Jamie Carragher makes damning Liverpool Premier League prediction

Jurgen Klopp faces a career-defining decision over his fabled Liverpool front line as Liverpool face Manchester United for the second time in eight days.

Liverpool's decision to not sign a centre-back in the summer and believes it could yet cost them a place in the top-four.The Liverpool legend was an outspoken critic of Jurgen Klopp's decision not to sign a central defender after releasing Dejan Lovren at the end of last season.That frustration only grew, when injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez left the champions threadbare at the back.And after coping admirably during the opening months of the season, the Reds have now gone five without a win and find themselves six points off league leaders Manchester United.Klopp was forced to start midfielders Fabinho and Jordan Henderson against United, a situation Carragher described as 'preposterous'.“I said then I did not think Liverpool

Telegraph, he explained that Origi and Taumi Minamino, who has only been at the club since last January, won’t ever be up to the standard.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United’s advantage over Liverpool extended on Thursday night, and Jamie Carragher has pinpointed five players whose standards have dropped.United’s rivals lost at home to Burnley to remain six points adrift of the league leaders, having played the same number of games as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.To add insult to injury, the loss also meant that Liverpool’s four-year unbeaten home record in the league came to an end.Former Liverpool defender Carragher believes there are big problems at his old club, and picked out five players who are far from their best.Carragher reckons the performance levels of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold have

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has defended Manchester United's approach at Liverpool and feels they attacked 'too much' in the goalless draw.Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher criticised United's tactics and claimed they did not show 'any authority', approaching the game 'like a small team', despite arriving at Anfield top of the Premier League.United have not won by two clear goals at Anfield since 1997 and are winless in their last five against Liverpool - their worst run in 18 years.Liverpool travel to United in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend having lost their unbeaten home league record to Burnley on Thursday night.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were in jubilant mood after Liverpool's defeat to Burnley.United are now six points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table, with Anfield legend Jamie Carragher warning his former side may have to focus on qualifying for the Champions League instead of defending their Premier League title. Whilst there is still a long way to go this season, Reds fans were taking plenty of satisfaction from being top of the league and seeing their rivals struggle.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJamie Carragher says Liverpool have got to recapture a winning mentality if they are to close the gap on Manchester United and Man City in the second half of the season. Liverpool suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Burnley on Thursday as their poor run of recent form continued.

Jamie Carragher cut a frustrated figure at full-time having just watched his side lose at home for the first time in nearly four years.

Jamie Carragher has picked out five Liverpool players who are struggling amid the club's dismal recent run.

direct to your inboxJamie Carragher believes the title is "slipping away" from Liverpool and thinks his former club will be concerned about missing out on the top four after losing to Burnley.The Premier League champions were beaten 1-0 at Anfield on Thursday night, bringing an end to their 68-game unbeaten run at home.It means that Liverpool are now winless in five Premier League matches and haven't scored a league goal in 2021. To make matters worse, Liverpool are now four points behind Manchester City and six adrift of league leaders Manchester United, having played a game more than Pep Guardiola's side.

Jamie Carragher claimed Liverpool should be more worried about finishing in the top four than defending their Premier League title after they slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to Burnley.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJamie Carragher believes the Premier League title race is still between Man City and Liverpool despite Manchester United topping the table. After two late goals helped City overcome Aston Villa 2-0 on Wednesday evening, United came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 and return to the top of the Premier League table.

Jamie Carragher believes Man Utd are still only outsiders for the Premier League title this season despite them currently sitting in top spot.

Paul Pogba is finally showing why Manchester United paid a club-record fee to bring him back to Old Trafford.The France international and former Juventus star has struggled to ever consistently produce his best form for the Red Devils.But lately, Pogba has been pivotal for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, coming up with some crucial goals too.The World Cup winner bagged the winners away to Burnley and Fulham recently, and came close to netting in the goalless draw at Liverpool on Sunday.United’s charge for the Premier League title is being boosted by Pogba’s displays.And Gary Neville will be as overjoyed as any United fan at the midfielder’s contributions, especially off the back of agent Mino Raiola’s controversial comments earlier this

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville and Jamie Carragher were involved in an explosive debate on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football over whether Manchester United should be satisfied with their goalless draw against Liverpool.

Jamie Carragher has outlined his fears for Roberto Firmino amid Liverpool's worrying goal drought.

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Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Football fans were left in hysterics as Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville engaged in a tense argument on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football.The former rivals were debating Manchester United's performance in the goalless draw with reigning Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went into the clash top of the table but largely underwhelmed, with Carragher accusing the visitors of failing to pounce against an injury-hit Reds side.But Neville launched a passionate defence of his former side - and fans were loving the hilarious argument being played out on their TV screens on Monday night.One said: "Love it when Carragher & Neville go high

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville were in total disagreement over Manchester United 's performance in the 0-0 draw with Liverpool. The Red Devils, who topped the table going into the clash, had opportunities to end their rivals' Anfield run.But United failed to properly go for it on Merseyside, despite Liverpool being struck by a wealth of injuries.Neville was asked whether it was a mistake from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his team.But the Old Trafford hero didn't believe that was the case due to the mentality of the current United team."I thought about long and hard and I've seen a lot of people analyse the game," he told presenter Dave Jones."I think it would be hindsight punditry.

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Paul Pogba’s transformation from pariah to Manchester United talisman has seemingly happened overnight.