It’s too early to actually talk about Liverpool’s chances of becoming the Premier League champions this season. However, the temptation is unbearable when seeing the actions of Juergen Klopp’s team and the current condition of rival teams.
Premier League 2019-2020 is only about a third of the way. Only 14 rounds, there is still much that can happen in the next 24 matches.
From player injuries and fitness, the January transfer window, performance at the festive season, to the divided focus on European club competition. All of these things can be a factor in changing Liverpool’s performance and other teams in chasing the title in the rest of the competition.
However, Liverpool’s pace in the Premier League until Week 14 is too interesting to make predictions when they can become champions. Liverpool seems to open a smooth road to the English League title which has avoided them since 1990.
From their own performance, Juergen Klopp’s troops looked extraordinary. Win 13 times without losing in 14 matches, even though Sadio Mane & friends have faced all strong opponents. Arsenal, Chelsea, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are brushed. Only Manchester United can hold a draw.
On the other hand, its competitors often stumble in the process of chasing Liverpool, which since the second week has topped the standings. Defending champions Manchester City, for example, often lose points from “no-no” opponents, from Norwich City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, to the latest Newcastle United.
In the 14th round last weekend, when Liverpool were still able to win while undergoing a difficult match, two of the strongest competitors, Manchester City and Chelsea, has lost points. No wonder Liverpool’s distance with rank 2 standings continue to widen.
In the second week, there are still Arsenal who have 6 points, the same as the acquisition of Liverpool. On week 3, the distance started widening (+2) with Liverpool having 9 points and Manchester City 7 points.
The difference in points increased again (+5) in the fifth week: Liverpool 15, Manchester City 10. In the 8th week, Liverpool (24) and Manchester City (16) in second place were separated by 8 points.
In the following week, the distance between the two teams was reduced to 6 points. However, in the 12th week, Liverpool are 8 points ahead of the second ranked team that is no longer inhabited by Manchester City, but Leicester City.
The +8 difference between Liverpool (40) and Leicester City (32) lasts until Week 14. However, the reigning champions Manchester City have increasingly scattered with the current 11-point deficit from Liverpool.
Therefore, it is natural that now many Liverpool supporters begun to dream of the Reds lifting the trophy as champions of the 2019-2020 English League. When can it be realized?
The possibility can be calculated by using the rate of acquisition of Liverpool and the team ranked 2nd. Liverpool gained 40 points in 14 parties, averaging 2.85 points per match. While Leicester City won 32 points in 14 matches or an average of 2.28 points per party.
If this performance is consistent until the end of the season, Liverpool’s points will not be able to be pursued again by the rank 2 team in Week 32 or 33. In Week 32, Liverpool could be projected to collect 91-92 points, while Leicester in second position collected 73-74 points.
If it turns out Liverpool have 92 points and Leicester 73, the difference of 19 points can no longer be overtaken in the remaining 6 matches. However, if Liverpool collect 91 or 92 points while Leicester 74, the Foxes’ chances are mathematically not finished.
The safest is Week 33. At that time Liverpool had 94-95 points while Leicester collected 75-76 points so that the Red’s position at the top of the standings could not be contested again in the last 5 matches.
When will the 33rd week be held? This is very good news for Liverpool fans. If the schedule does not change, Liverpool is scheduled to host Aston Villa on 11 April 2020.
That means the Liverpool champions’ party after waiting for almost three decades can be held at Anfield!
You’ll never walk alone …
