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Liverpool Transfer Talk: Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye, Curtis Jones

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Liverpool FC have plenty of work to do before the summer transfer window closes on September 1. Not to mention their season opener, at Newcastle United, is only five days away. As it currently stands, there are three transfer situations that are supposedly nearing completion, but have yet to be resolved: Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye and Curtis Jones. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Transfer Talk: Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye, Curtis Jones

Liverpool Team News vs Como: Ronald Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet, Curtis Jones

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Liverpool FC signed Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo in midweek, in a summer transfer window addition that was pretty surprising to many observers. However, Araujo really does slot in at a position of need, and he should be in line to make his Reds debut on Sunday against Como. Another summer addition in line to make his debut, albeit much later than was initially expected, … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Como: Ronald Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet, Curtis Jones

Liverpool Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Alexander Isak, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones

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Liverpool FC are set to open their UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday, and they'll do so with a squad that is in a state of near full fitness. Alexander Isak missed out on the 1-0 weekend win over Burnley, but manager Arne Slot has hinted at his transfer fee record breaking signing likely being involved in midweek against Atletico Madrid. Most likely though, it … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Alexander Isak, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones

Liverpool Team News vs Sheffield: Jones, Jota, Alisson, Robertson

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Given the current injury situation at Liverpool FC, how extensive and detailed it is, we need to separate the team news for the Sheffield United match into two separate articles, just like we have been doing recently. We'll cover Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones, Alisson and more here. Then tomorrow, after the Jurgen Klopp pre-match press conference, we'll cover any update provided … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Sheffield: Jones, Jota, Alisson, Robertson

Liverpool at Brighton Team News: Jota, Jones, Gakpo, Milner, Lallana

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Liverpool FC have to be careful not to let Tottenham Hotspur beat them twice. With Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones now both suspended, plus a very tough road match at Brighton & Hove Albion looming, it's a very strong possibility. The loss to Spurs was highly controversial, to say the least, and obviously the Reds got hosed on some critical calls, but the next league match … [Read more...] about Liverpool at Brighton Team News: Jota, Jones, Gakpo, Milner, Lallana

Manchester United strikers gun down Arsenal

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Premier League champions Manchester United have defeated league leaders Arsenal by a goal at Old Trafford. Courtesy of a sublime header by Robin Van Persie, United have reduced the gap at the top of the table to 5 points. Going into the fixture, it was expected that the game meant more to United than to Arsenal. A loss to their competitor from North London would have meant a … [Read more...] about Manchester United strikers gun down Arsenal

Manchester United v Arsenal: The battle resumes

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September 21, 2003, Old Trafford… Referee Steve Bennett sends off Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira in the 80th minute for kicking out at Manchester United’s striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy. 10 minutes later, Diego Forlan is brought down in the penalty area by Martin Keown and United are awarded a spot kick. Up steps Van Nistelrooy, undeterred from taking up the responsibility despite … [Read more...] about Manchester United v Arsenal: The battle resumes

Manchester United vs Real Sociedad: Prediction

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Six games without a defeat and three wins in a row – that’s precisely what the doctor ordered for David Moyes and co. It is the sort of run that one would expect from Manchester United around this time of the year.  However, David Moyes will be more than cautious to fall into the trap of statistics and record books. We are witnessing a different United. One that is being … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs Real Sociedad: Prediction

Manchester United: The Introspection Begins

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Now that the clouds have settled to a certain extent, it is about time we dissected Manchester United’s performance in the Manchester derby. The most successful club in the history of British football was humiliated by the European football’s rising power. It’s not just the score line that would concern the Manchester United faithful, but also the manner in which its players … [Read more...] about Manchester United: The Introspection Begins