Liverpool Football Club has recently experienced a series of setbacks, recording two consecutive losses across the Premier League and Champions League. This performance has raised questions regarding whether the team is merely undergoing a temporary 'wobble' or if the issues are more profound. According to BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton, a significant concern lies in the team's defensive vulnerability. Sutton notably observed during Liverpool's defeat at Crystal Palace that the opposition could have easily extended their lead to 4-0.

Adding to these defensive concerns is the injury sustained by goalkeeper Alisson during the match against Galatasaray. His potential absence is seen as a significant blow, further impacting the team's solidity at the back. While Liverpool is acknowledged for its attacking prowess, particularly in its upcoming game against Chelsea, Sutton emphasizes that their primary worry should be their defensive capabilities.

Chris Sutton is known for making predictions for all 380 Premier League games each season, pitting his foresight against AI, BBC Sport readers, and various guest predictors. For week six of this prediction challenge, Sutton is set to compete against Rod Jones, the guitarist for the band Idlewild, who is a supporter of Leeds United. Idlewild is preparing to release their new self-titled album on Friday, followed by a UK tour scheduled for October.

Readers are invited to make their own predictions for the games. The most frequently selected scoreline for each match contributes to the overall scoreboards and tables. Points are awarded based on the accuracy of predictions: a correct result (forecasting a win, draw, or defeat) earns 10 points, while predicting the exact score is rewarded with 40 points.