Rodgers Rules Out Liverpool In Title Race

Rodgers: Liverpool not title contenders

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has written off his side’s chances of winning the Premier League this season.

The Reds are currently fourth in the Premier League, eight points behind the leaders Arsenal after their 1-1 draw with West Brom last weekend. If the Reds had won, they’d have been within breathing distance of the Gunners ahead of their huge match this weekend.

With Liverpool enjoying a successful season in comparison to last season’s disappointment, Rodgers is still of the belief that his team are not quite ready to fight for the title.

“I think for us, as a team, it’s too early for that,” Rodgers told Sky Sports.

“I was at the Manchester City-Chelsea game the other night and I look at the squads they have, which they have built up over the last few years. and it’s very difficult for us, even though we have competed right the way through the season.

“So, I wouldn’t say for us this year, no. We wouldn’t be challengers for it.”

However, with some big games still left to play and all of Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea still to play at Anfield, Rodgers is relishing being able to play a part in the race.

“Will we play a part in it? Yes, we will, because we are professional and we want to fight to finish as high as we possibly can,” he said.

“We look it and there are six points between us and (second-placed) Chelsea, so there is still a lot to play for and we will be fighting right until the very end.

“But, if I’m asked to give an honest answer, I’d probably say that this year is too soon for us.”