Dean Smith insists Aston Villa can take inspiration from their drop rivals ahead of the daunting trip to champions Liverpool on Sunday.
Villa go to Anfield stuck in the relegation zone having failed to win since January and picking up just two points since returning from lockdown.
Runaway Premier League winners Liverpool have won every top-flight match at home this season and clinched their first title in 30 years last week.
Villa's relegation rivals Brighton and West Ham have stunned Arsenal and Chelsea late on in crucial wins after the restart and Smith believes it shows his side what is possible.