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Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to retain their ruthless streak through to the end of the season, with the German looking for the newly-crowned Premier League champions to keep slamming doors on rivals.
The Reds have done that on a regular basis throughout the 2019-20 campaign. A record-setting title triumph has been taken in by those at Anfield, with a first top-flight crown in 30 years wrapped up with seven games to spare.
Liverpool got over that line when competitive action resumed in mid-June, but they have taken their foot off the pedal somewhat.
A humbling defeat was endured at Manchester City in their first outing since seeing a coronation confirmed, while points have also been dropped against Everton and Burnley.
The latter left Anfield with a 1-1 draw on Saturday, with the Clarets becoming the first side to take anything from a trip to the red half of Merseyside this season.
Nick Pope’s heroics between the sticks allowed Sean Dyche’s side to collect a share of the spoils, but Klopp believes Liverpool should have been more clinical and is eager to see lofty standards maintained through their three remaining fixtures.
He told the club’s official website: “It’s not the first time in my life that my team inspires a goalkeeper to a sensational performance, but it was like it. “But there were moments when Nick still made a save but we should have made it better.—AFP
