Despite the sensational season that Liverpool's Jürgen Klopp has carried out, the earliest English champion in history, despite the many records that the 'red' team has broken, from their cheek those of Anfield have lost 8 points in 5 games (until then only 7), which will prevent them from exceeding the 100 point mark in a single Premier that Pep Guardiola's Manchester City got in 2017-18.
Since Liverpool was proclaimed champion on June 25 when they lost City against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (2-1), those of Klopp were beaten by the team of Pep Guardiola (4-0), they beat Aston Villa (2 -0) and Brighton (1-3), tied against Burnley (1-1, a result that ended a streak of triumphs for the 'reds' at Anfield in the championship that lasted from January 2019) and fell against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium (2-1).
A first reason can the psychological, although on an unconscious level. Liverpool began the halt due to the suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic with a 25-point advantage over Pep Guardiola's City, but lived confined to it under the weight of the uncertainty of not knowing what would happen to the championship. When he won it, and despite the desire to break more records, it stands to reason that relaxation could have occurred.
Another reason may be that this Liverpool does not have much closet and Klopp makes few rotations throughout the season. The starting block plays practically everything, especially in the Premier and Champions. Physically this is noticeable and more when playing in the middle of summer.
Jordan Henderson's weight Liverpool's game is great and the ‘red’ team has not been able to win any of the games played since the captain was injured (draw against Burnley and defeat against Arsenal). Those of Anfield also lacked success despite having many occasions, such as against Burnley, whose goal, Nick Pope, managed to neutralize them.
And finally against Arsenal even the most infallible showed that they are, logically, humans, as happened to Virgil van Dijk and Alisson with two separate errors that allowed the ‘gunners’ to score their goals this Wednesday.
Liverpool lost three points to Arsenal
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