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Luis Suarez deserves Player of Season award after taking Liverpool to next level

But Chelsea's 'weaker' team will still be a threat...

Image: Suarez: Has been Liverpool's star this season, says Jamie

Twelve months ago, Luis Suarez had just received a 10-game ban for biting Branislav Ivanovic in Liverpool's home match with Chelsea.

Atmosphere
The important thing for Liverpool is that they concentrate on what they have to do and not worry about what Mourinho is saying. They can't be fooled into thinking Mourinho's not going to play his best team because it wouldn't shock me if he did play his strongest side. Chelsea have strong players and are capable of shocking Liverpool so the home side need to be prepared properly. The big thing in their favour at the moment, though, is the atmosphere at Anfield. I was there for a charity game last week and the place is absolutely jumping. I've never seen anything quite like it and I was up there for 11 years. It's fever pitch. The fans are playing a huge part in this title challenge - the positivity they get into the stadium is intimidating opposition players and adding so much to what Liverpool are doing. It's been a team effort; it's not just about the manager or the players but also the fans. Teams such as Manchester City are going to Anfield and in the first half it's like 'wow, we're getting hit by a tidal wave'. Jamie's backing Liverpool to win 2-1 with Sky Bet Liverpool have started every game so quickly this year. They've scored more goals in first halves (58) than 16 Premier League sides have managed in total all season. In fact, they've scored more in the first 45 minutes of HOME matches than Sunderland, Cardiff, Norwich and Crystal Palace have scored in total home and away. It's been brilliant to watch. I expect another amazing atmosphere and quick start this weekend and reckon Liverpool will win 2-1. That will leave them with matches against Crystal Palace and finally Newcastle at home - the match everyone wants at the moment - to wrap up their first Premier League title win in 24 years.

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