Dirk Kuyt has vowed that Liverpool will give everything to ensure they win all of their remaining Premier League games of the season.
The Reds' recently impressive form, combined with back-to-back defeats for Manchester United, has seen the Merseyside club climb within a point of the leaders.
United, though, boast a game in hand, and Holland striker Kuyt is aware Liverpool must maintain their charge if they are to end a 19-year wait for the title.
He told Sky Sports News: "We know we have to win every league game from now. We have shown we are capable of that, but it will be very difficult. But we will give it a try."
Kuyt also feels that the current international break will work against United, adding: "You have to play your international games and everyone has the same problems.
"I think Man United are not in a great position, too. If you get beaten twice and everybody has to go and play for their country, it is not the best thing."
Kuyt went on to hail Reds captain Steven Gerrard, and backed the England midfielder to be land the Footballer of the Year awards.
"For me, he was always top class. He is the best midfielder in the world," said Kuyt.
"He has got everything. He has got pace, he can score goals, a great shot from outside the box, he can tackle, I could go on and on.
"Stevie is playing exceptional this year. He has made a lot of goals. He is so important for the team. So I think he deserves to win the player of the league."
The Reds' recently impressive form, combined with back-to-back defeats for Manchester United, has seen the Merseyside club climb within a point of the leaders.
United, though, boast a game in hand, and Holland striker Kuyt is aware Liverpool must maintain their charge if they are to end a 19-year wait for the title.
He told Sky Sports News: "We know we have to win every league game from now. We have shown we are capable of that, but it will be very difficult. But we will give it a try."
Kuyt also feels that the current international break will work against United, adding: "You have to play your international games and everyone has the same problems.
"I think Man United are not in a great position, too. If you get beaten twice and everybody has to go and play for their country, it is not the best thing."
Kuyt went on to hail Reds captain Steven Gerrard, and backed the England midfielder to be land the Footballer of the Year awards.
"For me, he was always top class. He is the best midfielder in the world," said Kuyt.
"He has got everything. He has got pace, he can score goals, a great shot from outside the box, he can tackle, I could go on and on.
"Stevie is playing exceptional this year. He has made a lot of goals. He is so important for the team. So I think he deserves to win the player of the league."
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