Former Liverpool defender Phil Babb insists defeat today to Manchester City at Anfield won't be the end of the Reds' title hopes.
Though he admits Liverpool will struggle to get into the race if they fail to stop the title holders, Babb says the World Cup break could yet work in their favour.
Speaking to Tribalfootball.com, on behalf of OLBG, Babb said: "I think the general consensus would be probably (the title is over), and that's to do with Manchester City's form because you can't see them losing or drawing many games this season with the way they're playing.
"So, regardless of how Liverpool do if they get on a run, to claw back points is difficult.
"Liverpool were 13 points behind last season and to even be winning the league at some stage on the last day of the season was an achievement in itself.
"I'm a glass half full kind of guy, even if Liverpool lost this game, then I think there's still a lot of points to play for and anything can happen.
"We don't know how the World Cup is going to disrupt players form or mentality when they come back which could have a big impact on the title race."
Babb also insists manager Jurgen Klopp's position shouldn't be questioned even if Liverpool are defeated today.
He continued: "I would say no because he has enough credit in the bank.
"What he's done, how he's revolutionised that team and created a mentality in the city.
"The style of football he's brought, not only in the Premier League but in the European competitions as well.
"I think he would look at himself and think am I the man for the job and can I improve this; I certainly think he can.
"I don't think the board will do any knee-jerk reaction because there's too many points to play for and too many cup competitions to play for.
"Liverpool can still come home with a handful of silverware, and it would still be a successful season if you don't win the Premier League.
"I don't think anyone other than people in the media want to sensationalise stuff and drive that narrative that Klopp could be under pressure.
"He's got enough in the bank to try and turn things around.
"If you really want to micro-manage last season to this season so far, then you could argue that no other team in world football played as many games as Liverpool.
"Fighting on all four fronts, getting to the finals in all three cup competitions, taking it down to the wire in the Premier League.
"That's a lot of football and maybe that's having some sort of toll on the team this season."
