Not all Manchester United fans and pundits hate Liverpool.
Following their brilliant start to the Premier League, including a 3-0 win over United at Old Trafford, Liverpool have left some observers at a loss for words.
Many people expected the Reds to drop off significantly after losing Jurgen Klopp who left the club after nine years, but Arne Slot has dispelled any myths that Liverpool won’t be competitive this season.
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Speaking on the Overlap alongside Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes claims the believes Liverpool are his new favourites to win the Premier League this year.
He said: “I think Liverpool might have something to say about it.
“When I look at them, when you [Carragher] mention the forward players there [at Arsenal] and I look at Liverpool’s forward players, I think, they’ve got five or six of them.
“Seeing Liverpool first-hand live [at Old Trafford], I thought, wow, what a squad of players that is.”
While Arne Slot has mostly been able to field his preferred starting XI, the team has notched up four clean sheets in six competitive games, winning five of them.
Sitting in the top half of the Champions League, winning their opener against AC Milan at the San Siro, and just one point behind Manchester City atop the Premier League, the Reds’ start to all competitions couldn’t have gone much better.
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Focusing in further on the standard of Liverpool’s players, Scholes added: ” I don’t see many weaknesses. The only one we thought about was possibly if [Virgil] van Dijk or [Ibrahima] Konate get injured, but I just see a real squad of players.
“I see those five or six midfield players all can run, I know you [Carragher] are a bit worried about the No6 position, but they are all great athletes, they’ve all got quality and then any three of those forward players can play.”
Despite Alisson having been injured these past few games, Caoimhin Kelleher has stepped and provided a well-earnt clean sheet against Bournemouth.
Van Dijk and Konate have been right at the races so far, and Jarrell Quansah will have a decent platform to rebuild his confidence when Slot returns him to the side.
The midfield has gelled really well, with Ryan Gravenberch taking up the new position, and each of Liverpool’s forwards has given everything they’ve got when given the opportunity.
It is still very early in the season, so Scholes’ prediction is likely to change, but it is still no mean feat seeing a former-Manchester United player give Liverpool some credit.
While working with that they have, many Liverpool fans had wanted more from the summer transfer window, as only Federico Chiesa – who is expected to start tonight – and Giorgi Mamardashvili – who is not arriving until next season – were brought in.
Still not fully convinced by Liverpool’s depth, Carragher added: “I still think we need a couple of defenders. I think the left-back area and another centre-back could be maybe something we could look at.”
As games come thick and fast, Liverpool’s squad will be tested and we will have to wait and see if any additions are required in January, but from what we’ve seen so far, Arne Slot is doing just fine with his available resources.
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