Title Race

[Fredo]

I think our squad depth is limited. IMO, if (when ) we get into the Champions League, we will need to recruit at least 4 or 5 quality (first team) players.

Of course, but it isn't poor. At least it's given young players a chance, Sterling has tremendously benefited from playing and Ibe is another one who'll be quality. Think it all comes down to Brendan's quality of coaching and man management and he's brave enough to give young players a chance.

[chadrtc]

I don't think the title is very realistic, but catching Arsenal is entirely possible... This run of fixtures for them over the next 6 weeks could see them outside of the top 4 if they don't get their **** together.

If we can get into third and not have to qualify for the champions league, it will make our summer much easier both in terms of fixtures and our ability to spend, safe in the knowledge we will have the extra income.

[Liverpool]

I don't think the title is very realistic, but catching Arsenal is entirely possible... This run of fixtures for them over the next 6 weeks could see them outside of the top 4 if they don't get their **** together.

If we can get into third and not have to qualify for the champions league, it will make our summer much easier both in terms of fixtures and our ability to spend, safe in the knowledge we will have the extra income.

and you get a bigger slice of the CL pie

[Exiled_red]

I think our squad depth is limited. IMO, if (when ) we get into the Champions League, we will need to recruit at least 4 or 5 quality (first team) players.

I think if we make Europe next season will be interesting because we haven't seen much changing/resting of players under Brendan Rodgers (either because we haven't got enough players to do so or because we needed to because we haven't been playing 2 games a week.

We found under Rafa that we dropped a lot of points when we rested players, and I think we've been playing such good football this season because we've had a settled team.

[Fredo]

We've already played around 9 games less than Arsenal up to now. That has got to count and probably will even more at the end of the season.

[ChesterDave]

Europe is going to be majorly tough next year whatever compaetition we play in. Our c0-efficient has taking a hammering so we'll be seeded low and have damn good teams in our group.

Need the CL money so we can splash out on 4 or 5 players

[Liverpool]

im suprised everyone is so grounded but its not gonna happen but were 4 points off the probable champions in Feb.

Would be great if we could hang in, I remember in 08/09 when the mood all of sudden changed after the Madrid/Mancs games the belief was there with fans and Villa at home felt like a European night with the atmosphere and we smashed them 4-0

[Fredo]

Think Chelsea are ominously coming into the reckoning as potential champions. To me they are in pole position ahead of City. Hazard has been fantastic since the turn of the year and if he carries on playing like this, is going to push Suarez hard for player of the year.

[rodo]

im suprised everyone is so grounded but its not gonna happen but were 4 points off the probable champions in Feb.

Would be great if we could hang in, I remember in 08/09 when the mood all of sudden changed after the Madrid/Mancs games the belief was there with fans and Villa at home felt like a European night with the atmosphere and we smashed them 4-0

5 nil

[Exiled_red]

Think Chelsea are ominously coming into the reckoning as potential champions. To me they are in pole position ahead of City. Hazard has been fantastic since the turn of the year and if he carries on playing like this, is going to push Suarez hard for player of the year.

[Rigadon]

Of course, but it isn't poor. At least it's given young players a chance, Sterling has tremendously benefited from playing and Ibe is another one who'll be quality. Think it all comes down to Brendan's quality of coaching and man management and he's brave enough to give young players a chance.

agree with all of that. Brendan's trust in youth (and getting the very best out of players) has been a big feature of his time at Liverpool. Any young player with a desire to do well in the Prem would love to play for him.

I think if we make Europe next season will be interesting because we haven't seen much changing/resting of players under Brendan Rodgers (either because we haven't got enough players to do so or because we needed to because we haven't been playing 2 games a week.

We found under Rafa that we dropped a lot of points when we rested players, and I think we've been playing such good football this season because we've had a settled team.

Europe, next season, would put massive pressure on our current squad.

[Gibbo]

I can't even begin to imagine us winnin the title.

[Exiled_red]

Europe, next season, would put massive pressure on our current squad.

That is why I'm expecting a number of the players who have been out on loan, Borini, Wisdom etc to be around as well as some new signings, I don't expect as big a clear out as some have been suggesting, simply because we need number as well as quality.

[Gibbo]

Thing is Europa League is different to the CL, our current squad players would probably struggle to cut it even in the "simple" games in the CL

For me - to compete I reckon we will have to spend big in summer 4 or 5 players may need to come in.

[Liverpool]

Thing is Europa League is different to the CL, our current squad players would probably struggle to cut it even in the "simple" games in the CL

For me - to compete I reckon we will have to spend big in summer 4 or 5 players may need to come in.

were gonna be bottom seeds as well