Reds’ finishing flourish can swing title race, reckons excited Whelan

Former Liverpool captain Ronnie Whelan believes the current crop of Reds are finishing the season stronger than their rivals and that gives them the best chance of winning the title.

Brendan Rodgers’ team returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win at West Ham on Sunday which made it nine successive league victories.

Whelan — who won six championships with Liverpool, including their last one in 1990 — believes the way in which they are overwhelming opponents with their pace and pressing is a good sign as the campaign reaches its climax.