Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is subject to a strong claim from the Premier League rival

Liverpool’s Alisson Becker has been hailed as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League by Arsenal’s counterpart Bernd Leno.

Alisson has shown outstanding success since arriving from Rome for £ 65 million in the summer of 2018.

The Brazil international earned the man of the match award by helping the Reds win the Champions League against Tottenham Hotspur last June.

He was also behind the scenes in the FIFA Club World Cup triumph over Flamengo in December, and has only one clean sheet left to lead the Premier League Golden Gloves race despite missing more than a third of the season for injuries and suspension.

And when asked to name the best goalkeeper in the Premier League, Leno was unequivocal.

“For me it is clear, it is Alisson,” said the German. “He is good at everything and his statistics are also very good.”

“He has played several important games for Liverpool and it is clear to me that he is the best goalkeeper at the moment.”

Speaking to Soccer AM, Leno added: “Liverpool have conceded the fewest goals of any Premier League team this season, and Alisson is largely behind this achievement.”