Liverpool icon delivers brutal reality check over title hopes - 'Don't get carried away'

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballRobbie FowlerRobbie Fowler claims he wasn't sold on Liverpool's recent wins as they were dealt another reality check at Manchester City, with the Anfield icon now doubtful over their title chancesRobbie Fowler admits he was never "getting carried away" with Liverpool's win over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, suggesting they are still in a difficult period after their loss at Manchester City.The Reds had endured a shocking run of results, which saw them lose four straight Premier League games and go out of the Carabao Cup. There was talk of Liverpool turning a corner, but Fowler wasn't convinced and believes they were only good for one half during their win over Villa.

Their win means they and Arsenal have created some daylight at the top with Arne Slot's side seven points off the top - leading to Fowler ruling them out of the title picture.He told Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt on The Good, The Bad & The Football: "I got asked before the game, 'Are Liverpool out of a little bit of a rut?', and I thought don't be getting carried away.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah absence theory rubbished as Arne Slot told to take drastic Liverpool actionREAD MORE: Liverpool get final VAR verdict as Howard Webb responds to Virgil van Dijk complaint"Okay, they beat Aston Villa but for 45 minutes Liverpool weren't great and then they beat (Real) Madrid. So it's only 45 minutes in a league game where they've played relatively okay.

I think they're out of the title (race)."Liverpool had begun the defence of their title in impressive fashion, winning five on the bounce following a summer where they bought in more than £400million worth of talent. When you're playing for Liverpool or Man United, it's different playing for Bournemouth or Brentford, because there's more pressure."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.