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Football | June 26, 2020 11:12 ISTThe Reds' first top-flight title since 1990 was rubber-stamped on Thursday night when second-placed Manchester City lost 1-2 to Chelsea.
The Reds' first top-flight title since 1990 was rubber-stamped on Thursday night when second-placed Manchester City lost 1-2 to Chelsea.
The last time Liverpool won the league, it was still called the First Division and the club held the English record for most titles with 18.
Guardiola sent a “big congratulations” to Jurgen Klopp and his players after a game when City’s big flaw this season — defensive shakiness — was exposed once again against Chelsea.
Four-and-a-half years later, Jurgen Klopp has attained legendary status in the port city in northwest England as the man who returned Liverpool to the top of English game after a 30-year wait for a 19th league title.
Liverpool clinched their first league title since 1990 on Thursday, ending an agonizing title drought without the players even having to take the field.
Liverpool now stand two points away from winning their first Premier League title since 1989/90 season after the win against Palace
A Manchester City Council safety advisory group (SAG) agreed it could be played at City's home ground
Liverpool are on the cusp of capturing their first English title in 30 years and on course to break records recently set by defending champions City coached by Spaniard Guardiola.
Jurgen Klopp’s team can even clinch the Premier League title on Thursday without playing if Manchester City fail to beat Chelsea.
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The quietest of the 236 Merseyside derbies, with fans denied access to Goodison Park, produced no goals as Everton held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw on Sunday.
The Premier League will resume on Wednesday with the first two fixtures seeing Aston Villa host Sheffield United and Manchester City face Arsenal.
Police had initially believed the Merseyside derby could not be staged in Liverpool because of fears that fans would congregate outside.
Lallana has agreed to a short-term extension to his contract, allowing him to complete the rest of the pandemic-affected season.
Jurgen Klopp's men presently stand atop with 82 points, 25 clear of second-placed Manchester City. Hence, the Reds require a maximum of six points to claim the league title which will be the second game post restart - against Crystal Palace at Anfield.
Timo Werner has scored 31 goals in all competitions this season for Leipzig, who have reached the Champions League quarterfinals.
The Liverpool footballers stood in a circle and paid tribute to George Floyd.
English football has been on hold since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic but "Project Restart" is well underway and the Premier League is set resume on June 17.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes authorities will allow them to play at home as planned, with supporters adhering to advice while they are prevented from attending games due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The national lead for football policing, deputy chief constable Mark Roberts has said up to six games could be moved at the request of local police forces.
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