Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino believes his side can pip Premier League champions Manchester City to the title, despite their dominance last season.
Pep Guardiola’s men became the first team in Premier League history to reach 100 points and also scored a record 106 goals on their way to a stunning triumph, but they were outdone by Liverpool in the Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp’s side secured a 5-1 aggregate win over their English adversaries in the quarter-finals of the competition and Firmino, who scaled new heights in 2017/18 with 27 goals in all competitions for the Reds, feels his side can secure their first English league crown for 29 years.
“I am optimistic and I believe Liverpool are capable of fighting for the greatest success this season,” he said in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror (as reported by Goal).
“City are not invincible they have lost games too. The battle for the title is going to be very tough and will go until the very last day.
“The favourites are the usual ones – City, [Manchester] United, Chelsea and us. I don’t think there will be any big surprises.
“The Premier League is one of the toughest competitions in the world and so much of the battle is in the head. So let’s see what happens.
“All I can promise our supporters is that we will give every last drop and finish the season absolutely empty in a bid to win the title.”
Firmino has picked up where he left off last season, registering an assist for Sadio Mane’s second goal as the Reds overwhelmed West Ham United 4-0 at Anfield last weekend.
With Man City hammering Huddersfield Town 6-1 to signal their intent, Liverpool will hope to join them on six points following their encounter with Crystal Palace on Monday night at Selhurst Park.
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