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Fernando Torres believes Liverpool have the talent
and experience to end their long wait for a Premier League title.
The Reds have been tipped to mount another strong challenge after
finishing just four points behind champions Manchester United last
season.
Rafa Benitez's men had a good record against the other top teams
in 2008/9 and Torres insists he is not worried about the clashes
with United and Chelsea.
He feels Liverpool can make up the difference by claiming wins
rather than draws in some of the other tricky fixtures, and he is
targeting a fast start at Tottenham on Sunday.
"We have no problem beating Manchester United or Chelsea but it
is games like Sunday's at Tottenham where we need to show our real
title intentions," the Spaniard told The Sun.
"Tottenham is not an easy place to go but these are games we
must be winning if this is to finally be our year."
Torres is convinced that Liverpool can win the title and admits
it would be devastating for both the players and supporters to miss
out again.
He said: "I am not thinking can we win the title, I am thinking
we have to win the title.
"We came so close last season but for many of the players it was
their first time experiencing the pressure of a Premier League
title race.
"We have experience and if we don't bring the title back to
Anfield I won't be offering up any excuses at the end of the
season.
"We don't need to improve a lot on last season to win the title.
There is only a slight improvement needed to give the fans and
players the title they have wanted for so many years now.
"This is the best Liverpool team there has been in years, that
is what many of the experienced players are saying.
"Now is our time. Second best is just not going to cut it with
me any more."
