Yaya Toure accepts that Liverpool are right in the hunt with Manchester City for the Premier League title but believes they got lucky against West Ham United at Anfield.
The Reds cut the points deficit to three with an edgy 1-0 victory against David Moyes' Hammers on Saturday, before Pep Guardiola's side restored a six-point lead with a crushing 4-1 victory over city rivals Manchester United 24 hours later.
But Liverpool still have a game in hand and Toure - a three-time Premier League title winner with City - expects Jurgen Klopp's side to be in the mix right until the end.
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Speaking to Premier League Productions, Toure said: “Liverpool are doing very, very well. I saw the game against West Ham, they have been lucky in certain times.
“But they are impressive. A good, good team. I think Man City need to win all their games, if possible, because I don’t see Liverpool dropping points, if I am honest. Chelsea are really far. But Liverpool are a big threat, for me.
“It’s just brilliant for the fans. Brilliant for the public and the people, who enjoy football.
"Liverpool and Man City have been battling themselves for years and years now. It’s nice to see. That’s why people love the Premier League.”
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Both Liverpool and City will turn their attention to the Champions League this week, with both sides holding leads from their respective first legs.
Inter Milan will visit Anfield on Tuesday, looking to overturn Liverpool's 2-0 lead, while City host Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday, but with the Sky Blues already 5-0 up in the tie, Guardiola will be able to rest as many keys players as he wishes before the next round of Premier League matches.
The two Premier League sides will face each other at the Etihad Stadium on April 10.
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