I FEARED IT WAS OVER

only time we ever experience this as human beings, so it is historic. Give us an asterisk. Yes, do it. But only because it has been the most difficult season ever.”

Liverpool will go into tomorrow’s Merseyside derby with a lead of 22 points in the Premier League table, which is unprecedented at this stage of the season in the top flight. They need just two wins to seal the title.

And after watching Manchester City demolish Arsenal on Wednesday night, Klopp said an asterisk would be even more deserved because to finish far ahead of City would illustrate how dominant his team have been.

“There is quite a points gap between us and other teams,” he said. “But if you saw City playing the other night, if you saw that they changed five subs and there was still no Leroy Sane on the pitch, you think, ‘Wow, that is really impressive.’

“That is the level our opponent.that is the season they are playing.”

Klopp revealed that both Mo Salah and Andy Robertson should be fit to face Everton “They look good” – but Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri is not ready to return. this and we do not want to get over the line ‘somehow’.”

Liverpool still need two wins to be sure of the title and bid to claim the first at Everton tomorrow night. “Nobody has to tell us we are nearly there. I am not interested in nearly,” Klopp said. “I am interested in playing the best football we can play.

“Is it possible to play outstanding football behind closed doors? I do not know but let’s give it a try. Let people enjoy our football at home.”