#1. Liverpool are no title challengers; face a tough battle for place in top four
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At one point in November 2016, Liverpool were just six points off Chelsea and had a comfortable enough lead over the rest of the sides in the top six. Currently, they are fourth with 46 points, 4 off Spurs and one away from Arsenal.
When the game-week comes to a close, there is a high chance they could go fifth - 3 points off fourth place and with only a point’s cushion over sixth-placed United.
The Merseysiders have only managed to take 3 points from their last 5 league fixtures against Sunderland, Manchester United, Swansea, Chelsea and now Hull City. They are yet to record a league win in 2017 and have their work cut out – perform or perish.
At this rate, there won’t be much left for the Reds to fight for in what has been another season of promise followed by a slump and familiar feeling of desperation and dilemma. Come May, they may finish out of the Champions League spots if their current run – and that of their top four rivals’ - is anything to go by.
Liverpool look jaded, less hungry, low on confidence and are missing the swagger of a side that has scored the most goals in the league. On the other hand, Manchester City look formidable after sweeping aside West Ham mid-week while Manchester United are unbeaten in the league since their defeat to Chelsea in late October.
