Defend a Premier League title? Jurgen Klopp keener on Liverpool's attacking policy

“If there is a title out there we will go for it - as we showed last season and we did it the year before"

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: 'We are ready to work hard and make life more uncomfortable for them than any team last year'. Picture: Andrew Couldridge/PA Wire.

The sporting terminology may call for Liverpool to “defend” their first league title in 30 years when the campaign starts at Anfield tonight, but that is one word Jurgen Klopp will not entertain.

For the new season, read the old. The “heavy metal” football that inspired Liverpool to their stunning title charge will again be front and centre when newly-promoted Leeds travel across the Pennines today.