Well, it is fair to say that Liverpool’s manager – Jurgen Klopp – has completely transformed the club and according to the words from the former Manchester United midfield, they are now the contenders for the honour. Liverpool, who have conceded nine goals in the last six games, have scored 16 goals in the same course and are looking all set for the rest of the season.

They certainly had a cagey start to the campaign as they were outnumbered by a lowly Burnley side, but they picked up the momentum since then and now, Manchester United’s legend – Paul Scholes – believe the Reds could finally end their 26-year wait for an English league title.

When asked if Liverpool were title contenders, Scholes told BT Sport: “I was a little bit worried about them defensively but you have to say the attacking quality they’re showing at the minute they look like they’re going to score goals against anybody.”

“I’ll leave Scholesy to continue drooling over Liverpool,” said the fellow pundit Michael Owen and that left the former United midfielder absolutely disgusted.

Scholes then clearly noticed what he had done before promptly adding: “I hope they don’t.”