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Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool are making “lemonade” with a season of ups and downs that has seen the defending champions maintain their place at the top of the Premier League in 2020-21.
The Reds are three points ahead of Manchester United after a goalless draw in Newcastle on Wednesday. It was the second time they had split the loot in the same number of games, but Klopp told Amazon Prime after the game that he is satisfied with what he saw on the field at St James’ Park.
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“We found a lot of solutions today, we created chances but we didn’t use them, that’s why it’s 0-0. But I liked the game, this is a draw, we’re not happy with the result, but I’m fine with the performance because that’s the way that we have to play and protect, we did all of that, but it’s still disappointing. That’s right, “he said.
“We had all these moments, it’s normal. We had to move on and they defended with everything they had, but then we were left with a single player in front. We played super football but we have to respect the result and take what was right and what was bad. I don’t think there is much bad except the finish and we have to move on and if we can finish those things then we will win football matches. “
Manchester United, who have played one game less, can match Liverpool’s total points with a New Year’s Day win over Aston Villa. Klopp, however, said he’s not worried about the table at this point in the season.
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Steve Nicol says Liverpool fans need to be seriously concerned about Manchester United in the title race.
“The last thing I’m thinking about is our position at the table right now,” he said. “It’s nice, but it doesn’t mean anything. We tied tonight and we’re still at the top of the table, so that shows how difficult the season is for everyone. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. We have to move on, next game, Southampton, Aston Villa, Man United and it’s good that we know our responsibility.
“We didn’t get the result we wanted, but it’s not the worst in the world, worse things are happening.”
Liverpool will be next in action on Monday 4 January when they visit Southampton.
