Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso says despite his club rocketing back into title contention, Manchester United still hold the right to be named favourites.

"It's going to be difficult because we can't afford to drop many points and we know that United have a very good team," he told Sky Sports News.

"They are the main favourites, of course, but we are going to be doing our best to be challenging until the final weeks of the season.

"They are in the best position and they have that advantage. We have to do our job and try to make things difficult for them."