Steve Staunton insists Liverpool are genuine title contenders – providing Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho stay fit.

The Reds were top of the Premier League on Christmas Day but surrendered their place at the head of the summit when they were controversially beaten at Manchester City on Boxing Day, with what looked a perfectly good goal for Suarez being ruled out for offside.

But Staunton believes the belief in Brendan Rodgers’ side means they can bounce back with a win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

The former Anfield full-back told the Weekend Sports Breakfast: “They’ve been very good so far this season. They were very unlucky at Man City. It was a dreadful error by the linesman or they maybe could have, and should have, won the game.

“I’m sure they’re full of confidence and I don’t see why they can’t get a result at Stamford Bridge.

“But Rodgers will be hoping and praying Coutinho and Suarez stay fit from now until end of the season. And if that’s the case they’ve got a great chance of pushing all the way for the title.”