Shay Given believes Newcastle United are 'ruffling a few feathers' sooner than expected and has fired back at Jurgen Klopp following the 'no ceiling' row. The Magpies legend has pointed to the deals for Alisson, Darwin Nunez and Virgil van Dijk as proof of the Liverpool boss not being 'frightened' to spend.
Klopp made the jibe last month after picking up on sporting director's Dan Ashworth comments on Newcastle's ambitions under the new owners. The takeover has led to a transfer spend in excess of £200 million in a calendar year, and Eddie Howe has quickly transformed the club from relegation favourites to potential Champions League contenders.
The Magpies currently sit eight points clear of Liverpool - although the Reds do have a game in hand - but suffered their only defeat of the season in controversial circumstances at Anfield in August. Klopp has recently revealed his fear that his side's inconsistency this term could put their place in next season's Champions League at risk.
