Football
Jurgen
Klopp says there are no easy games in the Premier League after Liverpool
returned to its summit with a 2-0 win at Cardiff.
On
an Easter Sunday which saw Manchester United battered by Everton and Arsenal stunned
at home to Crystal Palace, the Reds did not falter in their race for the title.
After
a host of missed opportunities, Georginio Wijnaldum finally broke the deadlock
with an excellent half volley before James Milner sealed the three points from
the penalty spot.
With
Cardiff fighting for their lives in the relegation zone, Klopp knew the
Bluebirds wouldn’t make things easy and hailed his side’s patience and
maturity.
“That’s the Premier League,” he told
talkSPORT. “There are no presents anywhere, not even on Easter!
“We
knew it would be really difficult. We had some wonderful chances in the
first-half which we couldn’t finish off and second-half we used set pieces.
“It’s
brilliant, the boys did outstandingly well staying in the game like this and
not getting frustrated with all the things which are not easy on a day like
this – because of the opponent and how they defend, the dry pitch, the warm
weather.
“The boys looked very mature today, that’s
very important on a day like this. It’s difficult to keep patient and stay calm
in this situation.”
Liverpool
must now rely on a favour from bitter rivals Manchester United when they travel
to Manchester City on Wednesday.
The
Reds have a two-point cushion over City, who have played a game less, and a
result for United would put Liverpool in control with three favourable fixtures
remaining.
Credit:
talksport.com
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