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Liverpool started their 2021-22 Premier League campaign on a spectacular note, claiming convincing wins in their first two games. After five more games, the Reds are the only unbeaten team in the English top flight this season.
Jurgen Klopp's men have faced some of the toughest teams in the league this season, including Chelsea and Manchester City. With 15 points from seven games, Liverpool are only a point adrift of league leaders Chelsea. The Reds look like one of the contenders for the league title this season.
The race for the Premier League title promises to go down the wire this season. Although Liverpool are doing well at the moment, they still need to put some things in place to bolster their chances of coming out on top.
On that note, here are five things the Reds need to do to win their second Premier League title in three years:
#5 Win the big games
Unlike last season, the race for the 2021-22 Premier League title could be decided by the outcome of the clashes between the big dogs. The first few weeks have already made that clear.
The likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are serious contenders for the title. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are climbing back gradually, while Everton and Brighton are also making serious statements this season.
So Liverpool will need to ensure they earn good results, possibly wins, against these tough teams to bolster their title chances. They did well in draws with Chelsea and Manchester City, but will need to focus on finishing off games of such stature going forward.
#4 Jordan Henderson and co must step up
Liverpool have proven to be a remarkable team in the Premier League this season. But it's obvious the Reds are yet to get the best out of a couple of players, including Jordan Henderson.
The midfielder has been nowhere near the level of performance he has demonstrated in recent seasons. Henderson has been sluggish and uninspiring so far, so he'll need to step up in the coming games. The likes of Fabinho, Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino also need to raise their levels to keep Liverpool going in the right direction.
#3 Liverpool need to sign a decent attacker in January
It goes without saying Liverpool have the best attack in the Premier League right now, with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane running riot in the division. However, the Reds need to reinforce their forward line to ensure they have reliable options to call upon when the need emerges.
That's because Mane and Salah will leave to represent their respective nations in the African Cup of Nations in January and February. There's always a huge drop in quality when Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino come in instead of the duo.
So Jurgen Klopp will need to find good options to provide answers in front of goal in the absence of his favoured duo. The January transfer presents him a good opportunity to do just that.
#2 Hope Virgil van Dijk stays fit
Just as we've witnessed in the last few seasons, Liverpool's campaign greatly depends on the fitness of Virgil van Dijk. The Reds were a pale shadow of their illustrious selves in the Premier League last term when the Dutchman spent several months on the sidelines.
This season, though, they've been boosted by the return of the centre-back. But they'll certainly need to take good care of him to keep their title hopes intact. Jurgen Klopp must look after his defensive powerhouse, rest him when necessary and ensure he stays at the top of his game at the business end of the season.
With Virgil van Dijk in good shape, Liverpool would be strong contenders against anyone in the Premier League. Moreover, it wouldn't be a bad idea to look at the transfer window for reliable options to reduce the burden on the Dutchman.
#1 Keep Mohamed Salah in top shape
It wouldn't be far-fetched to say Mohamed Salah's incredible level of performance is the main reason why Liverpool can dream of winning the Premier League this season. The Egyptian has been a huge revelation since the beginning of the campaign, providing answers in front of goal to keep the Reds moving.
So far this season, the attacker has recorded an impressive haul of six goals and three assists in seven Premier League appearances for Liverpool. That includes a couple of big-game performances against Chelsea and Manchester City.
Mohamed Salah is in red-hot form right now. So Liverpool need to take good care of him and ensure they ride on his brilliance to claim the English crown. With the Egyptian firing on all cylinders, they surely have a great chance of coming out on top this season.
