Sutton rubbishes Savage’s ‘absolutely ridiculous’ Liverpool claim

Chris Sutton thinks it is “absolutely ridiculous” to suggest that Liverpool can’t pip Manchester City to the Premier League title.

City and the Reds both won at the weekend as the gap between the leaders and Jurgen Klopp’s side remained at nine points, although the Merseysiders do have a game in hand.

If Liverpool can stay in touching distance or close that gap then their match against City on April 9 could be huge.

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Former Premier League midfielder Robbie Savage thinks the gap between Liverpool and Pep Guardiola’s side is insurmountable but Sutton disagreed with his suggestion that the Reds can’t win the title.

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“Are you writing Liverpool off,” Sutton said on BBC Radio Five Live. “You are saying that Liverpool can’t win the title this season.

“That’s absolutely ridiculous. It will be six points if they win their game in hand and they have got to play Manchester City as well.

“Come on, come on! Liverpool can still win it.”

Meanwhile, Klopp has claimed that Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk is back to his best with perfect timing for the remainder of the season.

The Netherlands captain was in imposing form during the Reds’ hard-fought 1-0 victory at Burnley which helped maintain their pursuit of Manchester City.

February’s Champions League restart – Liverpool go to Inter Milan this week – is usually