Liverpool: How much do they need Champions League football?
Jurgen Klopp admitted that he had no idea what was going on elsewhere in the Premier League in Liverpool's battle to finish inside the top four on the final day of the season. The Reds headed into their match against Crystal Palace know their own fate was in their hands.
Jurgen Klopp was delighted with his side's performance (Image: GETTY)
With Liverpool leading, it didn't matter what happened elsewhere as Klopp's side were guaranteed Champions League football with all three points.
Chelsea were in a fight of their own as they ended up losing to Villa, but Leicester were unable to hold on against Tottenham in a thriller at the King Power Stadium.
For Liverpool, Mane made sure of the victory with his second of the game midway through the second half.
And Klopp was delighted at full time with the Reds finishing the season third.
"Perfect. It was windy like crazy. It's not good for football," Klopp said.
"We found a way into the game, scored a great goal. Do you take more risk, or control even more? The second goal was so helpful. I didn't know about other matches.
"I'm so proud of what they've done the last 10 or 15 hgames and the reaction of the team in bad times. Eight wins out of 10, two draws, that's impressive.
"Energy makes all the difference and we got a lot of energy from outside (the fans).
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