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Tony Pulis: This is why Liverpool are strong contenders for Premier League title
TONY PULIS believes Liverpool are strong contenders for the Premier League title this season.
Tony Pulis backs Jurgen Klopp for Premier League title
Liverpool currently sit fourth in the standings after winning five of their opening eight league games.
Jurgen Klopp's side will go up against Pulis' West Brom in today's late kick-off (5.30pm) and could go top with a win at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool could move top with a win over West Brom
And Pulis believes the Reds' absence in Europe this season will benefit their push for their first title since the 1989/90 campaign.
Liverpool came close to ending their league drought in two years ago under Brendan Rodgers, whose side narrowly missed out to Manchester City by two points.
"They've got a great chance [of winning the title]," the Baggies boss said of Liverpool. "They're not involved in Europe.
"The last time they weren't in Europe and had a squad as strong as this, they came very close under Brendan [Rodgers].
"Jurgen [Klopp]'s passionate, which is brilliant. You want that passion. It's an important part of their club."