Xenophobia claim ‘miles away from my personality’ – Jurgen Klopp

STRONG WORDS: Jurgen Klopp said state-funded teams like Manchester City can ‘do what they want financially’. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has strongly refuted suggestions his comments about Manchester City’s spending power were xenophobic.

In his press conference prior to Sunday’s 1-0 victory over the Premier League champions the Reds boss said no-one could compete with their north-west rival’s financial might.