Liverpool have yet to win away from Anfield in the league but Gerrard believes getting trips to Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford out of the way could work in his side’s favour.

“We haven’t made the start to the season we hoped we’d make, but we’re more than capable of going on a run of 10 games or more without defeat and that would put us right in the mix along with the title contenders,” Gerrard said.

“Both United and Chelsea have difficult games coming up but we have to sort out our own form and get ourselves in a position to take advantage of any slips that anyone else makes. And they will slip up.”

He added on official website liverpoolfc.tv: “People have said the league’s over for us, but we’ve been to Old Trafford and we’ve been to Stamford Bridge and we’ve still got them to come to us. Nothing’s over yet.”

Gerrard has been played on the right of midfield recently with mixed results, and after three Premiership games without a win he is hoping for a turn in fortunes when Liverpool return to league action on Saturday against Aston Villa.

“Sunday’s result at Old Trafford wasn’t what we wanted, but we’re in October, and with the talent we have in the dressing room, we can’t be counted out of anything.”