Mohamed Salah set a new Premier League record of 32 goals in a 38-game season to guarantee Liverpool's place back in the Champions League next season by beating Brighton 4-0 at Anfield on Sunday. Victory for Liverpool meant it didn't matter what fifth-placed Chelsea did at Newcastle, but they failed to put any sort of pressure on the Champions League finalists by succumbing limply to a 3-0 defeat at St. James's Park. At the other end of the table, Swansea's seven-season stay in the Premier League came to an end as they were relegated to the Championship after a 2-1 defeat by Stoke. Liverpool are aiming for a sixth European Cup when they face they might of Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 26. But Jurgen Klopp's men know even if they fall short in Kiev, they will be back in the Champions League next season as they blew Brighton away. "I'm really proud of the boys, a nearly perfect season," said Klopp. "We had no chance to challenge Man City so the only thing you can go … [Read more...] about Salah steers Liverpool into Champions League at Chelsea’s expense
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Mo Salah breaks Premier League scoring record as Liverpool secure Champions League football
Jurgen Klopp has not been so euphoric after a Liverpool win this season. Not on any of those consuming European nights. Not after destroying Porto. Not after defeating Manchester City. Not even after overcoming Roma to reach the Champions League final. The moment of victory over Brighton to secure participation in next year’s European Cup finally enabled him to celebrate the chance of winning it in a couple of weeks. All the emotions buried at The Etihad and Stadio Olimpico were finally exposed, the German coach unburdening himself as his prime ambition was realised. It felt like he was back in Rome, in front of those away fans, fist-punching and arm waving without fretting such experiences might be denied his club next year. The endurance test of the Premier League over, Klopp said his players would take on Real Madrid with less pressure and more freedom once they get to Kiev via a ‘mini pre-season’ at a Spanish training camp. “After we went 3-0 it was the … [Read more...] about Mo Salah breaks Premier League scoring record as Liverpool secure Champions League football
Antonio Conte taunts Liverpool over Champions League final spot
Antonio Conte has taunted Liverpool by insisting: Lucky teams can win the Champions League but only the best lift the title. Liverpool head to Chelsea on a high after reaching the Champions League final following their dramatic two-legged triumph over Italians Roma. But Jurgen Klopp's side have never been serious contenders this season to win the Premier League which Conte led Chelsea to last year. Blues boss Conte said: “In the league, you have 38 games to show you deserve to win the league, to show you are the best during the season. “In the Champions League, when you reach the last 16 or quarter-finals or semi-finals, one situation – positive or negative – can change your future in this competition. “One referee's decision can settle your future totally. In the league, over 38 games, usually the team who deserves to win it wins it. “Luck is always important in every competition, but when you have the possibility to play 38 games you can show you … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte taunts Liverpool over Champions League final spot
Klopp reveals the key to Liverpool reaching Champions League final
Jurgen Klopp says combining a Premier League top-four finish with the Champions League final would show Liverpool have arrived at the top. The Reds boss will not let his side ease up at Chelsea tomorrow, even after reaching an eighth European Cup final. A point at Stamford Bridge would confirm Liverpool’s place at Europe’s high table next season – a commendable achievement given that few clubs have the resources to combine European success with domestic consistency. Chelsea themselves have struggled to do well in both competitions, as have Arsenal and Manchester United, while even Manchester City have not reached the heights in Europe. But a result in London would seal back-to back top-four finishes for the Reds for the first time in 10 years, and Klopp said: “That would be massive. It was actually the main target we had at the start of the season. “If we could do it in both competitions it would show big progress. “The team … [Read more...] about Klopp reveals the key to Liverpool reaching Champions League final
Liverpool reach Champions League final – reaction
by Press Association May 2 2018, 10.55pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Want to read more?Subscribe today from £1 a week Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard hailed an “incredible achievement” after his former team reached the Champions League final with a 7-6 aggregate victory over Roma. Jurgen Klopp’s side advanced to a May 26 date with Real Madrid in Kiev despite suffering a 4-2 defeat in the Italian capital on Wednesday evening, and Gerrard was delighted for the Merseysiders. “Incredible achievement, congratulations to Jurgen Klopp and the players – they’re the ones that have taken the fans on this journey,” the former midfielder told BT Sport. “They deserve all the plaudits they’ll get in the coming days. “They’ve set themselves up for a mouth-watering final against Real Madrid and they should go in with confidence they can go all the way now. That … [Read more...] about Liverpool reach Champions League final – reaction