Winless and an 'easy touch' - what's happened to the Anfield fear factor?

As Liverpool's unbeaten start came to an end with a 3-0 loss to Manchester City, questions arose about the team's Anfield dominance. The Reds struggled to maintain their fortress mentality for the majority of the match, falling apart after Ryan Gravenberch's red card in the 62nd minute. Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock suggested that Liverpool's current status is that of an "easy touch," lacking the necessary quality to challenge the best teams in the league.

Man City's win at Anfield seemed to highlight the transfer issues and lack of leadership within the Liverpool squad, which has been a concern since the start of the season. The team's home form at Anfield has declined significantly over the past year, with fewer wins at home compared to away matches. The absence of key players such as Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai, all of whom are injured, further hindered Liverpool's ability to create scoring opportunities.

To regain their confidence and reverse their current winless streak, Liverpool must address their lack of leadership and improve their finishing in front of goal.