Keane: Defensive Frailty Will Cost Liverpool, as Arsenal’s Sturdy Backline Becomes Title DeciderThe difference between the two title contenders, according to former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane, is found in their backlines.
Keane stated that Arsenal is the more complete side, primarily due to their astute defense, which he views as a major edge over Liverpool.The numbers support Keane’s claim: Arsenal has conceded a mere three goals so far, while Liverpool has let in 11. This defensive gap, Keane argues, is the biggest threat to Liverpool’s title aspirations.
“Defensively… they are still giving up loads of chances and loads of goals,” Keane said on The Overlap. He summed up the difference by noting that Arsenal is unified in attack and defense, while Liverpool appears “disjointed.”