Alexis Mac Allister Eyes Redemption As Liverpool Focus Solely On Premier League Glory

As the Premier League season nears its climax, Liverpool find themselves in a somewhat unfamiliar yet pivotal position – chasing a solitary crown after early exits from other cup competitions. Midfield maestro Alexis Mac Allister has openly admitted that this “weird” scenario brings both a sense of disappointment and sharpened determination, with the Argentine now calling for unity as the Reds set their sights on a record-equalling 20th English title.

Earlier in the season, Anfield was buzzing with the prospect of an unprecedented quadruple. However, shock defeats in the FA Cup to Championship underdogs Plymouth, a Champions League exit versus Paris Saint-Germain, and falling short in the League Cup final against Newcastle left Liverpool with just the league to fight for. Mac Allister, candid as ever, conceded: “It does feel weird, to be honest. We didn’t want to be in this position because that means you’re not playing Champions League or another cup. But it is what it is.”

Ironically, this singular focus may benefit Arne Slot’s side, granting rare extended periods without midweek fixtures. The players now relish a precious week of training and recovery ahead of hosting West Ham at Anfield, aiming to bounce back after only their second league setback of the campaign—a 2-3 loss to Fulham where Mac Allister himself struck a sublime opener. “Plenty of time to recover first and then to work thinking about West Ham. It’s a really good week, hopefully we can show what we are working on and get the three points,” the Argentine confirmed in an interview with Liverpool FC.

His stunning strike at Fulham took Mac Allister’s tally to six in the Premier League, just one shy of last term. Despite insisting he doesn’t obsess over numbers — “I don’t set any targets before the season” — it’s clear he relishes the chance to add more spectacular goals and assists, especially in these defining weeks. “It’s nice, really nice to score, but I know I maybe have other things to do for the team.”

Amidst Liverpool’s injury concerns, fans worried when Mac Allister was absent from a recent group training session. Yet reassurance promptly arrived: the World Cup winner was simply following a tailored individual programme indoors, designed to optimise freshness in this crucial run-in. With the extra rest time, Liverpool’s staff are customising regimes to sustain key players’ peak condition. Meanwhile, encouraging news emerged as first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker returned to training, although Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez remain sidelined.

Looking ahead to Sunday, Liverpool require just 11 points from seven matches to mathematically secure the title. The immediate hurdle: a re-energised West Ham, now managed by Mac Allister’s former Brighton gaffer Graham Potter. Aware of the threat, he highlighted, "West Ham has a lot of good players and with the new manager, they’re a completely different team... we expect a really tough game.”

But Liverpool’s secret weapon remains Anfield’s fervent crowd. "They know it and they will make it special, like always. We expect them to be behind us in these upcoming games because the pressure is there—and if we’re all together, it’s going to be easier," urged Mac Allister. With four of their last seven fixtures on home turf—all scheduled for Sundays—the mighty roar of the Kop may well propel Liverpool across the finish line.

The quest for Premier League glory now depends on sharp focus, fitness and the will to seize this unique opportunity—qualities Alexis Mac Allister embodies at this pivotal moment. Can Liverpool transform ‘weird’ circumstances into historic triumph? Fans worldwide anxiously await the answer—and are invited to share their hopes and insights as this gripping finale unfolds.

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