Source: Official Site

Peter Crouch feels victory over his former club Liverpool on Sunday will send out a clear message in our fight for a Champions League place.

We currently sit fourth in the Barclays Premier League table having suffered just one defeat in our last nine league games.

The big striker, who achieved three consecutive top four finishes during his time at Anfield, knows this is the sort of form needed in order for us to maintain our lofty position.

But he is also well aware that maintaining our recent form going forward will be key - and that means going to Merseyside and proving we are a force to be reckoned with.

‘Crouchy' said: "Over the years, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man United and Liverpool have dominated those top four places and that is where we need to get to. If we have a chance of getting in there then we have to show that consistency.

"It is very important we come back with a good result on Sunday. Liverpool are very close to us in the league and if we have any aspirations of making the Champions League spots then you have to go to Anfield and try and get a result. If not a win then a draw at least.

"We believe we can go to Anfield and get a result. We know how difficult it will be because they are a fantastic side, but we are looking forward to a good game."

‘Crouchy' spent three seasons at Liverpool having arrived from Southampton in the summer of 2005, and went on to become something of a cult hero at Anfield with 40 goals in 132 games.

During that time, he experienced FA Cup success and helped the Club reach the final of the Champions League in 2007, so he is looking forward to returning to Merseyside.

The England international added: "I had three fantastic years there. We won things and some of my best years of my career were spent at Liverpool, so I have fond memories. The fans are always good to me so I always look forward to going back."