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By Dan Cancian

Published: 08:01 BST, 16 April 2024 | Updated: 08:02 BST, 16 April 2024

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted Jurgen Klopp's impending departure from Liverpool will have an impact on the title race.

Ever since the German announced in January he would leave Anfield at the end of the season, the Reds' focus has been on ensuring a fairytale finale for the 56-year-old.

With six games left, Liverpool are two points behind Manchester City and level with Arsenal - albeit with an inferior goal difference - after losing at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The trio have all been involved in tight title races over the past five seasons, with City coming out on top in each occasion.

Pep Guardiola's men finished on 98 in 2019 as they pipped Liverpool to the post by a single point and repeated the feat three years later, finishing on 93 points to their rivals' 92.

Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years in charge

Trent Alexander-Arnold admitted Klopp's departure will have an impact in the title race

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Last season, City won the league with 89 points last season as they finished five ahead of Arsenal, despite the Gunners being top of the table for six