Harry Redknapp has declared that this is the year Liverpool will finally end their 29 year wait for another league title.
The Reds spent brilliantly this summer, and began the season in sensational style with a 4-0 drubbing of Redknapp’s old team West Ham.
And the experienced manager feels that the time has come for Jurgen Klopp’s team to become champions: “I fancy Liverpool this year,” he told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast.
“I like the look them. I think they will run Manchester City very close. City will be favourites but if Kevin de Bruyne is out for a few months that’s a big blow.
“I think Liverpool could mount a real challenge this year. You look at their forward power now, the front three are incredible. I think they could be a real threat this season to Manchester City. If they’re going to do it, it’s going to be this season.
“I think this could be Liverpool’s year to win a Championship again.”
OPINION
Redknapp isn’t the only one feeling optimistic about Liverpool’s chances this season, and expectations will have gone into overdrive after the Reds’ impressive victory over a much-fancied West Ham team on Sunday. The ease with which Jurgen Klopp’s charges dismissed a side that’s expected to challenge for Europe this season was startling. Of course, Manchester City still look imperious after they won the Premier League at a canter last season. But de Bruyne’s injury is a massive blow to Pep Guardiola’s side. Only Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Tottenham’s Harry Kane rival the Belgian in terms of importance to their teams, so City fans will be gutted by the news. It’s great for Liverpool though, and the Reds will have to excel over the first few months of the season if they are to benefit from de Bruyne’s absence. Klopp’s squad is looking better than ever, and everything seems to be lining up for the German to deliver a first league title to Anfield in 29 years.
