Johnson confident rampant Reds can end 24-year drought

History may now be starting to weigh a little heavier on Liverpool but defender Glen Johnson insists they are professional enough to see the job through and end a 24-year wait for the league title.

A comprehensive 4-0 victory over Tottenham – which saw them break Manchester United’s Premier League record by scoring four or more in a game for the 11th time in a season – took the Reds back to the top of the table for the first time since Christmas. This time, however, there are only six matches to go and victory in all would secure their 19th title.

Many expected Liverpool’s challenge to have faded by now but since being beaten in successive matches by rivals Manchester City and Chelsea in late December they have gone from strength to strength, winning 11 and drawing two in a remarkable unbeaten run which has seen them win their last eight games.