The Reds take advantage of multiple errors at the back to secure a crucial three points against Burnley.

Steve Nicol examines what is behind Mohamed Salah’s recent struggles and what he and Jurgen Klopp can do to sort the issues out.
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has reported his loan club, Besiktas, to FIFA having allegedly not received wages dating back four months.
FIFA told ESPN on Wednesday that they “have a received a claim from the player Loris Karius against the club Besiktas.”
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Flamengo: Tragedy in the Vulture’s Nest
On Feb. 8, a fire at an uninspected youth dorm at one of Brazil’s highest-earning clubs killed 10 young players. How?

The greatest game never played
When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina’s most important match, Buenos Aires lost its mind, writes Wright Thompson.

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Earlier on Wednesday, German outlet Bild reported that Karius had taken legal action against the club on Feb. 20. The paper said that Besiktas have already missed one deadline which could result into a points deduction of or a potential…

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The Exploding Heads review the weekend in the Premier League, from Arsenal beating Man United to a win for Liverpool and three-armed Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool moved back within a point of Manchester City thanks in part to a two-goal effort from Sadio Mane, but Burnley made them work for it.

Steve Nicol examines what is behind Mohamed Salah’s recent struggles and what he and Jurgen Klopp can do to sort the issues out.

Liverpool moved back within a point of Manchester City thanks in part to a two-goal effort from Sadio Mane, but Burnley made them work for it.
Liverpool remain committed to Loris Karius’ two-season loan deal with Besiktas, sources have told ESPN FC, but remain in constant contact with the goalkeeper amid claims by the Turkish club’s coach Senol Gunes that ”something is wrong” with the 25-year-old.
The former Mainz goalkeeper was loaned out by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp at the start of the season following the £65 million signing of Brazil No. 1 Alisson from Roma.
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Flamengo: Tragedy in the Vulture’s Nest
On Feb. 8, a fire at an uninspected youth dorm at one of Brazil’s highest-earning clubs killed 10 young players. How?

The greatest game never played
When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina’s most important match, Buenos Aires lost its mind, writes Wright Thompson.

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Besiktas manager Senol Gunes said he believes “something is wrong” with goalkeeper Loris Karius after he conceded a soft goal in a 3-2 win against Konyaspor at the Vodafone Park Stadium on Sunday night.
Karius could probably have done better in dealing with Omer Ali Sahiner’s 20th-minute equaliser, the German keeper failing to make what should have been a routine save and conceding his 37th goal of the season in the process.
The 25-year-old was then heckled and jeered by his own fans for the remainder…

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The FC crew answer your tweets on Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League, Jose Mourinho’s ability to manage a top side again and more.

Are too many Liverpool stars excluded from Gab Marcotti’s Premier League team of the weekend after their win over Manchester United?

Gab Marcotti believes the personality issue between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho is merely the Man United manager’s attempt to create a scapegoat.

Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho believes he can still reach the top four in the second half of the season despite trailing fourth-placed Chelsea by 11 points.

Following Manchester United’s resounding defeat at Liverpool, Craig Burley slams the club’s lack of leadership, from the boardroom to the pitch.

Jose Mourinho was happy with his team selection and has no regrets about not playing Paul Pogba

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp rated the 3-1 win over Manchester United as one of the best performances he has seen since he has been at the club as he reflected on what he called a perfect night.

Jose Mourinho did not appreciate getting asked if he has the backing of the dressing room following Manchester United’s loss to Liverpool.

Chelsea’s Mauricio Sarri admitted that Eden Hazard’s injury is not a serious one and that he was substituted as a precaution during their win over Brighton.

With Liverpool getting their first league win over Manchester United since 2014, FC’s Shaka Hislop examines the gulf in class between the two sides.

Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop break down Arsenal’s surprising loss to Southampton, and determine if more defensive struggles are on the horizon for the Gunners. Liverpool went back to the top of the Premier League table with an emphatic 3-1 win over Manchester United, while Cristiano Ronaldo helped Juventus to yet another milestone with a goal in their 1-0 derby win against Torino. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi did Lionel Messi things (scored three, assisted two) as Barcelona thrashed Levante 5-0. Here are the best numbers from the weekend’s action:

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Lionel Messi is the first player to reach double figures for both goals (14) and assists (10) in the top…

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Relive every goal from the weekend in the Premier League including Liverpool’s offensive outburst, Riyad Mahrez’s winner and more.

Shaka Hislop predicts the gap between Liverpool and Manchester City will be smaller this year, but the Reds will remain second best.

Mohamed Salah scored his 51st goal to open the scoring before Sadio Mane’s brace and Xherdan Shaqiri’s effort compiled further misery on Cardiff City’s start to life in the Premier League.

ESPN FC’s Dan Thomas and Shaka Hislop break down Saturday’s Premier League results.
Besiktas are happy with on-loan goalkeeper Loris Karius and are not looking to send him back to Liverpool, sources have told ESPN FC.
Turkish sports outlet Fotomac reported that Besiktas have been unimpressed by Karius and are keen to cut his two-year loan deal short in January — adding that they would request Divock Origi in exchange, on the same agreement with an option to buy.
This claim came on the back of reports from the same outlet that Karius would be dropped for the Europa League…

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After Loris Karius’ tumultuous Champions League final, Shaka Hislop feels his move to Besiktas will be a breath of fresh air for him.
Loris Karius could be dropped for Besiktas’ next European game after an error against Malmo in the previous Europa League match, according to reports.
Liverpool goalkeeper Karius, who is on loan at the Turkish club, was beaten by a deflected cross and faced heavy criticism on social media.
Besiktas manager Senol Gunes is reportedly concerned about Karius, with reports claiming he will rest him against Genk and bring in Tolga Zengin as his replacement.
But sources told ESPN FC that Besiktas are happy…

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Liverpool may be top of the Premier League and unbeaten, but Stevie Nicol says they must be far more clinical to keep top spot.

Liverpool cantered past a limp Southampton at Anfield to stay perfect in the Premier League this season.

Liverpool cantered past a limp Southampton at Anfield to stay perfect in the Premier League this season.

Liverpool cantered past a limp Southampton at Anfield to stay perfect in the Premier League this season.

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp insists that pulling Xherdan Shaqiri off at half-time in their 3-0 win over Southampton was to in order to nullify their attacking threats.
Loris Karius said it took him nearly two weeks to get over the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in May but insisted he was never told he had to leave the club this summer.
Karius, 25, joined Besiktas on a two-year loan in August, a month after Liverpool signed goalkeeper Alisson from Roma for £56 million.
His mistakes in the 3-1 defeat, which he has said resulted from concussion after he was elbowed in the head by Madrid’s Sergio Ramos, led to criticism that he said he struggled…

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Besiktas’ Loris Karius insists he wants to move on from the errors he made due to concussion suffered in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid with Liverpool.

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp said he was happy for goalkeeper Loris Karius after he completed his loan move to Besiktas and hopes he can be successful in Turkey.

After Loris Karius’ tumultuous Champions League final, Shaka Hislop feels his move to Besiktas will be a breath of fresh air for him.
On-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius conceded a late equaliser in his first appearance for Besikstas, a 1-1 draw against Bursaspor on Sunday.
Karius, who finalised a two-year loan on Aug. 25, came out to claim a cross from the byline from Bursaspor midfielder Yusuf Erdogan, but forward Diafra Sakho reached it at the edge of the box before the goalkeeper and tapped home in the 86th minute.
Replaced in July as Liverpool’s No. 1 by Alisson, who signed from Roma for a club record €62.5 million,…

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Besiktas’ Loris Karius insists he wants to move on from the errors he made due to concussion suffered in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid with Liverpool.

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp said he was happy for goalkeeper Loris Karius after he completed his loan move to Besiktas and hopes he can be successful in Turkey.

Steve Nicol remains impressed with Liverpool’s defensive composure, in a victory where the attack wasn’t firing on all cylinders.
Loris Karius says he had to convince Jurgen Klopp to let him join Besiktas as the Liverpool manager was keen on keeping him at Anfield for the season.
Karius was unveiled as a Besiktas player on Wednesday, having joined the Turkish side on a two-year loan deal that could become permanent if certain performance criteria are met.
He had lost his place as Liverpool’s No. 1 following the arrival of Alisson, with the German keen on securing game time after his nightmare performance in the Champions League…

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After Loris Karius’ tumultuous Champions League final, Shaka Hislop feels his move to Besiktas will be a breath of fresh air for him.
Besiktas have completed the signing of Loris Karius on a two-year loan, Liverpool confirmed on Saturday.
Sources have told ESPN FC that Besiktas will pay an initial loan fee worth £2.25 million and that the deal will become permanent if Karius reaches a certain number of appearances at the Turkish club and if they qualify for European football.
Liverpool would be due another £7.25m if the move becomes permanent and have inserted a 20 percent sell-on clause.
A statement on Liverpool’s…

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