LIVERPOOL’S players had a spring in their step as they bounded off the team coach after arriving in Manchester.
And they will have manager Jurgen Klopp‘s words of encouragement ringing in their ears as he challenged them to thrive on the pressure to win the title.
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Jurgen Klopp has challenged his players to ‘enjoy the ride’ of a Premier League title challengeCredit: Zenpix
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Jurgen Klopp was in a relaxed mood and even stopped to sign a few autographsCredit: Zenpix
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Mo Salah will be looking to prove the difference at the Etihad tonightCredit: Zenpix
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It’s no secret that Liverpool have tightened things up this season – and it’s largely down to this man, Virgil van DijkCredit: Zenpix
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The table-toppers are away to champions Manchester City in a game that could have a huge bearing on where this seasons title goes.
But Klopp is adamant the likes of Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane should “enjoy the ride” that the Premier League is providing this season.
In an interview to Gary Neville for Sky Sports, the German gaffer said: “Now, we are in a really good moment, that’s true.
“But we have to go to Manchester City and play all the other big ones apart from Arsenal.
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Sadio Mane will be a huge threat to Manchester City’s rearguardCredit: Zenpix
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James Milner is hoping for a first-team recall, while Adam Lallana is expected for another spot on the benchCredit: Zenpix
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Jordan Henderson has been in and out of the starting XI – will he get the nod against the champs?Credit: Zenpix
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Naby Keita is in real hot battle to bag a midfield berth such is the talent availableCredit: Zenpix
“It’s football. I don’t need to know now what will be in May. Who can’t really live with the time between now and May? Go on holiday and switch everything off then come back in May and see what happened.
“I cannot change that. I don’t want to. I want to enjoy the ride until May!
