Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United is NOT ‘two points lost’ despite the Reds wasting numerous chances at 1-0… with Arsenal remaining top of the table of the Premier League
Liverpool lost their lead in the Premier League title race on Sunday, but manager Jurgen Klopp insists their 2-2 draw at Manchester United was not a case of losing two points.
Mohamed Salah’s 84th-minute penalty gave the Reds a point in the match, after falling behind thanks to a second-half turnaround by the hosts, boosted by goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo.
But Klopp dismissed the criticism after the final whistle, even though the point means they remain behind Arsenal in the race for the top flight crown this season.
The German coach told Sky Sports: “We had big chances before and after they scored.
“This is the current situation. It’s a point to Manchester United, I know people see it as two points lost.
Jurgen Klopp says he doesn’t think Liverpool’s draw against Man United was a two-point loss.
He noted that the hosts have “implemented an extra change” due to the importance of Liverpool’s games.
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“I see it because we have one point more than before the match. It’s an away match against Manchester United, I think for us this match is more special than for the other teams because against us, They put an extra team in. That’s how it is.
“We’ll face it again in a week at Everton, these are the games we need to be ready for. We fully deserved the equalizer, that’s all.
Liverpool took the lead at Old Trafford through Luis Diaz’s goal after 23 minutes, and the Reds will regret not capitalizing more on their chances during a dominant first half.
After the break, an error from Jarell Quansah allowed Fernandes to score from the center circle for the equalizer, before Mainoo curled in a fine strike from the edge of the penalty area to make it 2-1 for Manchester United.
The points were shared after Aaron Wan-Bissaka brought down Harvey Elliott in the penalty area, and Egypt star Salah managed to convert.
Luis Diaz gave Liverpool the lead in the first half, before two Man United goals put them ahead
Mohamed Salah converted an 84th-minute penalty to give the Reds a point
Before the Merseyside derby against Everton later this month, Liverpool have Premier League clashes with Crystal Palace and Fulham, as well as the two Europa League quarter-final matches against Atalanta.
Arsenal lead the Premier League with 71 points and a goal difference of +51, nine goals ahead of Liverpool in second and one point ahead of Manchester City in third.
