Topic: Results Comparison Thread 2023/4

[JP-65]

I didn't do this last year, after 17 consecutive seasons, as I was a bit fed up after the prior season, and our poor start last season.

If there is interest in this, I'll be happy to update the database for last season, and start doing the weekly summaries.

[JP-65]

2022-23 results matrix

[JP-65]

Week 3 update:

[JP-65]

The rest

[JP-65]

Fixture difficulty from Ben Mayhew:

Newcastle with the toughest August, LFC next

[stewil007]

Fixture difficulty from Ben Mayhew:

Newcastle with the toughest August, LFC next

Going by that list, we have a reasonable run until mid December and should be picking up serious points - Man City at the end of Novemebr being the notable stand out fixture.  Mid december till mid feb looks a bitch and will likely decide how our season is really shaping up.

[JP-65]

Going by that list, we have a reasonable run until mid December and should be picking up serious points - Man City at the end of Novemebr being the notable stand out fixture.  Mid december till mid feb looks a bitch and will likely decide how our season is really shaping up.

Defo, if we can get our noses out in front it'll help when the rough patch starts.

Injuries, or lack of them, plays such an important, but understated role in how the league pans out.

[JP-65]

It wouldn't surprise me if I'll have to drop Brighton out of this analysis, & replaced with West Ham or Villa

[kaesarsosei]

Injuries, or lack of them, plays such an important, but understated role in how the league pans out.

I hate to be pessimistic but I think injuries are the only thing that can lead us to a title win ahead of City this season. The good thing is, I think we have a much better squad in terms of availability than at any time under Klopp, and I think City this season are especially vulnerable to injuries. Their squad seems on the small side and KDeB is already basically out til Christmas. We need to keep the pressure on all the way through which will also increase the likelihood of them getting injuries since in theory they won't be able to take their foot off the gas.

[JP-65]

I hate to be pessimistic but I think injuries are the only thing that can lead us to a title win ahead of City this season. The good thing is, I think we have a much better squad in terms of availability than at any time under Klopp, and I think City this season are especially vulnerable to injuries. Their squad seems on the small side and KDeB is already basically out til Christmas. We need to keep the pressure on all the way through which will also increase the likelihood of them getting injuries since in theory they won't be able to take their foot off the gas.

Probably. 

Remember in our title winning season, we came out of the blocks firing & built up such a lead that even City gave up.

Last season, Arsenal did the same but City managed to keep near, then Arsenal faded as they started to get injuries.

[stewil007]

Defo, if we can get our noses out in front it'll help when the rough patch starts.

Injuries, or lack of them, plays such an important, but understated role in how the league pans out.

Just looking at that December/January run again and we play at home against Arsenal, Chelsea, Man U and Newcastle.

When you start looking at the league like this, you'd have to say that our fixture list is reasonably favourable and getting 7 from 9 points is a good start for us considering we've played 2 of the top 6 away from home.

[JP-65]

Just looking at that December/January run again and we play at home against Arsenal, Chelsea, Man U and Newcastle.

When you start looking at the league like this, you'd have to say that our fixture list is reasonably favourable and getting 7 from 9 points is a good start for us considering we've played 2 of the top 6 away from home.

Especially with 2 red cards in 3 matches as well!

[JP-65]

Match 4 update:

[JP-65]

Home & Away

[JP-65]

Season to go:

If 90 points is needed to win the title, and most season's it is, then United, Chelsea & Newcastle are already out of the running 

[JP-65]

Results:

[JP-65]

I'll be travelling in France & won't be able to do any further updates until 9/30

[Brian Blessed]

The bottom of the away table is some hilarious viewing.

[DangerScouse]

Great work JP, thanks.

[gray19lfc]

One of my favourite threads every season this.

Isn’t there usually a graphic, showing points this season compared to last season’s equivalent fixtures?

[JP-65]

One of my favourite threads every season this.

Isn’t there usually a graphic, showing points this season compared to last season’s equivalent fixtures?

Thnx

The top 8 summary has this info, I stopped doing the graphic stuff a few seasons back, it took too much time.

I think there was another poster who used to do a visual on Prof's thread.

[TepidT2O]

Cheers JP… enjoy your trip down France, I hope the lovely food and scenery isn’t too much of a hardship for yiu

[JP-65]

Cheers JP… enjoy your trip down France, I hope the lovely food and scenery isn’t too much of a hardship for yiu

Thnx

Not going far, just hanging out in the Loire....lots of white wine in my future I believe

[gray19lfc]

After game 4, we’re 2pts better off this season compared with the equivalent fixtures from last season.

Currently tracking at 2.5ppg vs 1.76ppg for the whole of last season

On course for 95pts at the end of the season

[suede lady]

Just looking at that December/January run again and we play at home against Arsenal, Chelsea, Man U and Newcastle.

When you start looking at the league like this, you'd have to say that our fixture list is reasonably favourable and getting 7 from 9 points is a good start for us considering we've played 2 of the top 6 away from home.

This is before the Africa Cup of Nations? I hope...

[JP-65]

This is before the Africa Cup of Nations? I hope...

Runs from Jan 13 to Feb 11....don't know how far in advance clubs have to release players.

We have Bournemouth on 1/13, then 2 weeks are free of fixtures.
Home to Chelsea on 1/31, away to Arsenal on 2/3 & home to Burnley on 2/10

[farawayred]

Thanks, JP!

Just sneaking in here to keep a foot at the door...

[suede lady]

very happy to see this going again

[BassTunedToRed]

Good stuff, JP, I'm signing in for another season!

[JP-65]

Good stuff, JP, I'm signing in for another season!

Look forward to your "enhancements"!

[JP-65]

very happy to see this going again

Thnx

[JP-65]

Thanks, JP!

Just sneaking in here to keep a foot at the door...

Thnx

[JP-65]

Match 5 was a win last season, but a loss to Wolves away on equivalent match basis.

I'll be in the Channel tunnel at kick-off

[JP-65]

Since Beez hasn't posted this:

Andrew Beasley
@BassTunedToRed

I'm working on a preview of Wolves-Liverpool and wondered what last seasons league table looked like without 12:30 kick-offs. I shouldn't have looked.

[JP-65]

Good article, worth reading:

https://www.espn.com/soccer/insider/insider/story/_/id/38394618/premier-league-rerank-liverpool-man-united-arsenal-spurs

[royhendo]

Season to go:

If 90 points is needed to win the title, and most season's it is, then United, Chelsea & Newcastle are already out of the running 

Ta senor

[JP-65]

Results so far today:
LFC    time 0 equiv +3
MCFC time 0 equiv 0
MUFC time -3 equiv 0
THFC time +2 equiv 0
BHFC time +3 equiv 0

[Brian Blessed]

Thanks JP. The only good thing about a poor season is we go up the next season so frequently.

[JP-65]

Newcastle time +3 equiv 0

[JP-65]

Thanks JP. The only good thing about a poor season is we go up the next season so frequently.