Daniel Sturridge has revealed he is gutted that Liverpool fell two points short of securing their first Premier League title in 24 years.
Although Liverpool ran out as 2-1 against Newcastle United on the weekend, Manchester City made sure of no slip-ups on their end, cruising past a toothless West Ham side, courtesy of goals from Samir Nasri and captain Vincent Kompany.
“I’m disappointed,” Sturridge said. “I know we set the target of reaching the Champions League but I can’t stand here and say I’m happy.
“I am gutted. I know we’ve gone from seventh to second but I am never happy coming second no matter what I’m playing, whether it’s table tennis, cricket or whatever, I don’t like losing.
“We’re all hungry for success and the fans deserve success. They’ve given us great support from the first minute to the last and I apologise to them for not winning the Premier League.
“I’ll do everything in my power, just like my team-mates will, to try to ensure we do that for them next season. I believe we can.”
Liverpool’s top four finish means they’ll be fighting on four fronts next season – as opposed to three this term – but the England international doesn’t think that will affect their title challenge.
“People can make excuses about how we had an advantage because we weren’t in Europe this season but I know we will be contenders again next season,” he added.
“We will take the positives from this season and learn from the negatives.
“Next season will be a big year for us and we’re looking forward to that already.
“I think this squad is unbelievable. We’ve done really well and I fully expect us to push on again next season.
“With whoever comes in together with the great players we already have here, I am sure we will do well next season.”
Daniel Sturridge scored 21 goals this season. Second only to Suarez’s 31.
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