Klopp was willing to sacrifice the FA Cup to rest several of his players, even if it prolonged Liverpool’s slump. With Liverpool’s 1-0 Champions League last 16 first leg loss at Atletico Madrid having triggered this unexpected dip, the European champions have now endured three defeats from their last four games in all competitions. Atletico are due at Anfield for the decisive second leg on Wednesday, but Liverpool winger Mane knows it is important to get back on track domestically before turning to their defence of the Champions League. They will look to exploit a suddenly leaky Liverpool defence that has conceded seven goals in their last three games. United have defeated City twice already, but were beaten by them at Old Trafford in the League CupRead full story

Source: The Express Tribune March 06, 2020 05:26 UTC