Jurgen Klopp says Manchester City are still firm favourites to be crowned Premier League champions even though his Liverpool side are in top spot with nearly half the season gone. Liverpool, managed by Jurgen Klopp (left) are one point clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. (AFP/FRANCK FIFE) Liverpool have a one-point lead over City after 17 games following last weekend's victory over Manchester United but the German is in no doubt Pep Guardiola's men are in the driving seat. "Only City can stop City, to be honest," Klopp said to reporters on Tuesday (Dec 18). "We have to play our own game and get as many points as possible." With Liverpool and City playing at different times in recent weeks, one side has known the other's result going into a game. Last weekend City played first but this week it will be Liverpool. The Merseysiders face Wolverhampton on Friday before the champions take on Crystal Palace the following day. Klopp insists the schedule is of … [Read more...] about Liverpool”s Klopp insists Man City are Premier League favourites
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Premier League rumours: Newcastle United ace ‘keen’ to leave
Here are the latest Premier League rumours from around web: Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow is keen on a move to Leeds in January after falling second fiddle to Martin Dubravka at St James’ Park. (Football Insider) Manchester United will have to fork out around £24m if they decide to sack Jose Mourinho as manager before the end of the January transfer window. (Daily Record)Meanwhile, Manchester United are interested in signing teenage Galatasaray defender Ozan Kabak. (Daily Mail)Serie A champions Juventus met up with agent Mino Raiola to discuss Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt. (Sky Italia)Liverpool target Adrien Rabiot will not sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain. (Various)Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants to sign Real Madrid playmaker Isco in the summer, and initial contact has been made with the player's representatives (As)West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere could be ruled out for the rest of the … [Read more...] about Premier League rumours: Newcastle United ace ‘keen’ to leave
Liverpool beat Man United 3 1 to regain top spot in Premier League
Two deflected Xherdan Shaqiri strikes handed Liverpool victory over Manchester United in the Premier League for the first time in nine attempts as Jurgen Klopp's men moved back to the top of the table with a 3-1 win at Anfield on Sunday (Dec 16). Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri (right) celebrates with teammates Georginio Wijnaldum (left) and Roberto Firmino (centre) after scoring their third goal against Manchester United during the Premier League football match. (Paul ELLIS/AFP) United manager Jose Mourinho claimed ahead of the game that the league leaders have had luck on their side this season, but while there was fortune in substitute Shaqiri's two goals in the final 17 minutes, the visitors did not deserve anything more than a fifth defeat of the season. Liverpool leapfrogged Manchester City to finish the weekend where they started, a point clear at the top, and move a mammoth 19 clear of United, who remain in sixth and are now 11 points off the top four. The contrasting … [Read more...] about Liverpool beat Man United 3 1 to regain top spot in Premier League
Sunderland see ambitious Jermain Defoe bid knocked-back with striker set for Premier League move
0 Have your say Sunderland have seen an optimistic enquiry for Jermain Defoe knocked-back, according to reports. The striker remains a fans' favourite on Wearside but looks unlikely to be making a return to the club - with a Premier League move more likely. Defoe, 36, netted 37 times in 93 games during his time at the Stadium of Light after joining from Toronto in a deal which saw Jozy Altidore move in the other direction.Now of Bournemouth, the striker has found first team opportunities hard to come by this season and hinted last week that he could pursue a temporary move away from the Vitality Stadium once the January transfer window opens.READ: Painful Netflix viewing reminds us how Sunderland have changed the narrative on home soil And reports today suggest that Sunderland made an ambitious enquiry to the Cherries - but were ultimately unsuccessful.The Sunday People claim that the Black Cats asked Bournemouth about Defoe's availability as they look to … [Read more...] about Sunderland see ambitious Jermain Defoe bid knocked-back with striker set for Premier League move
Manchester United target two of Europe’s BIGGEST stars in massive January double-swoop: Premier League transfer rumours
Manchester United target two of Europe's BIGGEST stars in massive January double-swoop: Premier League transfer rumours BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Manchester United could be set for a massive double January swoop, according to the latest transfer rumours. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-target-two-of-europes-biggest-stars-in-massive-january-doubleswoop-premier-league-transfer-rumours-37625819.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/article36919776.ece/d10c8/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_9ce9be3c-677d-4d9d-b3f4-b3fc2df5cbaf_embedded233622723 Email Manchester United could be set for a massive double January swoop, according to the latest transfer rumours. What the papers sayManchester United are reportedly considering breaking the transfer record for a defender in a bid for Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly. London’s Evening Standard reports that the side are weighing up a third approach – having … [Read more...] about Manchester United target two of Europe’s BIGGEST stars in massive January double-swoop: Premier League transfer rumours