Life into title race
They are incredibly fast in behind, so dangerous.
“If we lose today it is almost done, it would be so difficult. But we are four points behind them and they are the leaders. We have to fight a lot, but this gives us a lot of confidence.”
Reds boss Klopp told Sky Sports his side were “unlucky” – and was critical of the decision not to send Kompany off.
“We were unlucky in our finishing moments,” said Klopp. “Unluckier than City I would say. Sane scores and the situation with Sadio when he hit the post. They had periods where they dominated the game and everybody felt the intensity. But we came back and had big chances. It is always like this. You have to score in those moments. When Aguero scores there is no angle. In similar situations we didn’t score.
“It was not our or City’s best game because we both made it difficult for the other team. I have already said to the boys this is okay. We lost it but it will happen. Tonight it is not nice but it is not the biggest problem.”
Klopp added: “I really like Vincent Kompany but how on Earth is that not a red card? He is last man and he goes in. If he hits Mo [Salah] more he is out for the season. It is not easy for the ref and he may not see it how I see it.
“Our expectations are high. We can play better.
“With a bit more luck we could have got 2-2, which would be perfect for us.”
But City captain Kompany refuted claims he should have been red carded.
He told Sky Sports: “I got the ball, a little bit of the man but it wasn’t naughty. I didn’t try to injure him. It was that or let him go through on goal.”