Michael Owen sums up the problem 'we’ve seen' from Liverpool this season after Wolves
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Liverpool just can’t put together a consistent run of form, and Michael Owen has suggested it could cost them Champions League football.After four wins in a row, one of which came in the FA Cup against Brighton and Hove Albion, the Reds lost 2-1 to Wolves on Tuesday evening.It leaves them fifth in the Premier League for the time being, but Chelsea play on Wednesday night and could overtake them. Whose performance concerned you the most against Wolves?
Some utterly abject displays Photo by Ben Roberts – Danehouse/Getty Images Michael Owen questions Liverpool’s Champions League hopes due to inconsistencySpeaking to the Premier League post-Wolves, Michael Owen has now bemoaned the inconsistent nature of Liverpool’s season.After scoring five against West Ham United, Arne Slot’s side struggled to create anything of note against Wolves, and Owen has pointed out that a lack of consistent results has given the ‘initiative’ to Chelsea.He said: “Big blow. “You don’t know what Liverpool will turn up.
Wolves were in the game, Liverpool didn’t create loads. Another disappointing night for Liverpool.”Liverpool’s Champions League chances after WolvesChelsea will now play Aston Villa, who are two points above Liverpool in fourth, on March 4.A win for the Blues will move them back into the top five, with fifth place looking likely to be enough to secure a top-tier European place.Manchester United, who are third, meanwhile, are set to take on Newcastle United before having the weekend off.After the Wolves game, Opta’s supercomputer now gives Liverpool a 38.83% chance of qualifying for the Champions League, a steep decline from the 56.46% they were given post-West Ham.For the time being at least, they are still predicted to finish fifth, with Chelsea below them in sixth.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox