Liverpool FC’s Final 10 Games: A Comparison in the Premier League Title Race
The Premier League title race is reaching its climax, with Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City all vying for the trophy. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side, despite a lengthy injury list, has surprised many by remaining firmly in contention.
Klopp himself acknowledges their chances, stating, “Are we really in that race from a performance point of view? [Against City] I saw a team that is in the right position, so now let’s see what we can do.”
Liverpool’s final 10 Premier League fixtures will play a crucial role in determining their fate. With a hectic schedule across three different competitions, the Reds will need to manage their squad effectively and hope for a smooth recovery from injuries.
Looking at the current standings, Arsenal currently tops the table thanks to a superior goal difference over Liverpool. Both teams have accumulated 64 points from 28 games. Manchester City is close behind with 63 points but possesses the lowest goal difference of the three teams.
As the title race intensifies, consistency will be key for all three teams. Each of them has an even split of home and away games remaining. One crucial battle to watch is Arsenal’s visit to City immediately after the March international break, which could potentially see points dropped by one or both teams.
Analyzing the remaining fixtures for each team, Liverpool statistically have the easiest run-in. They will face three top-six teams (Manchester United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa), five teams in the middle of the table (Brighton, Fulham, West Ham, Crystal Palace, and Wolves), and two teams in the bottom six (Everton and Sheffield United). According to SoccerSTATS’ analysis, Liverpool’s remaining opponents have averaged 1.38 points per game.
In contrast, Arsenal faces a tougher challenge with four top-six teams (City, Spurs, Villa, and Manchester United), four middle-table teams (Chelsea, Brighton, Wolves, and Bournemouth), and two bottom-six teams (Luton and Everton). SoccerSTATS’ analysis indicates that Arsenal’s remaining opponents average 1.64 points per game.
Manchester City’s run-in falls in the middle ground. They will play three top-six teams (Arsenal, Spurs, and Villa), five mid-table teams (Brighton, Crystal Palace, Wolves, Fulham, and West Ham), and two bottom-six teams (Luton and Forest). According to SoccerSTATS, City’s remaining opponents average 1.53 points per game.
Notably, matches against Tottenham, Aston Villa, Brighton, and Wolves will have a significant impact on the title race, as all three contenders will face these teams in the run-in. If each team collects the same amount of points as they did in the reverse fixtures, the title race could be decided by goal difference between Liverpool and Arsenal.
With a close title race and only 10 games remaining, it’s clear that the Premier League trophy is up for grabs. Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City will need to navigate their final fixtures with precision and determination. The race is far from over and promises to be a thrilling battle until the very end.