Steven Gerrard considers Liverpool to be favourites in every game they play at present, with their front three “unplayable at times” and Virgil van Dijk “a really big piece of the jigsaw”.
The Reds have found a formula which sees them benefit from considerable strength at both ends of the field.
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino form one of the most fearsome attacking units in world football, while Van Dijk has been a revelation at the back alongside Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson.
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Jurgen Klopp has found all of the pieces of the puzzle, with the German now in the process of completing it as he looks to build on last season’s Champions League win with a Premier League title triumph in 2019-20.