Roberto Firmino confident Liverpool can fight for the Premier League title this season

Roberto Firmino is confident that the current Liverpool squad can fight for the Premier League title this season, despite how strong Manchester City are.

Firmino has become an important player in Jurgen Klopp’s team, and he believes the team assembled this season is better than the team fielded in the last campaign.

“I am optimistic and I believe ­Liverpool are capable of fighting for the greatest success this season,” Firmino said, as quoted by The Daily Mirror.

“I also think we have a better team than last season and that the new ­players will improve the performance of the team.

“Of course, we know we have to show it on the field and we know that, for our new players, it is not easy to adapt quickly to a new team. But I always think ­positively.

“We have shown in the last campaign that our dreams can be fulfilled and that we can return to the path of winning titles. This year, we must not fail and that is the attitude of the ­players.

“Certainly, my dream is to lift the ­Premier League trophy with Liverpool – and that’s what we are trying to do.”

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 12: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on August 12, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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Manchester City are the clear favourites after a sparkling league campaign last season, but Firmino insists Liverpool do not fear Pep Guardiola’s side.

“City are not invincible, they have lost games too,” said Firmino.

“I think the battle for the title is going to be very tough and will go until the very last day. That’s why we’re ­determined to start at the top.

“The favourites are the usual ones – City, United, Chelsea and us. I don’t think there will be any big surprises.

“But the Premier League is one of the toughest competitions in the world and so much of the battle is in the head. So, let’s see what happens.

“All I can promise our supporters is that we will give every last drop and ­finish the season absolutely empty in a bid to win the title.

“It’s the minimum they deserve.”

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