Carragher targets Premier League title

Former England international and Liverpool FC stand-in captain Jamie Carragher has stressed the importance of League title number 19 for the Merseyside club, and is determined to help the Reds end their title drought since 1989.

The Reds came agonisingly close in landing the top flight title for the first time in 19 years last term, only to be pipped by old foes Manchester United.

However, with the departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez from United, there is an air of expectation around Anfield that the Holy Grail is now within sight.

With Arsenal still in a transition period, and with Chelsea yet to spend big in the transfer market, Liverpool are widely expected to be among the frontrunners once again this season.

The 30-year-old believes Rafa Benitez’s men are capable of challenging for the ultimate England top flight trophy and admits everyone connected with the club will be doing their utmost to bring the Premier League crown to Merseyside.

“We had a very good season in the league last year but we realise that if we can improve that by one or two per cent that may be enough and that’s what we’re trying to do,” he said.

“We took Manchester United very close last year and we realise them and also Chelsea will come back and maybe Manchester City as well so there’s a lot of competition

“Hopefully the pre-season games we can improve and get better and make sure we’re ready for Tottenham (the first game of the new season) and go one step further than we did last year.”