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Rodgers urges Liverpool belief

Brendan Rodgers has implored Liverpool to maintain their belief that they are capable of winning the Premier League.

The Anfield club fell short this season, losing the title to Manchester City by two points, but Rodgers says the campaign as a whole will do plenty to increase the confidence of the playing group for a tilt at the premiership in 2014/15.

"The word now is belief," Rodgers said. "Belief that we can be up there challenging.

"I read a letter to the players on the first day of the season from a supporter, who told us about getting into the top four and the pride he has in the club.

"And not just to think about fourth but to think of winning.

"Probably at the same time the players and maybe the staff thought the letter was maybe a bit far-fetched.

"I read the same letter back again (on Sunday) and all the words that went into the players' minds were the same as the beginning.

"It's been a wonderful campaign. The overriding feeling at the moment is one of sheer pride of the players.

"It's been incredible to see the supporters, we've made them dream and that's our job to do that. And the great thing is, we'll improve."

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