The issue is that we've only got 12 points on the board.
A whole 3 points off 5th place. 12 points on the board, at this stage of the season isn't bad, if we were half way through, or you know, 3 games from the end with that kind of tally, like Derby would be, you'd have a genuine point.
Again I'll point out, people are mental to expect Liverpool to start at their best this season, same way people were ridiculous to just expect City to be a top 3 team instantly, etc, etc.
You've only lost 4 games, one at home, 3 away to City, Utd, Everton, any other season you'd expect to lose to City and Utd away, and Everton, frankly the luck Liverpool have had in recent years, and by luck I obviously mean Gerrard diving to get penalties/people sent off, you were due a beating by Everton.
played 3 of the top 4, 2 of those away already, even in a year you were aiming for the top 4 with 3 very tough games you'd expect to be a bit behind at this stage, and in the return fixtures maybe get a win and a couple draws against the same teams.
So beyond that, Liverpool ARE improving, even players like Maxi almost look like footballers, your defence is starting to look more solid, with the big Greek guy making Davies look like a *****, which not that many defenders manage to do.