Exhausted, injury-hit and relying on a bunch of academy prospects, Liverpool continues to pull off victories in the business end of
It was a sixth straight win in all competitions for Liverpool — and a fourth in an 11-day span that included an extra-time victory over Chelsea in the English
“If you’d told me 12 days ago we would win all four games, I would have said no chance — it was impossible," said Klopp, who will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season after nearly nine years. “In the circumstances, winning the games is ridiculous.”
Second-placed Manchester City will look to restore the gap to Liverpool to one point by beating
Even though Liverpool's injuries are relenting somewhat, the likes of
"What the boys have squeezed out was special,” Klopp said.
“This game didn’t go easy for us. We didn’t have a great rhythm and the boys felt the intensity for the first time."
There were angry scenes among Forest players and coaching staff after the final whistle, with even club owner
Eight minutes of time added on was officially awarded by the referee, which was perhaps the cause of Forest’s complaints along with unhappiness that the hosts did not get the ball back when play was stopped after Liverpool defender
Tierney blew with Forest in possession on the edge of Liverpool’s area. After Konate quickly recovered, Tierney dropped the ball to Liverpool goalkeeper
“The law states that, if the referee is going to stop the game — which he is entitled to for a head injury — the ball has to go back to the team that has possession," said
Arsenal, a point behind City in third, visits last-placed Sheffield United on Monday.
NO LOVE FOR POCHETTINO
Chelsea couldn’t give
When
“I was asked before if I feel the love from the fans — no,” Pochettino said after the game. “I’m not worried. We need to accept this relationship. You win your relationship through winning games.
“I will continue to work and try to change this perception. We need to manage some reality. We are working really hard to try to win games, the team is fighting.”
The Blues rescued a point through Axel Disasi’s header from Cole Palmer’s cross in the 83rd but there was little for them to celebrate, with the team languishing in 11th place.
BATTLE FOR FOURTH
Aston Villa responded to Tottenham's come-from-behind 3-1 victory over
Lucas Digne headed in the clinching goal for Villa in a 3-2 win at
Villa is in fourth place, five points above Tottenham but having played one game more.
Fifth spot could yet earn a
Tottenham produced a dazzling spell of three goals in 11 second-half minutes against Palace after falling behind to
OTHER RESULTS
There were 3-0 home wins for Newcastle and Fulham against Wolverhampton and Brighton, respectively, while West Ham won at Everton 3-1 thanks to two stoppage-time goals.
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