Liverpool now a stronger force, says Simon Mignolet

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet believes the fact they are not reliant on one player means the club are better prepared for a title challenge than the last time they were in this situation.

In 2013-14, the Reds were pipped to a long-awaited first championship since 1990 by Manchester City despite being driven on by a brilliant Luis Suarez at the top of his game.

This time around there is no stand-out goalscorer — Sadio Mane currently leads with nine goals — but they are still the Premier League’s top scorers with 49 in 21 matches.