LFC: Where this leaves us with 10 matches left to play

With 10 matches left to play for the reds, the fight for 4th place isn't over just yet. Currently 10 points behind 4th place, a good run is what is needed by Brendan Rodgers' men. Here is how the Barclay's Premier League table looks right now.

The next 10 games are crucial for the Reds, and here is a list of them in order.

Sunday 10th March                                       Tottenham (Home)                            4 pm Kick Off

Saturday 16th March                                     Southampton (Away)                        3 pm Kick Off

Sunday 31st March                                       Aston Villa (Away)                            1:30 pm Kick Off

Sunday 7th April                                           West Ham (Home)                            1:30 pm Kick Off

Saturday 13th April                                       Reading (Away)                                3 pm Kick Off

Sunday 21st April                                         Chelsea (Home)                                4 pm Kick Off

Saturday 27th April                                       Newcastle (Away)                             5:30 pm Kick Off

Saturday 4th May                                         Everton (Home)                                 Time TBC

Sunday 12th May                                         Fulham (Away)                                 3 pm Kick Off

Sunday 19th May                                         QPR (Home)                                    3 pm Kick Off

Atleast 25 points aren't impossible to achieve this season,and with the reds playing as they are now, we can even go on and win them all. Suarez is scoring for fun, Sturridge is chipping in with the goals too and Gerrard is playing like we all know he is capable of. The Everton match at Anfield is a crucial one towards the end of the season,as it could define whether we grab that 4th place or not. As they are fighting for it too, this could be a grilling match which could see a lot of tempers flare. 

Next match (Tottenham Home)

Sunday afternoon sees Liverpool face off against high flying Spurs at Anfield. You could say these two teams are playing the best football in the Premier League at this moment. Spurs coming off a thumping win against Inter in the Europa League on Thursday and the reds coming off two PL wins against Swansea and Wigan. Suarez has 4 goals in his last 2 games, and surprisingly, has never scored a goal against Tottenham. 

Suarez vs Bale

Right now, one of the biggest stories about is the battle between arguably the best 2 players in the Premier League, Suarez and Bale. In my opinion, Suarez edges it in every aspect. He has the goals in him, and the skill to nutmeg or pass a player. And most importantly, Luis has the passion. It will be a huge contest but hopefully Suarez will come out on top and net his first goals for Liverpool against Spurs.

The other 2 big matches (Chelsea,Everton)

You could say the run in is good to us. All the matches we play are against lower table teams except for Spurs,Chelsea and Everton. We also face these 3 at Anfield ,which could be an advantage for us. It would be the first time we face Rafa on the other side, and his first visit to Anfield since he left the club . A lot of different people have different opinions about him, and there will be some boo's, and also some claps and cheers for what he did in Istanbul, the 'Gerrard' final and bringing us to our highest Premier League finish in years (2nd). These 2 matches will be hard tests but the home advantage will guide us through in my opinion.

Goals, Goals and more Goals

This season, goals have come at a plenty for Liverpool. Last year's finishing woes and recording breaking crossbar dismay have seem to gone this season. Our front line seems to be firing at all cylinders. If you look at the table, we have scored the same amount of goals as Arsenal, 9 more than Everton, 4 more than Spurs and 2 more than Manchester City. If only we could spread these goals out to different matches we could be fighting for that Premier League title right now. New signings Coutinho and Sturridge could help a lot in this run in. Coutinho has showed why we fought so hard for his signature, and why Rodgers shows so much trust in the 20 year old Brazilian.

S A S

On the 3rd of January, when the signing of Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea was announced, me a long with many Liverpool supporters where jumping out of our seats with joy. The 12 million man has already been with 2 big clubs , them being Manchester City and Chelsea, but you don't really get bigger than Liverpool FC. Others weren't too sure about the money we were spending on the 23 year old. Ferguson was quoted saying '12 million is a huge gamble on a player who's never proved it' . Sturridge showed him that in previous performances , while Ferguson went and splashed 15 million on a kid who has only played in the Championship. Sturridge and Suarez have performed one of the best striking partnerships in the Premiership right now and it just keeps getting stronger. With Sturridge back for the Spurs match, we could see goals from SAS.

The end of the Premier League is near, and this probably being my last article of the season, we can't hope for more than 10 very good performances from the reds. We aren't in any cup competitions, but as Rodgers said in the beginning of the season, this is a working progress. The fans have to be patient so i will too. Maybe a top 4 finish could sweeten Rodgers' first season in charge . Champions League next season would definitely be a lure for some of the world's top stars. If not, then we look to trying to have a better start to the next season, and challenge then. We are Liverpool after all, we never give up hope.

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LFC: Academy Players who could get the call up by next season

With Brendan Rodgers calling up many youth players this season like Sterling, Suso and Wisdom to the senior squad, we would think that there would be many more to come by next season. We look at some that could make the cut .

1.

Jordon Ibe (17,Winger/Striker)

What an emerging talent. Ibe is emerging as a star with the Under 21's and 18's. His previous goals against Leeds in the Youth Cup could give Brendan a thought for his Pre-Season squad in summer.

2.

Adam Morgan (18,Striker)

Already Been called up this season by Rodgers, Adam Morgan may have fallen down the pecking order a bit lately since the signing of Sturridge. In my opinion plays best as center forward, but also plays on the wing for Alex Inglethorpe's Under 21's.

3.

Conor Coady (20, Center Midfielder)

The Under 21 Captain . Conor has been involved with Brendan's squad very regularly this season,but has never really broke into the team yet. Very unlucky in my opinion but with the number of players in that position, we can see how. I can see a bright future for Coady, maybe a future captain for Liverpool?

4.

Joao Carlos Teixeira (20, Attacking Midfielder)

Playmaker. Upon arrival, a lot of people expected big things from the man from Lisbon, but injury hit him for the first year at Melwood. Now fully fit, we are seeing the best out of the pacy AM. A lot may not agree, but in my opinion a better all round player than Suso. He can spot a pass and has got the pace too. A regular in training with the senior squad.

5.

Ryan McLaughlin (18, Right Back)

Very promising right back. This season McLaughlin has really broke into the Under 21 squad since Wisdom's call into the senior squad. In my opinion past Flanagan in the pecking order. The only reason that could stop him from breaking into the first squad faster is that there are players like Johnson,Kelly and Wisdom in front of him. Can Brendan see something more from him though?

6.

Michael Ngoo (20, Striker)

Currently at loan at Hearts in Scotland, Michael Ngoo is proving why he is talked about so much. He has already hit the ground running and rumours circling him around Celtic and Neil Lennon wanting him at the club. With a tall stature and a silky presence in his play, he could easily be the next Drogba if he keeps working hard. One to look out for for Brendan.

7.

Samed Yesil (18, Striker)

A Striker who has already been involved in Brendan's side this season. Early on,Yesil was involved in the 2-1 win over W. Brom in the Capital One Cup and has been in the Under 21 squad too. Yesil was ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury, but you can't take away the skill and eye for goal this young lad has. A great finisher and scores frequently for the German Under 19's too.

    

There you have it. The 7 academy players most likely to be in the mix for a call up by Brendan. I may have missed a couple like Sinclair and Dunn, but they might be included next time. Right now the fight is still on for Rodgers' red man for the push for top 4, and as people might say it's impossible, just look at Istanbul 2005, and think again.