BARNES: LIVERPOOL WILL WIN TITLE
Anfield legend John Barnes admits he is surprised Liverpool are doing so well in the Premier League - but he is backing his old team to win their first title in 19 years.
The Jamaica-born winger, 45, who played more than 300 games for the Reds, believes Liverpool are reaping the rewards for sticking by manager Rafael Benitez.
The former Valencia manager is in his fifth year at the club and Barnes reckons that, in this age of craving instant success, the Liverpool directors should be applauded for showing patience.
Barnes hopes that the Spaniard and the club come to an agreement over the his contact very soon. And ahead of Sunday's game at home to Manchester City, he said: "They should give Rafa even more time at Liverpool because he's done well."
Barnes, who won 79 caps for the Three Lions and is now manager of Jamaica, added: "Consider Sir Alex Ferguson when he first started at Manchester United - he was given time and look what's happened.
"Liverpool are probably punching above their weight. I didn't expect them to be five points off the lead at this stage, so they're doing really well.
"If the team get behind Rafa and support him, and have a lot of belief in the squad - like he does - not just in Fernando Torres, then they will push Manchester United all the way."
Anfield legend John Barnes admits he is surprised Liverpool are doing so well in the Premier League - but he is backing his old team to win their first title in 19 years.
The Jamaica-born winger, 45, who played more than 300 games for the Reds, believes Liverpool are reaping the rewards for sticking by manager Rafael Benitez.
The former Valencia manager is in his fifth year at the club and Barnes reckons that, in this age of craving instant success, the Liverpool directors should be applauded for showing patience.
Barnes hopes that the Spaniard and the club come to an agreement over the his contact very soon. And ahead of Sunday's game at home to Manchester City, he said: "They should give Rafa even more time at Liverpool because he's done well."
Barnes, who won 79 caps for the Three Lions and is now manager of Jamaica, added: "Consider Sir Alex Ferguson when he first started at Manchester United - he was given time and look what's happened.
"Liverpool are probably punching above their weight. I didn't expect them to be five points off the lead at this stage, so they're doing really well.
"If the team get behind Rafa and support him, and have a lot of belief in the squad - like he does - not just in Fernando Torres, then they will push Manchester United all the way."
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Hey Ollie, Cheek-O here. Would love to hear what rap-master Barnes has to say about Liverpool's title chances now ;)
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