Javier Mascherano admits Liverpool's season could be over by the weekend.

The Argentina captain says they must beat Chelsea and told setanta.com: "The game on Sunday against Chelsea will be like a final for us. It's win or nothing.

"A draw would be a disaster because, to offer United a four or seven points' advantage, it's almost the title for them.

"I am an ambitious player and a fighter and I never give a chance to the opposition. From Sunday onwards, we must win all of our games to put fear into United and improve our chances of the title.

"This match won't be at all easy because it is also a final for Chelsea. Chelsea are aiming for the title too and a point is nothing because the only beneficiaries would be Manchester United."