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Liverpool’s title push will be decided on the pitch rather than on paper, but there is no doubting a closer look at previous seasons throws up some interesting statistics.

At this stage in the campaign, with 26 matches played, the Reds have managed to register more points than any other fourth-placed side in Premier League history.

They have 53 on the board, two more than the previous best of 51 secured by Arsenal in 2001-02 - the season the Gunners won the title.

So a championship push is very much on for the Reds - but they should also be wary.

Aston Villa also had 51 points to their name after 26 matches in 2008-09 but ended up finishing sixth.

Worse still, Ipswich Town. They completely imploded in 1992-93 having been fourth in January with 42 points from 26 matches. But after beating eventual champions Manchester United 2-1, they won only two of their last 16 matches - losing 10 - and ended up 16th in a 22-club division.

So that stats show that, with 12 games to go, anything is possible for the Reds.

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