The Reds traveled to Goodison Park for the final time to compete in the rescheduled Merseyside derby but couldn’t fully capitalize on their game-in-hand, conceding a 98th-minute equalizer to Everton in an enthralling clash. ..Continue Reading
Although the hard-fought draw still increases Liverpool’s lead to seven points, the Reds face a challenging run of fixtures in the coming weeks that could present additional obstacles.
Statistics providers Opta have projected the final 2024/25 standings throughout the season, but how has Wednesday’s Merseyside thriller impacted these predictions?
Liverpool supporters will be feeling disheartened by James Tarkowski’s last-minute strike, but the Reds remain in a commanding position as they head into the latter half of February.
Arne Slot’s team has established a solid lead at the top of the table and has proven to be the most consistent side in the Premier League this season, despite a slight dip in form since the start of the year.
They are the league’s top scorers and have the second-best defense, with only one defeat all season.
Unsurprisingly, Opta still backs their chances of securing a second Premier League title by the end of the campaign. They give Slot’s side an 89% chance of holding off their challengers and clinching the title.
Arsenal is the only team deemed capable of catching Liverpool, but the Gunners face a difficult task to overtake the league leaders.
They have been given just a 10.9% chance of winning their first Premier League title since 2003/04, with another runners-up finish looking increasingly likely.
Mikel Arteta’s team would have celebrated Liverpool’s dropped points more enthusiastically if not for another injury setback this week. Kai Havertz will miss the rest of the season, joining fellow forwards Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus in the treatment room.
Arsenal’s title challenge will be severely tested by their growing injury crisis, while Liverpool has had relatively good fortune with fitness issues this season.
As for Everton, their additional point moves them further away from the relegation zone. The Toffees are now ten points clear of the drop and have climbed to 15th in the table, one place above Opta’s predicted finish.
They are expected to remain comfortably above the projected relegation trio of Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton, all of whom were promoted last season. Wolverhampton Wanderers have had a difficult campaign but are expected to avoid relegation.
David Moyes has sparked a resurgence at Everton since his return to Goodison Park, with the team winning three and drawing one of their last four Premier League matches.
They are currently level on points with underperforming Tottenham Hotspur and just two behind Moyes’ former club, Manchester United.
Predicted final 2024/25 Premier League table
1. Liverpool
2. Arsenal
3. Man City
4. Nottingham Forest
5. Chelsea
6. Newcastle
7. Bournemouth
8. Aston Villa
9. Fulham
10. Brighton
11. Crystal Palace
12. Brentford
13. Man Utd
14. Tottenham
15. West Ham
16. Everton
17. Wolves
18. Leicester
19. Ipswich
20. Southampton
