Known collectively as MSN in Spain, the trio of Messi (49 goals), Suarez (21) and Neymar (32) has now scored a combined 102 goals in all competition this season. They smashed the club record of a century of goals scored by Messi, Samuel Eto'o and Thierry Henry during the 2009 Treble winning season.
With at least 6 more games to go, who in the right state of mind will bet against them stretching the record further.
What makes this feat more impressive is Suarez's contribution. Due to his ban for biting an opponent during the World Cup, the Uruguary international started his Barcelona career only in end October. It is not far-fetched to suggest the record would have been broken earlier if not of his ban.
Whenever Suarez is being mentioned, one cannot help but bring Liverpool into the picture. Powered by his and Sturridge's goals, Liverpool pushed Manchester City hard for the title last season. Surely, their performances will give their fans plenty to look forward to this season.
But Suarez was sold to Barcelona while Sturridge had an injuries plagued season. New recruits Mario Balotelli had one goal to his name while Rickie Lambert could only double the tally. False number nine, Sterling, who is their top scorer this season, had only 11.
The total goals scored as at the time of posting, 47. With such low tally, getting into the top four will be a tall order, let alone winning the title.
One cannot help but wonder what it might have been had Liverpool kept their S&S strike-force together.
Like they say, goals win you games. But, don't tell this to Jose Mourinho.
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