Klopp Waves Away Title Talks

Jurgen Klopp has said that he “couldn’t care less” about talks of winning the Premier League, and insists he’s happy if Liverpool have to play “ugly”.

A James Milner penalty and late strike from Sadio Mane helped the Reds beat Crystal Palace 2-0 win on MNF to maintain their 100 per cent record after two games.

Asked about his hopes of challenging for the title, a beaming Klopp told Monday Night Football: “It’s very early. I couldn’t care less and it’s not important.

“We are not in a race with other Premier League teams each week saying ‘wow, they’ve scored these goals’. I was not 100 per cent sure in the first half we’d score [against Palace] but you have to be a real challenger and that’s what we are each week.

“We must be really different to play. We need to be ugly to play, difficult to play and nobody should be happy when Liverpool is coming or when they go to Anfield.

“That’s our target and then we’ll see what happens at the end of the season. This league is too strong to say anything after two match days!”