Sturridge: Liverpool still have a chance at a top four finish

“Every game is important now. If we advance in the cup we will have nine games and every one will be a cup final."

Striker Daniel Sturridge believes Liverpool can challenge for the title next season despite not being able to build on last year’s runners-up spot, and insists they are also still in the race for fourth.

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 likely to miss out on their main aim of retaining Champions League football.