Liverpool already have their name on the Premier League trophy, says Peter Crouch, with Jurgen Klopp’s side considered to have pulled far enough away from the title-chasing pack to make themselves uncatchable. The Reds currently boast an eight-point lead at the summit, with reigning champions Manchester City left 11 points off the pace.
A commanding advantage was whittled down last season, as Pep Guardiola’s troops surged over the finishing line, but Liverpool have offered no indication that they will allow history to repeat itself.
Crouch believes they already have one hand on the crown, if not both, with the squad at Anfield now boasting the required depth to ensure that any injury or suspension setbacks can be covered.
The former Reds striker told PA Sport when quizzed on Liverpool’s claims to a first title triumph in 30 years: “I think that Liverpool’s name is on it, I don’t think anyone can catch them.
“Leicester are closest, but I just don’t see them (Liverpool) dropping that amount of points. They have been unbelievable for the last two years.
“The manager deserves a great amount of credit from where they were and buying the right players. They won the Champions League last season, incredible, I thought they were so unlucky in the league, but Man City were incredible too.
The Reds have a healthy eight-point gap at the top of the table as they head towards the first time since 1990.
Jurgen Klopp's men are currently on a club record equalling 31-game unbeaten run in the league and have only dropped two points this season.
Liverpool have pulled off late victories against Crystal Palace , Aston Villa and Leicester , and former Reds striker Crouch thinks those late strikes are stringing them towards the title.
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