Dominant Reds team or weaker Premier League?

Are Liverpool as dominant as their points tally suggests, or are they just benefiting from a Premier League that is weaker than last season?

The Reds, who have had to come from behind in four of their past six league matches, have 46 points from 19 games.

"They have benefited from the demise of Manchester City and from Arsenal not bringing the heat," said former Premier League striker Glenn Murray on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

"Jurgen Klopp left a really good squad at Liverpool for Arne Slot to take over and they have got better. I don't think anyone expected him to take over the reins and have the lead they have, but he has brought an air of control to their play.

"They are a little bit slower in their build-up but they are getting better. Ryan Gravenberch has emerged and he looks a lot better than last year. Cody Gakpo too.

"Slot has also found the right balance between Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz, so I do think Slot has made them better but they are benefiting from the demise of teams around them."

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