Heading into tonight’s clash with Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp and his side have been handed a boost by results elsewhere.
Manchester City and Chelsea both dropped points on Sunday afternoon.
This gives Liverpool a chance to make up some ground following their poor start to the season.
The Reds are coming off the back of two draws against opposition they should ideally be beating.
Title rivals fail to maintain strong starts to the campaign
With Chelsea losing 3-0 to Leeds United at Elland Road, a win at Old Trafford would see Liverpool go a point ahead of the Londoners.
The biggest shock of the weekend, however, was Pep Guardiola’s men dropping two points against Newcastle.
Having to fight back from 3-1 down, City will be thankful they didn’t hand all three points to the Magpies.
It is tough to predict against Manchester City no matter their opponent but Liverpool can go within 2 points of them in the table.
Both results and performances of the mentioned sides will give the rest of the league confidence.
If Liverpool have aspirations of winning the league, they must capitalise
Results are becoming less of a guarantee for the traditionally big sides; thus, Liverpool’s opening results don’t look as bad.
No doubt that Klopp will have his side motivated for the upcoming fixture but this will add more fuel to the fire.
Conceivably, three points could lead to Klopp and co being within a win of the rest of the league bar Arsenal.
While it is still very early days in the Premier League season, the Reds must capitalise on results going their way.
The surrounding negativity from social media can be shut down and the feel-good factor restored.
There is never an easy game at Old Trafford for Liverpool given the emotion and the history behind the rivalry.
However, the chance to compile misery on their biggest foes as well as drag themselves into a respectable league position will have the players ready to go.
No one can tell when Manchester City will next drop points and keeping within touching distance will be vital if anyone is to catch them.
A strong showing in a massive fixture can send a message to the entire league that has been mocking them; Liverpool are still a force to be reckoned with.
Are you confident going into the game and do you think points can be gained on our closest rivals?
