Ahead of Saturday afternoon's clash with Fulham at Anfield, the Reds, who have not won the league since 1990, sit level on points with Chelsea at the summit following an impressive start to the season.

Liverpool have been criticised under manager Rafa Benitez in the past for a perceived defensive style, but Spain playmaker Alonso has rubbished the accusations.

Alonso and his team-mates have come from behind to record domestic victories against Middlesbrough, Manchester United, Manchester City and Wigan this campaign and the 26-year-old feels that provides a clear indication of an ability to attack.

But the former Real Sociedad star insists Liverpool are not prepared to abandon their methods at the risk of sacrificing success, telling The Sun: "We will play our style and try to win the title in our own way.

"We are so obsessed with winning the league this season that it is almost dangerous.

"There is this feeling that we are better and more powerful than we have ever been under Rafa.

"We do not need to play super-elaborate football like Arsenal or Barcelona.

"I know that some people try to put us down and say that we are too defensive or not as attractive as other sides.

"But everything we have achieved this season disproves that nonsense.

"If Liverpool was such a defensive or sterile team as some people seem to claim then we would never have won as many matches as we have this season."

Alonso was on the verge of leaving Merseyside for Juventus in the summer in a makeweight deal for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry.

Both transfers failed to materialise, but Alonso never doubted that he could remain a vital part of Liverpool's future.

"I knew even when it looked like the club were on the verge of selling me to Juve, that if I actually stayed then not only would I be useful to Liverpool but that I would be a first-team starter," concluded Alonso.