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Jurgen Klopp hits out at early kick-off for Man City clash after international break... as Liverpool boss claims Premier League and TV chiefs do not 'feel football'

Jurgen Klopp has blasted the Premier League and television companies for scheduling Liverpool’s crucial title clash with Manchester City for Saturday lunchtime immediately after the international break.

The match at the Etihad between the Premier League’s top two will kick off live on TNT Sport at lunchtime on November 25, a little over 72 hours players from both sides will be involved in South American World Cup qualifiers including Brazil v Argentina more than six thousand miles away.

Ederson, Alisson, Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allilster and Darwin Nunez will be among those affected.