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Jermaine Jenas backs Liverpool for serious title challenge

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp (REUTERS)
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The midfielder has been impressed by Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp before the match

Speaking to BBC Sport, Jermaine Jenas has said that he believes Liverpool will make a serious case for the Premier League title this season.

The Reds were in impressive form at the weekend as they beat champions Leicester City 4-1 at Anfield.

It was a superb performance from Jurgen Klopp’s side, who have started this season relatively strongly.

They currently sit sixth in the table with seven points from four games and they have already played last season’s top three.

Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal

Their attacking power has been the most impressive aspect, with them scoring nine goals so far, the joint second highest tally in the league.

And Jenas says the way they have been playing has told him they will be there at thereabouts at the end of the season.

“The way they’ve been playing in their games, Burnley aside, it told me that this is a serious team with a serious case for the title,” he told BBC Sport.

Liverpool's Adam Lallana celebrates scoring their third goal

While Jenas believes they can challenge for the title, it is debatable whether Liverpool have a good enough squad for that.

Comparing them to the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea shows they may be a little short, especially in defence.

They certainly have a strong chance of challenging for a Champions League place though, and that should be their minimum aim in the months ahead.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp