Liverpool are desperately looking for answers as they head into a difficult Premier League match against West Ham this weekend. The defending champions have suffered a dramatic collapse in form, losing six of their last seven league games and nine of their past 12 matches in all competitions.
Manager Arne Slot is under growing pressure, with the team stuck in 12th place and struggling on both ends of the pitch. Liverpool’s latest setback was a painful 4–1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, a result Slot admitted kept him awake all night.
Liverpool’s Worst Run in 70 Years
Liverpool have conceded 34 goals in all competitions this season — more than any other Premier League team. Missed chances, defensive mistakes, and a lack of confidence have left the club in one of its worst crises in decades.
Despite their poor run, Liverpool remain just three points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, meaning a turnaround is still possible if they can recover quickly. However, Sunday’s trip to West Ham will not be easy. The Hammers have improved significantly under new coach Nuno Espírito Santo, who replaced Graham Potter in September.
Arsenal Ready for Chelsea Test
At the top of the table, Arsenal look stronger than ever and are dreaming of their first Premier League title since 2004. They lead the standings and are also performing well in the Champions League.
Data analysts at Opta give Arsenal a 76% chance of winning the league, thanks to their consistency and squad depth. Their 3–1 win over Bayern Munich in midweek highlighted their strength, with two goals coming from substitutes Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli.
Despite missing key players like Gabriel Magalhães, Kai Havertz, and Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal continue to deliver strong performances. Manager Mikel Arteta says the mindset and quality of his squad have greatly improved.
Aston Villa Continue Their Rise
Aston Villa have staged an impressive comeback after failing to win any of their first five league matches. Under Unai Emery, they have now won six of their last seven games and climbed into the top four.
Villa face struggling rivals Wolves this weekend. Wolves sit second-last with only two points from 12 matches and are already in danger of relegation. Villa, meanwhile, have not lost at home since August and could move up to second place if results go their way.
Weekend Premier League Fixtures
Saturday:
Brentford vs Burnley
Manchester City vs Leeds
Sunderland vs Bournemouth
Everton vs Newcastle (17:30)
Tottenham vs Fulham (20:00)
Sunday:
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United (12:00)
Aston Villa vs Wolves
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton
West Ham vs Liverpool
Chelsea vs Arsenal (16:30)
