Klopp-Salah criticizes Liverpool’s latest defeat; Sheffield United were relegated

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Klopp-Salah criticizes Liverpool's latest defeat; Sheffield United were relegated

Liverpool more fall out of controversy about English Premier League headlines on Saturday.

That is probably the least of Jurgen Klopp’s problems.

What upset the outgoing Liverpool manager in the 2-2 draw with Tay Ham maybe one line confrontation with his star in front, Mohamed Salahwhich Klopp tried to downplay.

Salah, not so much.

“There would be a fire today if I spoke up,” the Egyptian winger told journalists as he left the Olympic stadium.

Liverpool’s latest defeat – comes after their recent loss last time Crystal Palace and Everton – leave the team in third place, two points behind Arsenal and one behind Manchester City having played more games than both title rivals.

While Liverpool’s title dream seems distant, Sheffield United The slim chance of survival has officially been realized.

The 5-1 loss to Newcastle further confirmed that Sheffield United is the first team to be relegated from the top league this season. The Blades are 10 points from safety with three matches remaining.

Burnley, the team ranked bottom, successfully converted a penalty kick in the 87th minute to tie Manchester United 1-1 and stay 2 points away from the safety zone. Third-placed Luton lost 2-1 to Wolverhampton to stay in the relegation zone, while Fulham and Crystal Palace drew 1-1.

In the late fixtures, Aston Villa looked to consolidate fourth place – the final place to qualify for the Champions League – by beating Chelsea at home and Everton hosting Brentford.

Associated Press reports.