Jurgen Klopp confirms how Thiago Alcantara was lured to Liverpool

straight to your inboxRiyad Mahrez had admitted that Manchester City weren't good enough to win the Premier League last season and that they will need 'consistency and focus' to win it back this year.After two years of domestic dominance, City saw their grip on the Premier League title slip last season as Liverpool stormed to their first championship triumph in 30 years.Jurgen Klopp's side eventually won the league by a massive 18 points, with City's nine defeats throughout the year proving costly.Both sides have made 100 per cent starts to their new campaigns and it looks as though another intense title race could be on the cards.

Liverpool star Sadio Mane has claimed new signings Thiago Alcantara, Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas will "take us to another level". Jurgen Klopp 's side has strengthened significantly this summer, bringing in Champions League winner Thiago, competition for Andy Robertson in the form of Tsimikas and Jota to provide another attacking option.

Liverpool debut when the Reds host Arsenal on Monday night. The £25million arrival from Bayern Munich made his debut vs Chelsea last weekend, impressing in a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.Thiago was rested for the 7-2 demolition of Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup, with the Spaniard given a full week to train under Jurgen Klopp.The Liverpool boss revealed that he could start vs the Gunners, with Fabinho, Naby Keita, Georgino Wijnaldum and Jordan Henderson all vying for spots.“We will see, we will see,” he replied.

Jürgen Klopp has overseen a rather successful transfer window this summer, with the additions of Thiago Alcântara, Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas all well-received by the Liverpool fanbase.

Liverpool's forgotten man Xherdan Shaqiri provided a timely reminder of his qualities during the midweek Carabao Cup win over Lincoln.

When he scored *that* goal against Everton in the FA Cup he was still a promising youngster.

Jurgen Klopp believes Mikel Arteta has changed the mood at Arsenal after turning the Gunners into winners again.Liverpool take on Arteta's side on Monday in the Premier League as they prepare for their second clash of the season following the Gunners' win in the Community Shield.Arteta led them to the FA Cup last season and is now trying to improve on their eighth-placed finish in the league last term.And Klopp is preparing his champions for a tough challenge at Anfield.The Kop boss said: “Mikel showed in a pretty short period of time that he seems to be an exceptional football manager because the team he sets up now, the structure of the team is absolutely exceptional.“You can see the balance between defence and offence is really good, you

Mikel Arteta claims Liverpool are even stronger this season than they were when they ran away with the Premier League title. Arsenal boss Arteta has a 100 per cent record against Jurgen Klopp after the Gunners beat the Reds 2-1 in the league in July and then again in the Community Shield.

Jurgen Klopp's incredible Liverpool team can only get better now they have Thiago Alcantara, who showed how good he will be with his 45 minute cameo against Chelsea last weekend.

Lincoln City boss Michael Appleton has revealed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sent his side a classy message after their Carabao Cup clash on Thursday night

Jurgen Klopp has lauded Mikel Arteta for the work the Spanish manager has done during his time at Arsenal so far ahead of Liverpool's game against the Gunners.

Liverpool have now made three key additions to their first-team squad this summer, with Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota joining Kostas Tsimikas as new arrivals to Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Jurgen Klopp predicted good times ahead for Curtis Jones after the Liverpool youngster's quickfire double helped sink Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup.

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Jurgen Klopp has revealed Joe Gomez could be available for Liverpool's clash with Arsenal on Monday, but Fabinho could provide defensive competition in the long run.Gomez missed the win over Chelsea with a minor injury, but should rejoin first-team training on Friday.It was Fabinho that stepped in for the England international at Stamford Bridge, shining at the heart of Liverpool’s defence alongside Virgil van Dijk.Ahead of the EFL Cup tie at Lincoln City, Klopp’s assistant, Pep Ljinders was full of praise for the Brazilian, suggesting his versatility is impressing.“Jurgen likes players who can play in different positions," he said."Do we want Joe Gomez and Joel

Jurgen Klopp has suggested that Fabinho could move into the heart of Liverpool's defence in the wake of Thiago Alcantara’s arrival.

Liverpool will face Arsenal in the pick of the ties in next week's Carabao Cup fourth round.

Liverpool new boys Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota could both start against Lincoln on Thursday. The recent additions could also be joined by 19-year-old centre-back Rhys Williams in the starting XI as Jurgen Klopp looks to freshen up his side between the win over Chelsea and visit of Arsenal.

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian has been telling Thiago Alcantara everything he needs to know about life at Anfield.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge believes Fabinho's performance in the Reds' 2-0 win over Chelsea last weekend is proof the club do not need to sign a new centre-back. They sold Dejan Lovren to Russian side Zenit St Petersburg, while fellow centre-backs Joe Gomez and Joel Matip have struggled with injury problems since making the move to Anfield.Both Gomez and Matip were out with fitness problems for the Chelsea clash and Fabinho stepped in to partner Virgil van Dijk and helped keep the Blues' attack quiet.As a result of Fabinho's display, Aldridge believes he could end up becoming a regular fixture in defence and claimed he "will save the club £30m this summer" as they no longer need to sign another centre-back.

straight to your inboxLiverpool have signed one of Europe's elite midfielders in Thiago Alcantara, with the 29-year-old accumulating a total of 28 senior trophies for Barcelona and Bayern Munich over the course of his career.As a consequence of his world-class level and the prestige attached to his name, the new signing on Merseyside is being compared with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, with many people debating over who deserves of the status of best midfielder in the Premier League.However, comparing the two is ill-advised largely because of the differing impacts that they have on their respective teams.Although they are both labelled midfielders and they share similarities particularly when it comes to creativity, passing and

Jurgen Klopp may hand maiden starts to four players as Liverpool travel to Lincoln City in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Thursday night.