Diogo Jota - When You Can't Be Good, Be Lucky
Diogo Jota lost something when Liverpool won 6-1 against Leeds United on Monday, though what he retained and gained at Elland Road could prove to be far more important.
The most obvious thing he lost was the ball. A lot. The 26-year-old turned over possession (through mis-controls and unsuccessful touches) on five occasions when the rest of the team did so nine times between them. The 2-0 ‘home’ win over RB Leipzig in 2021 was Jota’s only previous match for …
Key Stats as Liverpool get first win of the season
What a lovely palate cleanser. After the horror of the first 3 games of the season, the Reds were able to let out a big exhale of tension with a record-matching victory of nine goals over Bournemouth. But what were the Key Stats as Klopp's men put the Cherries to the sword?
Goals Goals Goals
Liverpool got this record margin of victory from a similarly impressive xG difference of 3.23 to 0.29. Trebling that with finishing is needed too, of …
Key Stats as Liverpool drop points on opening day
It was a frustrating opening to the season for the Reds, as they struggled their way to a 2-2 draw against Fulham. Goals from Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah were enough to scrape a point, but Jurgen Klopp will be incredibly disappointed with a performance that lacked intensity for large periods. But what were the Key Stats as Liverpool kicked off their season?
A Slow Start
The Reds were particularly poor in the first half. During this period, they had …
Key Stats as dominant Liverpool turn on the style against Norwich
Liverpool pushed past a brief scare to end up with a comfortable 3-1 victory courtesy of goals from Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz. But what were the key stats as the Reds kept up their formidable juggernaut?
Shooting for gold (and green)
Liverpool took 29 shots against Norwich, the 2nd highest they have managed in a premier league game all season. The highest? A staggering 30, against Wednesday's opponents, Leeds United. Salah was the highest shot taker on …
Key Stats as Reds drop points at home v Burnley
Burnley nabbed an undeserved second half equalizer to frustrate record-chasing Liverpool, who dropped points for the first time at Anfield this season. Andy Robertson headed(!) the Reds in front, before Jay Rodriguez’s volley. The result means Liverpool need three wins out of three to beat Man City's 100 point record. But what were the key stats from the 1-1 draw?
Oh Andy Andy
With Trent Alexander-Arnold having such a strong season, it’s gone a little under the radar how good …
Key Stats as Potent Pressing Reds Beat Brighton
Liverpool returned to attacking form in explosive fashion as two goals in the opening ten minutes saw them beat Brighton 3-1 at the Amex Stadium. But what were the key stats as the Reds moved one step closer to a historic season?
Three More Wins
Liverpool moved into the nervous nineties, as they hit 92 points with their 30th win of the season, in just 34 games. Three more wins would take them to a record 101 points, and a …
Tactical analysis: The impossible task of stopping Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool’s march towards a highly anticipated first Premier League title seemed to take a significant step on Sunday evening when they defeated old rivals Manchester United 2-0 at Anfield.
The win saw the Reds extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points but it didn’t come as so usually seen at Anfield these days. Jurgen Klopp’s men created the best chances of the game against a depleted United side but the scoreline remained on a …
Turgid. Key Stats from Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea
Liverpool fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge, a result which keeps their top four hopes in the balance as they need to win their game on the final day against Brighton. But what were the key stats from a poor day at the office for the Reds?
Stuttering Attack Hits A Brick Wall
Liverpool failed to score for the third time in five league games, as they turned in on paper their worst attacking display of the …
A Critical Look at Loris Karius
Please note that this article was written before the Southampton game.
Over the years, Liverpool have had persistent goalkeeping problems that have ultimately contributed to the club being unable to make decisive surges forward to win silverware. Liverpool’s last trophy was won in 2012 with Pepe Reina between the sticks, and a year later Simon Mignolet was signed to assume the position for the club moving forward. Since then, Liverpool haven’t won any form of silverware and the current manager …
Key Stats from Liverpool 3-0 Huddersfield
Liverpool returned to form by sweeping aside Huddersfield, winning 3-0 to give themselves some breathing room in the top four. But what were the key stats from the game?
Pass, Pass, & Pass Again
75% of possession is a lot. 894 passes is just a mind-blowing amount. Joel Matip’s 161 is the most by a Liverpool player in the Premier League ever, with Dejan Lovren not far behind on 140. Joe Gomez also broke 100, with Henderson, Milner and Robertson …