Gianfranco Zola backs Liverpool to test Chelsea and Manchester United

04 December 2009 14:42
Liverpool are 13 points behind leaders Chelsea, who hold a five point advantage over Sir Alex Ferguson's side. [LNB]But Zola said: 'Chelsea and Manchester United look the more reliable but I still fancy Liverpool getting into the mix. [LNB] Related ArticlesWorld Cup 2010 draw: liveWest Ham United v Manchester United: match previewMore on the World Cup 2010Premier League tablePremier League fixtures'Arsenal, as well, have potential though when they miss players like Robin van Persie they have a problem. [LNB]'In the Premier League we tend to look at the moment but this season in particular things can change a lot.' [LNB]Zola is without Carlton Cole, who will be out until the end of January with a knee injury, while Matthew Upson is also absent, but he could be available against Chelsea next week. Valon Behrami and Luis Jimenez are also missing. [LNB]Guillermo Franco, who has scored three goals in his last five games, is set to lead the attack as West Ham United look to repeat their achievement of scoring against teams from the big four, having drawn 2-2 with Arsenal and losing 3-2 against Liverpool. [LNB]'In games like these, they have been very close, but as soon as you drop your concentration they punish you. [LNB]'Against these teams you have to be at the top or the mistakes you make will be punished.' [LNB]

Source: Telegraph