Liverpool and Man City 'way ahead in the league' says expert
Liverpool beat Burnley 3-0 on Saturday in what was their thirteenth straight victory in the competition, an all-time club record in the league. (what kind of Liverpool fan would I be if I didn't add this in?)
The Reds missed out on their first league triumph since 1990 by a single point last time out, and Merson is confused as to how they can stop Pep Guardiola’s City from winning a third consecutive title.
He told Sky Sports: “I’m scratching my head as to what more Liverpool have to do.
“They've just won their 13th straight match and made a trip to Burnley look easy.
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Former Arsenal playmaker Merson has suggested that Klopp’s current side would be good enough to win titles in many domestic seasons of the past, with City only a handful of teams that could be considered as better.
He added: “At several points in Premier League history Liverpool would have won it easily, but there is a Manchester City side that are as phenomenal as they are.
“All Liverpool can do is keep doing what they're doing, keep on winning, worry about themselves and make sure they keep City honest.
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“If that fails, all you can do is hold your hands up.
Liverpool go into the international break top of the table with a perfect record of four wins from four, with City second with three wins and a draw.
The Reds take on Newcastle at home in their next fixture on September 14, with City taking on Norwich the following day.