Liverpool legend Steve Staunton believes that Liverpool has given themselves a great chance in beating United to the premiership crown this season.
Former Liverpool player and Ireland manager who was part of the Liverpool set up when Liverpool last won the Premiership titlw way back in 1990 has stated that he is exicted with the way Rafa Benitez's side are playing at the moment and has also stated that the glory days is just around the corner.
"The momentum is certainly with them," said Staunton.
"They're scoring goals and keeping it tight at the back.
"They've got a beautiful blend and what's pleasing from my own - and every Liverpool supporter's - viewpoint is the fact that it's like the old Anfield now.
"The team's coming out from the off and having a right good go at the opposition, putting them on the back foot. It looks as though Liverpool have got 12 or 13 players on the pitch. It's just like the old days.
"Rafa's signed a new contract, everybody's settled and they've got the bit between their teeth.
"They know they have to win every game. If they do win, it will be like United winning the league title after 26 years. I remember that because I was at Villa and we came second!
"If they had to choose between that and the Champions League, Liverpool fans would want the league title. That's the burning desire after 19 years."
Staunton has nothing but admiration for the club and for him he will always cherish the honour of being part of a title winning team at Anfield.
"I remember the last time very well - and we won it at a canter.
"I was playing for a club I supported. There were a lot of Irish players there, a lot of people I looked up to. They were my boyhood heroes.
"But you soon find out you are part of the furniture. It doesn't matter if you cost ten pounds, ten grand, ten million, you're treated the same.
"That's the way the club was run - and that's how Benitez runs it now. It's about the team, not individuals."
"They're scoring goals and keeping it tight at the back.
"They've got a beautiful blend and what's pleasing from my own - and every Liverpool supporter's - viewpoint is the fact that it's like the old Anfield now.
"The team's coming out from the off and having a right good go at the opposition, putting them on the back foot. It looks as though Liverpool have got 12 or 13 players on the pitch. It's just like the old days.
"Rafa's signed a new contract, everybody's settled and they've got the bit between their teeth.
"They know they have to win every game. If they do win, it will be like United winning the league title after 26 years. I remember that because I was at Villa and we came second!
"If they had to choose between that and the Champions League, Liverpool fans would want the league title. That's the burning desire after 19 years."
Staunton has nothing but admiration for the club and for him he will always cherish the honour of being part of a title winning team at Anfield.
"I remember the last time very well - and we won it at a canter.
"I was playing for a club I supported. There were a lot of Irish players there, a lot of people I looked up to. They were my boyhood heroes.
"But you soon find out you are part of the furniture. It doesn't matter if you cost ten pounds, ten grand, ten million, you're treated the same.
"That's the way the club was run - and that's how Benitez runs it now. It's about the team, not individuals."
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