Towards the highest eight Premier League groups heading into this newest spherical of fixtures, Liverpool have claimed 11 factors from a doable 27 – and if they need the title, this has to alter.
The Reds have 10 video games to clinch the Premier League title, a run that sees them play 5 matches at Anfield and 5 on the highway.
It additionally consists of fixtures in opposition to 5 members of the highest eight, and, sadly, reverse fixtures weren’t too form for Jurgen Klopp‘s aspect.
Within the 9 video games in opposition to these within the high eight of the desk, as of March 29, Liverpool emerged with a victory simply two instances, settled for 5 attracts and misplaced twice.
There’ll all the time be an asterisk in terms of the journey to Tottenham however, sadly, it’s within the loss column – which means the Reds have simply 11 factors from an accessible 27.
Of the present high eight, Liverpool have solely crushed Aston Villa and West Ham (each at house), whereas notching attracts in opposition to Arsenal – who’re additionally liable for a loss – Man Metropolis, Man United and Brighton.
Klopp’s males nonetheless must play Brighton (H), Man United (A), West Ham (A), Spurs (H) and Aston Villa (A), a run that returned eight factors within the reverse fixtures.
Secure to say, this must be improved if Liverpool are to beat the Gunners and Metropolis to the trophy come Might 19.
Of their conferences with these nestled in the direction of the highest of the desk, Liverpool have scored extra (13) than they’ve conceded (11), however their incapability to show attracts into wins has value them precious factors.
Few know higher than Liverpool how small the error for margin is on the high of the desk, and if they’re to offer Klopp a golden send-off, they should guarantee their top-eight report improves drastically.
