Liverpool shines against Chelsea and counters Man City’s win
Status: 31.01.2024 | Reading time: 2 minutes
Jürgen Klopp can still press his players after victories until the summer
Quelle: AP/Jon Super
Liverpool FC also wins the second game after Jürgen Klopp announced his departure at the end of the season. The Reds put on a brilliant performance against Chelsea. This was also necessary because Manchester City presented.
Liverpool FC remains on the road to success after coach Jürgen Klopp’s farewell announcement. The Reds deservedly defeated Chelsea FC 4-1 (2-0) in the Premier League and thus consolidated their lead in the table. Three days after reaching the FA Cup round of 16, the team won at Anfield thanks to goals from Diogo Jota (23rd minute), Conor Bradley (39th), Dominik Szoboszlai (65th) and Luis Diaz (79th). Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez hit the aluminum four times. The somewhat lucky goal for the overwhelmed guests was scored by former Leipzig player Christopher Nkunku (71st).
Klopp surprisingly announced on Friday that he wanted to leave Liverpool FC after the current season despite a contract that runs until 2026. The 56-year-old justified the decision by saying he was running out of energy.
“At some point you realize that you are no longer a young rabbit”
Coach Jürgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool FC in the summer after almost nine years. He now explained his departure at a press conference. He realized that his resources are not inexhaustible. Resignation is therefore only the logical consequence.
After 22 Premier League games, Liverpool is five points ahead of the new second-placed Manchester City, who have played one game less, and third-placed Arsenal, who are tied on points.
Defending champions City easily won 3-1 (2-0) at home against newly promoted Burnley FC, who are coached by former City captain Vincent Kompany. Juan Alvarez (16th/22nd) and Rodri (46th) scored the goals at the Etihad Stadium for the champions, who are now second in the table. The goal came in stoppage time. With his 104th assist, Kevin De Bruyne overtook Wayne Rooney in the list of the most successful assist providers in the Premier League. Ryan Giggs (162) and Cesc Fàbregas (111) are ahead of De Bruyne.
Timo Werner provides the goal assist
The German national player Timo Werner and Tottenham Hotspur won 3:2 (0:1) against FC Brentford. The striker, on loan from Bundesliga club RB Leizpig, provided the assist for Brennan Johnson’s goal to make it 2-1 (49′).
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Detiny Udogie (48th) and Richarlison (56th) also scored in the entertaining and heated London derby. Brentford initially took the lead through Neal Maupay (15th). Ivan Toney scored the next goal (67th). Spurs improved to fourth place in the table with the win.
