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Liverpool moved back within a point of Manchester City thanks in part to a two-goal effort from Sadio Mane, but Burnley made them work for it.

Jurgen Klopp has no worries about Mohamed Salah’s run of four games without a goal.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Man City’s experience as Premier League title holders could make all the difference in this season’s race.
LIVERPOOL, England — Jurgen Klopp said “nobody gets rid of” Liverpool in the title race if they repeat the performance that brought Sunday’s 4-2 victory over Burnley at Anfield.
Klopp’s side cut the gap to Manchester City at the top of the table to a point as Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane both scored twice.
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Jurgen Klopp says he’s felt worse after draws as he reflects on Liverpool’s missed chances and dropped points at rivals Everton.

Liverpool’s front three missed a slew of chances against Everton as Manchester City consolidate their lead atop the Premier League table.
Jurgen Klopp blamed the wind after Liverpool blew the chance to go top of the table following a Merseyside derby stalemate against Everton. 
Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at the home of their local rivals that now sees Klopp’s side sit one point behind Manchester City in the Premier League table.
Mohamed Salah and Fabinho wasted good chances at Goodison Park as the Reds lost control of the title race with nine matches remaining.
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Liverpool’s front three missed a slew of chances against Everton as Manchester City consolidate their lead atop the Premier League table.
Jurgen Klopp said windy conditions on Merseyside made it difficult for Liverpool against Everton on Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at the home of their local rivals that now sees Klopp’s side sit one point behind Manchester City in the Premier League table.
Mohamed Salah and Fabinho wasted good chances at Goodison Park as the Reds lost control of the title race with nine matches remaining.
– Liverpool ratings: Salah 4/10 as Reds slip up against rivals 
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With Liverpool’s recent goalscoring struggles, the FC guys explain how important their five-goal win was in getting them back on track in the title race.

Liverpool rediscovered their goalscoring form and remain top of the Premier League after their big win over Watford at Anfield.

Liverpool rediscovered their goalscoring form and remain top of the Premier League after their big win over Watford at Anfield.
LIVERPOOL, England — Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool’s performance in the 5-0 thrashing of Watford on Wednesday night was an “example of how football should look.”
Liverpool produced their biggest win of the season to date as they maintained their one-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
After back-to-back goalless draws, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk scored braces at Anfield, with Divock Origi also finding the back of the net in just his third start of the season.
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