That viewpoint is supported by the fact that the Merseyside outfit are languishing in eighth in the Premier League table, 15 points adrift of leaders Leicester City. (caughtoffside.com)
Paul Lambert's side go into the match five points adrift with just four matches to play - including a daunting fixture away at Liverpool next up. (si.com)
The Midlands club currently sit in 20th position in the Premier League and are an astonishing twelve points adrift from safety. (caughtoffside.com)