LIVERPOOL have been officially revealed as the most popular team in the UK.
The Premier League champions-elect beat Manchester United and Chelsea to top spot in a poll by YouGov.
Jurgen Klopp instantly captured hearts and minds on Merseyside when he landed the Anfield job in 2015.
And Liverpool can now rely on 8.3 per cent of the nation’s backing as they close in on their first-ever Prem title.
Last season’s Champions League winners are one step ahead of fierce rivals United, who command 6 per cent of UK support.
Chelsea are in third with 3.1 per cent, while Man City (2 per cent) and Arsenal (2 per cent) are joint-fourth.
A YouGov poll has found Liverpool to be the most popular team in the UKCredit: AFP – Getty
Making up the rest of the top ten are Spurs, Wolves, Newcastle, Everton and Aston Villa.
YouGov compiled the chart using data from a general public poll.
Various factors were drawn upon, including players, tactics, management and culture.
And people polled were made up of various ages and genders from across the UK.
It now remains to be seen if Liverpool can open a further gap on United in the popularity stakes once they get their hands on the title.
The Reds can get their hands on the coveted Premier League trophy in their first match back against Everton.
But that’s only if Manchester City fail to beat Arsenal days before on when the season resumes on June 17.
Regardless of the circumstances, Klopp has vowed Liverpool will hold a bus parade to celebrate their title win when it’s safe to do so.
Man Utd lag behind their fierce rivals in second, with Chelsea thirdCredit: Getty – Contributor
He told BBC Radio Five Live: “I can promise that if we are the champions then there will be a parade. Who cares whenever it is.
“We only need one day when everyone is able to come out. You celebrate wherever you can You can find issues in any situation if you want.”
Klopp also dismissed claims that Liverpool will be weakened if they are unable to play games at Anfield due to concerns about fans turning up.
He added: “We would love to play at Anfield but we won’t have the crowd, so where is the advantage? We have tried to simulate the situation by training in an empty stadium.
“But whoever we play, it is the same situation, which is why I’m not worried about it. If the alternative is not to play at all then I will play wherever you want.
“We know we are close but we are still not champions and still have to win games. I don’t see any results already written in the stars.
“We have to work really hard for the points we need. There are 27 points left for us and we will try everything to take them all.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
