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Winless and an 'easy touch' - what's happened to the Anfield fear factor?

Winless and an 'easy touch' - what's happened to the Anfield fear factor?

Summary

Liverpool lost 3-0 to Manchester City at Anfield, marking their first home league defeat in five games and a difficult start to the season. The team is struggling to score goals and rebuild its strong home reputation under new coach Andoni Iraola.

Key Facts

  • Liverpool lost 3-0 to Manchester City after a player, Ryan Gravenberch, was sent off in the 62nd minute.
  • This was Liverpool’s first Premier League loss in 24 games for their coach Andoni Iraola.
  • Liverpool is winless in five straight Premier League home games.
  • Historically, visiting teams have had a very hard time winning at Anfield, but that appears to be changing.
  • Former players and experts say Liverpool is less intimidating to opponents now.
  • This season, Liverpool has scored only seven league goals, with six coming from three injured players.
  • Manchester City has scored 16 goals this season, more than double Liverpool’s total.
  • Liverpool currently sits ninth in the Premier League table.
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