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Manchester United should study Liverpool’s rebuild in order to overcome self-inflicted wounds

In Jamie Carragher’s 2008 autobiography, there are 20 pages that reference Manchester United but one in particular perfectly frames the power shift in the north-west of England. The book paints the domestic landscape when Sir Alex Ferguson walked into Old Trafford in 1986 to undertake his “greatest challenge” of “knocking Liverpool right off their f—–g perch” — the Reds were up by 11 league titles and three European Cups at that point — before examining how United then became the conquerers-in-chief.

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Solskjaer’s start at Man United not comparable with me – Klopp

Steve Nicol says the fans at Old Trafford have to inspire Manchester United to have a chance vs. Liverpool.

Craig Burley says Roberto Firmino’s health will be a key factor for Liverpool in the Premier League title race.

Craig Burley and Mark Donaldson give you five overreactions from the weekend in European football.
Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the comparison between his start at Liverpool to under-fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s spell in Manchester United’s dugout ahead of Sunday’s showdown at Old Trafford.
The Norwegian, who was handed a three-year contract in March after a successful period as caretaker manager, but has a return of just 14 points from 15 league games since gaining the position permanently, has requested time to fully implement his vision. Chief executive Ed Woodward has summarised this as “winning…

Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott banned for Harry Kane impersonation

Trent Alexander-Arnold is taking things one game at a time for both England and Liverpool.

Craig Burley says Roberto Firmino’s health will be a key factor for Liverpool in the Premier League title race.

An angry Jurgen Klopp says Hazma Choudry should have been sent off for his tackle on Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool teenager Harvey Elliott has received a 14-day club football ban for a social media video in which he appeared to perform an offensive impersonation of Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
The Football Association handed the punishment down on Friday, citing a breach of FA Rule E3 as it included reference to a disability.
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Liverpool’s Alisson steps up training, hopeful of Man United return

Craig Burley says Roberto Firmino’s health will be a key factor for Liverpool in the Premier League title race.

Craig Burley and Mark Donaldson give you five overreactions from the weekend in European football.

Craig Burley says Manchester City need to get healthy after falling eight points behind Liverpool.

An angry Jurgen Klopp says Hazma Choudry should have been sent off for his tackle on Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is undertaking extra training sessions at Melwood as he pushes for a return to action against Manchester United on Oct. 20.
Players not on international duty have been given the week off by manager Jurgen Klopp, but the 27-year-old, who sustained a calf injury during the Premier League opener against Norwich City, has remained at the training complex to improve his sharpness.
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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah avoids serious injury after Hamza Choudhury tackle

An angry Jurgen Klopp says Hazma Choudry should have been sent off for his tackle on Mohamed Salah.

James Milner’s stoppage-time penalty against Leicester extends Liverpool’s unbeaten run to 17 matches.

Steve Nicol says Liverpool deserved the win against Leicester despite the sides being level for 94 minutes. Mohamed Salah suffered a twisted ankle in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City on Saturday, with scans revealing no further damage to the forward.
The Egypt international limped off on 89 minutes at Anfield after a wild challenge from behind by Hamza Choudhury, which Jurgen Klopp labelled “dangerous as hell.”
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Assessments were carried out at Melwood on Sunday and to Liverpool’s relief, no major concerns…

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp slams ‘dangerous as hell’ tackle on Mohamed Salah

Steve Nicol says Liverpool deserved the win against Leicester despite the sides being level for 94 minutes.

James Milner’s stoppage-time penalty against Leicester extends Liverpool’s unbeaten run to 17 matches.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury to “calm down” after his “dangerous as hell” challenge on Mohamed Salah.
The Egypt forward limped off with an ankle injury on 89 minutes in the 2-1 victory at Anfield on Saturday after being tackled late and wildly from behind.

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Klopp was furious with the reckless contact, which he believed should have resulted in a sending off instead of just a yellow…

Unbeaten Liverpool show their mettle vs. Leicester, continue to have the look of champions

James Milner’s stoppage-time penalty against Leicester extends Liverpool’s unbeaten run to 17 matches.

Steve Nicol says Liverpool deserved the win against Leicester despite the sides being level for 94 minutes.

An angry Jurgen Klopp says Hazma Choudry should have been sent off for his tackle on Mohamed Salah.

LIVERPOOL, England — Brendan Rodgers had a clear objective upon his return to Anfield for the first time on the four-year anniversary of his sacking as Liverpool manager.
His Leicester City side were prepped to “test and challenge the quality” of the league leaders — on a 16-match winning run in the division — and when James Maddison cancelled out Sadio Mane’s opener on 80 minutes, the Northern Irishman calmly raised a clenched fist and may have considered the mission accomplished.
Liverpool…

No Liverpool ‘panic’ after loss to Napoli – Van Dijk

Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol explains why Andrew Robertson was guilty of a foul for his challenge on Napoli’s Jose Callejon.
Virgil van Dijk insists there will be no hangover from Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Napoli as there is no reason for panic following their first loss of the season.
The champions of Europe were on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline at Stadio San Paolo in Group E on Tuesday night, courtesy of a controversial penalty converted by Dries Mertens and a Fernando Llorente strike in added time.
The spot-kick, awarded on 82 minutes when referee Felix Brych felt Andy Robertson had impeded Jose…

Liverpool won’t dwell on surprising defeat at Napoli. After all, there’s plenty of time to put it right

NAPLES, Italy — Liverpool may consider losing 2-0 late on to Napoli in the Champions League at Stadio San Paolo as a good omen. After all, despite delivering their most deficient performance of last season in a 1-0 defeat here nearly a year ago, Jurgen Klopp’s side went on to become Europe’s best.

As was the case in 2018-19, Tuesday’s trip to southern Italy represented the club’s first away test on the continent. And while the arena and the opponents were the same, the manner of Liverpool’s…

Man City is ‘best team in the world’ – Klopp

ESPN’s Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens discuss the factors that will make or break Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes.

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola insists he will continue to back his players after they believed in him during his first season in charge.

Jurgen Klopp dismissed suggestions Liverpool are Europe’s premier side by countering that “Manchester City are the best team in the world.”
The 2019 Champions League winners begin the defence of their crown against Napoli at Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday evening and are targeted as the ones to beat having made back-to-back appearances in the final of the tournament.
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