Update
Next blow in the neck for Klopp
Liverpool FC suffers a fatal collapse in the championship race
April 27, 2024, 3:28 p.m
Was that it? After disappointing weeks, Jürgen Klopp and his Liverpool FC make another mistake in the English Premier League: At West Ham United, the Reds initially turn the game around, but then again miss out on many chances. That will be punished, the championship title is almost gone.
Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool FC have suffered another setback in the championship race and have little chance of winning the title. In the away game against West Ham United, the Reds only managed a 2-2 (0-1) draw. This means that on Sunday both Manchester City, visiting Nottingham Forest (5.30 p.m.), and league leaders FC Arsenal in the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur (3 p.m./both Sky) can increase the gap to four and five points respectively with victories. ManCity also has a catch-up game to play.
Liverpool struggled against low-lying Londoners, but failed to score in the first half – Luis Díaz only hit the post in the 40th minute. Jarrod Bowen gave the home team a 1-0 lead shortly afterwards (43′). Immediately after the break (48′), Andy Robertson equalized for Liverpool. An own goal then brought the 2-1 lead: Tomas Soucek tried to clear a deflected shot from Cody Gakpo, but shot at his keeper.
The Reds then pressed in a familiar manner. The decision was in the air. Alone: As in the past week, Jürgen Klopp’s men once again missed the best chances and didn’t close the bag. First Ryan Gravenberch sent Díaz on his way with a great through ball on the left, but the Colombian failed to finish because of a great foot save from keeper Alphonse Aréola. After Alexis Mac Allister missed a header chance, it was Díaz again who moved inside in the penalty area and shot into the far corner. However, the Hammers goalkeeper reacted strongly again.
Just under a quarter of an hour before the end (77th), Michail Antonio headed the equalizer for West Ham. Both teams could have scored the winning goal in the final phase, but it ultimately remained a draw, which probably meant the final end of the championship race for Liverpool FC.