Liverpool's Lead Cut to 7 Points After Draw

Liverpool's recent draw against Newcastle United trimmed their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points, following a thrilling 3-3 encounter at St James' Park in which Mohamed Salah scored twice but failed to secure victory. Despite the setback, Liverpool remains in strong contention for the title with a nine-point advantage over Arsenal and Chelsea after a commanding win over Manchester City earlier in the week. City continues to struggle, going seven matches without a win, leaving them 11 points off the top and only four points ahead of Manchester United in fifth place. Injuries have hit both Liverpool and Manchester City, with Liverpool missing Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley, and Alisson, while City is without John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, and Rodri. Liverpool's form despite these challenges highlights their depth and resilience as they prepare for matches against Newcastle and Everton. Meanwhile, Manchester City's decline in form and finishing is evident in their lower-than-expected goal conversion rate despite leading in expected goals (xG) metrics.