The calculation for Liverpool is now simple. It is no longer about the title race…but about ending an Anfield malaise that threatens their top four chances.
So there is no talk of a showdown with Manchester City, or of a game pivotal to the destination of the Premier League trophy.
The only concern is ending a run so bad on their home ground, that it is the worst in almost 40 years. It seems almost impossible that the Reds should be talking of an Anfield weakness.
This is the all conquering team that set an all-time club record of 68 league matches unbeaten on their home ground, which was ended only a fortnight ago.
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