Manchester City may have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points but Richard Keys believes Pep Guardiola is 'worried' about Liverpool.
The former Sky Sports presenter was in awe of the performances produced by Liverpool and Chelsea in Sunday's Carabao Cup final and highlighted how both sides would have 'swept' City away.
The showpiece finished 0-0 after extra-time, with the Reds then winning 11-10 on penalties, but it was an entertaining spectacle for all.
Liverpool now face Norwich City in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday before welcoming West Ham United to Anfield for a crunch Premier League clash on Saturday.
Victory in that match would reduce the gap to Guardiola's Man City side to three points.
And, writing in his blog, Keys said: "The game (Carabao Cup final) itself was a fantastic watch. That’s how I like to see my football played.
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"Not once did I hear anything about possession or pass completion.
"It was blood and thunder from minute one. Brilliant. For me it was a much better watch than had City been in the final.
"I know they play ‘beautiful’ football - and there are many that drool over it. I accept that - at its best - it can flawless, but I reckon either of Sunday’s finalists would’ve swept them away.
"I mentioned it last week. I believe Guardiola knows that and he’s worried."
Keys also explained why he was 'glad' Liverpool won Sunday's marathon penalty shoot-out, which culminated with Caoimhin Kelleher firing past his fellow goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who then blazed his effort over the bar.
Kepa had been brought on by Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel in place of Edouard Mendy for the spot-kicks just before the final whistle in extra-time.
And Keys said: "Mendy had just had close to the best game of his life. He’d saved everything that Liverpool had thrown at him. Who do you think they were more pleased to see in goal for the shoot out?
"Why didn’t Klopp bring on his No.1? Surely Alisson is better at saving pens than Kelleher? If not - and Allison had been playing - would Klopp have changed them? Of course he wouldn’t. I love Klopp because he keeps it all so simple. And his team reflect his approach to life - all energy. Brilliant. I’m glad Liverpool won."
