Robbie Fowler hits Liverpool with reality check after Man City defeat as two players questioned

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Liverpool have endured an inconsistent spell of form which has seen them lose seven times in ten games with Robbie Fowler ruling them out of the title race and questioning their transfer businessRobbie Fowler has admitted he was never "getting carried away" with Liverpool's victories over Aston Villa wand Real Madrid, insisting the Reds remain in a challenging spell following their defeat at Manchester City.Arne Slot's side had suffered a dismal run of form, losing four Premier League matches on the bounce and exiting the Carabao Cup. They suffered a seventh defeat in ten matches when they visited the Etihad with Pep Guardiola's men emerging 3-0 victors.City were ruthless and made Liverpool look inferior for extended spells.

Their victory means they and Arsenal have opened up some distance at the summit with Slot's men seven points adrift of top spot - prompting Fowler to discount them from title contention, reports the Mirror.READ MORE: Liverpool given definitive VAR verdict as Howard Webb responds after complaintREAD MORE: Alexander Isak brutally snubbed by Newcastle United star after £125m Liverpool transferHe told Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt on The Good, The Bad and 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.""Okay, they beat Aston Villa but for 45 minutes Liverpool weren't great and then they beat (Real) Madrid. I think they're out of the title (race)."Liverpool had started defending their title impressively, securing five consecutive victories after a summer spending spree exceeding £400million on new signings.

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