Fabinho backs Liverpool to win title, dreams of luring Mbappe to Anfield

Liverpool's new midfielder Fabinho says his club can wrestle the Premier League title away from Manchester City while he tries to lure France star Kylian Mbappe to Anfield.

Fabinho moved to Liverpool from French side Monaco in a USD 57 million deal earlier in the close-season and the Brazilian is confident of a memorable first season on Merseyside.

Two of Fabinho's former Monaco colleagues, Benjamin Mendy and Bernardo Silva, play for Premier League champions City.

Liverpool finished 25 points behind City in fourth place last term.

But Fabinho is sure Liverpool, who reached the Champions League final last season, are in good shape to win the club's first English title since 1990.

Jurgen Klopp's squad has been bolstered by the recent arrivals of Fabinho, Naby Keita, Xherdan Shaqiri and Alisson.

"I believe we have a very good team and we will be able to fight for the title," Fabinho was quoted as saying by the British media.

"I understand we have excellent players. We have an excellent manager. I understand also that City are the champions and last season they produced excellent football.

"We will do our best to get the title from them and make everyone happy here."
"What France did was fantastic. What Mbappe did in two years of professional football is amazing. He is a phenomenon and needs to be congratulated, and as soon as I have the chance I will."