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Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Why Curtis Jones is now Liverpool's most important midfielder

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Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Why Curtis Jones is now Liverpool's most important midfielder Curtis Jones is now rivalling Ryan Gravenberch for the title of Liverpool’s most important midfielder. The Dutchman has been a revelation in a deeper role for the Reds but Jones has really come to the fore over recent weeks. Whereas he started the season as relief for Alexis Mac Allister and D...

Liverpool vs Brighton: Why Robertson should fear losing left-back spot to Tsimikas

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Liverpool vs Brighton: Why Robertson should fear losing left-back spot to Tsimikas Andrew Robertson epitomised Jurgen Klopp’s early Liverpool teams. The Scotland international wasn’t the best in his position but he worked the hardest. He was relentless and had a never-give-up mentality and attitude. The Reds would suffocate the opposition as a collective, and Robertson...

Arsenal vs Liverpool: Why evolving Darwin Nunez could be the Reds’ difference-maker at the Emirates

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Arsenal vs Liverpool: Why evolving Darwin Nunez could be the Reds’ difference-maker at the Emirates Darwin Nunez was the match winner against RB Leipzig as Liverpool extended their perfect start in the Champions League. The 25-year-old reacted quickest to prod home Mohamed Salah's headed effort from close range just moments after the Bundesliga side had a goal ruled out for offside. It capped off ...

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Why the next month will make or break Caoimhin Kelleher's Liverpool career

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Liverpool vs Chelsea: Why the next month will make or break Caoimhin Kelleher's Liverpool career The next month is probably make or break for Caoimhin Kelleher at Liverpool. The soon-to-be 26-year-old has been fairly vocal over recent years about his desire to be a first-choice goalkeeper. He’s always filled in well for the Reds whenever Alisson has missed games but he’s never done ...

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Season stats shows why Reds must offer Super Salah new contract

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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Season stats shows why Reds must offer Super Salah new contract Different season, same Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool forward has kicked off the 2024/25 campaign in ridiculous fashion, scoring six goals and chipping in with five assists across 744 minutes across all competitions. He’s also broken three records and we’re only just into October. Salah is...

Wolves vs Liverpool: Why Chiesa's arrival will help extend Salah's Anfield shelflife

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Wolves vs Liverpool: Why Chiesa's arrival will help extend Salah's Anfield shelflife Throughout Jurgen Klopp’s reign as Liverpool manager, it was pretty much Mohamed Salah or bust for the Reds on the right flank.Klopp tried a number of players there to help alleviate the pressure on the three-time Golden Boot winner but, safe to say, none of the experiments could be deemed as ...

Man City vs Arsenal: Why Gabriel and not Saliba is Arsenal's most important centre-back

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Man City vs Arsenal: Why Gabriel and not Saliba is Arsenal's most important centre-back Gabriel started last season as a squad player for Arsenal. This time around, he’s a key player. A lot really can change in the space of 12 months. Mikel Arteta brought in Jurrien Timber from Ajax during the 2023 summer transfer window and the Dutchman started the first game of the season again...

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: How Luis Diaz became the Premier League's most feared winger

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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: How Luis Diaz became the Premier League's most feared winger It felt like a matter of when and not if Liverpool would move for Anthony Gordon during the summer transfer window. His arrival likely would’ve spelt the end for Luis Diaz at Anfield. The Colombian had been a little inconsistent in front of goal following his January 2022 arrival from FC Porto...

Why Bukayo Saka is now England's most important player in Euros pursuit

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Why Bukayo Saka is now England's most important player in Euros pursuit Euro 2024 has been a difficult tournament for England. The Three Lions are into the semi-finals of the competition but their performances haven’t exactly set the world alight and their star names have generally struggled. They have scored just five goals across their five matches in Germany wi...

Copa America: Nunez's Uruguay form gives Liverpool boss Slot plenty to ponder

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Copa America: Nunez's Uruguay form gives Liverpool boss Slot plenty to ponder It could well be a make-or-break season for Darwin Nunez. The 25-year-old continues to divide opinion after an erratic two campaigns with Liverpool following his £64m move from Benfica. On one hand, a return of 20 league goals and 11 assists across 3,751 minutes isn’t bad at all. Especia...