Is the title defence over already?

2025-11-10

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Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and James Pearce… at least for a little while — before James was forced off injured with a sore throat, and Andy Jones came off the bench to finish the game!The panel break down the 3-0 defeat at the Etihad and debate whether Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed equaliser should have stood, and what Slot’s side are missing away from home.With Liverpool eight points off the top and struggling, we ask: is the title defence already over? And could the Champions League become the season’s focal point?Want to get in touch ...

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and James Pearce… at least for a little while — before James was forced off injured with a sore throat, and Andy Jones came off the bench to finish the game!

The panel break down the 3-0 defeat at the Etihad and debate whether Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed equaliser should have stood, and what Slot’s side are missing away from home.

With Liverpool eight points off the top and struggling, we ask: is the title defence already over? And could the Champions League become the season’s focal point?

Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com

Host: Tony Evans

With: Simon Hughes, James Pearce & Andy Jones (sub)

Producers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson

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