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The 11 games standing in Liverpool’s way of a historic quadruple include Manchester United and Everton

Liverpool are 11 games away from completing a historic quadruple, but there are many obstacles in their way.

Manchester United and Everton, the Reds’ next two opponents, would both love to scupper their plans, and speaking on talkSPORT, Tony Cascarino doesn’t think the Anfield club will win all four trophies.

After beating Manchester City 3-2 in the FA Cup semi-final, not only did they end Pep Guardiola’s hopes of winning the treble, put kept their hopes of winning the quadruple alive.

Talk of securing all four trophies has risen in recent weeks, after Liverpool got themselves back in contention for the Premier League title, and won the Carabao Cup, beating Chelsea.

And whilst it is still mathematically possible for the Reds to win the competitions – FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League – it is much easier said then done.

For starters, the domestic title is out of technically out of their hands, as they are one point behind Pep Guardiola’s side, and have played the same amount of games as well as each other twice this season.

That means Jurgen Klopp and co. are having to rely on a team to force the leaders to drop points.

In terms of Liverpool’s own games, whilst they are in formidable form, having won 10 of their last 11 games, drawing the other, the sides they are set to come up against have a lot to play.

Plus there is the small factor that two of the matches are against the club’s biggest rivals.


Manchester United are the Reds’ next opponent at Anfield, before they then host Everton later in the week.

Even though Liverpool have been far better than their counterparts this season, and have already claimed big wins in the first meeting, the Red Devils and the Toffees would love nothing more than to ruin Liverpool’s chances of winning the title.

Plus they both have a lot to play for, as the former are battling to secure a place in next season’s Champions League, whilst the latter need more wins to secure their Premier League status.

Anything less than maximum points could hinder the Reds’ chances of winning their 20th league title, but even if they win the contests, there are still other banana skins.

Antonio Conte’s Tottenham are due to visit Anfield, and despite losing to Brighton recently, do look rejuvenated and currently occupy the last spot in the top four.

Other tricky games include a trip to Newcastle, Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa and European chasing Wolves.

In the other competitions, the Reds will take on either Chelsea or Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.

Whilst in Europe, Villarreal await, who have shown they are no pushovers having beaten Juventus and Bayern Munich.

Should the six-time Champions League winners overcome the Spanish side, then they could face Man City again, if they beat Real Madrid.

11 games from an unprecedented achievement, but speaking on the Weekend Sports Breakfast, Cascarino does have his doubts.

“I’m saying no, I don’t think they will [win the quadruple],” the former Chelsea forward said.

Liverpool's remaining games in all competitions
April 19 – Manchester United (h), Premier League

April 24 – Everton (h), Premier League

April 27 – Villarreal (h), Champions League

April 30 – Newcastle (a), Premier League

May 3 – Villarreal (a), Champions League

May 7 – Tottenham (h), Premier League

May 10 – Aston Villa (a), Premier League

May 14 – Chelsea/Crystal Palace, FA Cup final

TBC – Southampton (a), Premier League

May 22 – Wolves (h), Premier League

May 28 – Man City/Real Madrid (possible), Champions League final

“Cup football is different, you can be the best team and in two legs you can be knocked out.

“Loads of managers have experienced that, you can be the better team and be beaten in one off games, which finals are.

“You can go to penalties and lose, imagine if the quadruple is up for grabs and you’re in a penalty shootout, well there’s a coin flip for a start.

“So I think it’s really difficult, easy to say you can do it, and you can think you can do it, which is fine, but achieving it is a completely different thing.”

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