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Mar 2025
47m 43s

All hail the Holy Goalie

THE ATHLETIC
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Tony Evans and Simon Hughes are joined by James Pearce, from his Roland Garros-themed hotel in Paris, the morning after THAT 1-0 win in the French capital to give the Reds the advantage in their Champions League last 16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain.

There's plenty of praise for 'The Holy Goalie' after Alisson's heroics in the Parc des Princes making nine saves for the Reds to deny Luis Enrique's side.

Plus the panel discuss the contribution of Harvey Elliott, with the game's only goal, as well as Darwin Nunez with his assist off the bench before looking ahead to Saturday's visit of Southampton to Anfield.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson

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