So, it was during some random match, three games into Arne Slot’s era, that Paul Scholes had this wild thought watching Liverpool. The idea that they might actually snag the Premier League title popped into his head. Go figure.
Fast forward, and the Reds actually clinched the title after demolishing Tottenham 5-1. Four games to spare, mind you! They’re 15 points clear of Arsenal. Can they break the biggest winning margin record? Manchester City set it at 19 points in 2017/18. Seems doable, right?
Now, Gary Neville, another Old Trafford alum, thought Slot’s squad would fumble at the start. But Scholes? Nah, he had a different vibe after watching Liverpool crush his old haunt, Manchester United, 3-0 that September. Man, that must’ve stung a bit.
### Scholes’ Early Conviction
In his latest scribble for TNT Sports, Scholes couldn’t stop gushing over Liverpool. Apparently, after watching them toy with his former team, he saw something special. Maybe it was the dominance or just wishful thinking?
He went on about how Liverpool had goals everywhere. Like, everywhere. He figured if Van Dijk and Alisson stayed in one piece, the league was theirs. Although Alisson took a little break (whoops), Van Dijk held the fort, and boom! Title secured. Talk about a rollercoaster.
### Old Trafford Statement
Okay, Liverpool winning at Old Trafford isn’t exactly new, but last season? They kinda fumbled, despite running circles around the hosts. So, busting in, three matches under Slot, and casually dismantling United? Bold move, super bold.
Despite United’s mishaps, they’re always this pesky thorn. But Slot? He just waltzed in and schooled Erik ten Hag. That 3-0 thumping pretty much kicked off both teams’ seasons. Liverpool sprinted to their 20th league title. Scholes’ old folks? Stuck in 14th, poor souls.
Of course, every champion team has those iconic wins that people never shut up about. For Liverpool, beating Man City twice, turning games around against Brighton, and pulling last-minute heroics at Brentford are tops. But that early United demolition feels like the one where they started dreaming about that shiny trophy.
