Pundit believes early FA Cup exit helps Liverpool in title race

Pundit Paul Merson believes Liverpool’s early FA Cup exit “could be the best thing to happen to them” in terms of helping them in the Premier League title race.

The Reds suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium last night, although it came as no surprise as Jurgen Klopp played very much a second-string side.

Merson though believes the long-term benefits will prove crucial, despite the pain of going out of the competition at an early stage.

“I just think it’s another game out the way,” Merson told Sky Sports.

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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 07: Dejan Lovren of Liverpool talks to Manager Jurgen Klopp before leaving the pitch injured during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux on January 7, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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“They’ve got a two-week break after playing a couple more league games and recharge their batteries.

“They’re in an unbelievable position to make history, they haven’t won the league in 29 years – don’t get carried away and start thinking about the double, concentrate on the league.

“As long as it doesn’t affect the players’ thinking, two defeats on the trot, but they’ve just been beaten by Man City, one of the best teams in the world, and made nine changes tonight. For me, it could be the best thing that happened to them.”

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