Jurgen Klopp has heaped praise on Eddie Howe and Newcastle United and insists their 'exceptional' season so far is not down to their transfer spending. The Magpies host Liverpool on Saturday evening, with the Reds hoping to close the nine-point gap to the top four.
Klopp's side remain the only team to defeat Newcastle in a top-flight fixture this season, with Fabio Carvalho's controversial injury-time winner sealing a 2-1 victory at Anfield in August. However, the Magpies have drawn five of their last six league matches and last earned all three points more than a month ago with a dramatic late win over Fulham.
Klopp has previously sparked debate with comments made about Newcastle's resources and spending, comparing them earlier this season to Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain by having 'no ceiling'. However, the Reds boss is adamant United's investment in the region of £250 million so far does not explain their current success.
