We are chasing like mad: Klopp

Liverpool boss reveals red-hot pursuit of EPL glory and FA Cup honour after exciting 2-1 win over Aston Villa

We are chasing like mad: Klopp

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane (right) scores against Aston Villa in Birmingham on Tuesday. Pic/Getty Images

Liverpool are still “chasing like mad” after Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, said Jurgen Klopp after coming from a goal down to beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday. The top two are now level on points, but City stay top on goal difference and have a game in hand.

Luiz scores for Villa

Liverpool could ill-afford another slip up after being held 1-1 at home by Tottenham at the weekend and got off to the worst possible start when Douglas Luiz fired Villa in front after three minutes.

Jurgen Klopp

But Joel Matip quickly levelled and Sadio Mane’s fine header 25 minutes from time kept the Reds in contention for a historic quadruple of trophies. “We are still chasing like mad,” said Klopp. “We just know we have to win, that didn’t change and now we have to recover to play the FA Cup final. There is no mercy.”

Fabinho injured

However, victory came at a cost as Fabinho limped off with a muscle injury that makes him a major doubt for both Saturday’s FA Cup final and the Champions League final against Real Madrid on May 28. “He felt a muscle, not too much. He is quite positive but I’m not sure what I can make of that to be honest,” added Klopp.

Erling fulfils City’s need for a striker

Manchester City are still licking their wounds from another painful Champions League exit, but by winning the race to sign Erling Haaland they have established themselves as a go-to destination for Europe’s top talent. The 21-year-old goalscoring phenomenon had his choice of the continent’s top clubs thanks to a reported buyout clause of 60 million euros ($63 million) that will see him leave Borussia Dortmund well below his market value.

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