Jurgen Klopp pleased with points tally post Cardiff win

Jurgen Klopp is pleased where his side are in terms of points gained in the Premier League for the 2018-19 campaign thus far after defeating Cardiff City yesterday at Anfield.

Goals from Mohamed Salah, Xherdan Shaqiri and a brace from Sadio Mane saw the Reds walk away with a 4-1 victory over the Welsh side, putting them three points clear temporarily of Manchester City at the top of the table.

Liverpool have gained 26 points from 10 Premier League matches, which has left Klopp feeling satisfied with the start to the season.

“The start [to the game] was really good, exactly like it should be,” Klopp told Sky Sports. “We played good football and moved them around. Their tactic of man-marking did not really work and we could pass the ball where we wanted.

“We lost the game a little bit, and did not keep 100 per cent concentration, but we played on Wednesday and then again today – which is always a bit difficult.

“The boys are really disappointed with the goal we conceded. It will happen one day. In that period we were a bit sloppy, losing the ball here, losing the ball there. Cardiff could live with 1-0 or 2-0, as they know a set-piece can put them back in the game.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Xherdan Shaqiri of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Cardiff City at Anfield on October 27, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

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“But they did not get back in the game because we closed it with two wonderful goals. We are really happy – 26 points after 10 games is exceptional – so we are really happy.”

As Klopp noted, Liverpool dominated the majority of the clash against Cardiff, although there were a few nervous moments when Callum Paterson pulled a goal back for the Bluebirds to make it 2-1.

“Yes Cardiff lost a few games already, but it is never clear as they never give up,” Klopp said. “That makes them really difficult to play. But we made the best of it and I am really happy about that.

“At 2-1 Cardiff started to believe, but we changed formation and killed it off.”

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