Klopp vs Van Gaal: Vibrant Liverpool expose moribund Man Utd

The future looks bright for Klopp with Anfield behind him, but Van Gaal just doesn't understand Old Trafford's traditions

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Back to Dortmund for Klopp
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Liverpool didn't just beat Manchester United at Anfield on Thursday, they exposed their bitter rivals' paucity of ambition and made a clear statement of their own intent.

Jurgen Klopp's vibrant team should have beaten a moribund Manchester side by many more than two goals. But while the heroics of goalkeeper David de Gea may have saved the Red Devils from scoreboard embarrassment, they did not hold back the fury of the pundits.

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