Liverpool

Jordan Butler
BBC Sport journalist

Liverpool will be eager to get back on track when they host struggling Nottingham Forest this weekend. BBC Sport explores some of the key themes surrounding this match.

The title holders have lost five of their past six top-flight games, which is more defeats than they suffered in the entirety of last season, and only bottom side Wolves have a worse record in that time.

It is the most losses a reigning champion has endured at this stage of a Premier League campaign since Leicester City in 2016-17 and only three reigning champions have amassed fewer points from their opening 11 games than the Reds.

The last team to win an English top-flight title after collecting 18 points or fewer from their first 11 games were Everton in 1986-87, which, given they are neighbours, could be considered a good omen for Arne Slot's side.

Not all bad news for Liverpool

But it is not all doom and gloom for the Merseysiders. They are firmly on course for a top-eight finish in the Champions League and Anfield remains a stronghold.

Liverpool have won four of their five outings on home soil this term, losing the other, and that sole defeat by rivals Manchester United last month, painful as it was, is their only home loss in 22 league matches.

While the title might appear out of sight – with eight points the gap between them and Arsenal – they are just four points adrift of Manchester City in second.

Slot has said feels five defeats "is too many" and the "last thing we should think about now is the title race", but if any side can put a series of wins together, it is the current champions. It just has to start now.

Trees find it tricky away

Nottingham Forest are yet to win away this season in any competition, with a return of four draws and four defeats from their eight visits to opposition grounds.

However, despite that form, Forest can take heart from the fact they were the only team to win at Anfield in the Premier League last season. Their 1-0 victory in September 2024 was also the only top-flight match in which Liverpool failed to score.

Is Forest's attack starting to click?

The results have certainly improved during Sean Dyche's short tenure so far - he has picked up two wins, two draws and suffered just one defeat in his first five games.

Some notable attacking numbers have also increased and they have scored more goals, averaged more shots and have a higher expected goals total under Dyche than either of his predecessors, despite having fewer touches in the opposition box.

Attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is one of the players benefitting from the change of manager. "We had a bit of a chat with Morgan, nothing heavy," said Dyche in his pre-match press conference. "There was no breakthrough moment or anything like that – it was just about reminding him that he is a good player."

The 25-year-old has found the net in each of Forest's previous two Premier League games and he heads to Anfield vying to score in three successive league matches for the very first time.

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The Premier League will from next season move to a new system of Financial Fair Play (FFP) based on squad costs.

The clubs met in London on Friday to vote on three possible methods of replacing Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) got 14 votes in favour and six against, which is the minimum number that is required to exact a rule change.

Overall squad costs from next season will have to be limited to 85% of a club's revenue, although teams competing in Europe will have to adhere to Uefa's maximum of 70%.

Squad costs comprise player and manager wages, transfer fees and agents' fees.

Rules around sustainability, which set out a club's financial spending plans over the medium and long term, were passed unanimously.

Read more about the news and what it means here

Tasnim Chowdhury
BBC Sport journalist

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The Premier League has announced the start and end dates for the 2026-27 season.

The first round of fixtures will take place across the weekend of 22 August 2026 - a week later than previous seasons.

The later start allows rest time for players - 89 clear days from the end of this season, and 33 days from the 2026 World Cup final.

The Premier League said the delay was a "priority" for player welfare in an "increasingly congested global football calendar".

The final matches of the season will be played on Sunday, 30 May 2027, with all fixtures kicking off simultaneously as usual.

The season will end a week before the 2027 Champions League final, which will be on Saturday, 5 June.

There will be 33 weekend and five midweek fixtures - the same as the current season.

For the festive period, the Premier League have said no two match rounds will take place within 60 hours.

It has not been confirmed if there will be any fixtures on 24 December 2026.

However, as Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, the Premier League has said there will be more matches scheduled than this season, when there is only one.

Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at Anfield (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Conor Bradley and Florian Wirtz picked up "muscle injuries" on international duty, which Slot called "far from ideal".

• Slot said Bradley is likely to be sidelined for the next seven games "unless a miracle happens", while Wirtz "shouldn't be that long".

• Jeremie Frimpong is also unavailable "for the next two or three weeks".

• Goalkeeper Alisson is expected to return to the matchday squad if he gets through Friday's training session.

• On injuries: "We have five players who have always played as a defender for the next seven games, and I don't see anyone coming back before that. The biggest issue we're facing is match fitness."

• Slot said it "would have been better" for the Reds if Alexander Isak had played more minutes for Sweden over the break, but he was benched for the second game as he was a yellow card away from suspension.

• On Andy Robertson's emotional comments about Diogo Jota after Scotland qualified for the World Cup midweek: "I saw the interview live and I know it is an issue for us, which is completely normal. We miss the player and the person. That is completely clear."

• In response to Jota's name being sung by fans being a heavy reminder, Slot said: "It's good for us to be reminded. It's impossible to measure what it does to the players and what it does to our performances. The last thing I will do is use it as an excuse. We will never use it as an excuse."

• On their chances of defending the title now: "We are not even thinking or talking about it. It is just about the next game. The only focus we have is winning games of football."

• He said "not one manager is the same," but he expects the game against Nottingham Forest "to be a similar type to last time" given the way Sean Dyche sets his team up.

Hear more from Slot on BBC Sounds

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Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary of Liverpool v Nottingham Forest at 15:00 on Saturday on BBC Sounds

Umir Irfan
Football tactics correspondent

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Many of Liverpool's problems this season stem from how they build from the back.

As a result of Trent Alexander-Arnold joining Real Madrid in the summer and goalkeeper Alisson Becker's injury six weeks ago, Liverpool's backline is playing differently.

Giorgi Mamardashvili has replaced the injured Alisson in goal and a subtle detail contributing to Liverpool's form comes from the fact the keepers have different strong feet.

Mamardashvili is left-footed, which means he plays certain passes Alisson wouldn't.

This alters the dynamics Liverpool have been used to with the right-footed duo of Alisson and their previous deputy Caoimhin Kelleher.

• Read Umir's full breakdown of Liverpool's problems

Keepers are able to play short passes more quickly when passing across their body. Opening up their body and playing to the far side generally takes longer.

For Alisson, this would funnel play towards Virgil van Dijk, the stronger ball-playing centre-back. Mamardashvili's left foot ushers the ball more naturally to the right side now occupied by Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley or Jeremie Frimpong.

For the majority of this season, Liverpool have opted to build up short and have struggled to do so, particularly down their right.

Teams have made things harder for Liverpool by pressing in a manner that cuts off the left side of the pitch, again forcing Liverpool down their right. Opponents have put attackers on Van Dijk in order to minimise his on-ball influence as well.

When the ball does go to the right side of defence, Liverpool are less able to get out of pressurised situations without Alexander-Arnold.

What Liverpool miss in his absence was analysed here but his two footedness and willingness to play riskier passes, in-field or in-behind, was often Liverpool's get-out-of-jail free card.

A closer look at individual players highlights Milos Kerkez's struggles in disguising his passing intentions at times from left-back. Bradley appears to play at a fast pace but slowing down play in the build-up can actually help teams disrupt an opponents' press and establish safer possession.

An increased speed of build-up and reduced passing quality from their defence result in increased turnovers and fewer prolonged possessions.

Liverpool are eyeing Elliot Anderson, 23, but face competition from Manchester United and Newcastle for the £100m-rated England and Nottingham Forest midfielder. (Times - subscription required, external)

The Reds, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal all retain an interest in Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25. (Talksport), external

Meanwhile, English attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa, is the subject of interest from Bundesliga and Serie A clubs, with Liverpool willing to sell the 22-year-old at a reduced price. (Football Insider, external)

Finally, Liverpool are fighting to keep England youth winger Joshua Abe, with Arsenal and Chelsea both pursuing the 15-year-old. (Mail - subscription required), external

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BBC Radio Merseyside have been discussing the minute's applause in memory of Diogo Jota during Liverpool matches and whether it should continue, and we asked you for your views on the topic.

Here are some of your comments:

Daniel: Absolutely do it for the whole season - it's the least we can do to show our depth of feelings for the loss of one of our players in such terrible circumstances. Yes, it affects the players, for sure, but I think it's appropriate. Couldn't care less if we don't win a trophy this season - the boys are in bits and mourning. This season is all about adapting to a future without Jota and healing.

Ian: I feel the minute applause and Jota's song being sung after seems to be really affecting the players. I couldn't imagine how hard it must be to be reminded of the sudden death of your friend and team-mate almost every time you go to do your job. I can imagine the grief must still be raw for most, if not all of the players who were at the club last year and, though I know it comes from a well-meaning place, I think it should not be continued throughout the rest of the season - with the exception of the Wolves game.

Elise: As Liverpool fans, we will always think of Diogo at every match, and we can't overestimate how much this has affected the players. I think we need to keep the tributes up as he was one of us and should never be forgotten.

Andrea: The impact of the death of Diogo on the players is immeasurable. You can see it on the faces of players such as Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah. There have been many tributes and it is important that he is never forgotten. However, to enable the team to provide a great tribute to Diogo, I believe that mid-match singing of his song, clapping and silence need to stop. The players need to focus on their performance and start winning consistently. This would be the best tribute they could show to Diogo.

Tony: Fans liaison group needs to ask the players - it should be their call. It's getting a little half-hearted at the moment and we need to be all-in or all-out for the 20-minute tribute. The players, although role models, are still quite young and will be finding it difficult after losing a close friend.

You can hear more about the discussion around the tributes on BBC Sounds

Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter

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One of potentially the biggest moments in English football is coming on Friday, but precious few people understand how important it could be or even know about it.

The Premier League is considering 'anchoring' wages, which would cap the amount any club could spend on their squad at five times the smallest central Premier League broadcasting and prize money payout.

It is a complex argument. The league and some clubs are considering it because they want to ensure wage inflation does not continue to rise endangering their long-term financial security. From the other side - the players and their union, the PFA - this unnaturally limits the amount they can earn in what has until now been a free and open market.

Any changes to that position foisted upon the players without their prior consultation and agreement will not go down well. Remember, the players are the people that the paying public, the TV companies and the advertisers want to see, not a bunch of chairmen, executives and directors arguing over accounts, dividends and profit margins.

The game has increased the number of games played per season without consulting those who are physically doing it. No studies on how that will affect their health in the short and long term were considered, and so the PFA in England looks like it is finally ready to take a strong stand for its members.

Strike ballots are not unknown, I should know, as chairman of the PFA my name was on the bottom of every ballot paper when we last considered strike action over changes in working conditions. The modern owners may have forgotten, but we had 99% backing from our members.

Owners may think of footballers as ultra wealthy, mercenary, thickos who can easily be controlled - well they thought that last time and they lost.

It is time for serious and meaningful negotiation between equals and not a master and serf attitude from one side towards the other.

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BBC Radio Merseyside have been discussing the minute's applause in memory of Diogo Jota during Liverpool matches.

Reds fan Andy Beattie opened the debate about the impact it potentially has on the players, in light of Scotland captain Andy Robertson paying tribute to Jota at the end of their 4-2 win over Denmark this week.

So, how do you feel about it?

Is it a tribute that should continue throughout the season?

Tell us what you think

Andrew Aloia
BBC Sport, East Midland at Moor Farms

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Defender Owen Beck is set to return to Liverpool from his loan at Derby County after being ruled out for up to four months with a hamstring injury.

The 23-year-old has failed to make an appearance for the Rams since joining on a season-long loan in the summer.

A succession of injuries has kept the highly-rated left-back out of John Eustace's side this term.

He suffered his latest setback in a recent Under-21 match against Blackburn Rovers, and has since undergone surgery so will return to parent club Liverpool for his rehabilitation.

"I feel really sorry for Becky. It's been a really difficult time for him," Eustace told BBC Radio Derby.

"Having worked with him at Blackburn, to bringing him to the football club this season was a great success from the recruitment side for sure to be able to get a player of that quality here and to showcase him over the course of the season everyone was exited for that.

"But this is all part of his learning and development, we a really sorry for hm but he will come back stronger."

Meanwhile, on-loan Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh is expected to be out for another three weeks after limping off the pitch in Derby's 2-1 victory against Blackburn.

Joe Bradshaw
BBC Sport senior journalist

Clunk. The unmistakable sound of ball on woodwork, wrecking hopes of a much-needed goal to lift the atmosphere.

It is something we love to moan about. If only that shot had gone in, we would have qualified for the Champions League, beaten our fiercest rivals... stayed in the Premier League.

But who has walked under too many ladders? Who has broken too many mirrors?

We have looked at the past three seasons to find out.

Leading the way, Liverpool fans may not be surprised to learn they have hit the woodwork 51 times since the start of 2023-24, nine more than second-placed Chelsea and almost double that of title rivals Arsenal (30).

Some of that can be put down to the sometimes wayward finishing of Darwin Nunez (nine times in two seasons) and the prolific shooting of Mohamed Salah (eight against the woodwork).

However, this season, Cody Gakpo has also joined in with the bad luck.

Barely believably, he hit the post three times against Manchester United last month, denying Arne Slot's side the chance of a point, or even all three.

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Perhaps United had earned that luck, though. After all, they have been denied by post or crossbar eight times this season - the most of any side.

Heading their list, captain Bruno Fernandes joins Gakpo with three near-misses this season and he is joint-top with Nunez and Spurs' former West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus for the most over the past three campaigns.

Even so, with Slot seeking to turn Liverpool's season around, perhaps one of this week's prevailing rumours is not the way to go.

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo has been linked with an Anfield switch in January by virtue of a £65m release clause.

And he would fit in royally – after all, he has hit the woodwork seven times since August 2023!

Emlyn Begley
BBC Sport journalist

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The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off earlier than usual this year, with up to 17 Premier League clubs set to be affected by players jetting off to host country Morocco.

The tournament runs from 21 December until 18 January.

There has been no official announcement about which date clubs will have to release their players by - and it could vary depending on agreements.

Players could miss up to six, or in some cases seven, Premier League matches - plus FA Cup and Carabao Cup games - if they reach the final.

The group stages end on 31 December, so quickly eliminated players may only miss half that amount.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Leeds do not have any players due to play in the 2025 Afcon - with Sunderland and Wolves losing the most players.

• Aston Villa - 1

• Bournemouth - 1

• Brentford - 2

• Brighton - 1

• Burnley - 3

• Crystal Palace - 1 to 4

• Everton - 2 to 3

• Fulham - 3

• Liverpool - 1

• Manchester City - 2

• Manchester United - 3

• Newcastle United - 0 to 1

• Nottingham Forest - 1 to 4

• Sunderland - 7

• Tottenham - 1 to 2

• West Ham United - 2

• Wolves - 5

Read the full article here to know which players will feature at Afcon

Jordan Chamberlain
Fan writer

Which player is flying?: Dominik Szoboszlai. Liverpool's player of the season so far by a country mile and the only player who has consistently performed above expectations.

Which player is floundering?: There's a few, but I'll go with Alexander Isak. The Swede cost £125m and halfway through November, he is still to score a Premier League or Champions League goal. There's also the slightly odd situation where the guy bought in to be his understudy, Hugo Ekitike, looks more suited to the new system. Isak needs to get fit and get a run in the team. But it is undeniably a worrying start.

Tactically... I think we are all over the place. I do not know what system we're playing. Slot changes formation too many times during games.

I want my manager to give me more... of Curtis Jones because he keeps the ball in midfield. Retaining possession is how to get the best out of Florian Wirtz, who is struggling with the constant turnovers.

Our fans seem obsessed with... Cody Gakpo, but they should be thinking about Ibou Konate. He's making so many mistakes for goals and cannot play out from the back. I am running out of patience. Not getting Marc Guehi was a disaster.

My expectations for the season... were to win the title, but are now to win the Champions League, hoping that we can come good around February when the knockout rounds start. The Premier League is gone.

Season rating so far: 4/10

One sentence on how you're feeling right now: Worried Liverpool have torn up a winning formula for no reason.

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After a historic night for Scotland against Denmark, captain Andy Robertson could barely contain his emotion after leading his country to their first World Cup since 1998.

He spoke candidly about the memory of his close friend Diogo Jota, offering an outpouring of pride, emotion and gratitude as he paid tribute to his team-mates, the coaching staff, and Steve Clarke's rousing pre-match message before Scotland's success.

"That just sums up this squad - never say die," Robertson said to BBC Sport Scotland. "We just keep going right to the end, and one of the craziest games.

"We put the country through it, but I'm sure it's worth it. We're going to the World Cup.

"I've hid it well, but today I've been in bits. I know the age I'm at, this could be my last chance to go to the World Cup.

"I couldn't get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head today. We spoke so much about going to the World Cup. I know he'll be smiling over me today. I'm so glad it's ended up this way.

"This group of boys, this group of staff - it's the best group I've been involved in.

"The manager's speech before the game was unbelievable. He went through the big moments we've had. Qualifying for the Euros - he couldn't quite remember - we were in Wunderbar. He said, 'Let's make it another one'.

"We were quite emotional. To do it for him, the staff and all our families, it'll go down as one of the greatest nights of my life."

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 25, but Tottenham Hotspur cannot be discounted. (Teamtalk), external

Meanwhile, Barcelona are closely monitoring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, 25, but Liverpool are still favourites to sign the England international. (Cadena SER), external

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Over the past week, we have been asking you to send in the best Premier League XI your club could have put together.

We know football existed before 1992 but as a Leeds United fan asked our experts on the club to name theirs - using the Ask Me Anything form on the Whites - we stuck with their parameters.

Here's BBC Sport's Liverpool fan writer Jordan's effort.

And you can ask us about the Reds using the Liverpool Ask Me Anything form at the top of this page or here

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Liverpool's hopes of signing Antoine Semenyo, 25, from Bournemouth in the January transfer window have been dealt a blow with the Cherries unwilling to sell the Ghana winger during the season. (Teamtalk), external

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We have, roughly, run the numbers and here is the XI your submissions have produced.

While some players were automatic selections (Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and Mohamed Salah), other positions were a touch more difficult.

Jamie Carragher just gets the nod over Sami Hyypia while Fernando Torres and Luis Suarez were tied for votes.

Given Gerrard has always cited Suarez as the best he played with at Anfield, we've gone with the captain's nod in this instance but lovers of Torres, at least you know your man was close.

As for the base of midfield, Ryan Gravenberch's impressive form sees him included ahead of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Dietmar Hamann.

Another title incoming?

Nicola Pearson
BBC Sport journalist

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The statistics might say playing at home is an advantage - but what happens when it is not?

So far this season, 53% of Premier League matches have been won by the home team - the highest ever rate in a single campaign.

On the flip side, just 26% have been won by the away team - the lowest rate since 2010-11.

However, this has not been the case for all teams.

For some, being on the road has been more favourable. Tottenham are perhaps the most contrasting example having the joint-most points away from home with 13, but the second-worst in front of their own fans with just five points.

In the second part of her chat with BBC Sport, performance psychologist Marie Cartwright explained: "With crowds when playing away from home, there is a reduced scrutiny as a whole for away teams in that those crowds expect the home team to be the ones in charge. The players feel less judged. The pressure is on the other side.

"Another reason could come down to something in psychology I like to call simplification of the task. The team has a better collective identity when they are away.

"The human brain still goes back to the cavemen days. We have to, as a collective, fight for something. We have to protect our name. It goes back to that hunter-gatherer-against-danger mentality.

"When players are in front of a home crowd, there can be a bit of playing up to the individuality.

"I really do believe that collective identity has a strong enough influence because it amplifies the purpose and the belonging - let's belong together, let's be stronger together."

The focus might be on the players' performances being impacted by being home or away, but what about the managers?

Wolves, West Ham and Nottingham Forest make up three of the bottom four for their home records so far this term, and all have changed their manager in recent weeks.

"100% managers and coaches can be affected, and sometimes even more so because there is so much riding on that one person," Cartwright said.

"The decision-making is the main thing. The crowd is chanting - 'take this player off, do this' - and it can lead to rushed decisions, particularly when the noise becomes relentless.

"Then there is the emotional regulation and touchline behaviour. A manager is pacing up and down, mirroring the stress state, and players see that. It can lead to mimicking and players feeling that stress too."

The impact on teams psychologically playing home or away is apparent, so how can they make the most from these different conditions?

"Our brains are wired to think negatively - it's a protection mechanism," Cartwright said.

"So when it comes to performing home and away, those players and managers who deal with it best are those who know how to use the noise and scrutiny and move on quickly from it - an ability to have a reset routine and regulate their emotions in these pressurised situations."

Read more from Marie in part one of her chat around the impact of playing at home here

With Mohamed Salah due to play for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in December and January, Liverpool continue to be linked with a January move for Bournemouth's 25-year-old forward Antoine Semenyo, whose country Ghana failed to qualify. (Liverpool Echo), external

Liverpool are planning a serious bid for AZ Alkmaar's 19-year-old Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit. (Soccer News via TeamTalk), external

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Nicola Pearson
BBC Sport journalist

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"Home advantage gives you an advantage."

It is a quote - among many - attributed to the famous former England manager Sir Bobby Robson - a simple, yet fair reflection of a historical format of football.

For as long as teams have played in leagues, games taking place home and away has been the norm, with the idea that playing at home will be to the benefit of that team.

But what is the impact of playing at your own ground in front of your own fans?

In the first part of her chat with BBC Sport, performance psychologist Marie Cartwright explained: "Home impact can be viewed in two ways. Sometimes it does have a positive impact, and what happens is there is an elevated motivation.

"What that means is the crowd energy increases adrenaline and that creates a momentum in effort and intensity in the players. It is also a familiar environment for the players, so that means it reduces the cognitive load. They don't have to think as much about anything else other than their play because they know the pitch, they know the routines, they feel settled.

"However, there are a couple of potential negative impacts as well, with the potential intensification in pressure in the home fans, most times, expecting dominance from the home team. That can lead to mistakes from players feeling bigger to them.

"There can then be what we call a threat state. The players might perceive consequences as high, so they feel they might be facing more criticism when they are at home."

While those who watch football know there are more factors than just where the match is being to take into consideration, the statistics do suggest the influence is there.

Since the Premier League started, the home win percentage has outweighed the away win percentage in all bar one season - the Covid-hit 2020-21 campaign in which fans were largely not allowed admission saw a 38% home win rate compared to 40% away win rate.

So how a team handles this additional crowd pressure seems to be a key factor.

"In psychology, there is something called the challenge and threat theory," Cartwright said.

"In reality what that means is a 'challenge state' can push the player into thinking, 'I've got this, I've got the resources to cope with this'. That leads to better decision making and quicker reactions.

"The threat state, on the other hand, players might think the consequences outweigh their ability to cope. In any match context, that can mean they have a narrow sense of focus, the focus is not quite the same, so the play becomes slower because of overthinking."

"It can also be called 'red brain or blue brain' - with red brain being the one with fear-based dialogue and internal negative self-talk, while blue brain is the cool, calm and collected one that can handle its emotions.

"What sits in the middle of these is distraction. How a player responds to distraction and filters out the noise, like the crowd, can impact which of these mindsets they move into and ultimately how the team performs."

Read more from Marie in part two of her chat about why teams some teams play better away from home and how it impacts managers - that will be on this page early next week.