Rodgers determined to stay focused

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists his high-flying side have the mental fortitude to stay in the title race as they do not underestimate any opponent.

While much is being made of the significance of next month’s visits of Chelsea and Manchester City, their two main rivals, there are games to be won before that.

Sunderland visit tonight, followed by games against Tottenham and West Ham before the first of their two mouthwatering home clashes, when City come to Anfield.