Not even Jurgen Klopp's relentless positivity has been able to escape the gloom of Liverpool's underwhelming start to the season.
But for the Reds' detractors, the last two months have offered an opportunity they have been impatiently awaiting for some time.
Indeed, it's likely the heat generated by critics rubbing their hands together on hearing the final whistle at Anfield on Saturday would have been sufficient to warm the entire stadium for the rest of the weekend.
