Brendan Rodgers refuted comments from Tottenham's Tim Sherwood that Liverpool is feeling the pressure of the title race.

Liverpool is currently in second place in the Premier League with 68 points, though Manchester City is two points behind with two matches in hand.

The two clubs will meet on Sunday.

"We're very relaxed," said Rodgers.

"We're focused. There was no expectation on us being where we are, so there's certainly no pressure."

Rodgers also hit back at Sherwood's Tottenham side.

"I suppose the likes of Tottenham are a team who were maybe looking to be challenging for the league this season. You spend £100m-odd - it's a group that's set up to challenge," said Rodgers.

"We're looking to make sustainable success. That's our objective. We're looking to build something here."

Liverpool leads the EPL in goals with 84.