Liverpool’s difficult season took another turn for the worse on Sunday, as they were beaten 4-1 by Manchester City at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp’s side knew they needed a win to close the gap on last season’s runners-up, but were blown away on a day to forget for the champions.
It’s the latest in a long line of setbacks for the Reds, who now look very unlikely to retain their Premier League title. Their season has been ravaged by injuries, particularly in defensive areas with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all facing lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Against City, Klopp was forced to start midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in the centre of defence, with their new arrivals Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies still settling in following
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