5 reasons why Liverpool will win the Premier League this year

The beginning of another new season is upon us and Liverpool fans will be clamouring on how this is going to be their year yet again. The Merseyside club won their 18th league title in 1990 and the wait for their 19th and the first Premier League title continues.

Jurgen Klopp led the Reds to a top four finish in his first full season as manager. Now, the team has a chance to kick on and build on the positive momentum from last year. Despite a new twist in the form of Coutinho's transfer saga, Liverpool still have it in them to win the league this year as football shows with teams like Leicester that anything is truly possible.

Let's take a look at the 5 reason why Klopp's Reds will win the coveted title this year:

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#1 New Signings

Mohamed Salah is already looking like a great signing for Liverpool.

Liverpool's summer is far from complete but there has been a much-needed change in transfer policy this summer. Firstly, there has been a shift in focus from quantity to quality.Secondly, owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have opened their urse strings with the club transfer record already broken for Mohamed Salah.

So far, the new signings definitely improve the squad. Mohamed Salah was signed from AS Roma after a season of double digit goals and assists at the Italian club. He adds quality pace, skill and goals to the side and can play along with Sadio Mane.

Solanke has proven to be a revelation in pre-season.

Andrew Robertson needs to improve defensively but left an impression straight away with his pace and delivery. His arrival allows James Milner to add steel in midfield. The third signing Dominic Solanke was supposed to lead the line for the U23s after transferring from Chelsea. However, the 20-year old had a terrific pre-season and even finds himself ahead of Divock Origi in the pecking order.

The Reds are still in the pursuit of Southampton's centre-back Virgil van Dijk with everyone convinced he is the solution to their defensive woes. The club is ready to shell over £50 million for him and dynamic midfielder Naby Keita from RB Leipzig.

Thus, Liverpool have stepped up their transfer game, thereby improving the first team. This gives them a better first-team and squad to win the title.

#2 Quality Squad Depth

Liverpool's goalkeeping scenario became even more competitive with Danny Ward arriving.

Liverpool were considered title contenders in the first-half of last season before fizzling out towards December. The biggest reason for this was a lack of quality beyond the first team. However, this time around, the situation has improved.

Competition has done wonders for Simon Mignolet, who is now the first-choice goalkeeper at the club. This time around, he has to not only compete with Loris Karius but also Huddersfield's playoffs hero Danny Ward as Klopp decided to retain last season's loanee for this one.

Alberto Moreno's rebirth coupled with Robertson's arrival provides two natural left-backs while Trent Alexander-Arnold's remarkable rise gives ample cover for Nathaniel Clyne on the other wing. Further, the return of long-term absentee Joe Gomez provides depth at both centre-back and full-back positions.

Liverpool's squad depth has improved significantly.

The Reds currently have Jordan Henderson, Emre Can, Adam Lallana, Georginio Wijnaldum as the senior midfielders with Marko Grujic, Ben Woodburn and Ovie Ejaria providing the youthful depth. Klopp is looking to add another midfielder to the mix before the window closes. Further, if Coutinho leaves, then Liverpool will look to bring in a world-class midfielder to bolster the ranks.

Finally, up front Firmino, Origi, Sturridge, Solanke and Ings provide ample depth while Mane, Salah and youngster Ryan Kent provide pace and width. Thus, irrespective of new arrivals, Liverpool already have a stronger squad compared to last season and this will be crucial for winning the title.

#3 Versatility

James Milner is now a more versatile player than before.

Even if we ignore the new signings, Liverpool's team from the previous season has only got better. Klopp constantly emphasises the importance of training and his side are much more of a team than before.

While defensive issues persist, Mignolet is now a more confident keeper. Milner's left-back stint makes the already versatile midfielder into an even better one. Wijnladum is now able to play in any of the midfield roles as well as on the wings. Further, Can already plays in the no.6 and no.8 roles.

Coutinho, although involved in a transfer saga, was beginning to play in central midfield. Mane can play on either wing while Firmino is skilled to play across the front three. Further, every other striker can play out wide apart from the central position.

This aspect was highlighted in pre-season as the players could shift positions with considerable ease, akin to the famous "Total Football" tactic. Versatility is a major asset for any title-winning side and Liverpool now have it.

#4 The Attack

Liverpool's attack has got better this season.

Liverpool's front three of Firmino, Mane and Coutinho were the best in the league for long periods last season till injury and international commitments separated them. The addition of Salah this summer makes the attack even more potent.

In the pre-season match against Bayern Munich, Klopp deployed Coutinho behind the remaining three in the first-half. The Liverpool attack wreaked havoc with Germany centre-back Mats Hummels admitting it was the toughest match he had played in his Bayern career. This highlighted the improvement in an already outstanding attack.

While Coutinho's future could be up in the air, the trio of Mane, Salah and Firmino showed what they can do in Liverpool's season opener against Watford, especially in the second-half as they constantly broke through their defence.

Sadio Mane will not miss games due to AFCON this season.

Further, there is no African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2018 like last season. Thus, Mane and new signing Salah, hailing from Senegal and Egypt respectively, will not be absent for any other reasons than injuries, if any. This implies the attack can constantly play together when fit and can score against any defence.

Goals are a crucial part of winning titles and Liverpool's attack gives them just that.

#5 Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp knows how to build title-winning teams.

Even when Leicester City won the Premier League in 2016 stunning everyone, they had a successful manager in Claudio Ranieri. The Italian won titles in Italy, Spain and France before joining Leicester. This highlights the importance of a winning manager to a title-aspiring side. Jurgen Klopp's presence at Liverpool is, therefore, one of the biggest reasons for Liverpool being capable of winning the title this year.

The German won the Bundesliga twice with Borussia Dortmund against the might of Bayern Munich along with other trophies. He possesses the know-how on building title-winning teams and instilling that winning mentality which the present players at the club somewhat lack.

Brendan Rodgers' inexperience was a reason behind Liverpool's failed title bid in 2013/14.

Brendan Rodgers' inexperience was one of the reasons for Liverpool failing to seal the title in 2014 as they let it slip towards the end. However, in Klopp, the Reds have a top manager who fits in with the club's ethos as well and knows how to get it done.

Hence, when Liverpool get into the final stages of a title fight this season, one can expect Klopp to marshall his troops for conquering the elusive Premier League title.