LIVERPOOL RATED THE BEST CLUB IN THE WORLD

Even as they entered the final few minutes at Aston Villa 1-0 down, you could sense that a comeback was on the cards and it seemed inevitable by the time Andrew Robertson equalised.
And with the clock slowly ticking towards the final whistle, Sadio Mane headed home a dramatic winner to maintain Liverpool's six-point lead at the Premier League summit.
As a result, not only do the Reds hold the title as European champions, but are also strong favourites to win the world's most competitive league.
And given the slight dip in performances from clubs like Barcelona and Juventus this season, at what point should we accept Liverpool as the world's best team on current form?
It's a question that will have many supporters dusting off a pitchfork, but we're not alone in our suspicions because the highly respected Euro Club Index have adjusted their rankings.
Liverpool have now dethroned Barcelona as the world's best club, while the Blaugrana have sunk to third place below a stationary Manchester City.
It's a historic moment for the Liverpool side because it's the first time they've ever topped the rankings, which has been using scientific methods to rank top teams since 2007.
Doubt the significance of that? Well, bear in mind that Liverpool were ranked 37th halfway through Brendan Rodgers' first season and a lowly 27th when Jurgen Klopp first inherited the ret clu
The Reds cracked the top ten for the first time since Rafael Benitez's tenure in 2018 and only made their way into the top five earlier this year. What an incredible rise it's been.
For those unfamiliar with the Euro Club Index, the current rankings make for interesting reading and Manchester United can certainly count themselves lucky to be hovering in 11th place.
And what about Arsenal in tenth? It goes to show statistics aren't always the most reliable and you can check out the full breakdown below:
Ranking such massive clubs is always going to spark controversy!
However, the more you think about it, the more it makes sense to crown Liverpool as the current number one and the only question now is whether or not they can hold their ground.
For all their displays of escapology, Liverpool's lack of Premier League glory means that many fans are still putting their money on City to make it three titles on the bounce.
But if Pep Guardiola's men can't get anything from Anfield in less than two week's time, then Liverpool will be in prime position to break their 28-year duck.
Even in the worst case scenario, though, the fact Klopp has taken Liverpool from the 27th best team in the world to undisputed number one highlights the incredible job that he's done.