#1 Liverpool in an advantageous position before heading to the international break
European Champions Liverpool made a flying start to their league campaign by winning their opening fixtures against Norwich, Southampton, Arsenal and Burnley. They head into the international break with a two-point lead over Manchester City, who were held to a 2-2 draw on Matchday 2.
The International break will give Jurgen Klopp some quality time to reflect on the positives and negatives in his side's performances over the four fixtures. It could also give ample time to the managers to come up with various game plans and tactical changes they could implement in the fixtures post the break.
Several players like Alisson and Naby Keita could use this time to recover from their injuries and get themselves back into the fold as soon as the season resumes.
In addition to the already fit players, the return to action of the likes Keita and Alisson could strengthen the team and add firepower from the bench, which will be key as the games will start coming thick and fast after the break, following the start of Champions League and Carabao Cup fixtures.