Liverpool legend John Barnes does not believe the midweek Champions League exit at Chelsea will have a major effect on his former club's title hopes.
It had been suggested the dramatic defeat could harm the team's morale going into the closing stages of the season, but Barnes disagrees.
He told Football Pools.com: "With few games to go in all the competitions, I'm not sure it will have that big an impact.
"The players won't have lost any confidence despite their exit and I certainly wouldn't be surprised if they achieved maximum points from their remaining league games.
"They have the chance to return to the top of the table on Tuesday if they can beat in-form Arsenal but I wouldn't say that gives Liverpool a psychological advantage.
"After all, they've done the same twice recently only for United to win their following game and take back top spot.
"It's all about keeping the pressure on United game by game in the hope they crack.
"Perhaps the extra rest between games will help them do that but I'm not sure it will be a major issue in the title race with so few games left to play."
