Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel feels their top four push is on after drawing 2-2 with Arsenal on Sunday.

Skrtel knows they have to start showing consistency to fulfil their Champions League ambitions.

Using Arsenal as the barometer for fourth place, though, Skrtel insists Liverpool should not feel daunted.

"We showed a great performance, we moved the ball well and scored two goals but unfortunately we conceded two as well," said Skrtel. "It was not an easy game, it was tough as it always is against Arsenal, but if we carry on in this way it can be good for us. In the last three games against Manchester United, Bournemouth and Arsenal we have shown great performances and we need to keep going this way.

"We showed spirit, fight and desire. It is a good point but we wanted more. To get a point was reward for fighting to the end.

"The goal and the performance can help turn things around because there has been a lot of criticism of us and I hope it will change and be better in the second half of the season."