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Xabi: Better Reds can win title

27 Mar 2009 - 09:28:29

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Xabi Alonso claims Liverpool have proved they are better than Manchester United and now have every chance of winning the Premier League title.

The Spanish midfielder missed the 4-1 rout of the champions at Old Trafford two weeks ago through injury but played in the 2-1 success at Anfield back in September.

The Reds have clawed back United's seven-point lead to just one in recent weeks and Alonso now believes they have a mental advantage over the current leaders.

"We can win the Premier League. It is far more likely than a month ago when we were a lot of points behind," he told the Daily Star.

"Liverpool have demonstrated this season that they are superior to United in the two matches between the teams.

"Nobody could dispute that, but now it is a real race for the title.

"It is not impossible to imagine that we could win all of our next eight matches while United lose two.

"But we know that we need to remain calm and to play without any real pressure or fear.

"United know what it is like to play under pressure, but they have shown there are some cracks in the last two games and we will be ready to pounce.

"Every game is going to be vital from now on."