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Bayern drop more points after draw at Hoffenheim

BERLIN: Bayern Munich were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at Hoffenheim on Saturday as the runaway Bundesliga leaders had three goals disallowed and also hit the post. “Luck wasn’t on our side,” bemoaned captain Manuel Neuer. Bayern have now drawn their last two league games.

The win is all that matters says Jurgen Klopp after Brighton are beaten

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool deserved the three points after their 2-0 win at Brighton, which lifted them to within touching distance of Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League.

Liverpool Sink Brighton To Move Within 3 Points Of Manchester City

Jurgen Klopp faces an anxious wait over Mohamed Salah's fitness after Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to three points with a 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday. Luis Diaz opened the scoring in the first half and Salah netted with a penalty after the interval at the Amex Stadium. Klopp's side have won their last eight league games, keeping the pressure on City, with the champions playing at Crystal Palace on Monday. Salah has reached 20 goals in a Premier League season for the fourth time, with his latest strike coming at just the right time amid his tense contract negotiations.

Diaz bravery helps Liverpool close in on leaders Manchester City

The joy and the pain came together for Luis Diaz. Bruised but brilliant, he ensured Brighton were beaten. For Liverpool, it was comfortable progress. An eighth straight win halved their deficit to Manchester City to three points. The title race remains very much on.