Why are Liverpool struggling for Premier League goals?

What the report says

Liverpool’s early-season Premier League scoring rate is being questioned after BBC Sport noted that they have managed only nine goals in seven league matches, compared with 15 goals across four cup games. The article says the club have looked far more productive in Champions League and Carabao Cup action than in domestic league play, despite having already used 10 different scorers this season.

BBC Sport reported that manager Arne Slot said he did not know the exact reason for the contrast, but suggested the nature of the opposition has played a part. Liverpool have faced more low blocks in the Premier League than any other top-flight side so far, while some of their cup opponents have offered more space. The report also points out that Liverpool have conceded first in four league matches, which can make it harder to break teams down.

The piece frames the issue as both tactical and statistical. Liverpool’s expected-goals figure in the league is cited as 10.9, suggesting they have underperformed slightly in front of goal. At the same time, the team’s recruitment and attacking options are described as a sign that the club expects better output, with players such as Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo and others mentioned as part of that forward group.

The article says Liverpool will face Brighton and Arsenal in upcoming league fixtures, with those matches likely to test whether the team can turn possession and attacking talent into more consistent Premier League scoring.