Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes have been extinguished following their 2-0 loss to Everton, according to Jamie Carragher. The result at Goodison Park leaves the Reds three points behind leaders Arsenal with four matches remaining. If Manchester City win their two games in hand, they would move five points clear of Jurgen Klopp’s side. Carragher believes that Liverpool’s title hopes are now over.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said: “It’s Everton’s night. You have to give it to them. You have to accept that as a Liverpool fan. This is the end of the title run for Liverpool. It almost feels like the end. They just have to make sure they finish the season strongly.”
Klopp has apologized to supporters for the performance, admitting that his team was not good enough. He lamented the way Liverpool conceded both goals from set-pieces and expressed disappointment at the team’s lack of clinical finishing.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Klopp said: “I’m very disappointed. We let it happen to become the game Everton wanted. Two goals from set-pieces. They are really strong. But we created a lot and didn’t score. Then in the second half we were emotional and in a rush, not really clear enough.”
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk urged his team-mates to question their desire to win the Premier League, telling Sky Sports: “Very disappointed in so many ways. I think everyone has to look in the mirror, look at their own performance and if they really gave everything. Do they really want to win the league?”
Despite the setback, Klopp remains focused on the remaining matches of the season.
He said: “We are fighting, there are games after tonight, but play like we did overall in the game like today – not winning challenges and giving the ref an opportunity to give a free kick, like he did many times – then you have no chance to win a title.”
Liverpool will next face Newcastle United at Anfield on Saturday, April 30.
