Analysis - Naive Liverpool's title challenge founders in defence


Liverpool players react after Crystal Palace score an equalising goal during their English Premier League soccer match at Selhurst Park in London May 5, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool's quest for a first English league title since 1990 has foundered on naive football in two matches where a less gung-ho approach might have produced four points instead of one.

The dramatic collapse from a 3-0 lead with 11 minutes remaining to draw 3-3 at Crystal Palace on Monday came eight days after Liverpool had dominated possession against Chelsea at Anfield only to run out 2-0 losers.

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