once in the last 100 years have #LFC had a bigger drop off from one top-flight season to the next. And that was 30.3% from 2019-20 (2.61) to 2020-21 (1.82) - so following on a 99-pt season.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Arne Slot leaves Liverpool with the second-highest win rate of any manager in the club's history (100+ games). Jürgen Klopp - 60.9% Arne Slot - 58.4% Kenny Dalglish - 58.3% Bob Paisley - 57.4% Rafael Benítez - 55.4% Joe Fagan - 53.4% Bill Shankly - 52.0% #LFC

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window, here's how Liverpool's squad numbers shape up going into next season - if Ibrahima Konaté stays.

A spreadsheet of current Liverpool squad members, split into non-homegrown (max 17 allowed), homegrown, and under-22s.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Since they joined in 2017, Liverpool have won 216 Premier League games, and Robertson and/or Salah have played in 212 of those. In Liverpool's top-flight history, they rank 3rd and 5th for win rate respectively (Robertson 65.1%, Salah 63.8%). Thank you Andy, and thank you Mo.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Aged 34 years and 320 days, Virgil van Dijk is the second-oldest outfield player in Liverpool's history to play 100% of possible minutes in a league season, behind only Tommy Lucas in 1930-31 (35y 224d). #LFC

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OptaJoe @optajoe.com · 24/05/2026

93 - Mohamed Salah has assisted a goal for the 93rd time for Liverpool in the Premier League - now surpassing Steven Gerrard's 92 assists as the outright most for the Reds in the competition. Only.

Mo Salah smiling during his final ever Liverpool appearance.

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Michael Reid @michaelreid.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Liverpool's XI today has made a combined 2,571 appearances for the club before today. That's the most by a Reds starting XI for any match since May 2013 v Everton (2,587) - which was the last time both Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard started together for #LFC.

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