Liverpool's defence appears considerably weaker than Arsenal's this season, creating uncertainty over title defence prospects. Last season Liverpool's attack outperformed Arsenal's while Arsenal's defence was slightly better, a dynamic that is now inverted with Liverpool's defence deteriorating. Early results show defensive fragility, including a penalty shootout defeat to Crystal Palace after a 2-2 Community Shield draw and conceding two goals in league wins over Bournemouth and Newcastle, with late goals securing victories. The team has accumulated points but defensive lapses suggest vulnerability relative to title rivals Arsenal.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted he is worried about his old club this season as he feels they are much worse in defence than title rivals Arsenal. The former Reds defender has been interacting with fans on X, formerly Twitter, as he wrote an article on this season's Premier League title race. Liverpool won the league pretty comfortably last season when many will have seen Arsenal as the favourites, but Carragher is unsure about the Merseyside giants retaining their crown.
It's certainly easy to see where Carragher is coming from after a sloppy start to the season for Liverpool. Arne Slot's side lost to Crystal Palace on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the Community Shield, and have also conceded two goals in each of their league victories over Bournemouth and Newcastle, relying on late goals to win both games.
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