The capture of Allison continues to strengthen Klopp's push for the Premier League.
It’s exciting times on Merseyside. Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp continue to fill their weaknesses with top talent and the Alisson saga came to end last night with the Reds signing the 25-year-old for a world record goalkeeping fee.
It spells the end for Loris Karius, whose exploits will always be overshadowed by that Champions League final.
The signing has continued to shorten Liverpool’s price for Premier League glory in 2018/19 and finally breaking their 28-year drought.
Even better news for the Kop is that they are currently priced at odds-on to finish above their bitter rivals Manchester United.
bet365 has Liverpool at 8/11 to finish above the Red Devils, with Jose Mourinho’s side at evens.
Meanwhile Sky Bet have Liverpool at 4/5 to finish higher than United this season.
It was United who finished higher last time out, but the Reds have arguably had a stronger transfer window this summer, with the arrivals of Allison, Xherdan Shaqiri, Naby Keita and Fabinho.
In the Premier League outright market, Man City continue to top the list at 8/11 best price, with Liverpool 9/2 and United 7/1. In the last week, Liverpool were backed over three times more than United, giving you an idea of punters’ thoughts on the two teams in question.
Oddschecker Spokesman George Elek: “It’s been a great summer for Liverpool so far and filling one of their key weaknesses should worry other teams. Allison could be the missing piece in the puzzle that makes Jurgen Klopp’s side true title contenders, and the odds-on price you can get for them to finish above Man United shows that City’s main challenge this season could come from Merseyside.”
