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There was little indication that Manchester United would succumb to the historic defeat they were subject to at Anfield in March 2023. After an early bump or two, 2022/23 had been a campaign of prosperity for the Red Devils with a slick Dutchman at the helm. Erik ten Hag had claimed silverware in year one following a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final, but things just haven't been the same since that chastening beatdown at the hands of their most bitter rivals. A strong end to the Premier League season ensured United's Champions League qualification, but Ten Hag's side have already meekly bowed out of the com Pet ition ahead of their first return to Anfield since the 7-0 defeat. Many would've fancied United to upset the odds on their last visit to Liverpool's home, but a combination of indifferent form, an ever-increasing injury list, and Bruno Fernandes' suspension means we're all just wonderig how many the Red Devils will lose b...

Jurgen Klopp has confessed that centre-back Ibrahima Konate was fortunate to avoid a red card in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday. Everton full-back Ashley Young was given his marching orders towards the end of the first half after picking up two yellow cards for fouls on the electric Luis Diaz, but the Toffees were furious when the odds were not evened after the break. Konate, already on a yellow card, dragged Beto down but escaped a second booking, with referee Craig Pawson ultimately handing out a caution to Everton boss Sean Dyche for his protests. Klopp responded to the incident by immediately substituting Konate, and he confessed after the game that the Frenchman was fortunate to stay on the pitch. "Ibrahima, could have gone, yes," the Liverpool boss told BBC Sport . It could have happened obviously and then we took him off and from that moment we were solid and compact." Klopp was otherwise delighted with how his side performed, adding: "I ...