It was a disappointing end to a storied chapter for Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes took a major blow with a 2-0 loss at Everton. The defeat leaves Liverpool three points behind league leaders Arsenal and one ahead of defending champions Manchester City, who have two games in hand on both their rivals.
Klopp’s team has now lost two of its last three league games, and the manager had spoken last week of needing perfection to win his second title at the club. However, the result against Everton was another setback for Liverpool, who have struggled for consistency this season.
While the result hurt Liverpool’s title chances, it delivered a boost to Everton’s survival bid, with the win moving Sean Dyche’s team eight points above the relegation zone. Everton had been in poor form before Dyche’s arrival, but the former Burnley manager has overseen a remarkable turnaround in fortunes, with the team now unbeaten in their last four league games.
The loss for Liverpool was a bitter blow for Klopp, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season. He has been a hugely successful manager for Liverpool, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup during his time at the club. However, he will leave without adding to his trophy haul this season, and Liverpool’s title hopes now look slim.
