English Premier League: We are starting to reach our full potential, says Suarez
Successful Christmas campaign can prove fruitful, says Liverpool striker
SILVERWARE GLORY: Suarez was presented with the 2013 Player of the Year award at the Football Supporters' Federation Awards at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. PHOTO: AFP
LONDON:
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes his side can mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title if they enjoy a successful Christmas campaign.
Suarez was presented with the 2013 Player of the Year award at the Football Supporters' Federation Awards at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Monday, but the Uruguayan has more significant silverware in his sights.
Suarez missed the first six matches of the season due to the ban he received in April for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic.
But he has hit 17 league goals since returning to action, with a brace coming in Sunday's 5-0 thrashing of Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
At the start of the season, Brendan Rodgers' side would have been happy enough to challenge for a top-four finish, but their expectations are starting to rise.
The second placed Reds, currently two points behind leaders Arsenal, face Cardiff, Manchester City and Chelsea before the turn of the year, and Suarez said: "If we continue this level the next two or three weeks we can win the league or we can finish in the top four.
"It's important we concentrate and focus on the next game. We know that after Cardiff we have two very, very big games. That will be important to what comes next."
Suarez praises club supporters
Suarez paid tribute to Liverpool's supporters for their faith after his biting ban, admitting he would not have had a future at the club without such backing.
Citing his return to Liverpool action as his 2013 highlight, he said: "Coming back to play at Anfield after so many difficult moments, I was still able to win the supporters back, and that was unbelievable when I came back to play.
"They helped me, and that was important for me, for my confidence, and for my family, because they are together with me in this.
"It's very special for me [the award] because my hard work on the pitch is recognised.
"Liverpool are starting to reach their full potential and we can play our best on the pitch. It's very important that we stay together, we keep going, this is very important.
"If Liverpool don't have these players I cannot continue my level, because it's too much."
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes his side can mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title if they enjoy a successful Christmas campaign.
Suarez was presented with the 2013 Player of the Year award at the Football Supporters' Federation Awards at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Monday, but the Uruguayan has more significant silverware in his sights.
Suarez missed the first six matches of the season due to the ban he received in April for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic.
But he has hit 17 league goals since returning to action, with a brace coming in Sunday's 5-0 thrashing of Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
At the start of the season, Brendan Rodgers' side would have been happy enough to challenge for a top-four finish, but their expectations are starting to rise.
The second placed Reds, currently two points behind leaders Arsenal, face Cardiff, Manchester City and Chelsea before the turn of the year, and Suarez said: "If we continue this level the next two or three weeks we can win the league or we can finish in the top four.
"It's important we concentrate and focus on the next game. We know that after Cardiff we have two very, very big games. That will be important to what comes next."
Suarez praises club supporters
Suarez paid tribute to Liverpool's supporters for their faith after his biting ban, admitting he would not have had a future at the club without such backing.
Citing his return to Liverpool action as his 2013 highlight, he said: "Coming back to play at Anfield after so many difficult moments, I was still able to win the supporters back, and that was unbelievable when I came back to play.
"They helped me, and that was important for me, for my confidence, and for my family, because they are together with me in this.
"It's very special for me [the award] because my hard work on the pitch is recognised.
"Liverpool are starting to reach their full potential and we can play our best on the pitch. It's very important that we stay together, we keep going, this is very important.
"If Liverpool don't have these players I cannot continue my level, because it's too much."