'There are 500 ways to win and we won ugly, who cares?', says Jurgen Klopp
What's the story?
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has addressed his side's "ugly" victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, stating that despite the manner in which the Reds secured the win, he is happy with the crucial three points.
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Liverpool went back to the top of the Premier League table after registering a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday.
It was looking like the Spurs would earn a point for the immense efforts they made at Merseyside after Lucas Moura's goal cancelled out Roberto Firmino's first-half header. However, a costly own goal from Toby Alderweireld in the 90th minute saw the visitors lose the point to gift the title-chasers an edge in the race.
The race for the domestic title is heating up as the Merseyside outfit chases its first title since 1990, with Manchester City vigorously defending the title they won under Pep Guardiola last season. The defending champions are two points behind the league leaders with a game in hand.
The heart of the matter
Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Klopp said,
"The crowd was outstanding, incredible atmosphere. They were really here to push us and at the end it helped."
"It's a big change, a big improvement. We have to get used to the situation, it's all good. It is only positive. I said to the lads there are 500 ways to win a football game and today was slightly ugly. Who cares in the end? Who cares? That's the situation."
"I was not happy that we concede a goal but maybe we needed it. First half we had chances but second half we could not relax, a little bit too late here. They changed from five to four, and we tried to changed the system as well."
"We compete with the best team in the world, in Man City, and we play in the competition against one of the best teams in the world in Tottenham! Haha! It is a tough task I would say."
What's next?
Manchester City will hope to surpass their title rivals when they face Cardiff City in the Premier League on Wednesday night.