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However, with the Reds currently down in sixth place and five points adrift of West Ham United in fourth, Jurgen Klopp's men have a significant task on their hands between now and the end of the campaign.

At the start of the season you'd think that securing a top-four spot would have been a shoo-in for reigning Premier League champions Liverpool.



Paul Merson has tipped Manchester City, Manchester United and Leicester City for a 1,2,3 but as for the final Champions League qualification slot, he's not so sure.



"For me, it’s between Chelsea and Liverpool for that final spot.



The Metro quote him as telling Sky Sports: "Despite their superb season so far, I don’t see West Ham lasting the distance, and that means a spot is up for grabs.

I don’t know why, but I have to stick with Liverpool.

"Please don’t ask me why but I’m keeping the faith with Jurgen Klopp and his side."
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