This weekend, both Arsenal and Liverpool have the opportunity to overtake the league leaders, as Manchester City will not be playing a league match for the next 10 days. Opta ran 10,000 simulations of the final six games of the season, with City winning in 7000 of those scenarios.

As a result, City started the weekend with a 40.6 percent chance of securing their fourth successive title. Their recent win over Luton, combined with losses by Arsenal and Liverpool, has significantly strengthened their position.

Before their defeat to Villa, Arsenal had a 30.3 percent chance of winning the title, but their chances have decreased by 12 percent, placing Mikel Arteta’s team at a disadvantage. Despite Liverpool’s fading chances, manager Klopp remains optimistic.

He emphasized the need to win games and expressed readiness to face the challenges ahead with a string of four away games. Klopp acknowledged the criticism and emphasized the importance of dealing with the situation effectively.

He noted the team’s improvement in the second half of their recent game and stressed the importance of maintaining resilience in the face of adversity.