Roy Keane has warned Liverpool they will be a laughing stock if they don't win the Premier League title this season.

“It’s more exciting for the neutral when it’s a bit tight but when you’re in the dressing room and you’re that much clear it’s fantastic,” Keane told Sky Sports.

"You go 11 (clear) and a little bit later you want to be further ahead.

“You have to have that bit of tension in the dressing room saying if you slip up now, you’ll be a laughing stock.

Roy Keane issues 'laughing stock' warning to Liverpool after huge title statement	‘If you slip up now’ – Roy Keane cites Real Madrid comparison in title race warning to Liverpool	Jamie Carragher finally makes Liverpool title declaration that even Roy Keane agrees with

“You look at some of the fixtures and you’re playing Southampton at home, but you treat Southampton like you’re playing Real Madrid; you treat teams with respect.

He said: "In every other league, I think a lead like this would be very comfortable.

"Except for this one because in this league every single game gives you a lot of challenges, even Plymouth Argyle gave us a lot of challenges.

Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £192 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.