Lucas gave away the penalty that cost his side three points at Wigan

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva says his Anfield team-mates still believe they can win the Premier League title.

The Reds 1-1 draw at Wigan on Wednesday, their ninth in the League this season, saw them slip down to third place in the table.

Lucas told BBC Radio Merseyside: "If we don't believe, then who will?

"We believe because we have a good squad and a good manager. Maybe we have to start taking our chances, but unfortunately I conceded a penalty."

The Reds had led 1-0 at the JJB Stadium courtesy of a first-half Yossi Benayoun strike, before Lucas fouled Jason Koumas to concede a penalty, which Wigan debutant Mido dispatched.

Rafa Benitez's side have now drawn their last four matches in all competitions.

Lucas admits his side's recent failure to win has become frustrating.

"For everybody (it is frustrating), we were maybe two or three points ahead of the other teams at the end of the year.

"Things will change if we work hard but of course we know we are drawing too much and we know we have to win the next game," said Lucas.

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