It can get lonely out in front, so Jurgen Klopp keeps being told. Leading the pack, rather than chasing it, comes with a different burden and many wonder how Liverpool will cope.
Pep Guardiola, for one, has wasted no time in publicly pointing out how the atmosphere changed for Manchester City last February when it became apparent his team were going to win the title. It is, of course, a tactic to turn up the heat on Klopp and his players.
History is laced with episodes of leaders faltering in the Premier League.