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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson

Andrew Robertson admits Liverpool face ‘huge uphill battle’ to retain title

Andy Robertson remonstrates with the referee
Andy Robertson said of his disallowed goal. ‘I don’t think the keeper is in any eyeline.’ Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Andy Robertson has admitted Liverpool have a “huge uphill battle” to defend the title after their 3-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday, which leaves Arne Slot’s team eighth.

The reverse was a fifth in six league matches, with Liverpool eight points behind the leaders, Arsenal, after 11 games. Robertson said: “Obviously, we’ve given ourselves a huge uphill battle, but I don’t think any of the teams will really look at the league table until we’re halfway through.

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