Liverpool's draw at Arsenal on Thursday night was a masterclass in defensive solidity, with the Reds ultimately falling just short of claiming all three points. Arne Slot's side took their first Premier League point away from Emirates Stadium since Manchester City last September, but the 0-0 result only served to highlight how far Liverpool still have to go if they are to challenge for honours.
Their latest display was marked by a renewed sense of togetherness and purpose, with every member of the squad contributing to what was an incredibly disciplined team performance. Without a recognised striker in attack, however, they lacked a focal point to their attacks, and it was only through the excellent work rate of players like Jeremie Frimpong that Liverpool were able to keep their opponents at bay.
The stats will paint a more dire picture than the actuality of the match, with Liverpool averaging just 1.5 goals per Premier League game this season – a far cry from the 2.3 they managed in Klopp's final campaign and 2.3 last term under Jurgen Klopp. The visitors were the better team for much of the second half, but David Raya remained untested throughout as Liverpool struggled to create even a single scoring chance.
While there was certainly more than enough positivity to take from this result, it is impossible to ignore the fact that Liverpool still have a significant amount of work to do if they are to reclaim their status as one of England's top teams. With the Champions League just around the corner and Monday's FA Cup third-round tie against Barnsley still ahead, Slot's side would be foolish not to set their sights on securing some silverware this season.
With Liverpool's long-serving manager Jurgen Klopp absent from the action due to his Africa Cup of Nations duties, many were expecting a sterner test for his successor Arne Slot. However, what was seen at Emirates Stadium was a team displaying all the hallmarks of champions - a strong shape, tenacious spirit and a work rate that was simply superb.
The only real concern is how Liverpool will fare when they come up against teams who are more than capable of keeping them in line. Against the likes of PSV Eindhoven last November, for example, Steven Gerrard spoke of his old team bleeding as they succumbed to a 4-1 defeat - an outcome that may have seemed laughable to many at the time, but has since proved all too plausible.
This latest draw at Arsenal serves only to underscore just how much work there is still to be done by Slot and his players. And yet, in this particular instance, it was Liverpool who were on top of their game - and that should give them a renewed sense of confidence as they look to the rest of the season.
Their latest display was marked by a renewed sense of togetherness and purpose, with every member of the squad contributing to what was an incredibly disciplined team performance. Without a recognised striker in attack, however, they lacked a focal point to their attacks, and it was only through the excellent work rate of players like Jeremie Frimpong that Liverpool were able to keep their opponents at bay.
The stats will paint a more dire picture than the actuality of the match, with Liverpool averaging just 1.5 goals per Premier League game this season – a far cry from the 2.3 they managed in Klopp's final campaign and 2.3 last term under Jurgen Klopp. The visitors were the better team for much of the second half, but David Raya remained untested throughout as Liverpool struggled to create even a single scoring chance.
While there was certainly more than enough positivity to take from this result, it is impossible to ignore the fact that Liverpool still have a significant amount of work to do if they are to reclaim their status as one of England's top teams. With the Champions League just around the corner and Monday's FA Cup third-round tie against Barnsley still ahead, Slot's side would be foolish not to set their sights on securing some silverware this season.
With Liverpool's long-serving manager Jurgen Klopp absent from the action due to his Africa Cup of Nations duties, many were expecting a sterner test for his successor Arne Slot. However, what was seen at Emirates Stadium was a team displaying all the hallmarks of champions - a strong shape, tenacious spirit and a work rate that was simply superb.
The only real concern is how Liverpool will fare when they come up against teams who are more than capable of keeping them in line. Against the likes of PSV Eindhoven last November, for example, Steven Gerrard spoke of his old team bleeding as they succumbed to a 4-1 defeat - an outcome that may have seemed laughable to many at the time, but has since proved all too plausible.
This latest draw at Arsenal serves only to underscore just how much work there is still to be done by Slot and his players. And yet, in this particular instance, it was Liverpool who were on top of their game - and that should give them a renewed sense of confidence as they look to the rest of the season.
Liverpool's solid defensive display at Arsenal had me thinking... it feels like they're playing with more humility now under Slot. Less emphasis on attack, more focus on keeping clean sheets. Not that I'm complaining, but it's a different style of football from what we saw under Klopp 
. They need to find that balance between defense and offense, but this recent result was definitely a positive sign. I think the team is heading in the right direction, even if they still have some work cut out for them 
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1.5 per game is woeful compared to last seasons numbers. Arne Slot's men looked like they were on top of their game at times, but against teams that actually know how to press and defend, I'm not convinced they'll hold up. We need to see them take it to the big boys and come out on top before we start talking about silverware 
we need more goals from that team ASAP
and now we're talking silverware this season? 
let's do it, slot's crew! 
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. And I think the bigger picture here is that Liverpool need to find a new way to score goals without relying on just one striker 
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They're being written off as a 'replacement' for Jurgen Klopp, but I think they're doing a great job so far 
. We'll see how it all plays out in the Champions League and the FA Cup - fingers crossed for them! 
. Maybe the FA Cup next week will bring us some silver lining? 
️, but it's just not the same when you're not creating scoring chances like that... remember how they used to pour in goals under Klopp? 
. And who knows, maybe this is just what they need – a wake-up call before the Champions League? Fingers crossed! 
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." 
But for now, the Reds just need to figure out how to score goals 
. Only time will tell if they can turn this season around 
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. They looked so united and focused out there on the pitch, it was like they were one big unit 
. And even though they didn't get the win, I think it's awesome that they're learning to adapt without a traditional striker in attack. It just goes to show how deep the squad is 
. And they were definitely the better team for most of that second half, it was just a bit of an off day for them in front of goal 
. So yeah, I'm feeling pretty positive about this team right now 
and btw did u see the stats about them averaging just 1.5 goals per game? thats crazy! can we watch some of those Liverpool matches live?? 