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Klopp sends clear warning to Guardiola after City title win

Klopp sends clear warning to Guardiola after City title win

Premier League
Jurgen Klopp has warned Guardiola that Liverpool are still on the ‘first step’ of their journey and will ‘be there again’ next campaign to challenge for the Premier League title. Liverpool’s spirited fight for their first trophy in 29 years ended in failure despite a 2-0 victory over Wolves on the last day as City came from behind to beat Brighton 4-1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The result meant Pep Guardiola’s team lifted the title for a second time in as many campaign and Liverpool must settle for the best ever runners-up with tally of 97 points. Klopp said he ‘couldn’t be more proud’ of Liverpool’s squad after Sunday’s win over Wolves and sent his congratulations to City. The German said: ‘Congratulations to Manchester City. We tried every...
Sarri reveals why he feels sorry for Klopp & Liverpool

Sarri reveals why he feels sorry for Klopp & Liverpool

Premier League
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri conceded he felt sorry for Jurgen Klopp after his team missed out on the Premier League title by a single point. Liverpool ended their domestic season with a routine 2-0 victory over Wolves at Anfield but it proved to be futile win with Manchester City cantering to a 4-1 win against Brighton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klopp’s team ended the campaign with two Golden Boot winners in Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, while Alisson collected the Golden Gloves award having kept 21 clean sheets ahead of City's go Liverpool ended the season having lost only a game but finished second, which brought back painful memories of last year for Sarri whose Napoli team amassed 91 points but still finished below Juventus. ‘I tho...
City boss Guardiola bans staff from speaking about Liverpool

City boss Guardiola bans staff from speaking about Liverpool

Premier League
Pep Guardiola has banned his Manchester City staff from checking out on title rivals Liverpool on the final day of the campaign. If Manchester City beat Brighton they will retain their crown, no matter what the Klopp side do against Wolves at home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And a source told The Sun on Sunday: “Pep has been very clear. He doesn’t want to know how Liverpool are doing. “He just wants everyone to concentrate on their own performance and win the game in front of them. He has been very strict and said, ‘We will not speak of them’. “He respects Liverpool an awful lot but the title is in City’s hands. “If everyone does their job, then the Liverpool result is immaterial. He’s very focused and expects the same from all of his playe...
Klopp reveals the reason why Liverpool are better than Chelsea and Arsenal

Klopp reveals the reason why Liverpool are better than Chelsea and Arsenal

Premier League
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he team have achieved a level of consistency which has set them apart from London clubs Arsenal and Chelsea this campaign. The Reds have lost just once in an outstanding Premier League season, but will probably still not be crowned champions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That honour will likely go to Manchester City, who have lost four matches but drawn only two and now just need to beat Brighton tomorrow to retain the League title. Chelsea are 23 points back from Liverpool, and Arsenal three more still having slumped to three defeats from their last four matches. The two London rivals' campaign still alive however, as they will compete for Europa League glory later this month. Klopp, meanwhile, will take his...
Klopp slams UEFA ‘irresponsible’ decision over Europa League final venue

Klopp slams UEFA ‘irresponsible’ decision over Europa League final venue

Premier League
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the ‘irresponsible’ decision to host this year's Europa League final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Baku’s Olympic Stadium. Respective wins over Valencia and Eintracht Frankfurt ensured both European finals will be played by English clubs, after Tottenham and Liverpool progressed to the Champions League final in Madrid having completed epic comebacks in their own semi finals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although airlines and travel companies have increased their prices for fans planning travel arrangements to Madrid, Klopp insists he has greater sympathy with fans of Arsenal and Chelsea who will have to make near 6,000-mile round trips, assuming they can secure a ticket given both teams have only been alloca...
REVEALED: Suarez begged officials to disallow Origi’s goal in Barca’s defeat to Liverpool

REVEALED: Suarez begged officials to disallow Origi’s goal in Barca’s defeat to Liverpool

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League
Desperation got the better of Luis Suarez during Barcelona’s Champions League defeat away at Anfield as he attempted to get Divock Origi’s winning goal for Liverpool ruled out. After being accused of disrespecting his former team during Barca’s 3-0 win at Camp Nou last week, Liverpool’s fans fully turned on Suarez for his display at Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chants of ‘f*** off, Suarez’ and ‘cheat’ were aimed at the forward, who looked to gain every advantage possible against his former side. But Suarez took it one step further when Liverpool scored their fourth of the evening as Trent Alexander-Arnold caught Barca unaware with a quick corner which allowed Origi to get the goal. Suarez had come back to defend with Barca 3-0 down and ...
Messi broke down in tears in dressing room after Liverpool defeat

Messi broke down in tears in dressing room after Liverpool defeat

UEFA, La Liga
Barcelona star Lionel Messi broke down in tears after his dream of winning another Champions League with the Spanish giants collapsed against Liverpool. The Argentina international was inconsolable in the Barcelona dressing room after the 4-0 loss at Anfield, where his side were on the receiving end of an incredible comeback in Europe for the second season in a row. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi was then selected for a drugs test by anti-doping officials and the team headed for Liverpool John Lennon Airport without him as a result. Reports in the Spanish media have claimed that, on his arrival at the airport, Messi was involved in a confrontation with a group of Barcelona fans angry at their team’s collapse in the Champions League. Luis ...
Luis Suarez slams Barcelona teammates after Liverpool defeat

Luis Suarez slams Barcelona teammates after Liverpool defeat

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League
Luis Suarez is angry with the manner of Barcelona’s defeat to Liverpool and has accused his teammates of defending ‘like a youth team’ for Divock Origi’s important goal at Anfield. Barcelona appeared to be on course to reach the Champions League final after getting a 3-0 win in the first leg at Camp Nou last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Jurgen Klopp’s team completed a shocking comeback to secure a 4-0 victory and book their place in the final in Madrid on June 1 where they will play either Tottenham or Ajax. Divock Origi’s early opener plus a brace from Wijnaldum pulled Liverpool level on aggregate before Trent Alexander-Arnold’s corner caught Barcelona by surprise and allowed Origi to score his second of the match. The defeat means t...
Andy Robertson mocks Suarez after Liverpool knock Barcelona out of the CL

Andy Robertson mocks Suarez after Liverpool knock Barcelona out of the CL

UEFA, Premier League
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has mocked Luis Suarez after his clash with the Barcelona forward during Liverpool’s scintillating 4-0 win in the Champions League semi-final at Anfield. Robertson was forced off at half-time break after he was kicked twice by Suarez in an incident off the ball during a Barca attack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Suarez and Barcelona were in maximum control heading into the second leg after their 3-0 win at Camp Nou last week. But Liverpool staged a remarkable comeback to register a 4-0 win to reach the Champions League final consecutively for the second year running. When asked about his clash with Suarez after the match, Robertson told BT Sport: ‘Who’s going to the final? We’re going to the final so that’s al...
Why Virgil van Dijk missed Liverpool’s training ahead of Barca game

Why Virgil van Dijk missed Liverpool’s training ahead of Barca game

UEFA, Premier League
Liverpool supporters were given a fresh injury headache on Monday as it was reported Virgil van Dijk had not trained with his team-mates ahead of the Champions League game with Barcelona. Liverpool welcome Barcelona to Anfield on Tuesday, hoping to overturn a three-goal deficit and progress to a consecutive Champions League final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jurgen Klopp will be without Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, however, and there has been concern over the fitness of Van Dijk after he missed the final training session before the Barcelona clash. Dutch central defender Van Dijk, last month named the PFA Player of the Year, has been struggling with a foot injury over the last few weeks. But a Liverpool spokesperson has claimed Van Dijk ...
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