The 4-3 defeat at Old Trafford not only dashed the visitors’ hopes of clinching an improbable quadruple trophy haul but also extinguished the chance of a final cup clash against the Spanish head coach.
Reports from Liverpool.com suggest a slim possibility of a playoff tie being arranged, hinging on both Liverpool and Manchester City finishing level on points, goals scored, and goal difference.
This scenario would necessitate a rare playoff scenario to determine the victor, a spectacle rarely witnessed in English football.
With the Premier League title potentially on the line, the prospect of a playoff tie between two formidable outfits like Liverpool and Manchester City is tantalizing.
Such a showdown, particularly in Jurgen Klopp’s final season, would add an extra layer of drama to an already enthralling campaign.
However, given the unpredictability of football, meeting the stringent criteria for a playoff seems improbable, leaving the scenario more of a tantalizing fantasy than a plausible reality.
