Daniel Sturridge backs Liverpool to mount title challenge

Striker Daniel Sturridge believes a Champions League place is not beyond Liverpool but however the season finishes, the striker is convinced his side can challenge for the title next season.

The Reds’ top-four hopes took a nosedive with defeats to Manchester United and Arsenal and despite having an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to next weekend they seem certain to miss out on their main aim of retaining Champions League football.

Injury to Sturridge, coupled with the loss of star man Luis Suarez in the summer, contributed to a poor start to the campaign which is now costing them dearly.