Jurgen Klopp poked fun at Manchester United by suggesting they will not be able to influence Wednesday's derby clash with Manchester City on the evidence of Sunday's 4-0 hammering by Everton.
Klopp's Liverpool are top of the Premier League table, two points ahead of City who have a game in hand – the derby.
Many have suggested the trip to Old Trafford is City's final major obstacle in their title defence after they overcame Tottenham 1-0 at home on Saturday.
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United go into that encounter in wretched form, with Sunday's embarrassing loss being a sixth defeat in eight matches across all competitions.