THE REFEREEING IS OUT OF CONTROL! | Liverpool's Biggest Problem Right Now

Numbers Don't Lie with Dave Davis & Michael Reid | Liverpool's Refereeing Stats and Nyoni's Arsenal Masterclass

Part 1.

Dave Davis is joined by Opta's Michael Reid for another fascinating episode of Numbers Don't Lie, examining the statistics behind Liverpool's controversial 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Anfield.

Despite the disappointing result, Michael highlights the positives from Liverpool's performance and explains why Andoni Iraola's side caused Arsenal more problems than the scoreline suggests.

But one statistic stands out: Liverpool failed to register a single shot on target in a home Premier League match for the first time in 442 recorded games. Michael explains Opta's decision not to count Alexis Mac Allister's controversial effort and examines Liverpool's missed opportunities.

Attention then turns to the standard of refereeing, with Liverpool having conceded a league-high 128 fouls while winning just 88 themselves. With 58% of the fouls in their matches going against the Reds, Dave and Michael question whether the numbers reveal a worrying pattern in how Liverpool are being officiated.

The pair also revisit the Alexander Isak penalty incident against Arsenal and discuss whether Liverpool's players must become more streetwise to win decisions.

There's also a detailed statistical breakdown of Trey Nyoni's impressive performance against Arsenal. With 54 completed passes from 56 attempts, the teenager delivered a remarkable display against elite opposition.

Michael explains how Liverpool's possession, passing accuracy and overall control changed after Nyoni was substituted, raising questions about whether Iraola should have kept the youngster on the pitch.

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