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England manager Thomas Tuchel has become the latest figure to question Enzo Maresca’s decision to use Reece James in midfield. James, deployed in the right-back role in which he dazzled under Tuchel at Chelsea, netted a glorious free kick to inspire a 3-0 victory over Latvia on Monday, impressing in a hybrid role which gifted…

Two familiar foes collide in the Champions League round of 16 as Real Madrid host the first leg of their tie with capital rivals Atletico. The pair faced off only recently in a significant bout at the top of La Liga. Julian Alvarez handed Atleti a first half lead from the penalty spot before the…

The tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in early July sent shockwaves through the football world. The pair died in a car accident in Spain while traveling ahead of Jota’s return to pre-season training with Liverpool – a devastating loss that has left a lasting impact on teammates, fans and the…

With Manchester City beaten just moments before the Reds took to the Villa Park pitch, it was even more important to get the result, opening up a hugely encouraging seven-point gap to our neighbours, sitting outside the crucial top three, in the race for Champions League qualification. “It’s big for us,” Clinton said. “We want…

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A trip to Villa Park under the lights is always daunting, but Wednesday night’s clash represents a huge opportunity for the Premier League leaders. Liverpool just about escaped Sunday’s bout at home to Wolves with three points, ensuring the gap between themselves and second-place Arsenal opened back up to seven points. They’ll enter double digit…