MX23RW : Saturday, October 5 20:06:58| >> :60:18:18:

Brendan Rodgers: 'We need to be more calm'

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits that his side need to "show more calmness" if they want to launch a genuine title bid this season.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted that his side need to keep cooler heads if they are to challenge for the title this season.

The Reds overtook Manchester City as the league's leading goalscorers this season courtesy of a 4-3 win over Swansea City yesterday, although that match also showcased the defensive frailties that threaten to derail their title bid.

Rodgers acknowledged that his side would need to put in more assured displays over the remainder of the campaign, but is confident that they can raise their game against the teams around them in the table.

"I will want us to show more calmness at times. You have to have solidity and we were nervy from behind. That's something we need to be much better at," Rodgers is quoted as saying by PA.

"But I think in the big games we've been at our best this season - Tottenham, Arsenal, Everton - and we've got some of them still to come here."

Liverpool are currently fourth in the Premier League table, four points behind leaders Chelsea with 11 games to play.

ID:140906: cacheID:140906:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1982:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers gives a thumbs up prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on February 8, 2014
Read Next:
Rodgers: 'Monk will be a success'
>
Read more about Brendan Rodgers Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool76011321118
2Manchester CityMan City7520178917
3Arsenal7520156917
4Chelsea6411157813
5Aston Villa6411129313
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle733187112
7Fulham7322108211
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs6312125710
9Brentford73131313010
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton623110829
11Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest62316519
12West Ham UnitedWest Ham72231011-18
13Bournemouth7223810-28
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd621358-37
15Leicester CityLeicester7133912-36
16Everton7124715-85
17Ipswich TownIpswich7043614-84
18Crystal Palace7034510-53
19Southampton7016415-111
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves7016921-121


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!