LONDON • Jurgen Klopp believes that the English Premier League title race is not over for Manchester City yet even if his Liverpool side beat the champions today.
Ahead of today's clash at the Etihad Stadium, Liverpool are top of the league on 54 points from 20 unbeaten games, seven points ahead of City (47) while second-placed Tottenham have 48.
"If we were 10 points behind, would I say we can't catch them? Of course not. It's (only) Jan 3. It's a motivation for them 100 per cent and we need to be ready," the Reds manager said.
The German arrived at his pre-match press conference at the club's Melwood training ground yesterday in a jovial mood, saying to reporters: "Happy New Year to all of you! So far nothing to moan about."
He was upset, however, with how Liverpool are considered favourites for today's clash and talk of them being champions when the season has only passed the halfway stage.
"People say we go there most likely to win... It's not true. It's not reality," he said. "When I pass people on the streets, it's still normal life. Do they like how the boys are playing? For sure. But it's a lack of respect to think our fans are celebrating already.
"It will be a very difficult game. City are a really strong football team with an outstanding manager. We have to be brave and full of desire. They are the best team in the world, that is my opinion.
CITY ARE THE BEST
It will be a very difficult game. City are a really strong football team with an outstanding manager. We have to be brave and full of desire. They are the best team in the world, that is my opinion.
JURGEN KLOPP, Liverpool manager, weighing up the reigning champions Manchester City.
CHANCE TO SHOW WE ARE THE BEST
I have a feeling there is a big opportunity for us to reduce the gap. Our focus is the same. We are going to try to make our game, to be there and be fighting for the Premier League for as far as possible.
PEP GUARDIOLA, Manchester City manager, smelling blood against the league leaders.
"The points change, but the preparations don't."
His opposite number Pep Guardiola tried to rally his men, saying that "nobody" thinks City are going to win the showdown.
He said yesterday: "It is Liverpool, with (Manchester) United the best team in England in history. But we can beat them. I know today nobody trusts us, nobody makes one coin for us, but it is what it is.
"They are in the moment the best team in Europe, in the consistency, the way they control the details in their game.
"The reality is clear, we are seven points down... (but) a lot of points to play for. Everybody is asking me what will happen if you lose.
"I have a feeling there is a big opportunity for us to reduce the gap."
His men will have to breach a backline that has conceded just eight goals, with the addition of Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker and a first full season with the world's most expensive defender Virgil van Dijk.
After a slow start, the front three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are also beginning to hit top form, scoring in the same league game for the first time this season last Saturday in the 5-1 home win over Arsenal.
"Results and performances give confidence. We have results and performances. Our boys have quality. As long as we mix up potential with attitude, there will be quality," Klopp added of his side, who have won nine straight league games.
City, on the other hand, have been on a poor run of late, losing three of their past five league games including two in a row against Crystal Palace and Leicester City.
They looked to have turned things around with a 3-1 win over Southampton, but Liverpool will be a completely different test.
The champions have found it difficult against the Reds, winning just four of the 16 meetings between the two since the Manchester club won the Premier League in 2012.
They are also currently on a four-game winless run in all competitions against Liverpool, with the 0-0 draw at Anfield in October ending a run of three straight defeats.
Guardiola will hope that Sergio Aguero can continue his excellent streak against Liverpool, scoring in all six of his last home league games against the Reds.
The striker said on the City website: "Of course, I want to score as much as I can to help the team win and, if that's the way it panned out against Liverpool so far, then I hope I can keep the streak going.
"December didn't pan out the way we wanted it to and now we've got more ground to make up.
"Our focus should be on our own game. We are confident in our playing style and we believe it's the most effective to lead us to victory."
Guardiola agreed that it is all about how they can bring out the best in their game.
The Spaniard said: "Our focus is the same. We are going to try to make our game, to be there and be fighting for the Premier League for as far as possible."
REUTERS
MAN CITY V LIVERPOOL
Singtel TV Ch102 & StarHub Ch227, tomorrow, 4am
Raheem Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism
Premier League: Mauricio Pochettino Loses His Cool As
Jun 01, 2019 · 'This is only the start', says Jürgen Klopp after Liverpool's Champions League triumph - video A nd so, back into the red.
Maurizio Sarri puzzled by Chelsea collapse, says sorry to fans LONDON • Maurizio Sarri has admitted that he may not be equipped to motivate his players after Chelsea were trounced 4-0 at Bournemouth, their heaviest Premier League defeat since 1996.
Sarri puzzled by Chelsea collapse, says sorry to fans
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has urged his fellow Paris Saint-Germain teammates to show "a spirit of sacrifice for the team" with Edison Cavani and Neymar out for the match against Manchester United.
Buffon: PSG and Man Utd are equal as Champions League tie
Newcastle United beat Blackburn Rovers 4-2 after extra time while Championship side Stoke City threw away a two-goal lead as they suffered a shock 3-2 home defeat by third-tier Shrewsbury Town in
Blackburn Rovers vs. Newcastle United - Football Match Report
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was Monday charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his side's defeat to Burnley. The Spurs boss became engaged in a lengthy and
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham boss charged by Football
Weary feet to blame for England's fall, Football News & Top
LIVERPOOL, England (REUTERS) - Bayern Munich showed all their Champions League experience and quality organisation as they held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their last 16 match at
Solid and smart Bayern hold Liverpool at Anfield | Reuters.com
Juventus forward Ronaldo came second in the 2018 Ballon d'Or vote behind his old Real team mate Modric, while Messi was fifth, a ranking met with some consternation at both the Argentine's
Modric criticises Ballon d'Or gala snub by Messi, Ronaldo
Meanwhile, U18 National Team Head Coach Fadzuhasny Juraimi has called up six players from Singapore Premier League clubs. Philippe Aw, U15 National Team Head Coach, said: "This tournament is important for our U15 boys as most of them will be playing international matches for the first time.
Timor Leste News from Singapore, Latest Timor Leste News from
news.trendingnews.co.in/singapore/timor-leste
Get the Timor Leste News from Singapore, Latest Timor Leste News from Singapore, Trending Timor Leste News from Singapore, Current Timor Leste News From Singapore on trendingnews.co.in. Grab exclusive coverage on breaking national news, current politics, regional and educational news with trending now, most popular from Singapore.
National Teams - Age-group - Football Association of Singapore
MANCHESTER, England -- Sergio Aguero may not be risked for Manchester City's midweek trip to Watford with Pep Guardiola desperate to avoid injuries ahead of a busy December schedule.
Justification in the air amid Man City's historic treble
Manchester United's Norwegian caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (C) celebrates with his players on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between between Cardiff City and Manchester United at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales on December 22, 2018.
Football: Solskjaer praises buccaneering Man United players
Aston Villa beat Derby County 2-1 in the Championship playoff final, earning back their spot in the Premier League. (Reuters pic) LONDON: Aston Villa returned to the Premier League, after a three
Soccer-Villa return to Premier League with win over Derby
watch coppa america live streaming vf
watch soccer live stream links
watch champions league soccer live streaming
soccer tv live football streaming portugal
watch the champions league live stream
watch soccer online free streaming live world cup
khan tv pw watch indian premier league 2018 live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming app
live tv soccer live stream - live3s.com
watch coppa america live streaming online
watch coppa america live streaming english
watch live streaming soccer online espn3
watch champions league live streaming xbox
watch champions league live streaming bt sport
watch live soccer streaming free android
watch coppa america live streaming ufc
watch english premier league live streaming
watch premier league live streaming live free
watch uefa champions league live streaming sportek
watch soccer online free streaming live uk
watch soccer live streaming mobile
watch champions league final online free live streaming
watch soccer live streaming juventus vs manchester united
soccer tv live football streaming garuda select
watch barclays premier league live streaming online free
watch coppa america live streaming usa
super soccer tv live streaming persib
watch coppa america live streaming live free
watch premier league live streaming xfinity
watch soccer live streaming zimbabwe
watch premier league live streaming online - soccer portal
watch hd soccer live streaming free
watch soccer game live now
watch indian premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming portugal
watch soccer live streaming juventus
watch soccer live live football streaming cr7
watch champions league live streaming espn
watch champions league final live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live p2p
watch coppa america live streaming jamaica
watch soccer aid live stream online
apps to watch live streaming soccer
watch soccer online free streaming live english
watch live soccer online free streaming now
watch soccer live stream hunter
watch soccer online free streaming live hd
watch soccer games live stream free
watch the premier league live stream
watch karnataka premier league live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live arabic
how to watch soccer live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming xbox one
watch premier league live streaming online - soccer portal
watch soccer online free streaming live batman
watch english premier league live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming quality
watch champions league live streaming now free
watch soccer online free streaming live dracula
how to watch uefa champions league live streaming
live football watch free live football streaming free soccer
watch soccer live streaming hd
how to watch premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming qatar
watch coppa america live streaming now
watch soccer online free streaming live india
watch coppa america live streaming bola
watch live stream soccer games online free
watch coppa america live streaming cricfree
watch coppa america live streaming kenya
watch live soccer stream android
soccer tv live football streaming reddit
watch coppa america live streaming eng
watch champions league semi final draw live stream
watch premier league live streaming video
www.watch premier league live stream.com
watch champions league live streaming zee5
watch uefa champions league quarter final draw live streaming
watch premier league live streaming free
watch soccer saturday live stream
super soccer tv live streaming indonesia
watch usa soccer live stream online
where to watch champions league live streaming
#ignoranza #oudmehta #goodday #villarealcf #oasisofficial #manchestercity #oasis #Suarez #mensnightout #vandijk #Liverpool #coffeebreak #Barcelona #paulmcartney #elcasico #klopp #freekicks #championship #coyg #livestreams #acmilan #Barca #footballmeme #oasisandbeatles #trollfootball #liverpoolfans #mancityvsliverpool #salah #noelgallagher #nikesoccer #football #premierleague #realmadrid #football #ballondor #premierleague #roadtrip #kopisusu #Bar #meunier #alissonbecker #jadwalbolahariini #sumbertv #henderson #knuckleball #arsenalnews #leicestercity #mancity #visubal #golf #beatifulgame #league1 #pagani #Sunday #soccer #league2 #commento #fcbarcelona #panini #neymar #freekickerz #manchestercity #24x7 #thomasmeunier #goal #comics #champion #arsenal #championsleague #copaamerica #footballmemes #433skills #lfc #footballschedule #oasisengland #MSport #cr7 #gooners #liverpool #linkstreaming #lovefootball #BMW #ucl #thebeatles
No comments:
Post a Comment