'It's a problem' – Shearer reveals major advantage Liverpool have over Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City
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Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points with a 2-0 win against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.
Arne Slot’s side have won 11, drawn once and lost once in their 13 matches so far this term.
Few expected such a strong start from the Reds, given the departure of Jurgen Klopp at the end of last season.
But the Reds are now favourites to win the title for the first time in five years given their lead.
Nevertheless, they face a tricky run of fixtures which includes trips to Everton, Newcastle and Tottenham.
Arsenal, City and Chelsea will all be hoping that Liverpool slip up and that they can reel in the Merseysiders.
But former England captain Alan Shearer believes they face an uphill task to do so as Liverpool have no clear weaknesses in their team.
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.
‘The problem for all the teams chasing Liverpool is that I don’t see the Premier League leaders as having any real weakness at the moment,’ Shearer wrote for the BBC.
‘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.
‘The Christmas period, when games come thick and fast, will be critical but on the evidence of the first four months of the season, they have the strength in depth in their squad to cope.
‘Liverpool are mean at the back and a tight unit that defends together, but they still create lots of chances, and are strong from set-pieces too. In every aspect, they are what you would want your team to be.’
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