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Paul Ince thinks the pressure has come to Liverpool in the title race after his last two draws.
After failing to capitalize on Man City's 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United last week, while they were drawing 1-1 at home against Leicester City, the Jurgen Klopp team did not have a chance to win. did not regain his win Monday night after a draw against West Ham.
Last season's Champions League finalists now have a three-point advantage over City in the title race. They will however be relegated to second place Wednesday night, provided that Pep Guardiola's team takes it to Everton.
The Spurs are also vying for the first prize after winning their last two games and Ince thinks they should be taken more seriously in the title race.
"Until recently, the pressure around the winner of the Premier League was coming back to Manchester City, and when they lost to Newcastle, everyone was convinced that Liverpool had won the title," Ince told Paddy Power.
"You can see that the pressure has been exerted on the team, the results against Leicester and West Ham prove it.
The players have been unable to separate this pressure from their football, all around them explaining how Liverpool will win the championship.
"As soon as they started hearing the media and the fans get excited – it hit them, they knew they had to go to Leicester and get three points, and the enormity of that had hit them.
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"Against West Ham, the players felt like they had been in the lead early in the game, and the expectations are clearly heavy by the minute.
"Especially when we think that we should really lose the game because of a well-defined offside goal."
"Each winning team is going through a difficult time, and it's Liverpool's, and their reaction will determine if they can continue to win the league – that's the real test now."
"Man City has already had the experience of winning and that's what Liverpool has to face," added Ince.
"They are facing Everton and could be leading, which puts a lot of weight on Liverpool v Bournemouth this week." It sounds like a match to be won – alarm tones will sound if they do not succeed. win it.
"Liverpool should also be wary of Tottenham.At the moment, they play their football knowing that their eyes are almost all in the first two.In fact, they are no more than two points from City and should be taken more seriously. " as a threat. "
Despite Liverpool's current weakness after a brilliant season so far, the former Reds midfielder believes that Klopp's team will continue to win its first Premier League title as early as the month of may.
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"They want to win the league desperately, but this anxiety is reflected in the field," added Ince. "You can feel how nervous the fans are and when they are calm, the players are calm.
"As the title approaches, it is equally up to the fans to move the team forward.
"Many people will be asking questions if they miss winning the league this year after missing the Champions League last year.
"Personally, I still consider entry into the final a huge feat – they're almost winning the championship this year, it's an improvement on Klopp – but they'll be asked if they're able to do it." or not to win.
"Despite this shock, I think Liverpool will continue to win, but they have to concentrate and put themselves in a good position mentally.
"If I were a manager, I would prefer to be in Klopp 's stance to that of Pep Guardiola.If you asked someone he would be happy to have three points. advance to the top in February, he would answer you yes. "
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