Liverpool's Premier League title hopes almost over: Key stats
Liverpool were held 2-2 by West Ham United in the Premier League 2023-24 season on Saturday. With this draw, Liverpool's Premier League title hopes seem over. Notably, the Reds have won just one of their last five league matches. This is now a direct race between Manchester City and Arsenal. In the midweek, the Reds suffered a defeat to Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool slip further in bid for the Premier League title
After 35 matches, the Reds remain third with 75 points (W22 D9 L4). Liverpool remain two points behind current league leaders Arsenal (77 points). Liverpool's goal difference is +41 compared to Arsenal's +56. Meanwhile, Manchester City are second with 76 points. They have two matches in hand over Liverpool (33 matches). City's goal difference is +48. Arsenal have a game in hand over Liverpool.
One win in five league games for the Reds
Liverpool dropped points against Manchester United (2-2) before losing at home versus Crystal Palace (0-1). Jurgen Klopp's men defeated Fulham 3-1 next but dropped points in successive games thereafter (0-2 versus Everton and 2-2 versus West Ham).
Here are the match stats
Liverpool made 28 attempts with eight shots on target. West Ham also had eight shots on target from 11 attempts. The Reds dominated possession (72%) and had an 86% pass accuracy. Liverpool clocked 669 passes.
A 2-2 draw in London
Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring for the Hammers just before the break when he rose highest to meet Mohammed Kudus' cross into the area. Early on in the second half, Andy Robertson equalized when he scored from Luis Diaz's low pass. Cody Gakpo's effort from a corner forced an own goal to make it 2-1. However, Michail Antonio made it 2-2 for West Ham.
Bowen smashes these records
Bowen scored and assisted for the Hammers in an impressive outing. As per Squawka, Bowen is the first West Ham player to score 20+ goals across all competitions in a single top-flight league campaign in the Premier League era. He owns 20 goals and 10 assists in all competitons this season. Bowen made his 200th appearance for West Ham. He owns 60 goals.
Premier League: 16 goals and 6 assists this season
Bowen owns 16 goals and six assists in the Premier League 2023-24 season. The former Hull City player made his 164th Premier League appearance. He owns 43 goals and 30 assists.
Decoding some of the notable stats
Bowen's 16 goals this season in the Premier League saw him become the joint-top scorer in a single Premier League campaign for West Ham, equalling Paulo Di Canio's tally in 1999-00. The Reds have kept a single clean sheet in their last 14 Premier League matches. West Ham have won just one of their last nine Premier League home games (D6 L2).
Antonio involved in 10 goals across competitions this season
Making his 251st Premier League appearance, Antonio owns 67 goals and 32 assists. This season, Antonio has scored six league goals (A2). Overall, he owns seven goals and three assists in all competitions this season.
