Anfield supporters may have anticipated a repeat of the dominant performance they displayed against Manchester United in their previous encounter. However, Liverpool vs. Manchester United at Anfield last Sunday ended in a goalless draw as the visiting team thwarted Jurgen Klopp’s men from scoring.
In this significant encounter, the atmosphere at Anfield was notably cold, a departure from the usual electrifying ambience at Anfield. Gary Neville, a Manchester United legend and supporter, highlighted this uncommon coldness. The same subdued atmosphere persisted in the subsequent match against West Ham, prompting the manager to issue a challenge to the fans.
Jurgen Klopp unhappy with Liverpool fans
Manchester United legend Gary Neville described the atmosphere at Anfield as the worst he’d ever experienced for a Liverpool vs. Manchester United match. In response, Jurgen Klopp called for more support from fans ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League game with Arsenal, stating, “If you are not in the right shape, give your ticket to somebody else.”
The atmosphere at Anfield has been cold lately. Jurgen Klopp, not happy with Liverpool supporters, criticized them, stating that he was “not overly happy” with the atmosphere created at Anfield during his team’s 5-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final win over West Ham after the Liverpool vs. Manchester United incident.
During the legendary contest of Liverpool vs. Manchester United at Anfield, Trent Alexander-Arnold, also sensing the cold atmosphere, waved his hands in the air, trying to gear up the Anfield crowd. Before then, Gary Neville had stated in the first half that “the atmosphere was the worst I’ve seen at Anfield ever for a Liverpool-Manchester United game.”
Jurgen Klopp finally emphasized the need for a stronger show of support from the fans and issued a rallying cry ahead of the crucial match against Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday, urging them to generate a much bigger noise at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Arsenal match preview
The Reds and the Gunners are separated by just a point at the top of the Premier League, and both teams will aim to make a statement during the festive period.
Jurgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta will be eager to create a gap between their respective teams and Manchester City, who won’t be in action this weekend due to their Club World Cup commitments. Liverpool lost their lead to Arsenal after a 0-0 draw with Manchester United in their last outing.
The North Londoners famously have a challenging record at Anfield, having not secured a victory against Liverpool on their home turf since 2012.
There are still a number of injuries on the home side, with Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak, and Joel Matip still unavailable. Andrew Robertson is not expected to return until 2024, and Alexis Mac Allister and Diogo Jota will also miss this game.
The Gunners also have their share of absentees, with Mohamed Elneny and Fabio Vieira still in the treatment room. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jurrien Timber, and Thomas Partey are nursing various injuries and will be unavailable as well.
However, both teams remain capable enough to field the sides that could cause a significant amount of wreckage on each other. What are your predictions for the upcoming clash between Liverpool and Arsenal? Tell us what you think in the comments.
