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'We can finally close the slipping book': Jurgen Klopp claims Liverpool exorcised title demons with pivotal win over Chelsea Jurgen Klopp believes victory over Chelsea ends ridicule of failure five years ago Andy Robertson slipped in the second half sparking memories of Steven Gerrard But it came to nothing and Klopp saw the incident as cathartic for the club He is targeting maximum points but knows that still might not be enough 

By Jack Gaughan for MailOnline

Published: 20:21 BST, 14 April 2019 | Updated: 20:21 BST, 14 April 2019

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Jurgen Klopp claimed Liverpool exorcised their title demons on Sunday as the race with Manchester City heads for the wire.

Mohamed Salah scored a rocket after Sadio Mane opened the scoring against Chelsea before their manager urged his team to relish four more hurdles ahead.

Klopp is demanding focus as he attempts to deliver a first league title since 1990. He believes Sunday's victory should serve to end ridicule of the infamous defeat by Chelsea at Anfield five years ago.

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool have exorcised their title demons with win over Chelsea

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool have exorcised their title demons with win over Chelsea

The Reds lost in the same fixture five years ago in a result that ultimately cost them the title

The Reds lost in the same fixture five years ago in a result that ultimately cost them the title

Andy Robertson slipped in the second half but in a moment of catharsis it came to nothing

Andy Robertson slipped in the second half but in a moment of catharsis it came to nothing

'We can finally close the slipping book,' Klopp said. 'Robbo (Andy Robertson) slipped (in the second half) and nothing happened, so it has finished.

'The atmosphere was outstanding. You could feel it, the fans were all on their toes. Four games to play, let's try to make 97 points and if that's enough then

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