Jurgen Klopp once admitted to feeling totally abandoned at a packed Anfield. Now he knows he will never walk alone – even with the prospect of Liverpool becoming champions in an empty stadium.
The Reds, 20 points clear, are on the verge of perhaps the most surreal title triumph ever. Stopped short when they were within touching distance of the trophy, they now have to complete the job while their fans are watching at home.
Yet a proud Klopp was able to put even that into context as he highlighted the contrast between the visit of Crystal Palace tonight and one the same opponents made to Merseyside five years ago, which marked his first defeat as Liverpool manager.
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