Jurgen Klopp takes dig at Man United after being denied two penalties against Southampton

Defending Premier League champions Liverpool suffered a major setback in ongoing campaign after losing out to Southampton on Monday. defeat leaves Reds in a spot with Manchester United w having opportunity to go top of Premier League standings if y bag a victory against Burnley next week. defeat hasn't gone down well with manr Jurgen Klopp, who has w brought up Man United's penalty record to defend his side.

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Southampton vs Liverpool: Klopp shocked with Premier League results 

Danny Ings bagged an early lead from a sensational strike for Southampton vs Liverpool. Despite dominating game, defending Premier League champions mand just a single shot throughout 90 minutes. defeat brought an end to Anfield outfit's 12-game unbeaten run in competition, while also extending ir winless stretch to three games. 

Klopp was however aggrieved at his side for t receiving two controversial penalties in second half. In first instance, Kyle Walker-Peters attempted a foul on Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, while second instance saw a handball from Jack Stephens while defending a shot from Giorginio Wijnaldum. 

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Klopp post-match interview: Boss brings up Man United penalty record 

Liverpool lead Premier League standings despite defeat, courtesy of a better goal-difference ratio as compared to Man United. But Red Devils might topple Klopp's men at  top spot if y avoid a defeat against Burnley. Interestingly, Anfield outfit will have opportunity to halt Man United's march when y host m following Burnley clash. 

It w appears that Klopp has already begun mind games ahead of top-of--table clash. During post-match interview, manr launched a stern attack on Man United, claiming that ir Old Trafford rivals have won more penalties in past two years than his side have won in past five and a half years. 

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Klopp defends Sadio Mane 

"But it's excuse for performance. We cant change it, we have to respect decisions. But we can change our performance. That's our focus w," said Klopp while speaking to Sky Sports. He also claimed it would be foolish to call Mane a diver, insisting that foul on him was clear.  

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Im courtesy: Liverpool website