So, is there any hope for Liverpool to retain the Premier League title for the first time in their history?

Liverpool's season began strongly, with seven consecutive wins across all competitions, including victories over Newcastle, Atletico Madrid, and Arsenal.

However, there were warning signs even in their early success, with Liverpool relying on dramatic late winners and moments of magic to secure victories.

The majority of their winning goals came after the 80th minute, which is unsustainable in the long term.

Liverpool's momentum was quickly halted by six straight defeats, including losses to Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Manchester United, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Brentford.

A 1-0 win over Real Madrid and a comfortable victory over Aston Villa provided temporary respite, but the damage had already been done.

From an attacking perspective, Liverpool's numbers are not too shabby. They possess the highest average possession in the league and are fourth in terms of big chances created.

However, they struggle to convert these chances into goals, missing the most big chances with 24 and scoring 1.6 goals per 90 minutes compared to 2.3 last season.

Their defense is a major concern, with Liverpool making the second fewest number of tackles in the Premier League.

Their defenders often back off, allowing opposition attackers to run at them, and the midfield is also a worry, with Ryan Gravenberch's role changing and leaving gaps in behind.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has some tough decisions to make, particularly with Mohamed Salah's defensive output proving to be a liability.

Slot has to work out what to do with Ibrahima Konate, whose contract situation appears to have affected his form, and perhaps it's time to sign a replacement in January and move him on.

Sitting in 8th place, below Manchester United, with 18 points from their 11 games, is not good enough. No side has gone on to win the league from this position in the competition's history.

It feels like Liverpool's title hopes are out of their hands at this point, with Arsenal's reliance on set pieces and Manchester City's reliance on Erling Haaland probably not sustainable in the long term.