Liverpool still a level behind big two, says Carragher

JAMIE CARRAGHER admitted Liverpool are currently “a level behind” Manchester United and Chelsea — but he hopes the gap can be bridged with the players who will be brought in during the summer.

The England defender believes the Reds are capable of matching the best in one-off or two-legged situations as demonstrated by their run to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

But he accepts that over a 10-month season, the Merseysiders are playing catch-up in terms of competing with the top two in the Premiership.