Liverpool's slide continues

Since the last time I wrote just before their Champs League match, Liverpool's season has gone from bad to worse. Champion’s league season is already out of their hands and premiership hopes have waned faster than the injuries to some key players. It's clear that without both Torres and Gerrard on the pitch, Liverpool lacks inspiration and last night’s draw against City was ample proof of lack of overall talent. Benayoun was the savior this weekend just when it appeared to be all over after Adebayor and Ireland had struck in quick succession. Last week they had managed a point against Birmingham thanks to the referee.

Liverpool's performance all through the season has been scratchy to say the least and now they find themselves hard pressed to even secure a Champs league birth for next season. They find themselves in the seventh spot with Sunderland breathing down their neck after a fine win over Arsenal. Liverpool can now forget about the top 3 finish but the fight for the title is alive with ManU and Arsenal both looking good to challenge Chelsea. If I have to take a call now, I would stick with Chelsea as the title favorites with Arsenal and ManU close behind.