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Mascherano: Reds will fight

20 Apr 2009 - 11:46:04

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Midfielder Javier Mascherano claims Liverpool are ready to fight all the way for the Premier League title following their European exit.

The Argentina international has sounded the warning ahead of Tuesday's visit of Arsenal, which could see the Reds leapfrog main title rivals Manchester United at the summit.

Mascherano claims Liverpool are totally focused on winning their first league title in 20 years after losing to Chelsea in the last-eight of the Champions League last week.

"We know it is the only competition we have to play for now and we are fighting for the title," he told the club's official website.

"We have to keep going and maybe if Manchester United can drop some points we will be there.

"We have to look forward, try to win our next six games and we will see what happens."

Referring to the challenge posed by the Gunners, he added: "Arsenal have some good players, such as Adebayor, Fabregas and van Persie. They also have players coming back from injury who will be fresh for the final part of the season.

"Arsenal will want the points because they are fighting for fourth place, so I think it will be a very good match for the supporters to watch.

"I don't know if it's a bad time to be playing them, but we are playing well and have confidence. If we play to our level then we will have a chance."