Paul Merson was wrong with Liverpool prediction and reality for Arne Slot is still clear

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In the bigger picture, however, it is obvious how well Liverpool has done over the last few months. Arne Slot's side is now not leading the Premier League only for the first time since matchday nine of last season (a 36-matchweek streak).

It moved outright into first place after beating Arsenal on matchday three, but has now dropped to second and is still a point ahead of Tottenham. Arne Slot applauds the Liverpool travelling fans after they saw their side go down to another late Premier League defeat, this time to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Last season, Liverpool dropped to second spot on matchday week nine — two games later in the campaign — drawing 2-2 with Arsenal.

Not only has Liverpool been in first place for so long — a spell that has now ended, yes, but with plenty of time for another reverse — but it also established itself at the summit later last year than the amount of time that elapsed to date in this. If there was enough time to run away with the league after falling behind on matchday nine, there certainly is enough time left to reverse a one-point deficit with two extra matches to go.