The Season So Far
After the shock resignation of Liverpool’s beloved Jurgen Klopp at the end of the 2023/4 season, many Liverpool fans (myself included) were left wondering what the future had in store for the club. After somewhat of an anxious post season break, we returned to the Premier League in August under the new leadership of Arne Slot and we braced ourselves to see what this season had in store for us.
Fast forward six months and LFC are enjoying one of their most exciting and impressive seasons ever. With solid foundations laid by Klopp, Arne Slot has entered the club and led us gallantly through this remarkable season. With ten matches left to play and heading into an intense couple of weeks with a league game, a cup final and a second leg Champions League match against PSG at home, things are really starting to take off.
Under the watchful eye of Slot, the squad have become more decisive and direct, taking big chances, standing firm against the toughest of opponents and scoring some massive goals to now be heading into these crucial final games 13 points clear of closest rivals Arsenal at the top of the table.
Career Defining Performances
What has been clear since Slot’s undertaking of the role of head coach at the club is just how much some players have improved on their already impressive careers. Notably Mohamed Salah who has enjoyed a slew of goals and assists throughout the season, Alisson Becker who made an unprecedented nine saves against PSG in Wednesday’s Champions League game against, as well as Cody Gakpo (pre injury) and Dominik Szoboszlai who are also enjoying some excellent performances and goals this season. As well as this, the young emerging players of the team are also getting their moments to shine, showing that the pool of talent Slot has to choose from is wide.
It seems that Arne Slot’s push for possession based, dynamic football is allowing some of our key players to enjoy what could be the season of a lifetime. There is a sense of rejuvenation within the team which has just added that extra push as we see what the final months hold for us.
Pulling Away
Ask any football fan who’s team looks to be on the path to a Premier League victory how they feel and they will say that it isn’t over yet, no matter how big the lead! This is also the case here. Despite the excellent current form we are enjoying, as well as the clear points difference at the top of the table, I, like many fans, am not letting myself get carried away just yet. Until the final whistle of the final game, we still have it all to play for and have to keep pushing.
However, despite any superstitious tendencies, it is hard to deny the way the Reds have pulled away from Arsenal and the rest of the top 4 in recent weeks. After a couple of frustrating draws for us, we’ve managed to capitalise on some of the draws and losses suffered by Arsenal and really start to widen that gap.
Southampton Calls
Looking ahead to the first of the next three big games, Liverpool are set to face Southampton on Saturday. Currently sitting bottom of the Premier League table and having only won twice this season, it is fair to say that Liverpool are the favourites to win the fixture. However, as always, we err on the side of caution and hope that this stunning form continues.
Helen Maw
