A 1-1 stalemate with Burnley extended our unbeaten run to twelve games in all competitions, but also reinforced a growing narrative around missed opportunities at Anfield.
Michael Dawson summed up the frustration as he analyzed the match Sky Sports News.
“73% possession and you draw, 1-1,” said the former defender. “That can’t happen to the champions.”
Dawson analysis highlights Liverpool’s finishing problem
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The 42-year-old pointed to a familiar pattern developing at home this season.
He referred to a similar feeling during our previous draw against Leeds, describing Anfield as “right” and wonder why opponents always seem to get a chance.
That assessment is consistent with the data.
Against Burnley we registered 32 shots, 11 on target, 76 touches in the penalty area and an xG of 2.95.
Despite that dominance, a missed penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai, a single defensive error proved costly.
Dawson acknowledged the creativity within the squad but suggested that confidence in front of goal is the missing ingredient, saying this is the case “just don’t click for goal.”
That frustration is also echoed elsewhere, with Lewis Steele noting that Liverpool are now doing the same “17 points worse off than last season this time” and describes our football as ‘Difficult to watch’ a comparison that underlines why patience is running out.
Why Liverpool should trust Slot despite criticism
Context is important.
This is the second season for Arne Slot, last year’s title winner who inherited an unprecedented roster move with limited control.
Against Burnley, the Dutchman got almost everything in order tactically, with Jeremy Frimpong and Milos Kerkez providing width and Florian Wirtz once again delivering quality in the final third.
Steven Gerrard was clear that it was a draw at home “are not acceptable” but he also emphasized that our boss has steadied the ship and returned us to the Champions League places.
If, due to a supposedly bad season in January, we are still in fourth place, undefeated in the twelfth division and creating opportunities at the top level, perspective is needed.
There will be criticism of this job, but so will supporting the man who has already proven he can deliver silverware at Anfield.
You can watch Arne Slot’s post-Burnley press conference via Kingdom of the Kop on YouTube:
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