The 2024-25 Premier League season has had an eventful begin. Liverpool FC presently lead the league on 25 factors after ten video games, two factors above second-placed Manchester Metropolis.
Liverpool have simply crushed Brighton 2-1 in a hard-fought come-from-behind victory. In the identical week, rivals Metropolis and Arsenal each misplaced to Bournemouth FC and Newcastle United respectively.
Arne Slot’s facet have proven a coolness, not seen underneath Jurgen Klopp. They give the impression of being composed and might actually flip it on when they should. In opposition to the Seagulls they scored two objectives in fast succession to take victory.
Within the post-match press convention Slot spoke on the mentality of the crew: “So if issues go towards you, it’s a must to present up. Winners all the time do, and luckily we’ve lots of winners in our crew that confirmed up within the second half.”
This season Liverpool have been the most effective defensive crew within the league having stored 5 clear sheets and solely conceded six objectives. This can be a stark distinction from final season the place they conceded 41 objectives all through the season, 12 greater than Arsenal did.
On high of this, their assault has been prolific. Specifically Mohamed Salah has now scored seven objectives to associate with 5 assists within the Premier League this season.
Nonetheless, is this type sustainable? It seems so, they’re extra managed, much less of the heavy steel model that was notorious underneath Jurgen Klopp. That ought to translate to fewer accidents, one thing that may be essential to take care of their title aspirations.
Up to now, the Reds’ beginning XI has stayed comparatively damage free, apart from Diogo Jota and new signing Federico Chiesa. Hopefully this fortune can proceed.
Alongside Liverpool’s power, we’ve seen vulnerabilities this season in each Arsenal and Metropolis that weren’t there final season.
The Gunners have had self-discipline points, receiving three purple playing cards already this season. In addition to this, they seem to lack a little bit of their leading edge they displayed final 12 months. They’re lacking their captain Martin Odegaard closely, he’s key to the way in which Arsenal want to play.
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Equally, Metropolis have had damage points. Kevin de Bruyne has missed the vast majority of the season, in addition to Ballon d’Or winner Rodri who’s out for the season. The shortage of Rodri in the midst of the park has seen a Metropolis facet who’re weak in transition. With out their Spanish CDM, they’re much less dominant in video games and lacking De Bruyne, they lack creation.
In saying this, they’re nonetheless solely two factors behind Liverpool with an extended option to go.
For the Reds to win the league they’ve to take care of this early momentum, and hope they keep comparatively damage free. There’s nonetheless an extended option to go, and something may occur, however I really imagine Liverpool will win the Premier League.
