Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has apologized to fans following their disappointing defeat at Everton in the Merseyside derby. The loss leaves Liverpool needing a ‘crisis’ at Arsenal and Manchester City to have any chance of salvaging their title hopes. The German’s last visit to Goodison Park ended in his first defeat there, with goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin leaving their chances of overhauling their rivals in tatters. They now trail Arsenal by three points with a vastly inferior goal difference, while City are just one point behind Liverpool but have two matches in hand. “I can only apologize for today to the people. It is very disappointing. We played the game Everton wanted and they scored two goals from set-pieces. We should have done better but we didn’t,” said Klopp. “No good thoughts at all. Very disappointed and frustrated. It was not good enough.” He continued, “We are not safe in the Champions League as well so we should just play better football. “It is not a problem of attitude or what the boys want. No one is doing that on purpose. “It is my job to bring them into a situation where they feel confident to do that. That part I am responsible and I am responsible for what happened tonight.” Victory for Everton lifted them eight points clear of Luton, whom they still have to play, and almost certainly secured their top-flight survival. “Pleased obviously, delighted with the performance against a top side, delighted for the Evertonians and the old-school Toffees,” said manager Sean Dyche. “They were terrific. Terrific on Sunday. I am pleased for the club, only the second win in 30 (derbies) I am told.” “I think the game was won in the tactical delivery of the team. The performance and level of the performance was top-notch. I want to play beautiful football but I want to play winning football first.” “This is not as satisfying as the final game of last season (when they escaped relegation with a win over Bournemouth) but it is satisfying to give something back. It is a different kind of satisfaction, believe me.” The result leaves Liverpool facing an uphill battle to retain their Premier League title, while Everton can look forward to another season in the top flight.
Liverpool’s Title Hopes Fading After Humiliating Defeat at Everton
