Man Utd can end Reds title challenge - Shearer

LIVERPOOL will see their hopes of a first ever Premier League title dashed if they lose to Manchester United on Saturday. That’s the verdict of Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer, who says the Reds have not improved since Jurgen Klopp took charge at Anfield.

Liverpool play host to archrivals United this weekend off the back of a two-week break. And they’ll be out to secure their first win since Sept 23 following successive draws with Spartak Moscow and Newcastle.

Liverpool’s season has stalled after a summer which caused many on Merseyside to be optimistic about their chances of a first league title since 1990. Shearer says Liverpool haven’t made any progress since they sacked Brendan Rodgers in 2015 though.

Shearer (pix) told The Sun: “It is two years since Jurgen Klopp took charge with Liverpool lying 10th after eight games of the 2015-16 season. Today they sit seventh after seven games – hardly giant strides.

“Two cup finals, both of which they lost, and a return to the Champions League can be put on Klopp’s CV. But really they have not improved since the day he took over.

“He has a win rate of 49.55, which is less than Brendan Rodgers and also less than David Moyes when United sacked him.

“Defeat to their bitterest rivals on Saturday, however, will be a lot more damaging than merely the effect it will have on personal statistics.

“It will leave them 10 points behind Jose Mourinho’s men and effectively end Liverpool’s title challenge before the clocks have changed.

“There is every chance they will lose as well, given the respective form of the two teams.

“Liverpool have one win from seven in all competitions while Manchester United have won nine and drawn one since their Super Cup defeat by Real Madrid.” – Daily Star