Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that his side can still make a top-four finish after their victory over Wigan on Saturday.
The win left Liverpool still seemingly struggling in 11th in the Premier League table but in real terms, they are just four points behind usual qualifiers Arsenal.
"We look as if we have not made a good start, but with winning on Saturday, we are not too far behind the top four," the 34-year-old told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek.
"It is still up for grabs."
Liverpool are now unbeaten in seven matches and last year’s fourth placed Tottenham are only two points in front of them after their defeat to Arsenal.
"Beside the top two, and even Manchester United lost on Saturday, a lot of teams are dropping points all over the place," Carragher said.
"From our own point of view, we now want to kick on and make a challenge for that top four place because it seems that everyone is throwing it away."
Carragher also praised ‘brave’ boss Brendan Rodgers for bringing in new players and feels that this will benefit the side in the long run.
"The owners have come in and looked at it and thought they want to bring in a new manager who will promote players from the academy, which he has done.
"I think it does take time to settle in. It was difficult to replace players like Maxi Rodriguez and Dirk Kuyt due to the financial situation in terms of us spending a lot of money in the last few years.
"[Rodgers] has been very brave putting young players in and giving them a chance. Hopefully, we'll see the benefit of that in the future.”
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