In opposition to the highest eight Premier League groups heading into this newest spherical of fixtures, Liverpool have claimed 11 factors from a potential 27 – and if they need the title, this has to vary.
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 type for Jurgen Klopp‘s aspect.
Within the 9 video games in opposition to these within the prime eight of the desk, as of March 29, Liverpool emerged with a victory simply two occasions, settled for 5 attracts and misplaced twice.
There’ll at all times be an asterisk in relation to 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 prime eight, Liverpool have solely overwhelmed Aston Villa and West Ham (each at house), whereas notching attracts in opposition to Arsenal – who’re additionally chargeable for a loss – Man Metropolis, Man United and Brighton.
Klopp’s males nonetheless should 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.
Protected to say, this must be improved if Liverpool are to beat the Gunners and Metropolis to the trophy come Could 19.
Of their conferences with these nestled in direction of the highest of the desk, Liverpool have scored extra (13) than they’ve conceded (11), however their lack of ability to show attracts into wins has price them beneficial factors.
Few know higher than Liverpool how small the error for margin is on the prime of the desk, and if they’re to offer Klopp a golden send-off, they should guarantee their top-eight report improves drastically.
