Sky Sports faced backlash for displaying a stat during Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town that many viewers found to be inaccurate or heavily misleading.
The graphic claimed Liverpool had won all 22 away games where they held a two-goal lead, a streak supposedly dating back to December 2016. However, fans quickly pointed out instances that challenge this assertion.
Two notable matches come to mind: a 2022 clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge where Liverpool led 2-0 but ended in a 2-2 draw, and last season's away game against Leeds United, which finished 3-3 despite Liverpool being 2-0 up at one point.
It's possible the stat intended to refer to games where Liverpool were 2-0 up at halftime. In the Chelsea match, the score was level by halftime, and against Leeds, Liverpool only led 1-0 at the break before extending their lead early in the second half. Nevertheless, the graphic itself did not specify this condition.
On a more positive note for Liverpool, the win marked their first competitive victory under new manager Andoni Iraola. After drawing their opening two matches, the team appeared more cohesive and were boosted by striker Alexander Isak's improved form, especially following a challenging previous season.
While there's still room for growth and tougher challenges lie ahead, the performance offers encouraging signs for Liverpool under Iraola, who previously made a significant impact at Bournemouth before taking the helm at his new club.
