Michael Owen says 'outstanding' Liverpool star has been the best player in the Premier League this season
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Liverpool are flying high under Arne Slot, with the Reds top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables.
Alexis Mac Allister says Liverpool are more patient under Slot compared to his predecessor Jurgen Klopp, who left Anfield in the summer.
Liverpool boast nine wins from their 11 Premier League matches so far, with one draw and one loss this season.
The Reds are five points clear of defending champions Manchester City in second, while they have four wins from four in the Champions League.
And their huge success has been down to a real team effort this season, with Slot improving several Liverpool players during his brief time on Merseyside.
Michael Owen impressed by Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch
One of which is undoubtedly Ryan Gravenberch, who has come on leaps and bounds this season after struggling for consistency under Klopp.
And the midfielder has certainly caught the eye of former Liverpool striker Michael Owen, who has named Gravenberch as his Premier League Player of the Season so far.
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His Anfield teammate Mohamed Salah meanwhile earned the award from Owen's fellow pundits Shaun Wright-Phillips, Matt Holland, Tim Sherwood and Karen Carney, while Don Hutchison opted for captain Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch improves under Arne Slot
The choices from the Premier League pundits demonstrate not only how strong Liverpool have been this season, but how impressive they have been all over the pitch.
Gravenberch has helped pull the strings in midfield, with Van Dijk and Salah shining at the back and final third respectively.
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Only Man City striker Erling Haaland (12) has more league goals than Salah (eight), while Van Dijk (six) leads the way for clean sheets.
The duo have been Liverpool stars for several seasons now, but Gravenberch is doing his utmost to steal their limelight this time around.
| Player | Age | In squad | Appearances | Goals | Minutes played |
| Virgil van Dijk | 33 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 1,350 |
| Ryan Gravenberch | 22 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1,350 |
| Mohamed Salah | 32 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 1,349 |
| Ibrahima Konate | 25 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 1,244 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 25 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1,198 |
His progression has been clear for all to see, with Premier League pundits Holland, Hutchison and Leon Osman naming Gravenberch as the most improved player so far.
Alan Hutton labelled Gravenberch 'outstanding' after the Reds beat Aston Villa before the international break, with the Dutchman now set for another crucial period at club level.
