Klopp says destiny will decide outcome of title race
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk celebrate after the Premier League match with Newcastle United at St James’ Park in Newcastle May 4, 2019. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Manchester City had to show all their mettle and steel to earn a 1-0 win at Burnley last week and yesterday Liverpool showed they have the spirit to face down adversity and find a way to win. On the final Sunday — May 12 — Liverpool are at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers and City take on Brighton on the south coast.
It was all the more impressive given that on Wednesday Liverpool had expending so much energy at the Nou Camp only to end up with a bitter 3-0 defeat.“It was just brilliant,” said Klopp.
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