Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp explains why he turned down Manchester United interest

straight to your inboxLiverpool will be without Diogo Jota for Sunday's clash against Manchester City but Sadio Mane could return, according to Jurgen Klopp.The Premier League champions dropped more points on Wednesday night as they were beaten 1-0 at Anfield by Brighton & Hove Albion.Liverpool surrendered their 68-game unbeaten run at home against Burnley a fortnight ago and Klopp's side were again beaten on their own turf by a relegation struggler on Wednesday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have mocked Thiago Alcantara following Liverpool's defeat against Burnley, by claiming Paul Pogba is superior to the Spaniard in every way.Thiago lifted the Champions League with Bayern Munich last season but joined Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer after months of speculation over his future.An injury in the Merseyside derby in October sidelined him until December 30, but Thiago hasn't enjoyed an easy start to life in

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans were in jubilant mood after Liverpool's defeat to Burnley.United are now six points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table, with Anfield legend Jamie Carragher warning his former side may have to focus on qualifying for the Champions League instead of defending their Premier League title.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been cooing over Scott McTominay after he continued his impressive run of form against Liverpool.The Scottish playmaker has become an integral cog of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's title-challenging team alongside Fred in the heart of midfield.Against Liverpool, the United boss' preferred midfield partnership worked in tandem once more to stem the tide of pressure, particularly in the second half.Jurgen Klopp's side are renowned for

straight to your inbox every day for freeAlan Shearer disagreed with Jurgen Klopp's verdict on Manchester United's tactics during their 0-0 draw with Liverpool.The two teams played out a goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday with clear-cut chances at a premium.United set up to counter-attack against the champions, while Liverpool had more of the ball but struggled to create any real openings.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp admits his Liverpool side are struggling for form ahead of facing Manchester United on Sunday.United face their fierce rivals on Sunday sitting three points ahead of them in the Premier League table after Tuesday night's win over Burnley.Liverpool have not been at their best recently with disappointing draws against West Brom and Newcastle and a defeat to Southampton.Klopp is well-aware of his side's lack of form going into the game but he

straight to your inbox every day for freeLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit out at Manchester United's penalty record in recent years but new analysis has added a fresh spin to the debate.The German boss stated that United had more penalties in two years in his Liverpool side have received during his five years on Merseyside.However, new analysis has shown that Liverpool would have lost more points than United if goals from penalties were wiped away.Give Me Sport have looked back at all the

straight to your inbox every day for freeLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has identified the match from Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes that left him stunned.United travel to Anfield this weekend to tackle the Merseyside outfit in a top of the table clash, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side holding a three-point advantage. Fernandes has been an integral player for the league leaders this season, standing as United's top-scorer in the Premier League with 11 goals.

straight to your inbox every day for free Mark Clattenburg says it is 'hypocritical' of Jurgen Klopp to question Manchester United's recent penalty record.