A great performance from Leicester sees them beat Liverpool 1-0. They worked so hard to try and absorb 'Pool's press and be a threat on the break, and it payed off. Brendy Rogers did his homework. Liverpool did not play badly and were unlucky not to score at least two (you just can't legislate for Salah missing a penalty). But Trent had an off-day and I think we are just seeing fatigue creeping in, in the form of a certain lack of sharpness. On the upside, Virgil looked remarkably good despite just coming back from COVID.
Ultimately though, and not to take anything away from Leicester, it was a lucky result for them. Salah missed a penalty and Liverpool left numerous chances begging. On virtually any other day that's a Liverpool win. And, unfortunately for Leicester, the last three matches have seen them run their team ragged and pick up some serious injuries. They can't afford that if they hope to win something or even qualify for Europe. They got a win here, but at what cost? Maddison and Vardy are both in the red zone physically and close to joining an already long injury list.
Man City continue to roll on largely unchecked though...I fear that if the points gap widens much more (and, frankly, it will unless Manchester City start dropping points), the 'title race' could be petering out within the next month. It's no coincidence that the team with the biggest, deepest squad are suffering least from the fixture list/pandemic.
Chelsea are not playing great right now but I don't feel confident about facing them next. Luckily it's not me, but Jurgen Klopp, who is running the show at Anfield, because he is not easily discouraged.
Ultimately though, and not to take anything away from Leicester, it was a lucky result for them. Salah missed a penalty and Liverpool left numerous chances begging. On virtually any other day that's a Liverpool win. And, unfortunately for Leicester, the last three matches have seen them run their team ragged and pick up some serious injuries. They can't afford that if they hope to win something or even qualify for Europe. They got a win here, but at what cost? Maddison and Vardy are both in the red zone physically and close to joining an already long injury list.
Man City continue to roll on largely unchecked though...I fear that if the points gap widens much more (and, frankly, it will unless Manchester City start dropping points), the 'title race' could be petering out within the next month. It's no coincidence that the team with the biggest, deepest squad are suffering least from the fixture list/pandemic.
Chelsea are not playing great right now but I don't feel confident about facing them next. Luckily it's not me, but Jurgen Klopp, who is running the show at Anfield, because he is not easily discouraged.
