Here’s what it really means:But now it’s time for United to step aside. Despite what the Old Trafford players think, Liverpool are officially the kings of extra time winners.It is not the first time United have scored in added time on Saturday to secure all three points under Jurgen Klopp. Harvey Elliott’s late strike sealed the winner against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Klopp’s side initially fell behind through a Jean-Philippe Mateta penalty, but Salah leveled before Elliott struck to put United at the top of the table.
However, the winning goal also helped Germany overtake Ferguson in the final standings. Since Klopp took over from Brendan Rodgers in October 2015, Liverpool have won 17 extra-time games – one more than 81-year-old Klopp managed at United. Liverpool’s first win under Klopp came against Norwich City in January 2016 when Adam Lallana scored in the fourth minute of added time. But the most memorable is Alisson Becker’s goal against West Bromwich Albion in May 2021. According to Opta, Liverpool had 43 winners after 90 minutes. That’s 11 more than nearest rivals Arsenal and 14 more than United. At least 40% of those goals went to Klopp. Now that we live in a “Klop page Time” world, it’s time to forget “Fergie Time.”
The phrase “Fergie time” is now an accepted part of the football lexicon, as Manchester United often scored the legendary Scot’s goals in regulation time. United continued to attack as the clock ticked down in the dying embers of the game.Reflecting on his side’s late goal, Ferguson once said: “Do you remember the dressing room? It was electric. It is fully electric. “The fans can’t wait to get home, go to the pub and chat, tell their wives and kids how it felt when you scored a goal in the last minute at Old Trafford. That’s the value.
