Last night, Liverpool clinched another hard-fought Premier League win with late drama yet again. This time, it was Rio Ngumoha who added to Liverpool's unexpected unsung hero list, matching Federico Chiesa by coming off the pitch and providing an assured finish.
Look, winning late on is a great feeling. It's one of those emotions you wish you could bottle up and experience whenever you need it.
However, that's emotion doing the talking. If we're being practical (and sorry, but someone has to), Liverpool's start to the season has not been sustainable. Eventually, that emotion will turn into exhaustion. Not even Liverpool can fight this hard in every game.
And yesterday, it should've been much easier for the Reds. Sure, St James Park is never an easy venue to visit, but to visit St James Park without Alexander Isak AND down to 10 men, it should have been much smoother sailing than it was.
Some would even argue that Liverpool needs to sign a center back before the transfer window closes next week.
Former Liverpool target agrees to join Arsenal this summer
According to an update from Fabrizio Romano, Bayer Leverkusen center back Piero Hincapié is close to slipping through their fingers. The Ecuadorian defender has said yes to Arsenal and agreed on personal terms, and now it's on the Gunners to prepare their opening bid.
Liverpool has long been closely monitoring Piero Hincapié, who has been trained by club legend Xabi Alonso and is a former teammate of current Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong.
However, from Liverpool's perspective, it's been just that dreaded word: interest. No significant moves have been made at Anfield to bring in Hincapié and now, fans may watch him make the move to direct league rivals Arsenal.
After two games played, Arsenal sit top of the Premier League table. They've strengthened in key positions and with Kiwior expected to make way for Hincapié, this is another squad upgrade which Liverpool should be wary of.
But it's certainly not over for Liverpool. Stranger things have happened in this transfer window, so there's no ruling out Liverpool until its done.
Either Liverpool should consider a late hijack, or they should push forward with other targets. Crystal Palace will let Marc Guehi leave if Liverpool offers the right fee, which, especially after last night's defensive shambles, seems like a no-brainer for the Merseyside team.