Premier League would need play-off for title with precise Liverpool and Man City results

Southampton poked fun at Liverpool by playing 'God Save the Queen' at half-time at St Mary's on Monday night - only for Reds fans to hit back with a foul-mouthed reply. Liverpool supporters booed the national anthem at Wembley ahead of their FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea on Saturday - an act which drew heavy criticism. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has since insisted the club's fanbase wouldn't have done so for "no reason", a response which led to condemnation from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Liverpool ensured the Premier League title race went to the final day of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Southampton on Tuesday night.Jurgen Klopp’s side travelled to the south coast knowing they had to win to remain in with a chance of pipping Manchester City to the title and they left with the three points they needed. They had to do it the hard way, with Southampton taking an early lead through Nathan Redmond’s deflected effort on the counter-attack after VAR decided not to look at a possible foul by Lyanco in the build-up.Liverpool hit back from Takumi Minamino’s powerful effort at the near post and, after some sustained pressure, took the lead midway through the second half when Joel Matip’s looping header found its way in from a corner.

Jurgen Klopp has pleaded for the FA to hand out more medals after Liverpool’s FA Cup final win over Chelsea.The Reds clinched their second trophy of the season on Saturday after beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties at Wembley Stadium. But Liverpool manager Klopp revealed there was an issue with the number of medals his players received after their win.The German used a staggering 31 players over the course of the competition.

Liverpool’s FA Cup triumph.After a goalless 90 minutes and extra-time, the Reds were eventually victorious on penalties and the Senegal international, 30, who missed his spot-kick at Wembley, decided he would copy his boss and punch his fist into the air, as the player and manager lapped up the acclaim from the Reds support.Liverpool clinched the trophy after Chelsea star Mason Mount missed his strike in sudden death of the penalty shoot-out, meaning their hopes of a quadruple are still firmly alive. Indeed, the northwest club enjoyed a superb win over the Blues on Saturday, earning their second trophy of the season, having already won the League Cup.They are in the Champions League final, too, where they will come up against Real Madrid later this month.

Liverpool fans were convinced that Jurgen Klopp had lost the plot after a bizarre substitution in the FA Cup final on Saturday.Liverpool claimed their second silverware of the season when they overcame Chelsea, for the second time in a cup final. Luis Diaz was a constant threat for the Reds, but with Liverpool still needing a goal, Klopp decided to hook him.And Reds fans were left scratching their heads at the German, with one even claiming he had 'lost the plot' due to the substitution.

Liverpool fans are convinced that Mohamed Salah has a 'final curse' after he was injured during the FA Cup final. Salah was forced out of Liverpool's clash with Chelsea after he sat down in the centre circle after just 32 minutes.

FA Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea.Over the years, he's also been a regular on Match of the Day and Final Score, and is perhaps best known for weaving his sense of humour into his punditry. During today's Football Focus show, a special montage was played highlighting some of his amusing memories in the hotseat.While the tributes continued for the punditry icon, Dion Dublin also added a few words in a touching tribute.

Liverpool youngster Joao Teixeira threw up during one of Jurgen Klopp's first training sessions.The German manager is well-known for his relentless pressing and certainly works his players hard in training. The Reds are now reaping the rewards of years of hard work, fighting to pick up all four trophies at the business end of the season.However, it hasn't been an easy ride for the Liverpool players, with one youngster feeling the intensity early on.

FA Cup final played under the iconic Wembley arch.Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea face Jurgen Klopp's in-form Liverpool side at the national stadium on Saturday afternoon, with thousands of fans flocking to north London to support their sides. The fixture will be a repeat of February's Carabao Cup final, which saw the Reds edge a close encounter in a nail biting penalty shootout.

Thomas Tuchel claims Chelsea are happy to play the bad guys in the FA Cup final showdown at Wembley.Blues boss Tuchel agrees with Pep Guardiola that "everyone in the country supports Liverpool" but he insists that his side will not be bullied by Jurgen Klopp's men as they look for revenge for their Carabao Cup Final defeat earlier this season.He said: "I'm not a Liverpool fan. I can understand why Pep made that comment. It is hard to argue with it.

Liverpool the FA Cup final this weekend even if he doesn't start.I just think he's a fantastic player who has settled quicker than smoke - and he's going to win more than Suarez ever did at Anfield. Suarez had one sensational season at Liverpool but the only trophy he ever won was the League Cup in 2012.Diaz has already done that and he's going to end up winning a lot, lot more. He's always on the front foot, always gets the ball forward, makes good runs off the ball.

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller wanted the fans to be involved in their trophy celebrations, and climbed the railings at the Allianz Arena to hand over the Meisterschale.The Bavarian giants have now one the trophy ten times in a row, since Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund side were the last team to stop them. But with fans back at full capacity after a difficult period, Muller wanted to make sure that the fans got their moment.Bayern lifted the trophy in front of a full stadium, but Muller quickly climbed the railings to hand it over to the fans.

Liverpool's Champions League final against Real Madrid - and the referee already has a history with the Reds' European Cup exploits. Turpin, 39, was the fourth official when Jurgen Klopp's side faced Los Blancos in Kyiv - when now-exiled goalkeeper Loris Karius dropped two clangers to hand victory to the newly-crowned Spanish champions.

Liam Gallagher has a new member in the family with his daughter, Molly Moorish, going public with her boyfriend. Molly, 24, has confirmed she is in a relationship with Premier League footballer Nathaniel Phillips, who is currently on loan from Liverpool. After months of speculation, the sports star finally made it to Molly’s Instagram feed with her sharing a photo of them cuddling at his latest football match last night. Nathaniel, 25, is seen wearing his kit and a medal after helping Bournemouth get promoted to the Premier League. His proud girlfriend is seen looking and smiling at him as they hugged and posed for photos on the pitch. ‘Big fan of your work @nathaniel_phillips,’ Molly captioned the sweet snap. Nathaniel replied: ‘Love you ❤️’ Molly’s mother Lisa Moorish gave him the seal of approval and commented: ‘He’s alright our Nat.’ It remains to be seen what Oasis rocker Liam thinks of his potential future son-in-law, but Molly previously revealed she has no problem going to her dad for relationship tips. ‘I go to him for boy advice,’ she once said, adding: ‘He’ll be like, “Stay away from that one”. I’m actually thankful for how I was brought up with my mum and how my life’s been.

Liverpool fan Jonny Clayton is dreaming of parading another Premier League trophy in front of the Kop.And the 'Ferret' still hopes his favourite team can match his feats of 2021 – by landing a quadruple of major titles as they hope to add the FA Cup, European Cup and Premier League title to their victory in the Carabao Cup.The Pontyberem plasterer has already qualified for the Cazoo Premier League darts play-offs in Berlin next month after his brilliant win against Michael van Gerwen in Glasgow last week. Now Clayton, the defending champion, wants Liverpool to regain their perch at English football's summit and complete their own quadruple. Clayton said: “I’m a massive supporter of Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp in the summer window, especially with uncertainty over the futures of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Here are four players who could add a fresh dimension to what is already a world-class stable of forward options.Perhaps the best way to match City's signing of Haaland would be to go out and secure the services of world football's other golden boy - Kylian Mbappe.There's a strong chance the Frenchman will be available this summer too, as he is yet to sign fresh terms with Paris Saint-Germain on a contract that runs out at the end of the campaign.

Whenever Manchester United encounter a turbulent period of form, references associated with the past tend to emerge at Old Trafford. A countless number of ex-players who now work in the media regularly refer back to their own experiences during their playing days when analysing problems at the club.

Jurgen Klopp has reacted to the news that Liverpool's title rivals Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Erling Haaland this summer.City announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign the 21-year-old striker after triggering his £51million release clause. The club's official statement also explained that the deal is subject to agreeing personal terms with the Norwegian, although he is understood to have had a medical in Belgium on Monday.After Liverpool's comeback win over face Aston Villa on Tuesday night, Klopp reacted to the news during his post-match press conference.The Liverpool boss told reporters: “How much better does he make them? A lot! Unfortunately he’s a really good signing.

Jurgen Klopp punched the air with delight after watching Liverpool keep their slim hopes of achieving an unprecedented quadruple alive, after coming from a goal down to beat Aston Villa 2-1.Klopp's men hit back from an early setback after Douglas Luiz put the hosts ahead, with Joel Matip taking advantage of sloppy defending to equalise with a close-range finish.Sadio Mane missed a golden chance to put the Reds into the lead in the first half but the winger soon made amends, heading home from Luis Diaz's cross to hand the Reds a crucial win in their battle for the Premier League title. Daily Star Sport looks at three things Klopp got right on a tense evening in the Midlands.The craze is all about Luis Diaz at the moment, but Sadio Mane is reminding everyone why he remains one of the world's top attacking talents.

Jurgen Klopp has justified his decision to axe Mohamed Salah from his starting line-up to face Aston Villa.The Egyptian winger was left on the bench for Tuesday night's trip to Villa Park, with Liverpool still competing on three fronts as they chase an unprecedented quadruple.

Liverpool fans have branded Joel Matip's early equaliser against Aston Villa as 'karma' after Ollie Watkins appeared to be offside.Watkins had been bearing down on goal and came close to bagging the opener. But Villa kept the pressure on the Reds, and moments later Douglas Luiz had blasted the ball into the back of the net after the ball fell at his feet.However, Villa couldn't keep hold of their lead for too long after Matip was first to react to a loose ball in the Villa box.