Liverpool fail to register shot on target in 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Anfield

Liverpool recorded their first Premier League match at Anfield without a shot on target since records began in 2003-04, following a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. According to Opta data, the team also failed to find the target in a previous goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium, though they struck the woodwork in both encounters.

The article highlights a significant efficiency issue for Andoni Iraola’s side, noting that the team made 52 touches within the Arsenal penalty area but generated only one Opta-defined big chance. This performance contrasts sharply with the Premier League average, which stands at 10.3 box touches per big chance. The piece suggests that while Arsenal restricted opportunities, Liverpool must learn to break down low defensive lines to improve their attacking output.