Liverpool and Manchester United come into this game in positions we’ve been used to seeing reversed in recent years, prompting Jurgen Klopp to comment on our opponents’ chances of winning the Premier League this season.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the 55-year-old said: “I think for both of us [teams] more or less is worth more than three points, just because I know United are still 100 per cent in the fight to win the league, definitely, probably everyone knows that.
“And yes, for us, of course, it’s super, super important as well, because we want to take the next step to get closer to the right area where we want to be.”
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It’s an honest assessment of the German and shows how he accepts the position we find ourselves in and rather than complain that we’re not currently on the hunt for ultimate glory, his focus is on achieving our current goal of reaching the top four. instead.
However, speaking of Erik ten Hag’s side, it’s clear that our coach thinks their 11-point gap to the top of the table (with one game remaining) is an achievable mountain to climb, or is he trying to put pressure on them. . ahead of what would surely be a must-win game if they are to claim the top spot.
You can watch Klopp’s comments on United’s title chances via Sky Sports:
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