Title hopes plummet for Liverpool
JURGEN Klopp said Liverpool could not give up hope in the Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham, despite admitting he could not see Manchester City slipping up.
Klopp’s side edged ahead of City on goal difference after dropping points at Anfield for the first time since February.
But the English champions can now afford to draw one of their remaining four games and still retain their title.
Pep Guardiola’s men can retake top spot and open up a threepoint lead when they host Newcastle on Monday (AEST).
“It is an important point but we all know the situation,” said Klopp. “We are now top of the table and if we and City lose all the rest of our games then great, but we all know that will not happen.
“I would love to sit here and say yes City will drop points, the problem is I can’t see it.” A share of the spoils took Tottenham to within a point of fourth-placed Arsenal, but their chance of a top-four finish now also rely on the Gunners dropping points in two of their final four games.
Son Heung-min rounded off a brilliant team move to put Spurs in front on 56 minutes.
Luis Diaz’s deflected shot levelled 16 minutes from time, but Liverpool failed to find a winner.
Antonio Conte’s Spurs are unbeaten in all four meetings with City and Liverpool this season.