Xabi Alonso refuses to accept that elimination from the Champions League will boost Liverpool's Premiership title chances.

"You never know what the effect will be," Xabi Alonso, the midfield player, said when asked about the impact of Champions League elimination on Liverpool's title challenge.

"Logically, we should have more time to rest, but sometimes you prefer to keep playing games. We are not happy because we are out. It is very difficult [to win the league], but we have to go and try to win all our games."