Jurgen Klopp's side set the standard this campaign and yet defeat at Stamford Bridge saw them go another game without scoring and making it eight goals conceded in their last four.

Liverpool's consistency prior to last weekend's defeat to Watford had led some to question whether they could match the 1998-1999 United team but Brown does not think they deserve that.

As Jurgen Klopp's team attempt to take another step towards the title against Bournemouth today, they must show a little of that once again in this crunch week.

Can Bournemouth do the unthinkable and pile more misery on Klopp's Reds or will common sense prevail and Liverpool return to winning ways? Stay right here with Sportsmail to find out.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has dismissed the notion that Liverpool's poor run of form gives his side the edge ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie at Anfield.

England midfielder Henderson has been out since injuring a hamstring in the first leg three weeks ago but trained on Sunday and Monday and is available to take his place in the Liverpool squad.

The Reds slumped to just their second defeat of the campaign at the Wanda Metropolitano, but Klopp wants to see a more positive display from his Liverpool outfit as they look to overturn the tie.

The message from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was clear. For a team who have negotiated the domestic season in a near-faultless manner, there is a new requirement - perfect football.

There are reasons for Jurgen Klopp to think that he can devise a masterplan to see Liverpool through, despite coming into the second leg with a 1-0 deficit against Atletico Madrid.

As Klopp made his way from the tunnel, fans stretched our their hands for high-fives. Klopp reacted angrily and moved away from them before shouting: 'Put your hands away you f****** idiots'.

Jurgen Klopp has hit out at Atletico Madrid for not playing 'proper football' after his Liverpool side were dumped out of the Champions League by Diego Simeone's side on Wednesday night.

DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Liverpool relinquished their grip on the Champions League after a costly goalkeeping error enabled Atletico Madrid to stage a smash-and-grab victory.

Rio Ferdinand criticised Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian for his errors leading to Atletico Madrid's goals as the Premier League side crashed out of the Champions League last-16 stage. 

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Wednesday night will go down as one of the greatest nights in Atletico's history and when it's recalled among the club's supporters not too many will remember the critics.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: No-one needed to tell Jurgen Klopp about Jan Oblak before Wednesday night's performance. Liverpool were one of the clubs interested in signing him in 2018.

The former Tottenham Hotspur right-back has been revitalised by his move to La Liga and he was outstanding in Atletico's 3-2 win over Liverpool.

Drastic action is set to be taken if the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) ends the Premier League season completely, though Liverpool are reportedly set to be confirmed as champions.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN : A presentation by the club's sports psychologist Lee Richardson also offers Jurgen Klopp's men tips on breathing to ease anxiety levels.

Klopp's grand plan started reaping its rewards after the Reds became champions of Europe last summer and are now within touching distance of winning their first ever Premier League title.

It had been the club's intention to move to the new state-of-the-art base at the beginning of July that would enable the first team and the Academy to be on one site but that plan has now put on hold.

Liverpool are at home self-isolating as football is halted due to health fears with English football following the government's social distancing guidelines in a bid to prevent further spread.

Jurgen Klopp has admitted it was difficult to prepare for Liverpool's second leg Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid as the coronavirus pandemic was taking hold of the Spanish capital.

Jurgen Klopp's men have dominated the current campaign, winning 27 of their 29 league games and are only two victories from being crowned as Premier League champions for the first time.

Trent Alexander-Arnold may only be 21 but he is already proving to be an inspirational figure to Liverpool's academy players. Neco Williams, 18, says it has been an 'eye-opener' watching him.

Juventus have upped the ante in their pursuit of Valencia winger Ferran Torres as the Old Lady look to get a jump on Liverpool in their bid to land the 20-year-old this summer.

COMMENT: If you want to see how a decision has been received, turn to social media. Within 24 hours of Liverpool revealing they would furlough staff, the club were being ridiculed.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Premier League managers are siding with clubs in the battle over wages, with the majority ready to accept a temporary cut.

As the news broke over the weekend that Liverpool would be putting their non-playing staff on furlough, a quote from chief executive Peter Moore that came out last year started doing the rounds.

The Brazilian midfielder finally got his move to the Nou Camp in January 2018 in a deal worth £145million after drawn out negotiations between the Reds and Spanish giants.

The Dutch centre half has transformed the Liverpool defence since arriving for £75million in the winter of 2018 and was runner-up to Lionel Messi in the Ballon d'Or last year.

Jurgen Klopp has opened up on the moment he heard the shocking news that Liverpool icon Kenny Dalglish was in hospital with coronavirus. The Liverpool icon was released on Sunday.

The German manager is having to oversee sessions via Zoom video links, with Liverpool posting footage of how a squad of more than 20 players work together while social distancing.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and captain Jordan Henderson will lead the club's tributes digitally after the final Hillsborough memorial service was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jurgen Klopp's plan to convince Timo Werner to join Liverpool has been thrown into doubt by the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Bild claim that the Reds boss wants to meet the striker in person.

AC Milan have turned down an opportunity to sign Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana in the summer, The England international will likely become a free agent at the end of the season.

Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush believes the current generation of Reds could be 'actually better' than the great sides of the past.

Liverpool assistant boss Pepijn Lijnders has taken the opportunity to use the football break to deliver some special news to club starlet Harvey Elliott.

Jurgen Klopp signed the midfielder from Fulham when he was just 16 and there are high hopes he can become a future star with a handful of first-team appearances already under his belt.

There is a fear that Liverpool supporters will rush to the streets on the day when their first league title since 1990 is confirmed despite the global health crisis.

With drastic measures proposed, involving promotions without relegations and revised leagues with additional places, Sportsmail takes a look at how English football could shape up.

Divock Origi admits Liverpool's long wait for a Premier League title could go on even longer because safety amid the coronavirus pandemic is more important than the resumption of football.

The Reds were on the brink of winning their first top-flight title in 30 years before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus. Now plans are being drawn up to play the remaining nine games.

Knight said Ted Cruz showed he's not ready for prime time when he called a basketball hoop a 'ring' instead of a 'rim' this week. Donald Trump brought the coach with him for a 'Fox & Friends' interview.

Ted Cruz is ratcheting up the fear factor over a Donald Trump-dominated Republican National Convention, warning that the billionaire could inspire mass violence if he doesn't win.

Sen. Ted Cruz's wife Heidi said something on the campaign trail that could bring back up those pesky 'birther' problems. 'Ted is an immigrant,' Heidi Cruz said at a campaign stop in Greenfield, Indiana.

Steaming over Donald Trump's invocation of a National Enquirer story about his dad, Cruz labels his rival a 'pathological liar' and 'serial philanderer' who is fooling his supporters.

Donald Trump announced he was running for president in June 2015 during a speech in New York City's Trump Tower (pictured). Experts said he would struggle to be taken seriously.

Kasich canceled a scheduled campaign stop near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday and held an Ohio press conference where he ended his presidential campaign.

Ted Cruz might be out of the race for the White House but he's still hoping to influence the Republican National Convention. He wants his delegates to influence the RNC platform and rules.

Heidi Cruz said on a campaign 'Prayer Team' call that 'it took 25 years to defeat slavery.' She was comparing husband Ted's short rise to 2nd place in the GOP presidential race with longer struggles.