Rodgers stays grounded as Liverpool fans dream

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers throws the ball back onto the pitch during their English Premier League soccer match against Hull City at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England January 1, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble

LONDON (Reuters) - As Liverpool fans start to dream of a first Premier League title in 24 years manager Brendan Rodgers is intent on keeping feet firmly on the ground.

Liverpool are fourth, four points adrift of leaders Chelsea, after forcing their way into a four-way scrap at the top with swashbuckling recent displays including a 4-0 win over local rivals Everton and a 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal.