Liverpool truth emerges in alternative Premier League table as Arne Slot shown Arsenal reality

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCThe Premier League title race has taken numerous dramatic twists already with Liverpool and Arsenal recently enduring very different fortunesLiverpool have a number of problems to fix despite sitting second in the Premier League table. Arne Slot's side have not yet had a routine victory this season, even though their seven-game winning streak only ended in late September.That was courtesy of a last-gasp Crystal Palace goal with Chelsea also snatching the points late on the following week.

Despite being one of the teams beaten by Liverpool in that streak, Arsenal are currently top and the statistics show they should be there.READ MORE: Anthony Taylor admits he considered quitting refereeing as he addresses Chelsea v Liverpool decisionAccording to expected goals data gathered by Opta, Arsenal have the highest figure from "game-outcome simulations based on individual shot xG" and thus rightly sit top of the pile.Liverpool are just one point behind in second place, but that is seemingly a false position with the Opta report suggesting they should actually be in sixth.Manchester City, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United and Manchester United have all accumulated a larger figure and should, in theory, complete the top five with Arsenal. Ruben Amorim's side will have the chance to put that to the test when they take on Slot's side at Anfield.After beating Bournemouth, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Everton and Southampton on home soil, Liverpool will be pleased that four of their next six games are at Anfield.

Prior to three consecutive losses on their travels, Liverpool needed last-minute winners to claim maximum points in their only away fixtures.Statistics also suggest that Slot has a clear problem to fix with defensive issues, especially in comparison to Arsenal. While Mikel Arteta's side have picked up seven clean sheets in all competitions, Liverpool have conceded two or more goals five times.---For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.