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Chris Sutton has launched a scathing attack on Liverpool fans following the Merseyside Derby, in which the Reds drew 0-0 with Everton at Goodison Park.

The Reds have been accused of being ‘bottle-jobs’ after blowing a seven-point lead over Manchester City, and are appearing to play with a lot more nerves as opposed to their free-flowing, attacking flamboyancy that they showed earlier in the season.

However, Sutton disagrees with claims that Jurgen Klopp’s men are bottling it, and has instead suggested that the club’s fanbase are the ones losing their nerve.

What’s he said?

The BT Sport pundit said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “It is ridiculous to say Liverpool are bottling it.

“It is not down to mental fatigue that they are struggling. It is not over yet, there are nine games to go.

“Liverpool fans are bottling it, not the players.”

Sutton is 100% right

We mustn’t forget that this is a side who finished fourth on 75 points last season who are the ones going head-to-head with the reigning champions – not just champions, but centurions.

It could be argued that Liverpool are overachieving, and to even be this much of a thorn in City’s side is a credit to Klopp and his team for their efforts this season.

Citizens forward Raheem Sterling even revealed recently that playing for Liverpool comes with added pressure from the fans on matchdays – it seems like the Anfield faithful are so desperate for a Premier League title that their collective nervous energy is affecting the players.

There are still nine games to go, 27 points to be won or lost, and the Reds still have a valid chance to win a maiden Premier League title – if you’d have offered that to their fans at the start of the season, they’d have bitten your hand off.

Liverpool fans just need to stay calm.