Liverpool facing test of strength (0)
- 24 Oct 08, 10:07 AM
Liverpool fans have seen vital signs that this could actually be the season when a serious Premier League title challenge materialises out of Anfield.
Rafael Benitez has what is widely accepted to be the strongest squad he has assembled since arriving at Anfield from Valencia in 2004.
This increased strength is augmented by the presence of two genuine world-class match winners in Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.
And, perhaps more importantly, Liverpool are demonstrating a grinding resilience that is enabling them to get wins from games they may have drawn - or even lost - in previous seasons.
Middlesbrough. Manchester United. Marseille. Manchester City. Wigan Athletic. All teams beaten despite taking the lead.
So far so good. But if there is a game that will enable us to deliver a more defining verdict on the seriousness of Liverpool's title aspirations, it comes at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
