Steven Gerrard predicts where Liverpool will finish in the Premier League as Reds close gap on Manchester United
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Steven Gerrard is confident Liverpool will qualify for the Champions League by finishing in the top four this season.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds are currently third in the division, just three points off second-placed Manchester United on 53 points.
Liverpool have won four of their last five games and are closing in on Jose Mourinho's team, despite being on joint points with Chelsea in fourth, and just two points ahead of in-form Tottenham in fifth.
Speaking on BT Sport Gerrard said that finishing in a Champions League spot should be a minimum requirement for his former team.
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"I think it [a top-four finish] the minimum acceptable in terms of what's been spent and the players he's got," said Gerrard.
"I think there would be big questions asked if they finished outside the top four.
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"I think it's satisfactory, whether that’s good enough, as a Liverpool ex-player and a fan, I think you're always searching for more. You want to do better and have longer runs in the cup competitions."
The Liverpool legend isn't the only former professional who has been predicting where teams will finish in the league this season.
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Both Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand also gave their opinions on the topic this week, and agree that Liverpool will actually miss out.
"Man City, Man United, Chelsea and Tottenham," said Lampard. "Liverpool defensively still haven't dealt with their weaknesses. They are great going forward but they've lost [Philippe] Coutinho as well."
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Ferdinand added: "I'll go Man City, Man United, Spurs and I'll put Chelsea in. The Hazard effect, if he continues to perform and he stays fit, then he carries them into the top four."
"I think Liverpool will slip out the top four. Defensively, like Frank said, they're not strong enough. Going forward, they're fantastic and great to watch."