“A lot of football to play”

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists the Premier League title race continues to be large open following his aspect’s 2-2 thriller in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.

Either side went into the sport figuring out that securing three factors would put them within the ascendancy to go on and win the title come Could.

However Liverpool equalized twice with Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane’s targets canceling out Kevin de Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus strikes.

Henderson has shrugged off the truth that the Reds are nonetheless a degree behind their title rivals with seven video games remaining. The Reds’ captain stated that there’s nonetheless some time to go till the season is wrapped up.

He advised Sky Sports (by way of AnfieldWatch):

“It was an intense sport – we knew it could be. We knew it could be powerful. Metropolis are a incredible group. We wished to win however we did not lose – it is not the top of the world. We’re nonetheless within the race.”

There was an argument to be made that Liverpool had been second finest for giant parts of the pulsating first-half.

Henderson believes his aspect did not begin within the biggest of fashions, with Manchester Metropolis capitalizing on two events, including:

“We began okay however we had been just a little bit hectic at instances. We knew we had been going to return beneath strain. They’re a incredible group, however as soon as we settled down, it prompted them issues.”

The Reds confirmed their grit and dedication to seek out two equalizers, with Mane’s essential strike simply after half-time leaving the title race in an intriguing place.

Henderson concluded:

“We confirmed plenty of character to return again twice. You need to keep constructive and keep on the entrance foot.”

“In the event that they do slip up we have to be there proper behind them.” Jordan Henderson says Liverpool are nonetheless within the title race after their 2-2 draw with Manchester Metropolis retains them 1 level behind https://t.co/eNmEKm7986

What does the run-in seem like for Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool?

A cagey affair completed honors even on Sunday

Either side have now performed 31 video games and sit only a level aside.

They each stay in UEFA Champions League competition and look set to make the semi-finals, having taken the lead of their respective quarter-final first-leg ties.

The 2 heavyweights will conflict as soon as once more subsequent Sunday within the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley.

However for the title race, there are positive to be some twists and turns proper till Could.

Congrats to Man Metropolis. They’ve the straightforward fixtures within the title run in.Liverpool face groups which have one thing to play for. https://t.co/EXzwwIIKGz

Maybe the stand-out fixtures for Liverpool are video games in opposition to Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.

United and Spurs are embroiled in a top-four battle in opposition to Arsenal and West Ham. In the meantime, Everton are combating relegation and can wish to show a degree within the Merseyside derby.

Manchester Metropolis’s run-in does appear extra favorable. They face Watford, who’re combating the likes of Everton on the backside of the desk.

West Ham, as talked about, are within the high 4 race. However apart from these fixtures, the match-ups do seem to be ones Manchester Metropolis ought to fare properly in.