Geordie legend Alan Shearer says Liverpool are matching the 'Fergie time' of past great Manchester United teams.

Writing after Liverpool's win at Aston Villa, Shearer told The Sun: "Liverpool have become like Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United teams in the 90s.

"Since the start of last season, the Reds have scored 23 goals in the final ten minutes of matches — the highest of any Prem team.

"It is no fluke it keeps happening. Because they are so good and so fit, they wear the opposition players down and eventually they crack.

"Liverpool just seem to find a way to make things happen."