Premier League title miss mustn't detract from Liverpool's major progress

Football is a crazy, crazy game and I wouldn't put my life savings on another twist in the title race not happening this weekend.

Not playing in the Champions League this year was a significant factor for Liverpool. Perhaps this was their year to do it, their best chance, because of that. There are other reasons they've done well, though - and many other clubs have not had Champions League football and underperformed. But Liverpool will need to get one or two players in to cope with the extra games and that costs money. Liverpool have done well recently is unearthing a few gems and they will need to do that again. They need to find the next Philippe Coutinho; players who are good footballers, who are under the radar, who won't cost as much. They can't go to the same shops as Chelsea and Man City so they need to do things slightly differently and continue to give youth a chance. In terms of signings, I think they need a central defender because Daniel Agger has picked up a lot of injuries this year, although I think Martin Skrtel is a good player, a winner. The defence has been criticised recently but one of the reasons why the pressure gets on the centre backs is because how far the full backs push on. They can't have it all ways. They've scored 99 goals this season and part of that is because of how much Glen Johnson and Jon Flanagan push up the field.

Keeping Suarez

Liverpool's biggest goal this summer, though, will be keeping hold of Suarez. Not just for Liverpool, but for the Premier League, I hope he stays. But would I bank on it? No, I wouldn't. I've no clue what he'll do. Real Madrid will be looking at him and thinking Ronaldo- Bale- Suarez is a dream team. He hasn't got the excuse of not having the Champions League now because Liverpool are in it and fingers crossed he stays because he's a sensational player. When you go to Anfield you are getting value for money watching him. But, despite him saying he wants to stay, you never know in football. Jamie's backing Liverpool to win 3-0 with Sky Bet. Bet now However, Liverpool fans will get to enjoy seeing him in action again this weekend and I expect them to finish the season in style by beating Newcastle 3-0. The two fixtures you'd want at moment are Newcastle or West Ham at home because both teams look relaxed. Liverpool have got to go about the game in the right way, though, because Newcastle can be dangerous. They need to win the game, take care of their own business - and hope. If they're ahead and City go behind to West Ham or there's a sending off there will be pressure on the players at the Etihad. Liverpool have got to work on the theory that anything can happen in football... But, regardless of what happens, they've had a great season.