Liverpool ace Luis Suarez says the players are to blame for their poor league season. Suarez blames the last-ditch 2-1 upset against Arsenal at the start of their slump for their gloomy league run.

The Uruguay striker, 25, said: "The problem stems from that day.

"It was a key match and the defeat really affected us. If we had beaten the Gunners everything could have changed.

"Our goal this season was to win trophies and qualify for the Champions League.

"The first part is fulfilled but we have failed in our other dream. Nobody could have believed we would be beaten by QPR and Wigan.

"What's gone wrong? We have incredibly missed out in the last minutes of matches, we've been affected by injuries and cards.

"The squad is angry and we really want to win at Newcastle on Sunday.

"Our mission is to finish in the highest position possible and to fight for the FA Cup.

"To win two cups will be the best we can give to the fans who demanded that we play in Europe's top competition.

"But there is always pressure because Liverpool is obliged to win every game and be high up in the table."