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Of course, Liverpool’s defensive lapses weren’t entirely unexpected. Such is the tightrope nature of Klopp’s system that one mistake always has the potential to have catastrophic consequences. Only two teams – Brighton and Sheffield United – have made more errors leading to goals so far this season. Only three players have committed more errors than Alisson.
However, of all the times these mistakes are made, this one is especially painful. Now just two points adrift of Arsenal, Liverpool know victory will effectively rule Mikel Arteta’s side out of contention. More worryingly, the gap to Manchester City is just five points – and Pep Guardiola’s side have two games remaining.
Liverpool have been here before and they know the title race has its twists and turns. Such results are occasionally expected, although Klopp will no doubt be concerned that this defeat was due to the unexpected incompetence of his own defence.
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