Manchester United fans found some satisfaction in the draw against Liverpool, five years after a costly stalemate at Old Trafford. Jurgen Klopp was seen cupping his ear as he left, as the fans sang “Jurgen’s cracking up”, reminiscent of the chant from 15 years ago about Rafa Benitez. In the past, United was Liverpool’s main competition for the title. Now, they are hardly deserving of the title of runners-up. Despite Manchester United’s resilience in avoiding a defeat against Liverpool, the outcome has guaranteed that there will be no further inquiries about Champions League qualification at Erik ten Hag’s press conferences. Now it is uncertain in which Europa competition United will compete in the upcoming season. United’s season has been incredibly disappointing, with their elimination from European competition before Christmas, a early exit from the League Cup, and a projected finish of sixth place in the league standings. The fans were singing about the upcoming FA Cup semi-final as a source of salvation. Check out Klopp’s response, highlighting how United has succeeded once more. Klopp takes a swipe at United following Liverpool’s loss of composure once more. Claiming the trophy would provide a positive conclusion to a disappointing season, but United’s performance in the league, with only a 48% win rate in the 2023-24 season, is a more accurate measure of their success.
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