Friday, 17th January, 2014



Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has insisted that he believes his side are firmly in the Premier League title race, ahead of their home fixture against Aston Villa tomorrow.

The Reds, who defeated Stoke City 5-3 in their last outing at the weekend, are currently fourth in the league standings with 42 points from 21 games.



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And Rodgers feels Liverpool, who are just six points off top spot and are due to play their fellow title contenders at home in the second half of the season, with the exception of Manchester United, are in the mix for the Premier League crown this term.

However, the Reds boss has conceded that the teams who are ahead of his side in the league standings, namely, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea, have a bigger squad at their disposal.

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But Rodgers urged Liverpool to keep improving and working hard in view of remaining in the Premier League title hunt.

"We've got all those teams to play at home, and we're only six points off the leaders, so you have to feel that we are, and we have the confidence and belief in ourselves", the manager said via LFC TV.

"Of course, everyone will talk about the three clubs that's there in front of us because they've got squads that have been around there for years and have big squads to choose from.

"For us it's a case of continually improving and working, and trying to fight to be up there. It's very close, and since Christmas Day, the table has changed quite a bit.

“You win a game, you get a run together and you're right up there. You lose a few, and you can be completely out of it.

"We have to maintain our focus and concentration. You really have to push during the second half of the season and keep your standards high, not just on the games, but every day in training.

"Thankfully I have a group of players that are brilliantly focused and are determined to maintain our standards, take it into every game and ensure we get the points."

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