Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt discuss Anfield's diminishing fear factor for visitors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt commented on Liverpool's home performance during a recent podcast, noting that Anfield no longer intimidates visiting teams as it once did. Liverpool has recorded only four victories in their last twelve Premier League matches at home this year, which includes two recent draws against Nottingham Forest and Fulham. The lack of home wins has led to a decline in crowd enthusiasm, impacting the team's performance. As Liverpool prepares to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup, the need for a strong home display is critical in rekindling the Anfield atmosphere.
- •Liverpool's recent home record includes four wins in twelve league matches.
- •The team has not won at home in their last four Premier League games.
- •Scholes highlighted a loss of fear factor at Anfield for visiting teams.
- •Liverpool hosts Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup tonight.
- •The crowd's energy is linked to the team's performance on the field.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Scholes makes Anfield claim that even Liverpool fans might find difficult to dispute
"Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have suggested that Anfield no longer holds the fear factor that it did for opposition teams during the peak years of the Jurgen Klopp era.The Reds have been held to draws ...
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