Liverpool were beaten 3-1 at Brentford in January in the midst of a dismal spell that encapsulated their largely disappointing season.

Once the focus switched from the dissenters in the stands to the action on the pitch, Liverpool showed why Klopp says coaching 'is a joy again' after their recent revival. UK government plans to leave the city to 'managed decline' in the 1980s and the cover-up that followed the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, which caused the death of 97 Liverpool fans, have been cited as reasons for anti-establishment protest. Liverpool supporters have repeatedly booed the anthem in recent years, most notably ahead of last season's FA Cup final. Liverpool said on Friday they would play the anthem prior to kick-off despite acknowledging 'some supporters have strong views' on the subject.Īs 'God Save the King' was played, boos and jeers were eventually drowned out by chants of 'Liverpool' from the home fans. Salah's memorable evening was partially overshadowed by the Liverpool fans who booed the national anthem just hours after the coronation ceremony for King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. We have to make sure we keep the teams behind us, behind us because they are coming. 'If Manchester United win their games in hand, then they are seven points away and it is pretty much done. United's defeat at Brighton in midweek has given Liverpool renewed hope of qualifying for the Champions League via a top four berth.īut United, who travel to West Ham on Sunday, have two games in hand and remain favourites to finish above their bitter rivals. Klopp's fifth placed team climbed within one point of fourth placed Manchester United after their sixth successive league victory. We all know some world class players don't do that, but he does. You need to have this desire to score goals.

'I can't see him stopping, that's just his nature. He is an all-time great,' Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said. A lot of people don't appreciate players when they are still playing. He also moved level with Steven Gerrard's Liverpool tally of 186 goals, sitting in joint fifth place in the club's all-time scoring list.įor the third season in a row, Salah has reached 30 goals in all competitions. The Egypt forward's first half finish made him the first player in Liverpool history to net in nine successive games at Anfield, with his strike taking him to 100 career goals at the stadium. Mohamed Salah's landmark goal sealed Liverpool's 1-0 win against Brentford to keep their Premier League top four hopes alive on Saturday.

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