Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool need to overcome small hurdles to claim big scalp

How many times have we heard that the Premier League is the toughest league in the world?

It is a phrase that has been repeated extensively over the last 10 years since England’s top flight was at its very best a decade ago, when its sides dominated the Champions League. Yet in recent times many have questioned this, citing the quality of La Liga, the tactical flexibility of Serie A sides or the depth of the Bundesliga as greater tests.

Liverpool’s German boss Jurgen Klopp may well argue that the Premier League is indeed as tough as many have previously suggested it to be. When the former Borussia Dortmund manager came to Anfield, few thought his target would be wining the league. Yet 11 months later and some fine performances in that time, a 19th top flight title is not out of the question for Liverpool.

Last week’s dominant showing at Stamford Bridge was a further indicator of the progress made by the Reds in recent times. There are few things more impressive in football than heading to your rivals and beating them in their own backyard. Liverpool have already done that twice in the short Premier League season to date. In fact, Klopp’s side have made a habit of beating the beat. Read more…

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