Liverpool legend Graeme Souness feels his old club will miss out on a top-four finish this season.

Jurgen Klopp's Reds lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday and Souness now fears north-west rivals Manchester United will bypass them for a Champions League position.

"Liverpool were never on easy street but that's put them under a lot more pressure," he said on Sky Sports.

"They can't afford any more slip-ups. This was never going to be an easy game - there are lots of warriors in there and it's typical of football that Benteke comes back to haunt them.

"They've lost momentum. They're no longer favourites to finish in top four. I think Jose Mourinho will really fancy it. Regardless of what he's saying, I think he thinks he's got a group of players who are really digging in and can get that fourth place, as well as to the Europa League final."

"Read the situation, don't dive in, hold your position - he got it wrong on both occasions."