This week's Between the Lines weighs up whether Liverpool's back-to-back defeats against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray are merely a blip or a sign of more serious issues.

Eddie Nketiah's 97th-minute strike at Selhurst Park condemned Arne Slot's side to their first loss of the season. Just three days later, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen converted a match-winning penalty against Liverpool - with Alisson limping off and now ruled out of Saturday's clash against Chelsea, live on Sky Sports.

Image: The Premier League table as it stands

The champions are still two points clear at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a succession of late goals in their previous fixtures. But had this blip been coming?

Image: Liverpool have scored a league-topping six goals after the 80th minute

Underlying performance data suggests Liverpool are fortunate to be top. In fact, the Sky Sports expected table, which is based on our xG formula, has the champions seventh, on nine points, behind struggling Manchester United on expected goal difference.