What’s gone wrong at Liverpool and can they save their season?

Liverpool’s woes continued on Sunday as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Fulham, their sixth successive Anfield defeat.

The record-extending loss has left the defending Premier League champions looking in considerable danger of missing out on a place in the top four.

Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the current picture for Jurgen Klopp’s side and the battle for European football that lies ahead.

How bad is Liverpool’s league form?

Mario Lemina (left) scored the winner as Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Fulham on Sunday (Phil Noble/PA).
Mario Lemina (left) scored the winner as Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Fulham on Sunday (Phil Noble/PA)

Where has that left them in the table?
It seems reasonable at the moment to question not just Liverpool’s chances of securing Champions League qualification, but their chances of making Europe at all. Sunday’s action concluded with them lying eighth, four points off the top four, with Chelsea, Everton, Tottenham and West Ham, the teams from fourth to seventh, all having either one or two games in hand over them. Liverpool had also played two more matches than Aston Villa, who were three points behind them in ninth.

What has the manager said?

Klopp's side were left eight in the table after Sunday's matches (Clive Brunskill/PA).
Klopp’s side were left eight in the table after Sunday’s matches (Clive Brunskill/PA).

Who do they have left to play?

Liverpool have 10 league fixtures remaining, starting with a trip to Wolves on March 15. They subsequently face Arsenal, Leeds, Manchester United, West Brom and Burnley away, while there are home games ahead against Villa, Newcastle, Southampton and, to finish the campaign, Crystal Palace.

So how worried should Liverpool supporters be about Europe?

Diogo Jota (right) has returned from injury, coming off the bench in the last two games (Clive Brunskill/PA).
Diogo Jota (right) has returned from injury, coming off the bench in the last two games (Clive Brunskill/PA).

What about their ongoing European campaign
There is, of course, an alternative route to the Champions League still open to Liverpool – winning this season’s competition. The Reds currently lead 2-0 against RB Leipzig in the last 16 heading into Wednesday’s ‘home’ second leg in Budapest.

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