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They've started well, but statistics like distance covered might prove more of a hindrance to them. Winning a league is a marathon, not a sprint.
All down to the Klopp Effect. Its very very impressive, given his resources.Reddit stats:
Not crazy, just you dont agree is all. Yous have had 4 penos in 7 games. Fair enough they dont all win you games but we all know that some you win and some you lose, when they dry up it will mean yous wont be getting the rub of the green yous are getting now. Thats all, only for that peno yous would have drawn.So what? Yeah because the score was 1-2 we wouldn't have won but how many other examples of teams scoring a late winner are there?
Crazy comments.
I watched liverpool last night not United Hull. Youre right, without that goal we wouldnt have won, but read some threads on here, lots of United fans know we're average at the minute and for the last few years. How shocked were we when we won 4-1 last week? But thats the difference, we can look at a United game and say we're average. Yous lot will find some other alternative stats table that puts you top. Most shoelaces tied, most white boots in starting 11, most players with L in their names. Last night yous were average. Mane looked iut of sorts. Lallana came off after 22 minutes. Coutinho is a one trick pony who always tries to cut back and take a shot and Milner scores half your goals from the penalty spot.You wouldn't have won at Hull either if you hadn't scored in injury time. But you did, and you won. Pointless to debate how it would've been otherwise.
That title has now permanently been trademarked for last year!I think this is the season with their best chance at winning the league, outside of a Chinese/Russian/Arab takeover.
City is off to a flying start, but they rely on Aguero to lead the line. When he goes down, they have to look to a still young and green Iheanacho and a solid but still unproven in the PL Nolito. I also think Bravo has a couple of howlers in him before the season is over.
I won't go into detail about United as we all know where it stands, Leicester is wobbling, Chelsea are 3-4 pieces away, Tottenham and Arsenal are Tottenham and Arsenal.
Liverpool really has to take advantage of the most wide open PL races in years NOW, as they won't get a better chance in the coming years as I expect United, City and Chelsea to pull away from the pack.
@The Stain needs to get in on thisNah, I've seen all games by both teams so far this season and genuinely think you'll win.
These stats are before Swansea.Reddit stats:
It's similar to Spurs' climbing the stat charts last season. A clear sign of the managers influence just like we saw with Pochettino. Hoping we see us also improve on all parameters big time.These stats are before Swansea.
Given that they have played Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea away, the stats look even more impressive.
The only silver lining of Pep being at City is that it is going to be very hard for Klopp to get Liverpool that elusive league title while the former is there.I think this is the season with their best chance at winning the league, outside of a Chinese/Russian/Arab takeover.
City is off to a flying start, but they rely on Aguero to lead the line. When he goes down, they have to look to a still young and green Iheanacho and a solid but still unproven in the PL Nolito. I also think Bravo has a couple of howlers in him before the season is over.
I won't go into detail about United as we all know where it stands, Leicester is wobbling, Chelsea are 3-4 pieces away, Tottenham and Arsenal are Tottenham and Arsenal.
Liverpool really has to take advantage of the most wide open PL races in years NOW, as they won't get a better chance in the coming years as I expect United, City and Chelsea to pull away from the pack.
I don't believe that sprints per game stat for a secondReddit stats:
The definition of sprint ("Sprints are defined as runs in excess of 25.2 kilometres per hour and each individual sprint is logged") makes it perfectly possible. For instance, here is a stat from last season: "Matt Ritchie is the only man to make more than 100 sprints in a single game (against Watford) beating team-mate Marc Pugh (97) into second with Simon Francis (95) in third."I don't believe that sprints per game stat for a second
He would probably need to buy more players. A lot of the players he use now were there when he arrived a year ago, for example the team yesterday:Question...would Klopp have had us playing that good if he came to United instead?
So when we admittedly play below par and win it's the "rub of the green", and not a good team getting a result when not at their best?Not crazy, just you dont agree is all. Yous have had 4 penos in 7 games. Fair enough they dont all win you games but we all know that some you win and some you lose, when they dry up it will mean yous wont be getting the rub of the green yous are getting now. Thats all, only for that peno yous would have drawn.
Most Liverpool fans on here said we didn't play well yesterday (Other LFC forums have said the same) and in terms of the title race it's some United fans saying we are candidates not us.I watched liverpool last night not United Hull. Youre right, without that goal we wouldnt have won, but read some threads on here, lots of United fans know we're average at the minute and for the last few years. How shocked were we when we won 4-1 last week? But thats the difference, we can look at a United game and say we're average. Yous lot will find some other alternative stats table that puts you top. Most shoelaces tied, most white boots in starting 11, most players with L in their names. Last night yous were average. Mane looked iut of sorts. Lallana came off after 22 minutes. Coutinho is a one trick pony who always tries to cut back and take a shot and Milner scores half your goals from the penalty spot.
While Liverpool look better than any other team bar City right now, it's too early to make solid predictions about the contenders for the title. Injuries to Coutinho and Firmino and Liverpool will look half the team in attack. Or injuries to Aguero and KBD and City will look a bit ordinary going forward.To be honest, Pep is our best hope of Liverpool not winning
It is far too early - but it's funny how a lot of people on here slated our summer transfer business and now many saying only City can stop us winning the league though.While Liverpool look better than any other team bar City right now, it's too early to make solid predictions about the contenders for the title. Injuries to Coutinho and Firmino and Liverpool will look half the team in attack. Or injuries to Aguero and KBD and City will look a bit ordinary going forward.
I would love to but we all know City are going to win the league.@The Stain needs to get in on this
Of course every single United player is world class, but they have been held back by Moyes, LVG, Mourinho and Rooney.Question...would Klopp have had us playing that good if he came to United instead?
Hard to say how much we are relying on him, I know what you mean though. To be honest all teams rely on someone to a degree Aguero's goals for City , Ibrahimovic goals for United. same with Costa for Chelsea.They're certainly looking very strong at the moment. Whilst I don't think they'll win the league, I think they're pretty much nailed on for top four, injuries permitting. Mane is going to be their version of Suarez/ Torres, incredible how much they're relying on him already.
I think it's fair to say he lacks the guile of firmino close to the box and is a bit too eager to shoot at times. Pathetic to conclude that that is all he's about though. His ability to transition the ball from midfield to attack is peerless - He does great work from deep. And has 4 goals and 6 assists in 8 games so far this season. Decent one trick. Or maybe he meant this trick:Coutinho is far from a 'one trick pony' really don't know where all this is coming from.
He is a bit inconsistent, but having someone who scores quite a few 30 yard screamers and plays a key role in the build up play and our system overall - fine that's a great pony to have!
It would be lovely if he became that. Not seeing it yet though. He's really good and definitely gives us a new dimension, but he's not close to Firmino or Coutinho's level yet this season. I am still kinda waiting for him to do the whole 'I am just going to win this game myself now' thing he likes to do.They're certainly looking very strong at the moment. Whilst I don't think they'll win the league, I think they're pretty much nailed on for top four, injuries permitting. Mane is going to be their version of Suarez/ Torres, incredible how much they're relying on him already.
Liverpool = lucky , other teams = grind out a result sign of a good teamI really dont think we were that lucky. We played with really good intensity in the second half and hammered at their penalty area. It's not like we were turgidly passing it around before a stray ball bounced off a defenders arse to loop the keeper or something. We just had to grind it out.
So who do you reckon will take their place for top 4?
So by that logic you agree our game against Burnley was grossly unlucky as opposed to it being our modus operandi? Which everyone on here and his wife seem to be suggesting.opposition missing open goals = lucky
thought a draw was a fair result on the balance of chances
I do agree with that. Think I said so, too.So by that logic you agree our game against Burnley was grossly unlucky as opposed to it being our modus operandi? Which everyone on here and his wife seem to be suggesting.
I think them losing at Burnley was a bit of freak result. I think they're better than that with 1st XI all playing. Can & better CB than Klavan missing, very good 2nd minute goal for Burnley, equally well timed goal number 2 just before HT to keep Burnley belief levels high.
Whilst the stats regarding goals, shots and chances created are clearly good, not sure how useful running 116km per game is, nor how useful making 588 sprints per game is. When you're ranked 1st in the league for possession and passes in the opposition half, what the hell is going on that requires so much running?Reddit stats:
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Well... attacking.Whilst the stats regarding goals, shots and chances created are clearly good, not sure how useful running 116km per game is, nor how useful making 588 sprints per game is. When you're ranked 1st in the league for possession and passes in the opposition half, what the hell is going on that requires so much running?