5 reasons why Liverpool can win the treble this season
Liverpool defeated Chelsea on Sunday, February 27, to win a record ninth League Cup.
The match was one of the most exciting stalemates in a long time, with some even arguing that it was better than some recent UEFA Champions League finals. Jurgen Klopp’s side won 11-10 on penalties after a grueling evening of high-octane football.
The 19-time league winners have been brilliant this term. They are still competing in the Champions League and FA Cup while also being within touching distance of Manchester City in the Premier League. Having already won a major trophy this season, the Reds find themselves in an unfamiliar but ambitious position.
Liverpool are challenging in multiple cups for the first time under Jugen Klopp
1/4. Hungry for more.. https://t.co/tX9YgbJEgF
Liverpool have been quite successful under Jurgen Klopp, winning the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League. Much of that has only been possible by not focusing on domestic cups.
The German has been criticized for not taking the League Cup and FA Cup seriously during his time at the club. However, that hasn’t been the case this season, as evidenced by their Carabao Cup success.
The increase in squad depth has allowed them to compete on all fronts this term. They have lost just two games in all competitions and are well placed for a serious shot at winning multiple trophies this campaign. Let’s take a look at five compelling reasons why Liverpool could win the treble.
#5 Pressurising Manchester City with a healthier goal difference
The title race initially seemed to be a three-horse race between Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City. However, after starting the season brilliantly, the Blues tailed off during December. City then went from strength to strength and established a comfortable lead around the turn of the year.
The title seemed to be headed to the Etihad Stadium when Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane went to the African Cup of Nations. However, players like Diogo Jota and Fabinho took the goal-scoring onus on themselves. They ensured that the gap would be shortened by the time their African stars returned.
Liverpool are now just 
points behind top of the table Man City in the #PL, the fewest points they’ve been behind them since Christmas Day (also three)
🔴 Liverpool are now just 3️⃣ points behind top of the table Man City in the #PL, the fewest points they’ve been behind them since Christmas Day (also three)
#LIVLEE https://t.co/8JJJfbyoQq
The Reds are currently six points behind the Cityzens, with one game in hand. With a trip to Manchester around a month away, it could easily go down to the wire.
If Liverpool win at the Etihad in April, and both teams have an identical record in their remaining games, it will go down to goal difference. Fortunately for Klopp, that’s where they have the upper hand. His side have a GD of 50 while City's is 47.
#4 Forwards firing on all cylinders
Liverpool have always had the edge over their rivals when it comes to prolific forwards, and this time is no different. Mohamed Salah is the runaway leader in the Golden Boot race, with 19 goals under his belt. Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane aren’t far behind, either.
Jota continued from where he left off last season, scoring 12 goals in the Premier League. Mane, who won the AFCON recently, has scored 11 goals for the Merseyside-based club. Overall, the trio have dominated the Golden Boot rankings, occupying the top three places.
With 19 goals and 10 assists in only 24 Premier League appearances this season, Mo Salah has already completed another "double-doubles" season 😳
(at least 10 goals and 10 assists)
He needs to do it again for two more seasons to equal Wayne Rooney's record of 5 double-doubles 🔥 https://t.co/e3o7mACTm1
The six-time Champions League winners have scored a whopping 70 goals in 26 games, which amounts to 2.69 goals per game. With Roberto Firmino on the bench and the addition of Luis Diaz, Jurgen Klopp’s side are extremely stacked in attack.
Seventeen different players have scored for them in the Premier League this term, proving that they aren't over-reliant on their forwards for goals either.