Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes dealt a blow as Sheffield United were eliminated. football news

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes were almost dealt a blow on Saturday as West Ham drew against Jurgen Klopp’s side, while Sheffield United were embarrassingly eliminated. Manchester United’s bid for Europe was thwarted by Burnley, who earned a 1–1 draw at Old Trafford, keeping their survival hopes alive. Klopp’s brilliant reign at Anfield looks to end on a flat note after the side dropped points for the fourth time in five league games at the London Stadium. Just a few weeks ago Liverpool, having won the League Cup in February, were on course for a quadruple of trophies but that is now a distant memory after FA Cup and Europa League exits and a string of poor league results.

With a win, Liverpool would have moved level on points with Arsenal, at least temporarily, but despite a strong fightback in the second half they failed to take their chances.

The Gunners have 77 points, two points ahead of Liverpool with one game remaining, while defending champions City have 76 points over the Reds with two games remaining.

Jarrod Bowen put David Moyes’ West Ham ahead shortly before half-time, but Liverpool looked a different team in the second period, Andy Robertson taking the lead before an own goal by West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.

But West Ham equalized in the 77th minute when Bowen freewheeled down the right and lifted a cross towards Michail Antonio, who headed home.

In the final weeks of his time at Anfield, a frustrated Klopp said he did not want to talk about his team’s title prospects.

“To be honest, I’m not in the mood to talk about it or look at it,” he told TNT Sports.

“We had to win here, we knew it, and we didn’t, and now we have a little more time between now and the next game. We try to get the boys ready again and we’ll go again.”

The German lamented his team’s missed chances, which have cost them dearly in recent weeks.

“When we are 2-1 up we can control it, and yet, as I said, in many moments we were playing really well, but in the final situation we could not handle it. ” “That’s been the story of the last four weeks.”

Klopp attempted to defuse the touchline controversy with Mohamed Salah, who was left out of the starting line-up, but the Egyptian forward fanned the flames.

“If I speak, there will be fire today,” he told reporters.

Pep Guardiola’s City, who play relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday, are favorites to clinch an unprecedented fourth consecutive English top-flight title.

Arsenal, who led for most of last season, are firmly in the race but also face a tough day at home to Tottenham on Sunday.

Newcastle’s 5–1 win against bottom club Sheffield United strengthened their bid for European football next season, but sent Chris Wilder’s team down to the Championship after only one season in the top flight.

Anel Ahmadhodzic gave the visitors an early lead at St James’ Park, but two goals from Alexander Isak either side of a Bruno Guimaraes header turned it around.

Ben Osborne’s own goal left Sheffield United in trouble and Callum Wilson scored the fifth goal.

Newcastle remain in seventh place but just one point behind Manchester United, who conceded a late penalty in the draw against Burnley.

Brazilian winger Antony scored his first Premier League goal of the season, but Zeki Amdouni equalized in the 87th minute, leaving the home side regretting missed chances.

Burnley are two points below Forest, who are just outside the relegation zone, and one point behind Luton.

Wolves eased Luton’s troubles with a 2-1 win with goals from Hwang Hee-chan and Toti Gomes, while Fulham drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace.

Everton host Brentford on Saturday, looking for their fourth win in five matches, while Aston Villa, chasing a Champions League spot, face inconsistent Chelsea in a late kick-off.

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