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| Liverpool, led by coach Klopp, lost 0-1 to Southampton, putting the lead in jeopardy. © AFP=News1 |
Liverpool’s attempt to win the English Premier League (hereinafter referred to as EPL) 2nd consecutively lit up a red light. He was defeated for the second time in the season and could not widen the gap with the teams he was following.
Liverpool lost 0-1 in the 2020-2021 EPL round 17 away game against Southampton at St Marys Stadium in Southampton, England on the morning of the 5th (Korean time).
Defensive anxiety that has been plaguing the team recently caught Liverpool’s ankles this day.
In the second minute of the first half, the goal came from a free kick situation in Southampton. Danny Ings grabbed Ward-Praus’ lightly shot to cross the defensive line and opened the goal of Liverpool with a parabolic shot with his left foot.
Liverpool forward Ing’s shooting was also sensational and smooth, but the problem was that Trent Alexander-Arnold provided an excuse for the ball to flow backwards in an almost futile shape.
Liverpool lost 0-1, failing to add points, without making up for the goal they gave at the start of the match. The market share was also ahead of 65-35, and it was Liverpool, which had no income, although it launched a one-sided offensive with 17 attempts to shoot.
Liverpool drew 1-1 against West Bromwich Albion on the 28th of last month and 0-0 with Newcastle on December 31st, three days later, and they could not win three consecutive games, putting the lead at stake.
Liverpool, who has moved from 9 wins, 6 draws, 2 losses, 33 points, to 2nd place Manchester United (10-3 draws, 3 losses, 33 points), has a slight edge in the difference between goals and losses. Since Manchester United played one less game, it is not a particularly advantageous situation. The 3rd place Leicester City also gained 32 points (10 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses), and the leadership position has become very dizzy.