Jurgen Klopp Rates Liverpool’s Premier League Title Chances After Defeat at Arsenal

• Jurgen Klopp has hinted Liverpool does not stand a chance of challenging for the Premier League title this season
• The Reds have won just two of their last eight matches in a poor run that has them sitting 10th on the standings
• The Anfield-based outfit are trailing league leaders Arsenal by 14 points following their 3-2 defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday

Jurgen Klopp has written off Liverpool's chances of winning the Premier League title following their latest setback at the hands of Arsenal.

The Reds have endured a disastrous start to the new season, with the side managing just 10 points from their last eight outings.

The Merseysiders have won just two of the eight matches in a poor run that has them occupying 10th place on the log.

Liverpool's point tally also mean that they are training league leaders, Arsenal, by a massive 14 points.

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Having drawn 3-3 against Brighton before their trip to Arsenal, Klopp's charges were hoping to bounce back against the high-flying Gunners side.

However, they were unable to see off the hosts, with the north Londoners stunning them 3-2 in a thrilling clash played at the Emirates.

Jurgen Klopp speaks on Liverpool's 'difficult' situation

Reacting to the latest setback, Klopp admitted that his side does not stand any chance of challenging for the Premier League title this season.

The German tactician further described Liverpool's dire situation as 'difficult' but vowed to fight on.

"Our situation is now obviously a really difficult one. But it’s already difficult enough with injuries now on top of that but if in a game like this these decisions go against you, it’s kind of typical but it doesn’t help," Klopp said as quoted by Daily Mail.

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Klopp later clarified his comments in his post-match news conference saying:

"We are not in the title race. It's naive to sit here and think that we are nearly there."

Fans divided on Arsenal's chances of winning the EPL after win vs Liverpool

Earlier, Sports Brief reported football fans have expressed their opinion on Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League silverware this season.

The Gunners once again proved they are the team to beat in the title race on Sunday when they swept aside Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

Despite their epic win over the Reds, a section of fans contend they are far off from challenging for the EPL crown.