As Liverpool fans, maybe we had it a bit too easy in 2019/20. Maybe the record-breaking manner in which we claimed our first Premier League title distorted our thought process somewhat. It’s five years ago today that a 2-0 win over Manchester United sent Jurgen Klopp’s team 16 points clear at the top with a game in hand and Anfield finally dared to sing “We’re gonna win the league!
After such a brilliant performance full of energy, cutting edge and drive, Arsenal inexplicably found a way to chuck two points away as their jaded, injury-hit team were dejected at the final whistle. They’re still 12 games unbeaten in the Premier League but this draw hurt. It stung. It felt like a defeat.
Liverpool let the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table slip in the pelting rain against Manchester United.
Manchester City and Arsenal acting decisively has not helped but there is mild panic at Liverpool doing absolutely nothing in the January transfer window.
Liverpool supporters groups have written to the club to highlight the negative impact a rise in ticket prices can have on the club.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Rayan Ait-Nouri, who has also garnered interest from Liverpool and Manchester City.
Liverpool came from behind to lead against Manchester United, but the Reds gave up a second goal to drop two points in their title charge.
Arne Slot’s team had threatened to run away with the 2024-25 Premier League, but after their draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Arsenal’s win over Tottenham Hotspur the following night, the gap is down to four points — albeit Liverpool have a game in hand.
A day that began with Newcastle United's six-game winning league run ending with a 4-1 home drubbing by Bournemouth finished with Villa ensuring that none of the five matches resulted in home wins.
There are just over two weeks remaining of the January transfer window, with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool scrambling to complete deals before the deadline