Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan admits he wants Liverpool to win the Premier League, with friends and family of his big Reds supporters.
The Seagulls host Manchester City on Sunday, knowing they can play a huge part in the title race.
Pep Guardiola’s side only need a win to guarantee back-to-back league triumphs, while Liverpool must beat Wolves at Anfield.
City are widely expected to win comfortably at the Amex Stadium, but this week has shown how unpredictable football can be.
Speaking to the Mirror, Ryan admitted he wants Liverpool to be crowned champions and will give his all this weekend:
The most surreal thing is having friends and family who are Liverpool supporters and having the opportunity to have such a big influence on history.
I can’t help but think back to Man City a few years ago when they played QPR [who finished fourth-bottom in that 2011-12 season, the place Brighton now occupy] and they almost caused the biggest upset.
I keep imagining and hoping in that situation, if it comes up again, to make that big last-ditch save to affect the result.
If you can do that, in similar circumstances, that would be a memory I would cherish for the rest of my life.
A couple of mates I grew up with have been messaging me. The more I think about it, the more I’m remembering the messages I’ve got! That’s probably the most surreal thing about it.
Now I’m playing at this level it feels natural, the more experience you get. But the fact there is so much at stake and a title on the line, it just feels so big.
I remember the hype around that City and QPR game those years ago and how the whole world was invested in it.
It’s nice to be part of that. If we can disturb the party, it would be nice.
It is sure to be another nervy afternoon on Sunday, as a stunning Premier League season reaches its conclusion.
This has been one of the greatest title races in English football history, with both City and Liverpool close to reaching 100 points.
Can there be one last twist this weekend, handing the Reds their first league crown since 1990?
It would be a fitting climax to an unforgettable campaign.
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