The football world was rocked as Arsenal took a 2-0 beating from West Ham, putting Liverpool in a smashing two-point lead at the top of the table halfway through the season.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool lads have really outdone themselves, especially after their shaky start in 2023. They’ve nabbed a two-point lead at the top after 19 games. This is truly a smashing achievement for the Reds.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s gaffer, wasn’t too chuffed with the VAR’s “inconclusive” call during West Ham’s game. The long VAR check for Jarrod Bowen’s play ended in a goal, leaving Arteta with plenty of questions about the effectiveness of the tech. The missed pen at the end was just rubbing salt in the wound for the Gunners.
In a post-match chinwag, Arteta moaned about the dodgy nature of the tech, stressing the need for clearer decisions. It seems like Arteta only became a fan of “improvements” after a disallowed handball at a previous match didn’t go in Arsenal’s favour.
Despite the frustration, Liverpool fans are over the moon with their team’s two-point lead. It’s quite a smashing feat, considering their past defeats and injuries. They remain cautiously upbeat, but fully aware that nothing is set in stone in December.
The team’s current position proves they’ve come a long way, thanks to Klopp’s transformative Liverpool 2.0. The best part? The team hasn’t even hit its peak yet. There are still nineteen games to go, and fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing what the second half of the season has in store for their beloved Reds. So, bring on 2024!
