Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold recently expressed his concern that his team has “almost handed Man City the Premier League title.” After suffering a defeat last weekend, Liverpool finds themselves two points behind Man City, who also have a game in hand. The situation has left Liverpool players feeling frustrated and regretful of their dropped points in recent matches.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Alexander-Arnold admitted that Liverpool’s recent performance has made things difficult for themselves. He acknowledged that giving Man City the advantage with only six games to go is practically handing them the title. However, he remains hopeful that Liverpool can still capitalize on any slip-ups from their rivals and improve their goal difference.
It may sound defeatist, but Liverpool players have learned from previous experiences. In the 2018/19 season, they won their last nine matches but still lost out on the league title by a single point. Three years later, history seems to be repeating itself. Alexander-Arnold reflected on the situation, noting that City’s consistency and resilience make it incredibly challenging for their opponents. They seem like a well-oiled machine that doesn’t blink or show vulnerability when faced with crucial moments.
Despite the odds seemingly stacked against them, Alexander-Arnold emphasized that Liverpool is still in with a chance. He believes that anything can happen in the Premier League, where surprises and upsets are not uncommon.
Currently, Man City can finish the season with a maximum of 91 points, while Liverpool and Arsenal can only achieve a maximum of 89 points. However, Arsenal currently holds an advantage of +10 on Liverpool’s goal difference, which could be crucial in determining the final standings.
While the situation may seem disheartening for Liverpool fans, it is important to remember that football is a game of uncertainties. Recent history has shown that even seemingly insurmountable leads can be overturned in the final stages of the season. Liverpool will need to remain focused, put their best foot forward, and hope for a combination of their own success and the slip-ups of their rivals if they are to have any chance of securing the Premier League title.