“I Don’t See That at Man United”: Paul Merson Says Liverpool Have One Quality Which Could Aid PL Title Challenge This Season
Paul Merson claims that Liverpool have a distinct quality that could help them compete for the Premier League title this season.
Currently, the Reds are positioned second in the league, just one point shy of leaders Manchester City and one point ahead of Arsenal.
Their strong start to the campaign has led to a growing belief among some that the title race may involve three teams rather than just a contest between last season’s top two.
In his article for Sky Sports, Merson emphasised that Arne Slot’s team displays a strong sense of unity and purpose, which could significantly aid their efforts to overtake their rivals from Manchester and north London.
Merson wrote: “Arsenal have a togetherness and you have to have a togetherness to win leagues. They have got that in abundance and so do Manchester City.
“I think Liverpool have it as well but – and I don’t want to pick on one team – I don’t see that at Manchester United, for example. It’s what you need to win league trophies.”
Unlike measurable statistics such as goals scored and conceded, the quality of ‘togetherness’ mentioned by Merson is challenging to quantify when evaluating potential title contenders.
Nonetheless, it has become evident from observing Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp over recent years—and now under Slot—that a true sense of camaraderie permeates the squad.
Danny Murphy alluded to this with his recent comment on Darwin Nunez’s visible joy when his teammates score, even while he remains seated on the bench.
However, achieving Premier League success requires more than just a cohesive team; it also demands significant quality, which the Reds’ manager claims is abundant in his squad.
In the same piece, Merson emphasised the importance of keeping most of the squad fit throughout the season if Liverpool hope to challenge Manchester City.
So far, injuries have been limited, with only Alisson Becker and Harvey Elliott affected, and the hope is that this trend continues until May.
Slot still has much to prove regarding his potential as a title-winning coach in England, yet he has successfully navigated every challenge presented to him thus far, aside from one minor setback, suggesting a promising future ahead.
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