They couldn't, could they?
Liverpool have come from nowhere to challenge Newcastle and Manchester United for Champions League qualification. Jurgen Klopp's side are now just a point behind Man Utd in fourth having played a game more. Liverpool have won six on the bounce in the Premier League... and it would be foolish to rule them out of the race at this stage.
The Reds have trips to relegation candidates Leicester and Southampton on the horizon, with a home clash against European chasers Aston Villa sandwiched in between. Here are the latest headlines from Merseyside ahead of those crucial Premier League fixtures.
