Inside Liverpool: talkSPORT's Liverpool show

Liverpool make it back-to-back wins with a Premier League victory over Ipswich and a Champions League thriller against Atletico Madrid at Anfield! Sam Ellard, Jermaine Pennant and Paul Smith break down all the major talking points, including Bradley Barcola’s lively debut, Alexis Mac Allister’s contract comments, and Marcos Llorente's strange Anfield scoring record.

Sam Ellard, Jermaine Pennant and Paul Smith break down Liverpool’s transfer window action and the frustrating 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. While Bradley Barcola is through the door, has Richard Hughes left Andoni Iraola’s squad brutally short in defense and at DM? The lads discuss Jermaine’s 6/10 window rating, Cody Gakpo’s near-move to Manchester City, Alexander Isak’s fitness, and whether Dominik Szoboszlai might need to cover at right-back.

Sam Ellard, Jermaine Pennant, and Paul Smith return to break down Liverpool’s wild season opener against Newcastle! From Dominic Szoboszlai’s late penalty to the glaring defensive holes on the counter-attack! Plus, the guys react to deadline day transfer rumors surrounding Barcola and Yankuba Minteh.

Are we expecting too much from these players, or is the "frustrated" body language on the pitch a genuine cause for concern? Does Liverpool actually need a complete overhaul in almost every single position to compete at the top again? Is Giorgi Mamardashvili truly good enough to be the future number one, or are we targeting the wrong players? With targets like Diomande commanding a staggering £100m price tag, how can the club match last year's spending without breaking the bank?Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith

Was Mo Salah right to speak out on Instagram following Liverpool's heavy defeat to Aston Villa? Will if effect how many minutes he gets (if any) in his final Liverpool game on Sunday? Would worries about his own future affect Arne Slot's decision-making in that regard? Is there a world where Pep Guardiola manages Liverpool next season? And can The Reds finish the season on a high and secure Champions League football?Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith

Is Arne Slot’s possession-based style fundamentally at odds with the Liverpool DNA? Why has the "Heavy Metal" press vanished? And was the Rio Ngumoha substitution a tactical blunder or a player-led necessity?Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith

Is Arne Slot’s "pressing problem" about to be exposed? Is a fully fit Alexander Isak finally the game-changer we've been waiting for? Would finishing 3rd be a "bonkers" achievement or a missed opportunity?Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith

This week, is a scrappy last-minute winner actually better than a 3-0 stroll? Are we finally seeing the best of Cody Gakpo?And can the Reds use this momentum to end this season on a high?Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith