A look into Liverpool’s surprising recent struggles
A fortnight ago runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool had lost just twice in 41 matches in all competitions this season.
A fortnight ago runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool had lost just twice in 41 matches in all competitions this season.
Liverpool were made to work to clinch a record-equalling 18th straight Premier League win on Monday, needing a second-half rally to see off struggling West Ham 3-2 at Anfield.
Manchester City can only hope their upcoming fight with Uefa proves as straightforward as the 2-0 win over relegation-threatened West Ham that was far more dominant than the scoreline suggested.
Storm Ciara disrupted an already reduced Premier League programme as Manchester City’s game with West Ham was postponed, but three other fixtures did go ahead while the rest of the division enjoyed a mid-season break.
Liverpool strengthened their grip on the Premier League title race with another win while the top four race was blown wide open.
The Premier League season has almost reached its halfway mark, with the games coming thick and fast during a busy period of the campaign.
Freddie Ljungberg insists Arsenal will not get carried away after ending a nine-game run without a win at West Ham on Monday night.
Arsenal hit three quickfire goals to seal a 3-1 comeback victory at West Ham and end a nine-match winless run in the process.
Raheem Sterling’s hat-trick inspired a 5-0 rout of West Ham as Manchester City commenced their quest for a third-straight Premier League title in style in a contest where VAR played a prominent role.
An inspired Eden Hazard hit two splendid goals to lift Chelsea to a deserved 2-0 home win over West Ham and up to third in the Premier League.