Published 20:37 IST, January 20th 2020
Jürgen Klopp takes subtle dig at Manchester United after 2-0 win
Jürgen Klopp took a subtle dig at his opponents for their inability to show ambition as Liverpool defeated Manchester United with a 2-0 scoreline at Anfield
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As Liverpool defeated Manchester United with a 2-0 scoreline at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp took a subtle dig at his opponents for ir inability to show ambition. While talking to a local media outlet, Klopp said it was an amazing performance by his team against a club like Machester United. He went on to say that United just wanted to any m, distract and mount a counter-attack during game.
Klopp also said that re were instances when Red Devils played football but t too often. Klopp went on to say it was difficult to create chances in order to score goals during game but chances that went on to create were amazing. A 14th-minute goal from Virgil van Dijk and a 93rd-minute goal from Mohamed Salah sent Liverpool 16 points clear on top of Premier League table.
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Klopp to focus on one thing at a time
Liverpool manr said that everything is still same for team, adding he is t sure about teams catching up with m or t. Klopp said that he does t think about se things, adding that winning Premier League is his main priority. He furr talked about that his complete focus is on ir Premier League match against Wolves with to think about anything else.
Premier League giants Manchester United were defeated by league leaders Liverpool on Matchday 23 of Premier League. Virgil van Dijk scored first goal of night, followed by Mohamed Salah’s strike in injury time. However, Van Dijk’s goal has raised doubts over United’s defensive strategy during corner kicks.
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Liverpool took an early lead
Jurgen Klopp’s men took an early lead in game at Anfield when Virgil van Dijk scored a towering header in 14th minute, courtesy of a corner from Trent Alexander-Arld. Van Dijk edged past Brandon Williams, who was marking Dutch International. This has led to an outr among United fans, who are questioning decision to make Williams mark Van Dijk in presence of Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof.
With Manchester City’s draw against Crystal Palace and Liverpool’s subsequent victory against Manchester United, Reds w lead in Premier League, bagging 64 points, with a game in hand. Manchester United are fifth in league, five points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea.
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Liverpool next plays against Wolves in an away Premier League match on January 23. match will be played at Molineux Stadium. Manchester United next play against Burnley FC in a home match at Old Trafford. match will be played on January 22.
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20:37 IST, January 20th 2020