- Liverpool have fallen to the bottom half for a key offensive statistic this season.
- Both Luton and Sheffield United are above the Reds in the key metric
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Liverpool have fallen below Premier League relegation candidates Luton Town and Sheffield United in a key attacking area this season.
Jurgen Klopp’s side left Old Trafford with a 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Sunday.
The point put a dent in their title hopes, with both Manchester City and Arsenal claiming wins on the same weekend.
Klopp’s Reds dominated the ball against Erik ten Hag’s team, but could not do enough to leave the rival half with the three points.
After the match, Liverpool fell below two of the Premier League relegation candidates in a key attacking statistic, which could prove vital in the upcoming matches.
Liverpool have fallen below Premier League relegation candidates Luton Town and Sheffield United in a key attacking area this season.
Darwin Núñez has been harshly criticized for his role in Liverpool’s attack this season
Despite being in a battle for relaxation, Luton and Sheffield United surpass Liverpool in key metric
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As revealed transfermarkt.esDespite scoring 72 goals this season, the second most in the Premier League, Liverpool still struggle in attack.
The Reds have a conversion rate of 8.3%, putting them in the bottom half for chances converted in the league.
Ranking above them are Sheffield United, with a conversion rate of 8.4%, and Luton, with a conversion rate of 8.9%.
With Liverpool’s profligacy against Man United and Sheffield United’s impressive performance in front of goal against Chelsea, the Blades overtook Klopp’s men in conversion rate over the weekend.
Liverpool’s title rivals Arsenal and Man City sit above them, with the Gunners boasting the third-best conversion rate in the league at 11.2%. This is behind Newcastle and Aston Villa.
Man City’s conversion rate is 10.2%, still much higher than Liverpool’s as the end of the season approaches.
It is clear that the Reds must improve in front of goal if they are to win the league this season, and Darwin Nunez has received particular criticism for a series of missed opportunities in recent games.
