5th best defense is not a good thing when it's coming off the back of a more conservative system after those January drubbings by the likes of Wolves/Brighton/Brentford. Arsenal and City have only conceded 3 and 4 fewer goals respectively but they have scored like 20 more and are playing in a free-spirited manner. Liverpool is struggling at both ends because the moment they push up, there is a chance that a single ball will bypass their entire team and Alisson is isolated. This chart is much more horrifying than anything because it shows Alisson is performing at an immense standard to keep this team breathing.

Also Tottenham is still 4th in the league and they are sacking their manager this week. The standings below top-3 in the league table are not a badge of honour this year.