Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool's Game Changer Poised to Shape Premier League Title Fate

Following a recent injury lay-off, Liverpool's vice-captain, Trent Alexander-Arnold, returns to the field, already reshaping games and poised to influence the future of the Premier League. His contribution to Liverpool's victory against Fulham underlined this, where his spectacular free-kick depicted his exceptional skills. Alexander-Arnold's 100th goal contribution for Liverpool stood testament to his prolific talents, an astonishing feat for a player whose primary role would typically be defensive.

However, any relegation of Alexander-Arnold to the task of a mere full-back is swiftly neglected when considering his prowess on-field. His footballing aptitude surpasses his defensive tasks, with Alexander-Arnold boasting 19 goals and a remarkable 79 assists. The Liverpool squad member stands tall in the 100th percentile for progressive passes and 90% for Expected Assists when measured against full-backs of Europe's top seven leagues. He also stands first for long passes, through balls, and passes into the final third and penalty area.

Since the 2017/18 campaign, Alexander-Arnold outstripped Andy Robertson, the second-placed defender, by contributing ten more goals, placing him at a total of 73. Liverpool's dominant full-backs, namely Alexander-Arnold and Robertson, have thus shown how they stand apart, with the third position jointly occupied by Marcos Alonso and Lucas Digne with just 31 contributions.

Liverpool FC has notably felt the absence of Alexander-Arnold, especially given the recent sidelining of Diogo Jota. His return has instilled fresh vigor into the team, sparking a renewed combination of destructive force and creative nuance in the final third. Following their disqualification from the Europa League at Atalanta on Thursday, Liverpool's rejuvenated force, featuring a fit-again Alexander-Arnold, has resulted in consecutive away victories which suggest renewed optimism regarding their Premier League title pursuit.

Liverpool's seven victories in their previous nine away matches in the Premier League have fueled their confidence for the upcoming matches against Everton and West Ham United. With the relentless drive of Trent Alexander-Arnold back in action, Liverpool's pursuit for Premier League glory is fully recharged. As Jürgen Klopp insists, there really is nobody quite like Alexander-Arnold.