XABI: TITLE TALK IS POINTLESS

Sunday, August 12, 2007

XABI: TITLE TALK IS POINTLESS

Posted on 12:26 PM by [XY]

Xabi Alonso believes it is too soon to start speculating on which teams will be involved in the title race.

The Spanish midfielder admits Liverpool are better equipped to mount a serious challenge this time around. However, he insists he is looking no further than this afternoon's curtain raiser at Villa Park.

"We are all now glad that pre-season is over and we are looking forward very much to the new season and the game at Aston Villa," he said.

"We have worked very hard now for several weeks and we are in good condition. Everyone is ready, and everyone is available.

"I know everyone is asking us already about the title race, and I understand that. But I would prefer to just consider each game and hope that we can put together the performances we need.

"Over the last three years we have sometimes lacked consistency away from home and we have not always started the season well.

"Now we have to look at those sort of games, and the way we start a season, and make sure we improve. I feel now that we have the squad to do that."