By, Ogunleye Kolapo O.
“Never Walk Alone” may be their mantra, but Liverpool appears to be standing alone and somewhat isolated at the summit of the Premier League table.
After a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Southampton at the weekend, Liverpool has established an 8-point lead after 12 rounds of matches.
A key factor in Liverpool’s impressive start has been the stunning form of Mohammed Salah. The Egyptian maestro has been involved in an astonishing 66.67% of Liverpool’s 24 goals this season, contributing 10 goals and 6 assists so far. Salah’s brilliance has undoubtedly powered the Reds to their current dominance, and his consistency will be crucial if they are to maintain their momentum.
The last time the Reds enjoyed such a commanding position this early in the season was during the 2019/2020 campaign when they went on to clinch the league with a staggering 99 points. Could history repeat itself?
Meanwhile, things appear grim for Liverpool’s arch-rivals, Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side is enduring a rough patch, currently on a three-game winless streak. With Liverpool welcoming City at Anfield this weekend, things could go from bad to worse for them or they could experience a rebirth.
Over in North London, Arsenal’s title ambitions have been dampened by injuries to key players like Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka. Their sluggish start to the season raises questions about their capacity to challenge the league’s frontrunners.
Chelsea, on the other hand, has surprised many. Sitting third on the table, the Blues are sparking debates about their credibility as title contenders. With their next ten fixtures set to test their consistency, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea is truly back or simply flattering to deceive.
With 26 matches still to play, the season remains long and open. The big question is: can Liverpool maintain their dominance at the top, or will they falter under pressure? Only time will tell!
