Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel were in agreement this weekend that both Liverpool and Chelsea should have 'won' their respective Premier League fixtures against Man United and Leeds United respectively.
The pair were expected to nearly have the full maximum nine points from the available nine in three games but what has unfolded has nearly been the exact opposite. Chelsea have won one, lost one and drew one. Meanwhile, Liverpool, who many tipped for the Premier League title, have drawn two and lost one which was the most recent Monday Night Football against their great rivals Man Utd. This accumulated to the Blues being placed 12th whilst the Reds are four places behind with a mere two points.
Most importantly though, both already have a great points deficit to make up to high flyers Arsenal and Man City, both of who have started the 2022/23 campaign on the right foot. Next up for Chelsea and Liverpool respectively are Leicester City and Bournemouth. Two fixtures that many expect the past European Champions to pick up maximum points and get themselves right back at the top end of the table but who knows? Liverpool's midfield and Chelsea's defence haven't looked at all steady and impressive at this early point.
