Ian Rush has paid two of Rafa Benitez's squad the ultimate compliment – comparing them to himself and Kenny Dalglish.
The goalscoring legend claims the sight of
Steven Gerrard threading throughballs to
Fernando Torres - as well as the pair's workrate - rolls back the years.
"I think Torres has been fantastic," said Rush. "The way he has been closing players down, that's what I like about him. People don't realise the work he does.
"Liverpool's midfielders and defenders must love him because he is making their job easier.
"It is a team game. Once the others see Torres doing that they do it as well.
"Gerrard also does that, Kenny Dalglish and myself did that.
"Steven Gerrard is such a great passer he will put the ball in the path of Torres. They are maybe on a better wavelength than other players because they are such quality players. I think they complement each other very well."
Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Barclays Premier League as they chase a first league title since 1990.
One stat worth noting is that only twice in the club's 18 title-winning seasons have they amassed more points at this stage of the season.
So what's changed since last year when Liverpool were effectively out of the championship race by Christmas?
For Rush the answer is easy: "The difference between this season and last season is Torres.
"He wasn't prolific in Spain but I think he has scored 11 in 17 now for Liverpool. To adapt so quickly has been fantastic.
"The goal against Chelsea was his best. It was his first goal and the way he clinically knocked it past Petr Cech - I think that gave him his confidence.
"When you look at that goal against Bolton he is making it look easy now - and it isn't very easy. I think he is filled with confidence now. He is big and strong.
"If he can get 20-25 goals a season - that is what they have been lacking - maybe we have a chance of winning it."
Rush worked under three of the greatest managers in Liverpool's history: Dalglish, Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan.
He's an open admirer of the current regime and believes Benitez is just one trophy away from standing alongside anyone in Anfield folklore.
"The supporters want to win the league and if Rafa can do that then you can start to compare him with Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Kenny Dalglish.
"They may not win the league but if you can go into the last month of the season with a chance of winning it I think supporters can see the light at the end of the tunnel."