Danny Murphy was philosophical about Liverpool’s standing within the Premier League title race after the 2-2 draw at Outdated Trafford on Sunday.
The Reds got here into the weekend as leaders however ended it in second after Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis each gained convincingly on Saturday, in distinction with Jurgen Klopp’s facet failing to punish an inferior Manchester United outfit yesterday.
Regardless of that setback, although, we’re nonetheless stage on factors with the table-topping Gunners (who lead on purpose distinction) and one forward of the reigning champions. With seven matches remaining, there’s ample time for additional plot twists.
Talking on Match of the Day 2, Murphy stated of Liverpool’s draw at Outdated Trafford: “It felt like a defeat due to the dominance and the quantity of probabilities that that they had. That they had sufficient probabilities to win a few video games, actually.
“Typically if you play in an enormous sport, you may really feel comfy if you’ve solely obtained a degree when you’ve performed OK. As a result of they’ve performed so nicely, that’s why it feels so unhealthy. They have been accountable for the sport.
“The important thing now’s the way you reply. It’s disappointing however they’re solely second on purpose distinction. There’s nonetheless some bumps on the street perhaps but for Arsenal and Metropolis, and there’s a great deal of huge video games arising. They’re nonetheless in an important place; simply put it to mattress [and focus on] the following sport now.”
That’s a good evaluation from Murphy – yesterday was a case of two factors dropped, nevertheless it’s definitely not deadly to our title hopes.
If Liverpool will be extra ruthless in each penalty containers, there’s nonetheless a Premier League crown there for the taking, and there’s no assure that the opposite two contenders gained’t slip up themselves over the following six weeks.
The Reds merely must handle their very own enterprise and see the place it leaves them within the remaining reckoning.
You’ll be able to view Murphy’s feedback beneath, through @BBCMOTD on X:
‘There are nonetheless some bumps within the street to return.’
It is all about how Liverpool reply now, in keeping with Danny Murphy.
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