Liverpool's season was like a balloon punctured by a sharp blade, the air instantly dissipated and all the splendor returned to silence.
Only two months ago, the Reds were in full swing as they fought for the title in a number of battles. However, to this day, those former hopes are a thing of the past.
With leader Gopp announcing his departure at the end of the season, there are mixed emotions within and outside the club. Despite their poor performance in a game they should have won and an internal remorse, the challenges they face remain daunting.
The discord between Mohamed Sana and the heroic players under Gopp at Westham epitomized the current depressing atmosphere of the Reds. The club and its fans were eager to send Gopp off with a wonderful fairytale, but instead, they exited the Premier League table in disgrace and said goodbye to the title race ahead of schedule.
For the sake of the fans' expectations, I sincerely hope that Liverpool can put aside their internal differences for the time being, and give us a great feast in the last three remaining matches, so that the fans can remember the glory of the Gop era in the right frame of mind.
Meanwhile, Tottenham's situation is getting tougher by the day. Even though they have played fewer games than Ashton Villa, the pressure of four games is huge, especially against strong teams like Manchester City. I think Tottenham will end up losing fourth place.
The loss in the North London derby will undoubtedly demoralize Tottenham Hotspur. They had a chance to break Arsenal's dream of winning the title, but ended up being passive and overall underdogs despite the close scoreline.
Tottenham's situation is getting tougher in the middle of this week with another loss in the London derby. I think they will be as frustrated against Chelsea as their opponents are today. Although Liverpool no longer have any title aspirations, they could still be a threat to Tottenham with their strengths. This game, perhaps, will be boring.
