Soccer: Title way out of Reds’ reach

AFTER 14 long years, Liverpool might be ready to end their league title drought — but do not expect anyone at Anfield to be celebrating in May.

Sunday's 2-2 draw at Manchester City saw the once-mighty Reds slip an astonishing 20 points behind Premiership leaders Manchester United even though the season has not yet reached its halfway point.

The sad truth for a team that dominated at home and abroad barely two decades ago is that, in points terms, they are closer to basement dwellers Wolves than big-spending Chelsea, who occupy bottom spot in the table Houllier admitted Liverpool are not part of.