The competition for this season's Premier League title is hotter than ever, the margins for error smaller. So does Jurgen Klopp have the squad to make Liverpool champions for the first time since 1990?
With Chelsea winning every week, the pressure will be on Klopp's men to beat Stoke City on Tuesdsay evening and reduce the gap at the top to six points.
Longer-term, there will be questions asked about Liverpool's strength in depth and whether they need to invest in January to last the distance until May.
Here, we break down what Klopp has available in different areas of the pitch, and where Liverpool are at their best – and worst.