Alan Shearer has cautioned that Liverpool\u2019s hopes of defending their Premier League title could be all but over if they lose to Aston Villa this weekend.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Betfair, the former Newcastle United striker said:<\/p>\n
> \u201cIf they lose on Saturday, I don\u2019t see them in the title race. But if they win, gain confidence, and start building momentum, they\u2019ve got the quality to go on a strong run. Saturday evening is massive \u2014 another defeat, and I think they\u2019re out of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Liverpool head into the game on the back of four straight league defeats and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points. While the gap isn\u2019t impossible to close, the Reds urgently need to turn things around to keep their title hopes alive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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