Liverpool's halftime chat inspired key Wijnaldum goal

Soccer Football - Premier League - Cardiff City v Liverpool - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Britain - April 21, 2019 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

CARDIFF, Wales (Reuters) - Liverpool's 2-0 win at Cardiff City on Sunday restored their two-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race but their inspired breakthrough goal came only as the result of a halftime chat about set pieces.

Juergen Klopp's side had been struggling to create clear openings against a determined Cardiff defence and went in goalless at the break.