Fight for fourth: Five reasons Liverpool will pip Manchester United to Champions League spot

4) Sterling could move upfront

With Daniel Sturridge out, Liverpool certainly have a problem upfront, though it could prove a blessing in disguise if Raheem Sterling returns to that false nine role that he played so well earlier in the season. The England international is arguably at his best in that position, more central and with more freedom to roam, and could show his class with some big-game performances before the season is over.