The Reds' ninth successive league victory moved them two points clear of second-placed Chelsea and four ahead of third placed City. Photo: AFP
Rodgers' side returned to the top of the table with a contentious 2-1 win at West Ham on Sunday that showed they can cope with the stress of challenging for their first English league title in 24 years.
The Reds' ninth successive league victory moved them two points clear of second-placed Chelsea and four ahead of third placed City, who have two games in hand on the leaders.
Liverpool's red-hot run is the best in the division since Manchester United recorded 11 consecutive victories in 2008-09 and Rodgers' team will end their long wait to be crowned champions if they win their last five matches.
City's visit to Anfield on Sunday will play a major role in deciding the destiny of the title, but Rodgers is convinced Liverpool should be able to play with freedom because, compared to Manuel Pellegrini's expensively-assembled side, his players have nothing to lose.
"The pressure is on City because they have spent money,” said Rodgers. “They have invested well to win the league and win the Champions League.
"They have world class players, but it's about us as well. We have young players and there's no pressure on them so they can just go out and play.
"In all the big games this year we have played really well. We should have won at City this season and we were leading in the home game as well."
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