Liverpool rare loss: may lose table to Manchester United – VG

One minute and 51 seconds after the referee started the game, Danny Ings put the home team ahead. Knowing the net was also decisive in the match, because despite the enormous pressure, Liverpool failed to create chances.

When the final whistle sounded at St. Mary’s, Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl fell to his knees before tears came to his eyes. He followed the previous round of the series from home due to a crown infection in his own family, Monday saw his own team take a rare win over Liverpool.

– I’ve never won points from Jürgen (Klopp), and I didn’t start to believe it after 90 minutes because they are so strong. The way we defended ourselves was incredible. Everyone worked hard for the victory. “We showed an incredible mentality and it was a perfect day,” excited Hasenhüttl tells Sky Sports.

– He is very passionate and brings it to fights. It’s great to see. The manager makes us work our lives and it pays off, says Ings of the Austrian.

Klopp was less satisfied after Liverpool’s first loss since early October.

– How much time do we have? Jürgen Klopp answered questions about what went wrong.

– The beginning of course. Not just the goal, but the start in general. But congratulations to Southampton, they deserved the win. You know exactly what you find in them, but we looked surprised, said the Liverpool manager after the game.

New pair of earplugs

Trent Alexander-Arnold acted like an inexperienced youth in the 26th minute as he gifted the ball to a James Ward-Prowse player. The ball found its way to the forward, who threw Alisson exquisitely.

Ings has a past in Liverpool and had a quiet celebration, but his 50th Premier League goal gave Southampton a dreamy dream start.

For Liverpool’s newly composed defense, it was a similar nightmare. Jurgen Klopp gave Fabinho and Jordan Henderson a chance together in central defense, but occasionally struggled with speed from Theo Walcott and aggressive pressure from Ings.

Low probability

The guests also had their chances with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, while local substitute Nathan Tella had the opportunity to double the lead before the break. He entered for Moussa Djenepo, who left the pitch crying over an injury.

Liverpool had not lost in 12 league games before the trip to St. Mary’s. Six straight wins against Southampton were also an uplifting read, and after the break, the away team put enormous pressure on the home team’s goal.

Klopp thought his team should have a chance to equalize from the penalty spot when Sadio Mané fell to the ground after 60 minutes.

-It’s not an excuse for achievement, but it could have given us a point, said the German.

Southampton barely had the ball but fought heroically against Liverpool’s offensive arsenal. Despite great ball possession, the great club failed to create many chances. In fact, the first shot came on target at 75 minutes. So long they haven’t waited since 2015, he writes choose. The home team stayed away and claimed their first win in eight attempts against Liverpool.

Jürgen Klopp’s men took league gold last year but have struggled this season. Liverpool have struggled with injuries and are closely followed by competitors. The closest is Manchester United, who can go ahead with a win over Burnley on Tuesday next week.

On January 17, the stage is set for a great match between Liverpool and Ole Gunnar Solskjær and company.

Southampton is also having a brilliant season. After Monday’s victory, they are in sixth place, just four points behind the league leader.