Liverpool beat Burnley 3-0 on Saturday in what was their thirteenth straight victory in the competition, an all-time club record in the league. (what kind of Liverpool fan would I be if I didn’t add this in?)
The Reds missed out on their first league triumph since 1990 by a single point last time out, and Merson is confused as to how they can stop Pep Guardiola’s City from winning a third consecutive title.
He told Sky Sports: “I’m scratching my head as to what more Liverpool have to do.
“They’ve just won their 13th straight match and made a trip to Burnley look easy.
“Three or four years ago, clubs would be happy nicking a 1-0 win or holding out for a goalless draw at Turf Moor, but not this Liverpool team.
“I played against the side that set Liverpool’s previous record with 12 wins on the spin in 1990.
“They used to win game in, game out but, crucially, they won things. They won the league.
“People talk about timing.“
Former Arsenal playmaker Merson has suggested that Klopp’s current side would be good enough to win titles in many domestic seasons of the past, with City only a handful of teams that could be considered as better.
He added: “At several points in Premier League history Liverpool would have won it easily, but there is a Manchester City side that are as phenomenal as they are.
“All Liverpool can do is keep doing what they’re doing, keep on winning, worry about themselves and make sure they keep City honest.
“If that fails, all you can do is hold your hands up.
Liverpool go into the international break top of the table with a perfect record of four wins from four, with City second with three wins and a draw.
The Reds take on Newcastle at home in their next fixture on September 14, with City taking on Norwich the following day.