"Football isn't as predictable as some would like to think. Just like Arne Slot's first season in England wasn't supposed to be so easy, replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and winning the Premier League at a canter, the Dutchman's second season wasn't supposed to have unravelled in the way it has by early November. After a record spend, including two club record signings over 100 million, Slot's side were favourites to win back-to-back league titles, something the Reds haven't achieved since 1984."
"After five defeats in six league games, the likelihood of retaining the title is looking increasingly slim. It's not just the defeats, though, it's the performances, the lack of any issues seemingly being addressed, an admittance from Slot that his side can't cope against teams who play long balls, and poor form that actually goes back to March. Indeed, since exiting the Champions League at the hands of PSG and losing the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle five days later, Liverpool have won just 11 of their 26 matches in all competitions. The deeper statistics are alarming, to say the least."
Arne Slot's second season has faltered despite heavy spending and two club-record signings, with Liverpool entering a poor run that undermines title defence. The team has lost five of six league matches and the slump traces back to March. Since elimination from the Champions League and the Carabao Cup final defeat, Liverpool have won 11 of 26 games in all competitions. Opponents have out-run Liverpool in six of the last seven league games. The side has conceded 36 goals since May, only Wolves have conceded more among top-five league teams. Matches show fewer tackles, lost duels, and passive defending.
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