If any reminder was needed that Manchester City will not win a fourth Premier League title, it did at Liverpool on Saturday. Although United weren’t at their best, they beat relegation-threatened Burnley 3-1 at Anfield after losing 3-1 to Arsenal. It means Jurgen Klopp’s side are back in the top half of the table after being knocked off top spot by City, who came on late to beat Everton 2-0 at the Etihad. Now all eyes are on Arsenal.
Arsenal are looking to open the gap on leaders Liverpool, who are two points behind second-placed City, when they face West Ham United on Sunday afternoon.But for now, let’s look back at the success against Burnley and see what the national press had to say about Paul Horst. “Klopp brings his full repertoire as a rejuvenated Liverpool return to the top.”MailOnline’s Joe Bernstein wrote: “If this Jurgen Klopp has run out of energy, you can only imagine he’s reaching his full potential.
Klopp went through his entire repertoire as a rejuvenated Liverpool return to the top of the Premier League. the city of manchester“The first three have each scored in front of record crowds at Anfield, but none have had as big an impact as the manager. On an eventful afternoon, he led a full-time fist-pumping party off the pitch to shout at the Liverpool fans, only to be punished for his protest and almost tripped.“If it was pure entertainment and I don’t feel like taking on a new driving job after this coming weekend, I might try a round in Las Vegas.
Klopp understood the importance of winning.””No wonder Klopp thinks he needs a long break.”Ultrasound examination of the liver department Marking LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 10: (Sunrise, Ends Sunday) Darwin Nunes of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the third goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Burnley FC at Anfield, Liverpool on February 10, 2024.
If any reminder was needed that Manchester City will not win a fourth Premier League title, it did at Liverpool on Saturday.United weren’t at their best but beat relegation-threatened Burnley 3-1 at Anfield after losing 3-1 to Arsenal. It means Jurgen Klopp’s side are back in the top half of the table after being knocked off top spot by City, who came on late to beat Everton 2-0 at the Etihad.Now all eyes are on Arsenal.
Arsenal are looking to open the gap on leaders Liverpool, who are two points behind second-placed City, when they face West Ham United on Sunday afternoon. READ MORE: Liverpool v Burnley player ratings, Harvey Elliott standout and two more standouts READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Ryan Gravenburch, Allison Becker injury and illness updateBut for now, let’s look back at the success against Burnley and see what the national press had to say about Paul Horst.”Klopp brings his full repertoire as a rejuvenated Liverpool return to the top.”MailOnline’s Joe Bernstein wrote: “If this Jurgen Klopp is burning himself out, you can only imagine he’s reaching his full potential. Klopp went through his entire repertoire as Liverpool return to the top of the Premier League after signing a temporary deal with Manchester City.
“The first three all scored in front of record crowds at Anfield, but none had more impact than the manager himself. On an eventful afternoon, he was booked for protesting, walked off the pitch, shouted to the Liverpool fans, he tripped and almost fell. It was obvious: he broke down, leading to a fist-pumping celebration.
“It was pure entertainment and if you don’t want a new managerial job after the coming holidays, you can try in Las Vegas. Klopp understood the importance of a win.””No wonder Klopp thinks he needs a long break.
Chris Bascombe of the Telegraph wrote: “Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola want ban orders against each other. Once again, eternal rivals Liverpool and Manchester City have resumed their battle for the top spot in the Premier League. Where one person goes, others are sure to follow. Liverpool are back on top after the champions temporarily overtook them. In 2019 and 2022, the managers were separated by one point. Another picture was completed in 2024. There was a sense of calm for the champions as their opponents in Merseyside and north London recognized that every point dropped could have potentially disastrous consequences. “Peace in the city is a powerful weapon. Extreme emotions, used to winning when they seem invincible, are rarely a source of energy.
Instead, Liverpool and Arsenal’s title hopes are fueled by a passionate desire to win, sometimes manifesting itself in a chaotic and frenetic pursuit of victory or the need to challenge their defense in a frenetic final.
Liverpool would have expected their home game against Burnley to be more routine.
Instead, the heart monitors on the Anfield crowd’s smartwatches vibrated in unison during a frantic, breathless thriller that was only remedied when Darwin Nunez’s 80th-minute goal made it 3-1.“If this happens in the last 14 league games, it’s no wonder Klopp thinks he needs a long break. He and his senior players will not be alone against City. “Try to overcome the fatalistic deja vu that being close to perfect is not enough.””It was a day where winning was everything.”
