Liverpool's latest three-goal loss has rival fans in stitches, raising the question: are they becoming the new 'banter club' of the Premier League, a title long held by Manchester United?

Roy Hobbs, sharpshooter: "In every aspect – from team kit colors to the number of titles won, and even the notorious behavior of their legendary players – Liverpool and Manchester United are neck-and-neck."

Nikki Hollis, falconer: "Liverpool may be hilarious now, but can they maintain this level of comedy season after season, oscillating between triumph and disgrace as United does?"

Susan Traherne, charity spokesman: "It seems like just another title Tottenham should snag easily but won't."

Jim Bates, trawlerman: "It's a sad state for United, as there are now kids who don't remember their last title, while Liverpool just won one last year. You can only ride on past glories for so long."

Thomas Booker, assayer: "Fun fact: Sheffield Wednesday was named 'banter club' nine times during the inter-war years. You all act like football didn't exist before 1992."