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da pinup bet： Liverpool surrendered their advantage in the title race over the course of the weekend as they slumped to a 0-0 draw against Everton, and Georginio Wijnaldum has hinted that a lack of experience in title races could explain the club’s recent dip in form.
What’s the word?
The narrative concerning the Premier League title race is beginning to turn once more. The Reds had been leading the charge since December 8th before matchday 29, but their failure to match Manchester City’s result this weekend has put Pep Guardiola’s side back on top.
In the aftermath of Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Everton, Wijnaldum was asked about the shifting dynamics and whether his side would feel more comfortable chasing rather than leading, and his response hinted that their rivals have the advantage due to their success in recent years, per Sky Sports.
“I don’t know (whether we prefer to chase them). We have to see if it suits us better. It’s always difficult to say. I think they are used to the pressure. For us it’s new. We just have to make sure that in the last nine games we give our all, and we’ll see what happens.”
Experience counts
Liverpool have grown into an elite outfit on both the domestic and European stage since Wijanldum joined the club for £25 million in 2016, but they don’t have a trophy to show for their exponential improvement under Jurgen Klopp.
Their failure to clinch the greatest prize in English football or indeed any other trophy is a problem which the Netherlands international has subtly alluded to, especially when considered against the comparative success of their chief title rival.
The last time Liverpool were in a similar situation in 2014, they blew the lead and Manchester City held their nerve to finish in 1st place. Perhaps the Merseyside giant’s biggest test will be to banish the demons of their past which are fuelling the narrative as the Premier League moves towards the most mentally-demanding period of the season.