Jurgen Klopp pinpoints "really good" reason he wanted to bring Ben Davies to Liverpool

Leeds United star Raphinha.The 24-year-old moved to Elland Road in a £17million summer deal from Rennes and has been a key man for Marcelo Bielsa's side.He's hit three goals in 14 Premier League games so far and won rave reviews for his performances.According to France Football, Liverpool's scouts have been keeping a close eye on Raphinha's performances.The winger is believed to be at the top of the shortlist of targets who will be recommended to Jurgen Klopp and the board in the summer.And Leeds may have a replacement already lined-up as Fichajes reports they're eyeing Douglas Costa.The winger is on loan at Bayern Munich from Juventus but the German giants are unlikely to take up their option to buy.There is no place for the Brazilian in

straight to your inboxOne Liverpool fan called into a national radio station to argue that Jurgen Klopp should be sacked after the weekend's defeat to Manchester City, leaving the Reds' title defence in tatters.City outplayed Liverpool in the second half, with Jurgen Klopp's side unable to exert any semblance of pressure or control after half-time. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice, while Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden added one goal apiece to move Pep Guardiola's team 10 points clear of the champions with a game in hand.

Jamie Carragher has highlighted the quality of January signings Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak as being the key difference between Liverpool and Manchester City.

straight to your inboxAlan Shearer was full of praise for Raheem Sterling after Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.Sterling scored the third goal of the four, nodding home Bernardo Silva's inventive cross into the open net after Alisson Becker's error.Previously, Ilkay Gundogan had scored two goals, one of which came from another Alisson kicking error, before Phil Foden punctuated the victory with a hammering strike into the roof of the net. The win lifted City 10 points clear of the defending champions, with a game in hand, as Jurgen Klopp admitted afterwards that his team must now focus on a top-four finish rather than a title challenge.

"If you are only really united when we are winning, there is something wrong with you!"

Peter Crouch believes Liverpool will manage to qualify for next season's Champions League - but thinks they are making life "extremely difficult" for themselves.

Liverpool’s difficult season took another turn for the worse on Sunday, as they were beaten 4-1 by Manchester City at Anfield.

Liverpool’s hopes of retaining the Premier League title are all but over after their 4-1 demolition at the hands of Manchester City on Sunday. The defending champions were put to the sword by Pep Guardiola’s side, who are now ten points clear at the top of the table.

Jurgen Klopp and Geoff Shreeves were involved in an awkward interview exchange following Liverpool's 4-1 defeat by Manchester City.

straight to your inboxJurgen Klopp was involved in an awkward live television interview exchange following Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Liverpool. Reds boss Klopp faced the Sky Sports cameras not long after watching his team suffer defeat at the hands of City, dealing another major blow to their hopes of retaining the Premier League title.

Jordan Henderson defiantly insisted Liverpool could still take positives despite Manchester City blowing a hole in their title defence.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp told Alisson that “you cannot decide” when you make mistakes following the goalkeeper’s errors against Manchester City.Alisson was at fault for two of City’s goals as Pep Guardiola’s side beat the reigning Premier League champions 4-1 at Anfield.It moves City five points clear at the top of the table with Liverpool ten points behind them in fifth.The Reds have now lost three home games on the spin, though Alisson’s mistakes proved crucial against City.The keeper gave the ball away on both occasions as he looked to play out from the back, and Klopp suggested he could have cleared his lines.Klopp said: “I spoke to him now a few seconds ago.

Alisson said to Jurgen Klopp "Not today, not today!" after he dropped two clangers in Manchester City's 4-1 win over Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp should be fired.The Premier League champions were beaten 4-1 by Manchester City on Sunday, a result that leaves them 10 points off the top having played a game more.With Rangers cruising to the Premiership title Gerrard's stock has never been higher and it's no secret that he wants to manage his beloved Liverpool one day.According to one fan on talkSPORT though the Anfield legend should up sticks immediately to replace Klopp.Caller David said: "I've found out the German word for leave, it's 'verlassen'."That means that I want Jurgen Klopp to leave."Listen to my reasons: do you remember when, with Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool lost 6-1 away to Stoke City?"Now, Liverpool this season, have had two terrible defeats: the 7-2 to Aston

Jurgen Klopp has thrown his weight behind Alisson by insisting the goalkeeper is "world class" and highlighting how many times he has come to Liverpool's aid.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane has praised Liverpool's "cocky" midfielder, Curtis Jones, after he was recalled to face Manchester City.Jurgen Klopp has welcomed back Sadio Mane, Fabinho and Alisson Becker into his starting XI after they all missed Liverpool's midweek defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Klopp has opted against starting either of his two new centre-backs, Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak, with Fabinho partnering Jordan Henderson at the heart of defence, whilst Manchester City have opted to start without a recognised centre-forward.

Manchester United hero Roy Keane will be one of many enjoying this evening's Liverpool defeat - even if another of his disliked teams Manchester City inflicted it! Jurgen Klopp 's Liverpool were swept aside at Anfield, losing 4-1 thanks to an Ilkay Gundogan brace, Raheem Sterling header and a Phil Foden belter. Alisson made a number of passing blunders, leading to two goals - while Klopp looked helpless on the sidelines as his side slipped to yet another defeat.Keane is known his for his long-winded rants in the Sky Sports studio.And here is what the Irishman had to say regarding Liverpool's collapse and Alisson's blunder in between the sticks."We spoke before the game - they are making a lot of excuses.

at Anfield and were totally outclassed by Pep Guardiola's men.Ilkay Gundogan, Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden did the damage as City moved ten points clear of Liverpool at the top.And Souness reckons Jurgen Klopp may need to let thoughts about winning the title go after his old side's latest setback.Asked whether Liverpool's race is run, he said: "I think so. I don't see them coming back from that.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane has labelled Liverpool "bad champions" after tearing into Jurgen Klopp's side following the loss to Manchester City. The reigning champions were beaten 4-1 by the league leaders at Anfield leaving Liverpool 10 points behind City with a game in hand.

Jurgen Klopp claims Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson may have made his uncharacteristic errors against Manchester City due to having "cold feet".

Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester City were left baffled by commentator Jamie Carragher.Ilkay Gundogan missed a first-half penalty before opening the scoring for City four minutes after half-time.Mohamed Salah then got the Reds back into the game with a penalty, but it was all downhill from there for Jurgen Klopp’s side.First goalkeeper Allison sent a clearance straight to Phil Foden who burst into the box to hand Gundogan a tap-in, before the Brazilian shot-stopper played the ball to Bernardo Silva who crossed for Raheem Sterling to head in.Phil Foden wrapped up the win with a stunning solo effort to leave Liverpool 10 points behind City in the Premier League table.And it was Carragher’s reaction to another Allison mistake which left