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Jurgen Klopp: Why it’s wrong to say this about Liverpool!
JURGEN KLOPP doesn’t necessarily think that Liverpool being out of Europe will automatically make his side favourites to lift the title.
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Liverpool continued their fine start to the season with a 4-2 win away to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The Reds sit in third spot in the table, level on points with Manchester City and Arsenal.
With no European commitments this term, the Merseyside outfit are widely fancied to be crowned Premier League champions come May.
Jurgen Klopp doesn't welcome Liverpool not playing midweek games
Jurgen Klopp hugs Roberto Firmino after Liverpool's win over Crystal Palace
But Klopp, who led his side to two cup finals last season, has questioned whether having just domestic matters to worry about, will hand his side an advantage in the title race.
“Everyone talks about this [not playing in Europe] but I think 80 to 90 per cent of the time in Europe, the teams becoming champions are in the Champions League,” he said.
”That's how it is. Why? Because they have quality, they can rotate, they can rest whenever.
“It's not too cool when you are not successful.
Jurgen Klopp doesn't think Liverpool are automatic title favourites
"Sometimes it's an advantage, but in the end, why does a team win the league with all these intense games in midweek? Maybe they find an answer."
Liverpool’s victory over Palace was their fifth in their last six league games.
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