Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum insists the players cannot afford to take their eyes off the ball for fear of attracting unwanted attention from Jurgen Klopp. The Reds have a six-point lead over Tottenham at the top of the Premier League with main rivals Manchester City having slipped to third after back-to-back defeats. During Boxing Day’s …
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Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole is set to return to the club in a coaching role. The 37-year-old, who played for the Blues between 2003 and 2010, will work with various age groups, including the under-18s and development squad, while continuing to study for his coaching qualifications. Head of youth development at Chelsea Neil Bath …
West Ham have finally tied teenager Declan Rice down to a new long-term contract. The 19-year-old midfielder, who has made 51 first-team appearances for the Hammers, has signed new terms until 2024 with the option of a further year. The news comes as a major boost to West Ham after Rice turned down their initial …
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has gagged himself ahead of a potentially pivotal January transfer window – but has insisted Jonjo Shelvey is not up for grabs. Benitez will send out his side at Watford on Saturday having caused something of a stir last weekend with his claim that it would be “a miracle” if the …
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PALACE EXPECT SOLANKE ANSWER Having previously offered Christian Benteke a route away from Anfield, Crystal Palace are apparently keen to take another of Liverpool’s striker flops off Jurgen Klopp’s hands… According to the Daily Mail, Dominic Solanke is weighing up an offer to move to Selhurst Park on loan for the rest of the season …
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Unai Emery has revealed he was unconvinced by Mohamed Salah’s ability to shine at a big club when he was presented with the chance to sign the Liverpool forward during his time as Paris St Germain boss. The Gunners head coach will come up against Salah and his team-mates on Saturday, with Premier League leaders …
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Click:nicotine pouches Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is ahead of schedule in his return from a serious knee injury. The England man suffered a knee problem during the semi-final first leg against Roma in last season’s Champions League and he has been sidelined ever since, missing the World Cup with England. Oxlade-Chamberlain – who joined …
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Jurgen Klopp has refused to get into a war of words with Alberto Moreno after the defender publicly criticised the Liverpool boss. The 26-year-old full-back is out of contract next summer, but despite being offered a new deal, he looks unlikely to extend his stay at Anfield after hitting out at Klopp. Moreno believes he should …
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Jurgen Klopp doubts Unai Emery meant to play mind games when commenting on Liverpool’s form in the Premier League. The Arsenal manager said at his pre-match press conference that the Reds could replicate what the Gunners did in 2003-04 and go the whole season unbeaten Liverpool host Emery’s men at Anfield on Saturday as they …
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Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood says Liverpool should not make any new additions to their table-topping squad next month. Jurgen Klopp’s men find themselves in a commanding position – six points clear at the top of the table after navigating the first half of the season unbeaten. The Reds have been linked with numerous new …
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