Rafael Benitez has told his Liverpool players that they will be required to "fight until the end" if they are win the title.
With closest rivals Chelsea not in action until Sunday, Benitez's Premier League leaders will move six points clear at the top if they overcome Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium at teatime.
Benitez acknowledges that his team are in a strong position, but he has warned that the hard work is only just beginning.
"It will be very difficult until the end of the season. We know this," said the Liverpool manager, who is without Xabi Alonso due to a damaged ankle.
"The Premier League is the priority because we have won the Champions League and the FA Cup.
"So I don't think the players will lose the opportunity to do their best in every single game.
"We are in the best position for the last five or 10 years so we have to fight until the end. The players know this."
Stoke had hoped to complete the signing of former Everton striker James Beattie in time to face Benitez's side.
They have offered Sheffield United more than £2.5m for the former England international.
However, the deal has stalled although manager Tony Pulis remains hopeful it can be resurrected early next week.
With closest rivals Chelsea not in action until Sunday, Benitez's Premier League leaders will move six points clear at the top if they overcome Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium at teatime.
Benitez acknowledges that his team are in a strong position, but he has warned that the hard work is only just beginning.
"It will be very difficult until the end of the season. We know this," said the Liverpool manager, who is without Xabi Alonso due to a damaged ankle.
"The Premier League is the priority because we have won the Champions League and the FA Cup.
"So I don't think the players will lose the opportunity to do their best in every single game.
"We are in the best position for the last five or 10 years so we have to fight until the end. The players know this."
Stoke had hoped to complete the signing of former Everton striker James Beattie in time to face Benitez's side.
They have offered Sheffield United more than £2.5m for the former England international.
However, the deal has stalled although manager Tony Pulis remains hopeful it can be resurrected early next week.
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