Steven Gerrard claims a Premier League winners medal would top Liverpool's UEFA Champions League glory of 2005 as they continue their title bid.
Opportunity
Only 16 points separate mid-table and the Champions League qualification spots this season and England captain Gerrard believes Liverpool could benefit from the tight competition, should they maintain their solid start, starting at Stoke on Sunday.
"I think the teams in the middle of the Premier League are very strong now, I think the league is improving year-by-year," he added.
"It gives us a fantastic opportunity to stay in amongst it. If we find some consistency we believe we can take one of the top four places and that was our aim at the beginning of the season.
"I think from positions four down to 14 you're in for a hell of a game, you're not guaranteed to take maximum points."
Despite Liverpool's home form under Brendan Rodgers showing signs of strength, the 33-year-old admits there is work to be done on the road if they are to become genuine title contenders.
"I think the key is always your home form, over the years we've dropped silly points at home, teams have come to Anfield with an attitude of 'we've got a chance'; but if you look at our home form under Brendan, it has been very strong and very consistent," Gerrard said.
"If you get your home form right, then you can build on your away form. Our away form's been a little bit inconsistent but that's what we're working on and if we can get that right we'll be a force in this league."
