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.

Liverpool begin the defence of their Champions League crown at the venue where Jurgen Klopp felt his side delivered their most anaemic performance in a 1-0 defeat to Napoli nearly a year ago.
With that encounter still vivid in the memory ahead of Tuesday’s return to Stadio San Paolo when the teams renew hostilities in the group stage of the competition, the German stressed “we don’t go there as a favourite.”
Liverpool departed southern Italy last season without having a shot on target and needed…

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Virgil van Dijk labelled him the greatest teammate he has played with. Jurgen Klopp doesn’t believe there is a match in world football for his “exceptional” combination of skill and effort. Andrew Robertson said he can “do it all” and Liverpool wouldn’t trade him for anyone.
If you were somehow still in the dark about the luminary qualities of Roberto Firmino, Liverpool’s 3-1 swatting away of Newcastle United  at Anfield on Saturday afternoon was the latest stage to illustrate the…

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Craig Burley and Steve Nicol have different opinions on the significance of Aymeric Laporte’s injury to the Premier League title race.

Craig Burley reveals who he thinks is the Premier League’s best goalkeeper between Alisson and Ederson.
Liverpool are optimistic that Alisson will be in contention to face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Oct. 20.
The 26-year-old has been sidelined since coming off injured in the Premier League opener against Norwich City on Aug. 9, but stepped up his recovery at the club’s Melwood training complex during the September international break.
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Alisson was able to do footwork, catching and passing drills outside with his rehabilitation progressing as scheduled…

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ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year.

Shaka Hislop presents his weekly power rankings and is given quite a bit of stick by the FC guys for how he ordered the top 10.

After Watford parted ways with Javi Garcia, the FC crew assess the chances that Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino could leave his post this season. Alisson’s rehabilitation from a calf injury has entered the next phase with the Liverpool goalkeeper doing outside drills during the international break.
The Brazil international has been sidelined since the Premier League opener against Norwich City, but stepped up his recovery at Melwood over the past week.
The 26-year-old has done extra strength work in the gym, but more promisingly, has been able to work on Melwood’s pitches to sharpen his footwork, catching and passing.
Liverpool refuse to put…

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ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year.

Shaka Hislop presents his weekly power rankings and is given quite a bit of stick by the FC guys for how he ordered the top 10.

After Watford parted ways with Javi Garcia, the FC crew assess the chances that Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino could leave his post this season. Alisson’s rehabilitation from a calf injury has entered the next phase with the Liverpool goalkeeper doing outside drills during the international break.
The Brazil international has been sidelined since the Premier League opener against Norwich City, but stepped up his recovery at Melwood over the past week.
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The 26-year-old has done extra strength work in the gym, but…

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ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year.

Shaka Hislop presents his weekly power rankings and is given quite a bit of stick by the FC guys for how he ordered the top 10.

After Watford parted ways with Javi Garcia, the FC crew assess the chances that Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino could leave his post this season. Alisson’s rehabilitation from a calf injury has entered the next phase with the Liverpool goalkeeper doing outside drills during the international break.
The Brazil international has been sidelined since the Premier League opener against Norwich City, but stepped up his recovery at Melwood over the past week.
The 26-year-old has done extra strength work in the gym, but more promisingly, has been able to work on Melwood’s pitches to sharpen his footwork, catching and passing.
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Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen explains why Liverpool’s front three are the perfect combination of selfish and selfless.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol thinks Sadio Mane’s temper tantrum is “the reason Liverpool are so good.”

Manchester United or Newcastle United? Wembley or Anfield? Michael Owen is put on the spot in our latest edition of ‘You Have To Answer.’
Liverpool’s highly-rated academy forward Paul Glatzel has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
The 18-year-old, often highlighted as one of the standout talents in the youth set-up at Kirkby, has been on a rehabilitation programme at Melwood after sustaining knee ligament damage while making his first-team debut during preseason.
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Glatzel signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in February and was rewarded with improved terms on Wednesday…

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Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen explains why Liverpool’s front three are the perfect combination of selfish and selfless.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol thinks Sadio Mane’s temper tantrum is “the reason Liverpool are so good.”

Manchester United or Newcastle United? Wembley or Anfield? Michael Owen is put on the spot in our latest edition of ‘You Have To Answer.’
Liverpool’s highly-rated academy forward Paul Glatzel has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
The 18-year-old, often highlighted as one of the standout talents in the youth set-up at Kirkby, has been on a rehabilitation programme at Melwood after sustaining knee ligament damage while making his first-team debut during preseason.
– All major completed transfer deals
Glatzel signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in February and was rewarded with improved terms on Wednesday…

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Liverpool remain perfect so far this season after they eased past a gritty Burnley at Turf Moor.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol thinks Sadio Mane’s temper tantrum is “the reason Liverpool are so good.”

Shaka Hislop’s famous power rankings are back, and of course the FC crew are baffled by some of his rankings, including Real Madrid at No. 6.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year.
Liverpool teenager Bobby Duncan has completed a £1.8 million permanent move to Fiorentina on a three-year deal.
The forward travelled to Italy to undergo a medical and finalise the formalities of the transfer on Monday, bringing an end to a controversial period for the 18-year-old.
Duncan’s representative, Saif Rubie, released an explosive statement on Twitter last week accusing Liverpool and their sporting director Michael Edwards of “mentally bullying and destroying the life of a young man”…

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Liverpool remain perfect so far this season after they eased past a gritty Burnley at Turf Moor.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol thinks Sadio Mane’s temper tantrum is “the reason Liverpool are so good.”

Shaka Hislop’s famous power rankings are back, and of course the FC crew are baffled by some of his rankings, including Real Madrid at No. 6.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year.
Liverpool teenager Bobby Duncan is due to complete a £1.8 million permanent move to Fiorentina, sources have told ESPN FC.
The forward, who is set to sign a three-year deal with the Italian side ahead of the Monday’s European transfer deadline, was at the centre of controversy last week.
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Duncan’s agent, Saif Rubie, released a statement accusing Liverpool and their sporting director Michael Edwards of “mentally bullying and…

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