Liverpool have become England’s most successful team against top opposition since Jurgen Klopp took charge, Sky Sport News disclosed. Title favourites City host Liverpool live on Sky Sports this Saturday – but it’s the Reds who have become the dominant force against top teams since Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers at Anfield in October 2015.
It is confirmed that since Klopp took over, Liverpool has won a table-topping 47 per cent of league games and claimed 33 points from 18 head-to-heads against Tottenham, Manchester City, Arsenal or Manchester United – only losing one fixture to United in January last year.
Their nine victories have included three scalps over Manchester City, three against Arsenal, two over Chelsea and one against Tottenham.
So Liverpool’s favourite top-six opponents in recent times have been City and Arsenal, winning three out of four league contests against both sides – notching their 14th goal against the Gunners under Klopp during a 4-0 demolition at Anfield last month.
According to the report, the victory was only the second time any of the six teams have won a head-to-head by a four-goal margin over the last two years – following Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Manchester United in October last year.
Sky Sport News noted that despite suggestions of defensive frailties in Liverpool’s defence, Klopp’s rearguard have only conceded 17 goals from head-to-heads during the period – fewer than any other top team.
Liverpool has therefore blown the opposition away with a table-topping 35 goals and, furthermore, Klopp’s record against top opposition has improved season on season.
Correspondent: Ridwan A Olayiwola
