Steven Gerrard believes that if Liverpool are going to have a shot at UEFA Champions League qualification then the next four weeks are vital.
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The 10th-placed Reds' 3-2 win over West Ham on Sunday left the gap between themselves and the top-four to only four points.
With their next run of games featuring fairly soft opposition in the form Aston Villa, Fulham, Stoke, QPR and Sunderland, Gerrard wants his team to step up and build on their momentum.
"We're building slowly towards where we want to be," the midfielder told the Liverpool Echo.
"We've got two home games now against Aston Villa and Fulham.
"If we can capitalise and make it 12 points out of 12 then we will find ourselves a lot closer to fourth.
"It's a platform to build on. We just have to focus on Villa now. Come the end of December we're really looking to be close to that fourth position."
The weekend's victory was only the third time this season that the Merseysiders have managed to score more than two goals in a match.
This, also without the services of star striker Luis Suarez due to suspension.
"I think before the game people were doubting us and thinking we would be a bit toothless in the final third without our top striker," added Gerrard.
"But we've gone away from home, scored three goals and got the three points. We showed a lot of character and determination to come back like that.
"Every win does a lot for the group and we did it without not only our top scorer but one of the top scorers in the Premier League."
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