Laursen tips Reds for glory

Villa defender sees Reds going all the way

By Richard Torgerson   Last updated: 29th December 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Laursen tips Reds for glory

Laursen: Points to Reds

You should never write off Manchester United or Chelsea, but at the moment, Liverpool are ahead on all levels

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Aston Villa defender Martin Laursen believes Liverpool will win the Premier League after watching Sunday's 5-1 destruction of Newcastle.

Laursen is fully aware of how impressive the win was for Liverpool as they ended the year three points clear at the top.

Newcastle have fared well against the top teams this season, including an away win against Laursen's Villa, as well as two draws against Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge.

After Liverpool's emphatic win over the weekend, Laursen feels the Merseyside club are in prime position to end their 18-year-wait for league success.

Favourites

"Liverpool are great and my favourites to win the title," the 31-year-old told Ekstra Bladet.

"Everything works for the team and they play positive and attacking football. They have a good squad and seek goal opportunities all the time.

"You should never write off Manchester United or Chelsea, but at the moment, Liverpool are ahead on all levels."

Laursen also singled out Reds skipper Steven Gerrard as the outstanding performer at St James' Park and he feels the midfielder will be pivotal in Liverpool's quest to bring the title back to Anfield.

Star performer

"Gerrard was the man (against Newcastle)," Laursen added.

"He both scored and created opportunities for other players. He is a great player that has had an enormous impact on Liverpool's success.

"If he can make it through the season without injuries, then Liverpool will look more and more like champions to me."