Klopp says Liverpool should be awarded win if United game is called off
Manchester United fans are planning a protest ahead of Monday night’s league meeting with Liverpool. The May 2021 fixture was rescheduled after fans broke into Old Trafford.
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said that his side should be awarded the three points if Monday’s game against Manchester United at Old Trafford is called off due to home fans protesting against their owners. The high-profile fixture had to be rescheduled in May 2021 after United fans invaded the pitch before kick-off in protest against the Glazer family. Similar demonstrations are reportedly planned for Monday.
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“I really hope it will not happen but if it does happen, I think we should get the points,” Klopp told reporters before the game. “We have nothing to do with the situation and if the supporters want the game not happening, then we cannot just rearrange the game again and fit it in somewhere in an incredibly busy season.”
This article is nonsense. MUST is promoting the 1958-organised protest on Monday to our members. Where we are sceptical is how effective a walk-out will be - and @The__1958 have expressed similar scepticism about that too. https://t.co/85FyaKvgtc
— M.U.S.T (@MU_ST) August 20, 2022
United fans want the Glazers out
The American Glazer family have been under fire from fans following United’s dismal start to the season. They have lost their opening two games and failed to secure transfer targets. The Glazers are reportedly open to selling a minority stake in the Manchester United, with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe expressing an interest in acquiring the club. Liverpool are also looking for their first win of the campaign following draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace.