Jurgen Klopp hits out at Anfield atmosphere and makes demand for Liverpool vs Arsenal

Jurgen Klopp has demanded Liverpool fans provide the team with a red-hot atmosphere for Saturday's visit from Arsenal, insisting supporters not in full voice should pass their ticket on.

The Reds host the Gunners in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday evening and victory for Klopp's men will take them two points clear of Mike Arteta's side and see them spend Christmas Day at the summit of the Premier League.

With the newly-expanded Anfield Road end increasing the stadium's attendance to 57,000 for the game, much has been made about the additional noise the extra supporters inside the venue have the potential to create.

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However, questions around the atmosphere were raised after Sunday's goalless draw with Manchester United and Klopp has called on those coming to the ground on Saturday to be at their best for a game that could yet have a crucial say on where the title ends up at the end of the campaign.

Speaking after Liverpool booked their place in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup following a 5-1 win over West Ham United, Klopp laid down the challenge for the fans heading to Anfield on December 23.

"I thought in the first half when the boys played really exceptionally," Klopp said. "It was a long time ago now, but I have to say I was not overly happy with the atmosphere behind me. I asked people what do they want?

"We changed a lot of things and we dominated West Ham like crazy and missed chances. If I was in the stands I would be on my toes, 1,000%. I don't know if the Manchester United game was that bad that we have to say sorry we didn't smash them. We need