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Liverpool won’t let up in battle for top-four spot, says Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool won’t let up in battle for top-four spot, says Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp vowed Liverpool will maintain the pressure in the race for the Champions League after a routine 3-0 win at Leicester. Curtis Jones’ quickfire double and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s fabulous goal kept their push for the top four alive while plunging the Foxes closer to the drop. Second-bottom Leicester are two points from Premier League safety with two games left and go to Newcastle next Monday. Victory means Liverpool have booked European football next season and they sit fifth, a point behind Newcastle and Manchester United, who have both played a game less. Klopp said: “Our job is to keep the pressure (on Newcastle and Manchester United), but if not this is already better than we could have expected six or seven weeks ago. “I have no clue what it means to us. Four or five years ago we had Chelsea on our neck and they were winning all the time. I think it was the year we finished fourth and had to go in the qualification. “We had to win the last game and until the last we had to win, win, win, because behind us they were always winning. We have to keep them on their toes and then we will see what happens Jurgen Klopp “We made it anyway and that’s what I expect them to do as well, if I am honest. “But it keeps you on your toes and that’s our job – we have to keep them on their toes and then we will see what happens. “Six or seven weeks ago I didn’t believe it could happen. What we lacked at the time was consistency. “The game never became the game it could have been, a real fight, challenges everywhere, because we controlled it in a really convincing way.” Alisson Becker snuffed out an early chance for Jamie Vardy and Liverpool swiftly took control, with Jones’ double ending the game as a contest before the break. The midfielder opened the scoring after 33 minutes when he arrived unmarked at the far post to steer in Mohamed Salah’s cross. Three minutes later he collected another Salah pass to swivel and blast past Daniel Iversen from just inside the box. Leicester had capitulated and only Iversen’s smart save stopped Cody Gakpo making it 3-0 soon after. Harvey Barnes tested Alisson early in the second half, but there was little fight from the Foxes and Liverpool ultimately eased to victory. Alexander-Arnold rubber stamped the points with a stunning 25-yard strike following Salah’s short free-kick with 19 minutes left. Salah should have made it 4-0 rather than shoot wide after going clean through and Leicester were booed off. They are teetering on the brink of relegation two years to the day since lifting the FA Cup for the first time. Boss Dean Smith said: “We are all supporters in here, we all support clubs, and you want to see your club winning. We got beaten by a team who physically overran us when they got a 2-0 lead. “I wouldn’t question our fight, our attitude, but I understand and we all should hear the supporters. If you are losing 2-0 or 3-0 at home and fighting a relegation battle I understand fans react in certain ways. “Of course I do (believe they can survive). I don’t like playing Monday nights, I don’t think it’s right. We will certainly know what we will have to do at St James’ Park next week. If you are losing 2-0 or 3-0 at home and fighting a relegation battle I understand fans react in certain ways Dean Smith “Goals change games. I could throw their goalkeeper 50 balls and they wouldn’t score from one of his big kicks. “It was a really disappointing goal to give away. For the second, Wilf (Ndidi) has tried to read a pass and they play it to Jones who scores a good goal. “Our minds get a little frazzled then and we needed to get into half-time without any further pain.”
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What is Taylor Swift’s net worth? Singer raked in cash this year as 'The Eras Tour' pulled up US economy
What is Taylor Swift’s net worth? Singer raked in cash this year as 'The Eras Tour' pulled up US economy
Forbes reported that Swift has been earning between $10 million and $13 million from each concert stop
2023-10-27 21:12
Vietnam Orders Netflix to Remove Chinese TV Drama Over Disputed Map
Vietnam Orders Netflix to Remove Chinese TV Drama Over Disputed Map
Netflix Inc. and FPT Telecom stopped offering the Chinese romantic TV drama Flight to You in Vietnam after
2023-07-10 10:52
Vikings' offense out of sync as the team equals loss total from last season
Vikings' offense out of sync as the team equals loss total from last season
The Minnesota Vikings are 1-4 and have already equaled the number of losses they had last season
2023-10-10 06:31
Is North Macedonia vs England on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Euros qualifier tonight
Is North Macedonia vs England on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Euros qualifier tonight
England conclude their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign as they travel to face North Macedonia on Monday night. Gareth Southgate’s side laboured to a 2-0 draw against lowly Malta at Wembley on Friday night and will be looking for a much-improved performance in what is one of their last competitive fixtures before next summer in Germany. North Macedonia sit fourth in Group C although they gave Italy a scare on Friday night before eventually fading to a 5-2 defeat to leave the Azzurri on the brink of qualification for Euro 2024. Here’s everything you need to know. Get all the latest football betting sites offers here. When is North Macedonia vs England? North Macedonia vs England is due to kick off at 7.45pm GMT tonight, Monday 20 November, at the National Arena Tose Proeski in Skopje. How can I watch it? Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Channel 4, with coverage on the channel from 7pm GMT. A live stream will be available via the Channel 4 website and app. If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch the event, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes deals on VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider. Team news Gareth Southgate has had to deal with a host of injuries in this camp with Jude Bellingham, James Maddison, Levi Colwill, Callum Wilson and Lewis Dunk all pulling out, while Kalvin Phillips was unavailable for personal reasons. Kieran Tripper has since also departed the squad due to a personal matter, Jarrod Bowen is injured, while Marcus Rashford might not be risked on Monday after being substituted following a collision with Trent Alexander-Arnold in the game against Malta. North Macedonia head coach Blagoja Milevski, meanwhile, may look to rotate his team following their defeat against Italy, with Jani Atanasov - scorer of a brace off the bench against Italy - potentially in line for a start. Predicted line-ups North Macedonia XI: Dimitrievski, Ashkovski, Serafimov, Musliu, Dimoski, Atanasov, Elezi, Alioski, Ristovski, Bardhi, Elmas. England XI: Pickford; Walker, Konsa, Maguire, Lewis; Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Gallagher; Grealish, Kane, Saka. Odds North Macedonia win 18/1 Draw 13/2 Malta win 1/7 Prediction A much-improved England performance, albeit against sterner opposition. North Macedonia 1-4 England. Read More Scotland sign off on successful Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with six-goal thriller Gareth Southgate wants vastly-improved display from England in North Macedonia Jarrod Bowen adds to England withdrawals after injury in training Kieran Trippier withdraws from England squad ahead of trip to North Macedonia Is Scotland vs Norway on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Wales relying on a Croatia slip-up after only drawing in Armenia
2023-11-20 18:25
New bill to build Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada's cost at $380 million
New bill to build Athletics stadium on Las Vegas Strip caps Nevada's cost at $380 million
The Oakland Athletics are asking Nevada for $380 million for a 30,000-seat, $1.5 billion retractable roof stadium on the Las Vegas Strip
2023-05-28 00:10
‘Wheel of Fortune’ new hire Ryan Seacrest reveals plans for show after Pat Sajak’s retirement on ‘Today’ with Willie Geist
‘Wheel of Fortune’ new hire Ryan Seacrest reveals plans for show after Pat Sajak’s retirement on ‘Today’ with Willie Geist
Former ‘American Idol’ host Ryan Seacrest spoke to Willie Geist during ‘Sunday Sitdown’ and revealed his vision for 'Wheel of Fortune'
2023-09-25 15:19
Column: Team USA always comes home with some drama. Just never the Ryder Cup
Column: Team USA always comes home with some drama. Just never the Ryder Cup
The Americans never seem to return home with the Ryder Cup, only plenty of drama
2023-10-03 23:29
Braves rumors: Charlie Morton return, Kyle Wright importance, ludicrous magic number
Braves rumors: Charlie Morton return, Kyle Wright importance, ludicrous magic number
The Atlanta Braves could extend Charlie Morton his $20 million option for 2024. They need to see if and when Kyle Wright will return. In the meantime, don't read Bob Nightengale because he's an idiot!
2023-08-27 23:43
30 greatest NFL QBs of all time: Where does Patrick Mahomes rank now?
30 greatest NFL QBs of all time: Where does Patrick Mahomes rank now?
When talking about GOATs, there are only a few names who can actually take the claim when it comes to the quarterback position. However, after another Super Bowl championship, how close is Patrick Mahomes from saying he's the best quarterback ever?There are few positions in sports that have...
2023-07-17 19:00
Vodafone, Three announce plan for biggest UK mobile group
Vodafone, Three announce plan for biggest UK mobile group
Mobile phone giant Vodafone has agreed to merge British operations with Three UK, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, to create Britain's biggest operator with 27 million customers and accelerate rollout of...
2023-06-14 23:52
Schooled for success: Munich academy recalls 'extraordinary' Djokovic
Schooled for success: Munich academy recalls 'extraordinary' Djokovic
Even when Novak Djokovic was a teenager, his coaches were sure that there was "just one objective in his head --...
2023-07-01 20:03