Alan Shearer believes it will be nearly impossible for Liverpool’s Premier League title rivals to catch up, citing the Reds’ lack of weaknesses as a key factor in their strong position.
Under Arne Slot, Liverpool have stormed to a nine-point lead after just 13 matches in his first season in charge.
Arsenal and Chelsea are tied below them, while Brighton and Manchester City trail by another two points.
Both London sides enjoyed impressive victories over the weekend. Arsenal triumphed 5-2 at West Ham, with all the goals coming before halftime, while Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 3-0.
Liverpool, however, responded with a win of their own, comfortably seeing off Manchester City despite missing key players like Ibrahima Konate and Alisson.
Reflecting on the season so far, Shearer suggested that Liverpool’s depth of quality will make them difficult to overtake in the title race.
“The Reds have been almost flawless so far, in the Premier League and Champions League, and they are looking like the real deal in every department,” Alan Shearer wrote in his BBC column.
“Like a lot of people, I wondered how Slot could follow Jurgen Klopp when he arrived in the summer but he has been immensely impressive so far, and it’s already clear his side are going to be very difficult to stop.
“Liverpool were defensively solid and well organised too,” Shearer added.
“They had injuries to contend with at the back – Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley were both absent after getting injured against Real, but it did not seem to matter.
“It is the same right through the team.
“They have been without Alisson, who is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, since the end of October but no-one ever mentions he is missing, because of the form of Caoimhin Kelleher.
“That depth of quality means Slot has options and the ability to rotate his players, particularly in midfield.”
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