Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool could still end up finishing inside the top four in the Premier League despite being eight points off the pace.
The Reds have been terribly underwhelming this season and the 4-1 defeat away to Manchester City on Saturday afternoon saw them drop to eighth in the league.
Liverpool are now on course to finish outside of a Champions League spot for the first time since 2016, but the former Manchester United and Everton striker hasn't given up on Jurgen Klopp's side.
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Newcastle United currently occupy third spot in the league after beating Manchester United 2-0 on Sunday evening at St James' Park. Tottenham can leapfrog Eddie Howe's side with a win at Everton on Monday night.
The DC United boss said: "The top four? A few weeks ago, there looked a possibility Manchester United could challenge for the Premier League title.
“Erik ten Hag’s team fell short, but they could still end up with three trophies, and I’m sure will finish in the top four, then kick on after he buys a few players to strengthen in the summer.
“So Manchester United will be there but I have a suspicion that Liverpool might sneak into it, thanks to the quality of their squad and their experience. They’re capable of going on a run. I see Newcastle, despite the great job Eddie has done, falling just a little short.”
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