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Liverpool’s Reset After More Etihad Pain

Sunday’s 3-0 defeat at Man City felt familiar. Arne Slot’s side have now lost five of their last six Premier League matches and have dropped eight points behind leaders Arsenal. It is a sharp contrast to last season when Liverpool lifted the title and displayed remarkable consistency. The current campaign has delivered more league defeats in six games than in the entirety of that triumphant run and David Lynch believes the damage has already been done to Liverpool’s campaign.

Reality Check on Expectations

Lynch captured the mood among supporters and analysts alike. “People say that it is negative to write the title off with 27 games still remaining, but we were all sure that Liverpool were going to win the title very early on last year.” The comparison cuts deep because the numbers reinforce the point. Liverpool have fallen away significantly in underlying performance, while Arsenal and Manchester City are hitting elite benchmarks.

“The gap is vast now and you have got to go at some pace to correct that or you need your opposition to lose four games on the bounce like Liverpool did.” That scenario is as improbable as Liverpool rediscovering title-winning form instantly. Lynch added, “I know some will see eight points and think you can turn it around in three weeks, but that just will not happen.”

The message is not pessimism, but clarity. “Arsenal and Man City have way better underlying numbers, so Liverpool are miles behind their opponents.” In elite sport, brutal honesty often offers the best foundation for progress.

New Targets for Slot’s Squad

Lynch’s conclusion is not a surrender, but a recalibration. “It is just genuine analysis to say that Liverpool will not win the title this season and I promise that we will be right about that.” Accepting that does not mean writing off the campaign. Instead, it creates a platform for realistic ambition.

“But there is still things to play for. To get top four and Liverpool should be doing that comfortably and that has got to be the aim to finish the season strongly and carry it into next season.” The logic is sound. Champions League qualification retains competitive and financial importance, and Slot needs stability as he reshapes the squad after a challenging title defence.

Cup competitions also matter. “You have also got the FA Cup and I do not think the manager will toss that one off because we are already out of the Carabao Cup.” Slot has already shown that he values momentum and silverware, and the FA Cup presents a major opportunity.

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Champions League Hope

The most intriguing assessment from Lynch relates to Europe. “In terms of the Champions League, they might have a chance. If they can click at the right time, like PSG last season, then there is every chance that they can make a late push for it.” Slot’s tactical structure has shown promise in continental competition, where tempo and variance often create unexpected pathways.

“It is disappointing that Liverpool are not going to be in the title race, but there is still things to play for.” For a club that prides itself on competitive standards, that shift is tough to absorb. Yet, as Lynch outlines, opportunity still exists, provided Liverpool accept where they stand and act accordingly.