Paul Scholes, the Manchester United legend known for his in-depth understanding of football, holds a different opinion than his former teammate Gary Neville regarding this season’s Premier League title race. While Neville and several pundits doubt Liverpool’s chances, Scholes firmly believes they will be strong contenders.
Scholes’s confidence in Liverpool stems from the impressive depth of their squad, particularly their forward line, which he views as having multiple top-level players. He suggests that this attacking depth could be crucial as the season unfolds.
Despite Liverpool’s strong start, with four wins out of five, Scholes pointed out a potential weakness: their central defense could be a concern if Virgil van Dijk or Ibrahima Konaté gets injured. This, he claims, is one of the few flaws in an otherwise robust team.
Scholes’s comments followed Liverpool’s convincing 3-0 win over Bournemouth, placing them just behind Manchester City and Arsenal in the league. Though they haven’t yet faced these top teams, their upcoming matches, especially against Arsenal next month, will be critical in assessing their title aspirations.
In the meantime, Liverpool will focus on the Carabao Cup, defending their title against West Ham, followed by a Premier League match against Wolves, where a win could see them rise to the top of the table, especially with Manchester City facing Newcastle without key midfielder Rodri.
Reflecting on Liverpool’s season, Scholes expressed surprise at their unexpected loss to Nottingham Forest, viewing it as an anomaly in an otherwise solid performance. He remains optimistic about their role in the title race, emphasizing the importance of maintaining form and avoiding injuries. If they can do so, Scholes believes Liverpool has the potential to be serious contenders in what is shaping up to be a competitive title race.
