Premier League: Liverpool have a higher percentage of late goals under Klopp than Man United did under Ferguson

It looks the stars are line up for Liverpool to win their first top-flight title in 30 years.

The Reds once again left it late to defeat Crystal Palace at the weekend at Selhurst Park, despite the home side dominating the match for large periods of play. Football supporters from around the world can buy Premier League Tickets online to enjoy its wonderful actions.

Liverpool’s ability to grind out results at the death is now speaking volumes about their mentality under Jurgen Klopp.

The Merseyside’s flair of winning late this campaign has even been given a nickname, Kloppage time.

That reflects the term given to Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson Fergie Time which initiated from the club’s ability to grasp a winner at the death having been supposed to have been given extra time by arbitrators due to the fabulous manager’s influence.

Sir Alex Ferguson vs Jurgen Klopp

Fergie

PL games as Man United manager: 810
Wins: 528
Draws: 168
Losses: 114
Win percentage: 65.2 percent
Goals in 90th minute or later: 81
% Goals in 90th minute or later: 5

Klopp

PL games as Liverpool manager: 157
Wins: 98
Draws: 39
Losses: 20
Win percentage: 62.4 percent
Goals in 90th minute or later: 20
% Goals in 90th minute or later: 6

Klopp will conceivable never match Ferguson, who raised an incredible 13 Premier League titles at Old Trafford, but he has Liverpool well calm to lift a first league top since 1989/90.

Here are all the times Liverpool have left-hand it late this season to get the three points…

Game week 6 – Sheffield United 1-0 Liverpool (70 mins)

The Reds’ first late winner came in their difficult trip to Bramall Lane, where the hosts had kept the European Champions at bay with relative ease for 70 minutes.

However, Klopp’s side then had a hit of luck 20 minutes from time when Georginio Wijnaldum’s tame exertion rushed through the legs of Dean Henderson. Liverpool went onto win the game 1-0 and improvement a precious three points thanks to the goalkeeper’s mistake.

Most 90 min+ winners in Premier League history

Liverpool – 35
Arsenal – 25
Manchester United – 22
Tottenham – 22
Chelsea – 21
Everton – 20

Game week 7 – Liverpool 2-1 Leicester (90+5 mins)

The following match Liverpool quick a last-gasp victory over Leicester at Anfield after a penalty was given in the dying embers of the match. James Milner’s fit home to earn his side a 2-1 win after Sadio Mane was ruled to have been fouled in the box.

The win was Liverpool’s 17th Premier League win in a row and on the balance of play, anything other than a win for the hosts would have been a tale of the unexpected.

Game week 8 – Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool (85 mins)

The next match saying Liverpool come up against their vicious competitors Manchester United and once again the game wasn’t without drama. Adam Lallana scored his first Liverpool goal for 18 months to save a point for his side against nasty competitors United.

Marcus Rashford’s contentious strike in the first half looked proposed to be the winner, but Lallana came off the pew to score with just five minutes of normal time remaining to ensure the match ended 1-1.

Game week 9 – Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham (75 mins)

The next week, Liverpool then presented the spirit of champions to come from behind and grind out a 2-1 victory over Spurs. Mauricio Pochettino’s side got off to a dream start, with Harry Kane’s header on the rebound giving them the lead inside the first minute.

And after a remarkable string of saves from Paolo Gazzaniga, Jordan Henderson finally found the breakthrough for the home side, before Mohamed Salah sealed the win in the 75th minute with a penalty after Mane was ineptly taken down in the box.

Game week 10 – Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool (90+4 mins)

This was perhaps one of the most textbook snatch-and-grab performances you’re ever likely to see. The Villains had taken a shock lead during a breathless first half as Trezeguet pushed home at the far post after 20 mins, having been ruled just onside by VAR.

And it appeared to be one of those days where the Liverpool nonstop hitting on the door wouldn’t pay extras, before the 87th minute when Andrew Robertson headed home at the far post to match. Extremely, in the 4th minute of added time, Mane’s last gasp header closed a dramatic win for the visitors.

Game week 12 – Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool (85 mins)

In the latest wins, Roberto Firmino was the hero for Liverpool, who looked like they were the title for an attraction at Selhurst Park.

Wilfried Zaha thought he had quick a point for the crowds, matching in the 82nd minute after Mane’s strike, but Roberto Firmino troubled on a goal ascent three minutes later. Just like the common of Premier League games this season, the meet wasn’t without VAR disagreement.

James Tomkins had a goal controversially ruled out, which led to Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson to teasingly suggest Liverpool ‘should be given the title now.

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