December 30th 2024.
Former England striker Gary Lineker recently shared his thoughts on the Premier League title race, which is currently being led by Liverpool. The Reds have an eight-point lead over their closest rival as they head into the New Year, thanks to their impressive record of 14 wins in 18 games under new manager Arne Slot.
Many were skeptical about Liverpool's performance after the departure of their legendary manager Jurgen Klopp, but Slot has taken the team to new heights. They are currently sitting at the top of both the Premier League and the revamped Champions League. Surprisingly, Nottingham Forest is in second place, defying expectations and emerging as top-four contenders with 37 points in 19 games.
This incredible run of form has put Forest one point ahead of Arsenal, who have been Premier League runners-up for the past two seasons, and a much-improved Chelsea. Although Arsenal has come close to winning the title in recent years, it seems that it may continue to elude them, especially with Manchester City's recent decline. On the other hand, Chelsea was expected to struggle this season, but they have proven to be one of the best and most exciting teams in England. However, a dip in form over the Christmas period has caused them to lose ground on their title rivals.
After Liverpool's dominant 5-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday, Lineker and Premier League legend Alan Shearer shared their thoughts on the title race on The Rest is Football podcast. Lineker praised Liverpool's impressive performance, saying that he can't see anyone catching up to them at this point. Shearer agreed, noting Liverpool's strength in every position and their numerous options.
On the topic of Sunday's game, Slot expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, saying that it's the way he wants them to play away games. He acknowledged the challenge of playing in front of opposing fans, especially in the Premier League, but he was pleased with how his team managed the crowd and the game. He also took into account that West Ham is not a team competing for the title, making the performance even more impressive.
Looking ahead, Liverpool will face Manchester United on January 5 and then take on Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final. With their current form, it seems that the title is theirs to lose, but they will need to maintain their dominance in the second half of the season.
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