Klopp: Third place finish 'felt impossible' just weeks ago

Published on May 23, 2021 - Duration: 00:46s

Klopp: Third place finish 'felt impossible' just weeks ago

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's third place finish in the Premier League "felt impossible" even five weeks ago, after his side beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at home.The result not only secured them Champions League football but lifted the Reds above Chelsea.


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Jürgen Klopp

German football manager (born 1967)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were "just not good enough" in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park.
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Liverpool are set to open talks with Feyenoord over Arne Slot becoming Jurgen Klopp's successor.
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Feyenoord's Arne Slot is a leading candidate to take over as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it will be good for Trent Alexander-Arnold to have a new manager and predicts the right-back will be a player "people talk..
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Premier League

Association football league in England
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questions his side's desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton.
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Everton ended a cycle of icy misery by applying the final blow to Liverpool's Premier League title hopes, writes Phil McNulty.
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner praises the performance of forwards Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan in their 2-0 Premier League win over Newcastle United..
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Everton manager Sean Dyche describes their 2-0 Premier League victory at Goodison Park over Merseyside rivals Liverpool as "a game for the people".
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Liverpool F.C.

Association football club in England
Including a Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool.
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Everton take a giant step towards safety and deliver a huge blow to Liverpool's title aspirations with a thoroughly deserved victory.
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UEFA Champions League

European association football tournament
Aston Villa come from behind to beat Bournemouth and keep their bid for a top-four finish and Champions League football on track.
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Chelsea F.C.

Association football club in London, England
Manchester United are interested in Ivan Toney, Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea future is in the balance, plus more.
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Mauricio Pochettino says his Chelsea side "gave up" during their damaging 5-0 defeat by Arsenal  at Emirates stadium.
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Kai Havertz could be the man to deliver Arsenal the Premier League title after starring against Chelsea, writes Phil McNulty.
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Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino says his side were "soft" and that they "gave up" in their 5-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side looked aggressive and sharp from the start as they thrashed Chelsea 5-0 in the Premier League.
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Cincinnati Reds

Major League Baseball franchise in Cincinnati, Ohio
MOTD2 pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy says the Reds' refreshed midfield was the key to Sunday's win over Fulham.
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MOTD2 pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy says the Reds' refreshed midfield was the key to Sunday's win over Fulham.
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Crystal Palace F.C.

Association football club in London, England
Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as Crystal Palace beat Newcastle at Selhurst Park to guarantee Premier League football for another season.
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Wales and Crystal Palace forward Elise Hughes is facing a significant spell on the sidelines because of a serious knee injury.
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