Klopp bristles at suggestions of favorable fixture schedule amid UK heatwave

Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the idea that Liverpool are set to benefit from a favorable fixture schedule as clubs across the UK prepare for soaring temperatures.

While the rest of the Premier League will battle it out in sweltering heat this weekend, Klopp's side will host Crystal Palace in much cooler conditions on Monday night.

The Reds boss conceded it was better to play in the evening, but stressed that Palace had the same comfort.

"It's much better to play at night than at these other times, but for Crystal Palace it's the same advantage," he said.

"It's much more comfortable to play, sure, but it shouldn't be a comfortable game. It should be very busy."

When it was then suggested that his side had gained an advantage through scheduling, an irritated Klopp replied: "That's what you take away from my answer, that we were helped by the fixture list ?

"It's lucky for both teams, it makes it a fair competition again. If we were to only play at night and Crystal Palace were to play in the heat, 30 degrees or whatever, it would be a real advantage.

"But it's only a game at night."

Liverpool will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing opener draw at Fulham which immediately set them back in what is likely to be another two-horse race for the title, with Manchester City taking the lead early.