According to Opta Analyst, Liverpool\u2019s probability of winning the 2025\/26 Premier League title currently stands at just 0.6%. That low figure remains in place despite the Reds putting together a three-match winning run in the league, capped by a 2\u20131 victory over Wolves at the weekend.<\/p>\n
If Arne Slot\u2019s side were to overcome Leeds on Thursday, the gap between the reigning champions and Mikel Arteta\u2019s Arsenal would grow to 10 points.<\/p>\n
Arsenal and Manchester City lead the title race<\/p>\n
It comes as little shock that Arsenal and Manchester City are viewed as the strongest contenders. Arsenal have been given a 73.2% chance of lifting the trophy, while Pep Guardiola\u2019s revitalised City sit second at 22.4%. Opta Analyst shared these updated projections on X after the latest round of Premier League fixtures.<\/p>\n
With a 13-point gap separating first place from fourth, Liverpool still have significant ground to make up before they can realistically be labelled true title contenders.<\/p>\n
Set-piece issues remain a major concern<\/p>\n
To Slot\u2019s credit, his adjustments have helped stabilise things at Anfield. Liverpool halted a run of three straight defeats and have now collected four wins from their last six league matches, a notable improvement after a difficult spell earlier in the season.<\/p>\n
That said, problems at set pieces continue to undermine their progress. The Reds are struggling to threaten opponents from dead-ball situations and, more worryingly, are repeatedly exposed when defending them.<\/p>\n
Santiago Bueno\u2019s goal for Wolves\u2014scored after Alisson Becker could only parry a corner\u2014highlighted the issue again. Liverpool\u2019s set-piece differential for the season now stands at -9.<\/p>\n
Unless this weakness is addressed quickly, strong defensive displays and effective work against deep-lying opponents may count for little over the course of a long title race if Liverpool remain vulnerable from set pieces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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