'I will fall ill if Liverpool fail to make top four' - Milner

Liverpool vice captain is eager to see his club qualify for next season champions league
The English man has said he would fall sick if Liverpool fails to be in the top four
Milner failed to convert a second half penalty as they were held a goal-less draw at home to Southampton on Sunday.

Although they sit third ,they have a slim chance of qualifying as Man City have one match ahead of them.

"How would we feel if we miss out? Sick," he told UK newspapers.

"This is a team and a club that needs to be in the Champions League. We will be in Europe but the Champions League is where everyone wants to play.

"There was a lot riding on the Southampton game and I have to take the responsibility for missing the penalty. Hopefully we will get a bit of luck and finish the job. We have made improvements this year and we know where we need to improve again.

"We have shown on any one day we can beat anyone so if we could get in the Champions League we know we could be a match for anyone. We have got to do it consistently."

Liverpool sit third on 70 points, ahead of Manchester City (69 points), United (65) and Arsenal (63) – but they have played at least one game more than each of their rivals.

Milner lamented his side's failure to beat so-called lesser teams this season, having dropped numerous points against opponents they were expected to beat.

"You look at the results all season. We have dropped points where you might not expect us to and there have been some disappointing games," he said.

"We do that job better and we are fighting for the title, never mind fighting to get into the top four.
"That is disappointing and we know it is an area we need to improve."

Liverpool finish their season with a trip to West Ham and a meeting with Middlesbrough at home.

- Goal