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"BIG RON MUST STAY! Lewis Steele's Ronald Araujo Transfer Verdict" is an episode of The Anfield Index Podcast. Runtime 19 min. Published October 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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MEDIA MATTERS PART 1.
Dave Davis is joined by Liverpool journalist Lewis Steele for another edition of Media Matters on Anfield Index, reflecting on Liverpool's impressive 2–0 victory over Brighton and the growing momentum under Andoni Iraola.
With four consecutive victories, Liverpool are beginning to find their rhythm, and Lewis explains why the performances of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola are giving supporters genuine reasons for optimism.
Isak continues to deliver important goals, Barcola is becoming increasingly influential, and Wirtz appears to have rediscovered his confidence and sharpness. But what has changed for Liverpool's expensive attacking signings, and how much credit should Iraola receive?
Ronald Araujo also takes centre stage following another outstanding defensive performance, with the defender earning Premier League Player of the Matchweek honours. Lewis discusses Araujo's growing connection with the Kop and why Liverpool should look to make his move permanent.
There's also analysis of Liverpool's defensive improvement, Brighton's possession statistics, Iraola's tactical approach and the manager's increasingly positive relationship with the Anfield crowd.
With Arsenal awaiting in a potentially season-defining Premier League encounter, could Liverpool's winning run be the beginning of a genuine title challenge?
All this and more on Media Matters with Dave Davis and Lewis Steele.
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