Steven Gerrard: Liverpool are genuine title contenders

Captain Steven Gerrard says Liverpool are "genuine contenders" for the Premier League title after they beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford.

Gerrard scored two penalties and could even afford to miss a third, before Luis Suarez rounded off the scoring.

"We've showed that we are genuine contenders and we are going to fight to the end for this," said the midfielder.

Liverpool have not won the league title since 1990 but are now only four points off leaders Chelsea.

The Blues, who have played a game more than Liverpool, were beaten by Aston Villa on Saturday.

Liverpool have won eight of their past 10 league matches and still have home games against favourites Manchester City and Chelsea on 13 April and 27 April to come.