Taking a closer look at Liverpool’s points compared to 2022/23 after 12 games is perhaps the best indicator of their evolution, as their renewed title push picked up steam at a crucial moment just before the international break.
As has become customary of late, Mohamed Salah played a starring role after netting a brace against Brentford on Sunday afternoon, taking his tally up to 200 goals in English football in the process.
His two goals helped Liverpool on their way to an impressive 3-0 victory, achieved without much exertion against a very capable Brentford side. Salah’s goals also stretched his record of either assisting or scoring at Anfield to 15 consecutive games.
Diogo Jota added a third in the last quarter of an hour to ensure Liverpool leapfrog Arsenal by a solitary goal, and cement their spot in second place as we head into the latest international break.
A potentially season-defining trip to league leaders Manchester City awaits at the end of the month – a fixture that has produced some of the Premier League‘s most iconic moments.
The Reds’ topsy-turvy campaign last year is a far cry from their commendable start this term, and the latest instalment of Klopp vs Guardiola suddenly carries a lot of weight, just as it has in seasons gone by.
Liverpool’s Points Compared to 2022/23 After 12 Games
It took until matchday 17 for Liverpool to reach their current points tally of 27 last season.
They are also just two behind the tally that eventual treble winners Manchester City managed at the same stage last season.
- Liverpool Points After 12 Games 2022/23: 20 (5W | 5D | 2L) – 8th Place
- Liverpool Points After 12 Games 2023/24: 27 (8W | 3D | 1L) – 2nd Place
Their victory against Brentford also moved them temporarily level with leaders Manchester City, who are out in front due to a superior goal difference.
After managing to scrape into the European places by the skin of their teeth last year, Liverpool’s decision to sanction a drastic squad overhaul has proven successful thus far.
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