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John Barnes believes Liverpool do not have better players than Man United, Arsenal or Tottenham

Liverpool legend John Barnes believes the Reds do not have better players than those in the Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham squads.

Jurgen Klopp's side sit top of the Premier League table after winning 12 of their opening 13 games, recently beat champions Manchester City and are yet to taste defeat.

In contrasr, Manchester United are struggling and both Arsenal and Tottenham have already sacked their manager this term so it's fair to say they have not started the season well.

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Liverpool also possess players that are widely regarded as some of the best in world football with the likes of Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold in defence plus Fabinho in midfield and up front there's Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.

However, Barnes believes it is not the players which separates the Reds from their competitors but more the right mindset flowing throughout the squad.

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The Anfield legend told The Offside Rule Exclusives: “Liverpool haven’t got better players than Manchester United or Arsenal or Tottenham.

“What they have is more harmony, more belief, togetherness, and belief in the manager.”

Liverpool face Brighton at home in the Premier League at 3pm on Saturday.

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