Back in the 80's, people would laugh if they hear someone says that Liverpool will last 18 years without league title. Back then Liverpool was a dominating team in English football. But now, Liverpool lasted the last 17 years without league title. From time to time, people always said that The Reds are a strong contender for the title. But the story remains the same. Liverpool always ended the season without the title since 1990.
This season, the same story could happen. After a terrific transfer in the summer windows by landing Fernando Torres, Ryan Babel, and Yossi Benayoun, Liverpool once again considered as a strong contender for the title. The so called Rafalution since 3 years ago was believed to bring good result to The Reds. Now, for the first time in 3 years, we can a very good depth at Liverpool squad where there are at least 2 players fighting for one position.
But, is everything okay for Liverpool now? Can they wrap the title this season? To be honest, Liverpool's chance is getting harder every week. After a shocking defeat at Reading last week, they lost against Manchester United at home. I know that 2 losts doesn't erase their chance to win the league. But let's take a look at how Liverpool is doing against their fellow Big Four. They have played Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United at home and they only gained 2 points from those crucial games. They lost against Manchester United and drawn against Arsenal and Chelsea. This means that after the new year they will play those 3 teams on away games. How can they win against them if they can't do it at home soil? These 3 games will be very difficult to handle.
One more thing to think of is Liverpool's consistency. So far they have 6 draws which is a disadvantage to then. I personally think that these draws is a result of their inconsistency. Benitez' rotation policy has a great deal with this matter. On the other hand, other Big Four members has showed great consistency. Arsenal keep on firing with their youngsters, Manchester United look vveru solid after a slow start, and Chelsea show that they still can do a lot without their Special One. These 3 teams are better in the term of consistency.
But hey, anything can happen in football. With a hectic schedule, injuries can be a very important factor. This is something we can't predict. I just hope the EPL title race will be hot until the very last week.
This season, the same story could happen. After a terrific transfer in the summer windows by landing Fernando Torres, Ryan Babel, and Yossi Benayoun, Liverpool once again considered as a strong contender for the title. The so called Rafalution since 3 years ago was believed to bring good result to The Reds. Now, for the first time in 3 years, we can a very good depth at Liverpool squad where there are at least 2 players fighting for one position.
But, is everything okay for Liverpool now? Can they wrap the title this season? To be honest, Liverpool's chance is getting harder every week. After a shocking defeat at Reading last week, they lost against Manchester United at home. I know that 2 losts doesn't erase their chance to win the league. But let's take a look at how Liverpool is doing against their fellow Big Four. They have played Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United at home and they only gained 2 points from those crucial games. They lost against Manchester United and drawn against Arsenal and Chelsea. This means that after the new year they will play those 3 teams on away games. How can they win against them if they can't do it at home soil? These 3 games will be very difficult to handle.
One more thing to think of is Liverpool's consistency. So far they have 6 draws which is a disadvantage to then. I personally think that these draws is a result of their inconsistency. Benitez' rotation policy has a great deal with this matter. On the other hand, other Big Four members has showed great consistency. Arsenal keep on firing with their youngsters, Manchester United look vveru solid after a slow start, and Chelsea show that they still can do a lot without their Special One. These 3 teams are better in the term of consistency.
But hey, anything can happen in football. With a hectic schedule, injuries can be a very important factor. This is something we can't predict. I just hope the EPL title race will be hot until the very last week.
1 comments:
I like what you said in the end. That's exactly how I feel. You can't ever predict anything in football up until the last few weeks. Where I live it's hard to get channels to watch the Euro leagues play so I'm dissapointed in that. But keep up the good work and keep us updated, eh mate.
Cheers!
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