Initially, many doubted Liverpool's chances of winning the league in the season following Jurgen Kloppâs departure. With no summer signings and key players' contracts ending, analysts, including Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, anticipated a struggle. Neville notably predicted Liverpool would finish fifth, expressing concerns over their midfield depth. However, Liverpool's impressive performance culminated in a decisive 5-1 victory against Tottenham, securing their title. Despite skepticism from pundits, Liverpool demonstrated resilience and effective management under new leadership, surprising fans and critics alike.
No one was convinced by the threat Liverpool posed. Carragher's Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville predicted them to finish fifth and even said that Manchester United would finish above them in the top four. "Liverpool, my view would be that the impact of [losing] Klopp will take its toll," Neville said. "The evidence of history, there will be some pain at some point this season and it could cost them. I really do question whether that Liverpool midfield can stand up over the season."
Jamie Carragher, who is often accused of bias towards the club he made 508 appearances for, said so: "There are areas of the Liverpool squad which need strengthening but I love the fact that they don't panic."
The Red Devils great certainly has egg on his face now. A point was all they needed at home against Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham on Monday morning Australian time, and they did that comfortably.
Manchester City were massive favourites to claim a fifth successive Premier League crown and Arsenal were set to once again be their biggest challengers. Liverpool were widely tipped to finish third in Arne Slot's first season in Merseyside.
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