Rodgers talks up Liverpool’s Premier League title potential

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Brendan Rodgers: Has his say on Liverpool's title prospects

Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes the Reds are “very close” to finally winning the Premier League title.

Jurgen Klopp’s men are currently third in the table, four points behind leaders Chelsea after 14 games – and the current Celtic manager believes his old club has as good a chance as ever of ending their 27-year wait to be domestic champions.

The Reds are third favourites to win the title behind Chelsea and Manchester City, but Sunday’s 4-3 defeat to Bournemouth putting a dent hopes on Sunday.

But when asked by talkSPORT of their title chances, he replied: “They are very close, very close.

“It’s just unfortunate the other day, I thought they were excellent in the first half (against Bournemouth).

“You get to 3-1, I’ve had similar games there myself, we looked like we were in control and then you lose them.

“The players that were there when I was there have got greater experience now – (Philippe) Coutinho, Jordan Henderson, Lucas Leiva – these are guys that have been through it.

“Obviously they’ve got one game a week, they can really focus on that, and I think they will be very, very close.

“As I’ve said, he’s done great Jurgen, he’s got them really working, got them focused and they’ve got big quality in the squad so I’m sure they’ll be in with a great chance.”