Liverpool FC missed out on winning the English championship. The Reds won 3-1 (0-1) once morest Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday – but didn’t get enough support. Manchester City celebrated winning the title once more following beating Aston Villa 3-2 (0-1). Star coach Pep Guardiola’s club went into the final day of the Premier League with a one-point lead.
Liverpool were behind early on due to Pedro Neto’s goal (3rd minute). Sadio Mané (24th) brought the Reds back into the game following a strong assist from former Bundesliga professional Thiago. When Matthew Cash put Aston Villa ahead in Manchester in the 37th minute, Liverpool were only separated from the top of the table on goal difference.
Gündogan scores twice
In the second half, Klopp had to do without Thiago, who had been replaced injured. However, Aston Villa continued to help for the time being: Ex-Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho (69th) increased the score in Manchester to make it 2-0 for the guests. Villa coach and Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard was happy on the sidelines. But substitute Gündogan (76th and 81st) and Rodri (78th) turned the game around. That’s why the Liverpool goals by Mohamed Salah (84th) and Andy Robertson (89th) didn’t help.
Klopp (54) has been working in Liverpool since 2015, he had won the championship title with the traditional club in 2020. Next Saturday, the Reds have the chance to win the Champions League once more following 2019 in the final of the Champions League once morest Real Madrid. Klopp and Liverpool have already won the FA Cup and the League Cup this season. (dpa)