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Klopp has 'no reason to talk to Gerrard'

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Vincent
Published date19 May 2022
Publication titleEvening Gazette
The Reds kept themselves in contention to become top-flight champions for only a second time in 32 years going into the final day after moving a single point behind Manchester City courtesy of Tuesday evening's 2-1 comeback win at Southampton

Liverpool complete the campaign at home to Wolves on Sunday, hoping Gerrard's Aston Villa can do them a major favour away to leaders City.

Klopp, pictured below, is confident Villa - who also host relegation-threatened Burnley tonight - have sufficient motivation of their own to pull off a shock result at the Etihad Stadium.

"No, of course not," replied the German, when asked if he planned to speak with former Reds captain Gerrard.

"Stevie prepares now for Burnley, who are fighting for everything. It's Villa's last home game. They will play that game and then collect the bones and go again on Sunday. There's no reason to talk to him. We all know that Villa wants to win because Villa wants to win - that's it."

Liverpool knew only victory at St Mary's would keep up the pressure on Pep Guardiola's men and were stunned by a superb early opener from Nathan...

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