Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has insisted that the Reds should not be ruled out of the Premier League title race just yet, despite the gap to the top of the table.
Andoni Iraola’s side have made a mixed start to the campaign, showing signs of improvement while also highlighting areas that need attention.
Liverpool have generally beaten the teams they were expected to overcome, but suffered defeats against title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City.
Those results have left the Reds fourth in the Premier League with 18 points from their opening 10 matches, nine behind leaders Arsenal, who have won nine of their first 10 games.
With a significant gap already opening up, many supporters appear to have shifted their expectations towards securing a top-four finish and Champions League qualification next season.
However, Dejan Lovren believes Liverpool should not be written off in the title conversation just yet.
Speaking to Tribal Football, the 37-year-old said: “It’s good to be leading the Premier League early on, definitely, but nothing is guaranteed.
“Everyone knows how many times Arsenal were close to the title, but then in the last two or three games it fell away; it’s important how you finish. It’s the last 10 games that decide it.
“After the winter break, there are so many games and I believe Liverpool are in a good spot, so don’t rule them out of the title just yet.”
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