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Marcus Rashford has spread out yearning plans for his time at Manchester United, with the 22-year-old hoping to return Champions League and Premier League crowns to Old Trafford.  He revealed to BT Sport of his arrangements: "I unquestionably need to win the Champions League and Premier League with United.  "At the point when I was growing up you saw them winning these things, it got typical.  "We are in a decent position now since I can see where the group is going and we are going the correct way. We simply must be patient and continue improving."  Rashford will be relied upon to lead the charge for any distinctions over the coming years, as the exceptionally evaluated foundation graduate has become a built up senior star for United and England.  More noteworthy finished result is being added to his game, with an individual best objective return of 16 previously accomplished this season, and the fly obeyed forward cases to have discovered his ideal job

Arsenal could enquire about William Saliba getting together with the squad in January.  Saliba, 18, finished his transition to the Emirates in the late spring before quickly being credited back to Saint-Etienne.  The Gunners needed the adolescent to proceed with his improvement with customary first-group activity before pushing for a spot in the Arsenal squad next season.  Be that as it may, with his side confronting a protective emergency, new manager Mikel Arteta could attempt to bring Saliba in when the exchange window opens.  Calum Chambers was constrained off with a knee issue against Chelsea on Sunday and it is dreaded he could be uninvolved for quite a while.  Individual focal protectors Sokratis and Rob Holding have likewise been absent because of damage.  Arsenal damage list incorporates Hector Bellerin, Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney with Arteta prone to be offered assets to fortify in January. Arsenal come back to Premier League activity against Manchester United on New Y

Virgil van Dijk concedes Liverpool took significant exercises from the title torment they suffered in 2018-19, with the Reds resolved to offer some kind of reparation by catching the Chief Alliance crown a year on.  Jurgen Klopp's side have opened up a telling important lead at the midway phase of the present battle.  They ended up in a comparable position last term, and endured just one destruction in top-flight rivalry as an exceptional season conveyed difficulties for praises at home and abroad.  Champions Group achievement was appreciated, yet Manchester City pipped the Reds to the post on home soil by a singular point.  The protecting victors have slipped well off the pace this time around, with many recommending that Liverpool are bound to bring a 30-year sit tight for title wonder to a nearby.  No one at Anfield is getting tied up with that perspective right now, with there an acknowledgment on their part that they should battle to the completion.  Van Dijk means

The Gunners have opened another new time at the Emirates, with the test being to move further away from the failings of late training systems.  Armory are moving gradually the correct way, says Paul Merson, with the way that it "didn't look like Arsene Wenger was in control" for the main portion of their derby destruction to Chelsea viewed as the "greatest commendation" that can be paid to Mikel Arteta.  A Spanish strategist winds up back at Emirates Arena three years in the wake of concluding his playing profession on the Heavy armament specialists' books.  A sizeable test has been taken on by an administrative new kid on the block, with Arteta filling one of the most requesting Head Class posts at only 37 years old.  His opening two games have conveyed only one point, with Arms stockpile gathering one win from their last 15 games in all rivalries, with shortcomings of the ongoing past as yet waiting be put right.  Merson saw indications of supp

Olivier Giroud lean towards a transition to Bury over the entirety of different alternatives before him as per a report from French news outlet Le 10 Game.  Giroud is at present on the books of Head Group side Chelsea and his agreement with the blues is expected to lapse toward the finish of this season.  Because of this, few clubs have started an enthusiasm for marking him with some needing him in January while others are taking a gander at marking him on a free move in the Late spring.  Entomb are among the clubs considering a January swoop for him and the Nerazzurri are the club that the veteran striker wishes to land at yet he won't stick around until the end of time.  The report proceeds to express that he will give Bury until the center of January and in the event that no move has been made, he will at that point consider different clubs.  A few French clubs, including Decent and Lyon, have indicated an enthusiasm for marking the previous Arms stockpile man as hav

Any discussions identifying with a potential future with Inter past the finish of this season for Alexis Sanchez won't happen for quite a while as indicated by a report in the present print version of Tuttosport.  The Chilean aggressor joined Inter in the last days of the Summer move window in a season long advance from Manchester United. A lower leg damage, which required master medical procedure, has anyway constrained him to showing up over all rivalries since his landing in the club.  He came back to full preparing yesterday and is relied upon to cause an arrival to the contribute the coming weeks and will to play for a potential future with Inter in the second 50% of the period.  All together for any changeless move to Inter to happen, the previous Barcelona man would need to acknowledge a huge compensation cut. He is at present gaining €12 million per year, a whole that Inter just can't stand to pay.  Also, with despite everything him being under agreement wit

An effective week has put Liverpool 10 focuses clear with two games close by - so is the race for the Premier League everywhere?  'Completely merited title'  While previous Liverpool commander Phil Thompson avoided saying the title is wrapped up, the Sky Sportspundit is in no uncertainty that the Reds have earned the privilege to be called champions-choose.  "That was the most complete away execution I have found in decades from Liverpool (in winning 4-0 at Leicester on Boxing Day)," Thompson revealed to Soccer Saturday.  "This was a presentation that was totally magnificent. It was just three focuses toward its finish, yet it was its way, the announcement it made, the harmony.  "Anything can occur in football, yet Liverpool have been the best group this season and on the off chance that they do win it, it will be completely merited. In any case, it isn't over yet..."  Pep throws in the towel Manchester City supervisor Pep Gu

The club's pecking order are resolved their Spanish director will respect his agreement at the Etihad Stadium in the midst of ongoing theory.  Energy Guardiola will remain at Manchester city and see out his agreement, as per the club's CEO Ferran Soriano.  Guardiola is contracted to City until 2021, be that as it may, there are questions over the Spaniard's future in Manchester following consecutive Premier League titles.  Reports – which Guardiola has denied – have asserted there is a proviso which would permit the previous Barcelona and Bayern Munich supervisor to leave toward the finish of the present battle.  Be that as it may, Soriano is certain Guardiola will remain and respect his arrangement in the midst of hypothesis he needs to come back to Barcelona.  "Enthusiasm has said so often that he has an agreement that covers this year, in addition to one year from now as well," Soriano said at the Dubai International Sports Conference.  "There

The France midfielder was a striking truant from the Red Devils squad for the conflict with the Clarets at Turf Moor.  Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba isn't prepared to play three games with hardly a pause in between and was let well enough alone for the squad for Saturday's conflict against Burnley as a precautionary measure.  Pogba was a subsequent half substitute for the 4-1 win over Newcastle on Boxing Day following on from a 26-minute appearance against Watford a weekend ago That was his first taste of aggressive activity since the finish of September because of a constant lower leg issue.  With individual midfielder Scott McTominay continuing a knee damage against Newcastle it was broadly expected that Pogba would assume a progressively critical job against the Clarets.  Be that as it may, the France worldwide was not named among the substitutes for the conflict with Sean Dyche's side.  Pogba keeps on being connected with a m

The institute graduate has no goal of leaving Merseyside at any point in the near future as he hopes to compose his name in the Reds' history books.  Trent Alexander-Arnold expects to remain at Liverpool for the remainder of his profession in the expectation of turning into a club legend.  The England universal has become a fundamental piece of the Reds' first group in the course of the last two seasons and completed nineteenth in the current month's Ballon d'Or casting a ballot.  He further featured his significance with an objective and two aids the 4-0 win over Leceister city on Boxing day, an outcome that left Liverpool 13 focuses clear at the highest point of the table and well on course for a lady Premier League trophy.  What's more, the Liverpool-local, who got through the club's foundation positions, has his sights set on composing his name in Anfield legends.  "I've for a long while been itching to be a club legend," he reveale

Editorial   Bournemouth substitutes: Artur Boruc, Jefferson Lerma, Lewis Cook, Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser, Andrew Surman, Jack Simpson.  Bournemouth XI (4-4-1-1): Aaron Ramsdale; Jack Stacey, Steve Cook, Chris Mepham, Diego Rico; Junior Stanislas, Dan Gosling, Phillip Billing, Harry Wilson; Joshua King; Dominic Solanke.  Brighton substitutes: Pascal Gross, Adam Webster, David Button, Dale Stephens, Glenn Murray, Steven Alzate, Bernardo.  Brighton XI (4-3-3): Mat Ryan; Martin Montoya, Lewis Dunk, Shane Duffy, Dan Burn; Aaron Mooy, Davy Propper, Yves Bissouma; Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Neal Maupay, Leandro Trossard.  Brighton and Bournemouth both get themselves only two focuses clear of the transfer zone following sketchy runs of structure and will be quick to abstain from being hauled into the last three with a positive outcome today.

Cristiano Ronaldo has focused on that in the wake of having won various trophies and individual honors, he has nothing more to demonstrate.  The Juventus forward additionally clarified that in the wake of all that he has accomplished, this is simply the minute for him to appreciate.  "There are no mysteries or wonders," Cristiano said in the Globe Soccer Grants occasion.  "It is anything but an incident that I have won in every one of the spots where I have been.  "At the point when you are a boss, you generally win.  "Absent a lot of work, without devotion and energy for what you do, you can't get everything; trophies, records and insights.  "However, the most significant thing is to consistently keep the inspiration to keep up this elevated level.  "I never again need to demonstrate anything to anybody yet myself and my family. Presently I need to appreciate this."  Cristiano recognized that his vocation is reaching a conclusion

Real Madrid are believed to set up a €70m summer move for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, as indicated by La Gazzetta dello Sport.  Los Blancos have been unendingly connected to the Spanish global in the course of the most recent a while, and it appears that they will make a move for the 23-year-old next June.  La Gazzetta claims that the Spanish goliaths will offer €70m, which Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis will discover hard to turn down.  Fabian Ruiz was an ever-present under previous manager Carlo Ancelotti, however could wind up minimized under new mentor Rino Gattuso.  Gattuso has executed a 4-3-3 framework, with Allan at the focal point of the midfield three.  This framework doesn't get the best out of Fabian, and could rush his takeoff from the San Paolo.  Napoli marked Los Blancos have been ceaselessly connected to the Spanish worldwide in the course of the most recent a while, and it appears that they will make a move for the 23-year-old next June.  La

Manchester United have been dealt a transfer blow as reports from Italy claim Erling Braut Haaland has verbally agreed a deal to join Juventus . Haaland is one of Europe's hottest transfer properties having scored 28 goals in 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg this season - including eight in the Champions League group stages. United were thought to be favourites to land the 19-year-old, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having spoken of his admiration for his fellow Norwegian after managing him at Molde. But Italian publication Tuttosport ran a story on its front page on Friday claiming Haaland had verbally agreed personal terms on a deal with Juventus that will net him £6.8million a year. Juventus are said to be one of four clubs who met a reported £25.5m release clause in Haaland's contract, along with United, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Tuttosport claims the influence of Mino Raiola had helped Juventus gain the upper hand in the hunt for Haaland, as the

Messi has been named World Soccer's World Player of the Year for 2019 beating out Liverpool defender Van Dijk in a very close vote. While Jurgen Klopp wins the Manager Award, Liverpool win the World Team award. Lionel Messi is World Soccer’s World Player of the Year for 2019, edging out Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk in one of the closest contests of recent times. It is Messi’s fifth World Soccer award – after victories in 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 – equalling the achievement of his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Liverpool players featured heavily in the poll, with votes also cast for Sadio Mane (3rd place), Mohamed Salah (6th), Allison Becker (7th), Roberto Firmino (17th) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (19th). In contrast, Frenkie De Jong (8th), who joined from Ajax in the summer, was the only other Barcelona player to feature in the top 20. Last year’s winner of the World Player award, Luka Modric, finished 44th this time, while Cristiano Ronaldo – a winne

Swansea City midfielder Bersant Celina has touted Ghana attacker Andre Ayew as an "important" figure in their Championship campaign. Ayew is enjoying a purple patch of form, having scored five times in his last four appearances, including Saturday's 3-1 away loss to Brentford. He has netted nine times in the league so far this season and on 11 occasions in all competitions. “He [Ayew] is such an important player for us. He’s been scoring so many important goals and fits into the way we want to play,” said Celina, as reported by his club's official website. “It feels so good to have him in the team; he can do everything. “He speaks to me a lot and tries to help me, he sets a really good example for everyone as a professional. “He is doing so much for us as a team, and we need to make sure we help him more because you see what he brings to the team.” Ayew is three goals away from equalling his best goal haul in a league season which came in the 2015-16 term,

American way of life magazine Forbes tallied down the best ten most extravagant competitors of the 2010s and the Floyd Mayweather came way out on top. He has complimented Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi after it was uncovered they were the most generously compensated competitors of the decade.  The boxing symbol, 42, earned an eye-watering £706MILLION ($915m) from his confining profession the most recent ten years.  It was Ronaldo who edged before his extraordinary adversary, Messi, acquiring an expected £617m ($800m) throughout the decade, contrasted with £578.5m ($750m) for the Argentinian.  Ronaldo's profile off the pitch is top notch, with the Portuguese directing colossal support bargains and increasing gigantic followings via web-based networking media.  Without a doubt, he has the most noteworthy number of devotees on Instagram and Facebook.  Messi, in the interim, is substance to acquire an immense compensation for his excellent exhibition on the pitch - no p

Liverpool fans have responded to an exceptional success for Wolves at home to double cross ruling victors Man City which has additionally fortified the Reds' situation in the Premier League title race.  Jurgen Klopp's men are 13 focuses clear at the top with a game close by and now Liverpool additionally lead City by 14 with a game close by.  The Reds delivered a fine 4-0 win at Leicester City on Boxing Day to convey an unmistakable message to their title matches in the wake of dispatching the second-set Foxes without any difficulty.  The expectations of Liverpool winning the class have been unending recently yet that triumph against the club's closest adversaries was a model on the impact points of winning the Club World Cup in Qatar that the Reds are not anticipating any slip-ups.  In any case, the joy among supporters went above and beyond tonight as Wolves originated from 2-0 down to beat 10-man City 3-2.  Ederson was sent off at an early stage however Rahee

Maybe Wan-Bissaka's most superb  exhibition for Joined so far  came  within the  2-1 Manchester  bowler hat prevail upon Manchester town  in  December .  Facing City's Raheem Sterling, Wan-Bissaka fettered  the  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland   jock  viably  during .  "I  completed   it might   are   an extended  game," Wan-Bissaka conceded.  "He  is maybe   the simplest jock   within the  Head category   and that i completed  I  required  to accelerate  my game.  "It's a positive sentiment, notably  a player like him along with his   capability . It took  real  fixation since he  will enter  or out and  possesses pace.  "He's  presumptively   faster than  ME  with the goal that was a game I  required   to {really |to actually}  think about  and really go  onerous at it.  "Was that  the toughest skirmish of my vocation? really ,  nevertheless  since my presentation with  jewellery Castle [against Tottenham

Manchester City recorded the most minimal belonging number of Kick Guardiola's administrative profession in their 3-2 annihilation to Wolves on Friday night.  The previous Barcelona and Bayern Munich supervisor is eminent for building groups that once in a while part with the ball and has normally delighted in the a lot of ownership with City in the Chief Association.  Be that as it may, goalkeeper Ederson was sent off only 12 minutes into the supreme alliance champions' match against Wolves, empowering Nuno Espirito Santo's side to rule the ball.  They limited City to simply 37.8% belonging at Molineux – the least figure recorded by a side oversaw by Guardiola in top-flight history.  That number was fundamentally not exactly the second-most minimal figure in Guardiola's profession, the 46.7% belonging City had in their 2-1 triumph over Chelsea in November.  In spite of taking care of business down right off the bat, City got themselves 2-0 up following 50 m

The Gunners, who drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Thursday in Arteta's first game in control, have won only once in 14 alliance and cup matches.  "I was truly satisfied with how the fans treated the players [at Bournemouth]," said Arteta.  "I was cheerful that the players went to see the fans after the game also on the grounds that we need that association."  He included: "Gradually we have to construct that back to where it was on the grounds that it will be exceptionally amazing for us to utilize that."  Weapons store's next game is at home to London rivals Chelsea on Sunday (14:00 GMT), when they will focus on their first Premier League succeed at Emirates Stadium since overcoming Bournemouth 1-0 on 6 October.  The Gunners start the end of the week in eleventh spot, eight focuses behind the fourth-set Blues.  "We play for them [the fans]. Toward the day's end, they're anticipating a great deal from us," said Arteta.  &quo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer thinks Manchester United are in an incredible situation to beat Burnley on Saturday because of the energetic idea of their squad. Joined have a youthful squad and the normal age of their outfield players was 23 years in the success against Newcastle on Boxing Day and Solskjaer imagines that will assist them with performing again 48 hours after the fact at Turf Moor. "It's a positive that we have small children since they will recuperate rapidly. It's harder for a multi year old however these children will be prepared in 48 hours," Solskjaer revealed to Amazon Prime. "They ricochet back truly well today we should perceive how they adapt to an alternate kind of game in 48 hours." The United supervisor additionally trusts that the idea of the success against Newcastle at Old Trafford ought to likewise give them a lift as they figured out how to envelop the game with the primary half. "We're most likely in the best position

Gary Neville has omitted Paul Pogba from his Manchester United team of the decade, but Marcus Rashford makes the cut. Despite picking up Premier League titles in 2011 and 2013 and winning FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League trophies in the past 10 years, most would admit it has not been a vintage decade at Old Trafford — compared with the 1990s and 2000s. But Neville's best XI to play for United since 2010 still includes club greats Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney. He named David de Gea as his goalkeeper, despite the Spaniard's error-strewn form of 2019 and a sticky start when he joined United in 2011. "He's been outstanding, Manchester United's player of the season for most of the decade," Neville told Sky Sports . "He did not have the best of starts but he got there in the end." Neville then added that the full-back positions have been problematic at United in recent years. "Right-back has been a real problem position fo

Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he hopes for his side to one day be in the position of Liverpool at this very moment. The Reds were crowned champions of the world on Saturday after defeating Flamengo 1-0 in the Club World Cup final. And looking ahead to his team's Boxing Day encounter with Newcastle United, Solskjaer made the Liverpool admission. "We're halfway through the season," he said. "We knew this season was going to be a season of some ups and downs and this season will be used to find the team and the squad for next season. "But, hopefully, if we can speed this process up by getting more results, I expect us to be more consistent, definitely more experienced and learning from these setbacks. "At the moment we're a little bit further behind than I was hoping for." United were defeated 2-0 away to bottom of the table Watford on Sunday, and Solskjaer is keen to replicate Liverpool. "We wan

Joao Felix recently gives an interview with Portuguese press A Bola and Record over various topics. Talking about the Golden Boy award, Felix said: "At the beginning of the year when talking to my brother I confessed that it was the prize I wanted to win. I tell him that with the talent he has, he can also win the Golden Boy. I do not exaggerate." "This prize is the first goal of distinction that not everyone has and that gives me more responsibilities, and it seems good to me, I think another Portuguese could win the prize, there is a lot of quality in the quarries and that translates into the national teams I don't want to say names because I could leave someone and it wouldn't be fair." Felix also shared his comment on Cristiano Ronaldo: "Cristiano is an idol of my childhood, an example in everything. I was a child and he was already the best in the world. He is unique. He is making history in football. I liked hearing what he

Qatar side Al-Duhail have confirmed that Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic has signed a contract with the club. The former Croatia striker was left out of the Bianconeri's Champions League squad and hasn't played a minute of competitive football under Maurizio Sarri. According to reports, the Qatari side had negotiated a €5m fee to sign the 33-year-old. Mandzukic joined Juventus in 2015, he made 162 appearances for the Bianconeri with 44 goals & 18 assists, and won 9 trophies for the club:  4 x Scudetto 3 x Coppa Italia 2 x SuperCoppa Italiana 1 x UCL final

Mbappe was the only player to score more than 30 Ligue 1 goals in 2019. Di Maria made the most 12 assists in the campaign in the calendar year. Here are 2019 Ligue 1 stat leaders: Most goals - Mbappe (31) Most assists - Di Maria (12) Most chances created - Rongier (90) Most tackles - Otavio (144) Most take-ons - Atal (98) Most fouls won - Romao (88) Most saves - Benitez (124) Most touches in opposite box - Mbappe (263) Most accurate passes ending in final 1/3 - Rongier (602)

France Football has recognized PSG striker and the French national team player Kylian Mbappe as France's Best Player of the Year. Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, who was instrumental in France's World Cup victory in Russia last summer, has capped a stunning year by being awarded French football's top individual honor. Mbappe, 20, pipped Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane, as well as last year's winner N'Golo Kante, to the prize awarded by France Football - which also oversees the annual Ballon d'Or ceremony in which Mbappe came in fourth place earlier this month Griezmann and Varane's success in the World Cup, as well as being central pieces to the two Madrid rivals' sides, was enough for them to claim the remaining places in the top three.  The winner is chosen by private vote carried out by journalists and former winners of the award. 

The Japan international will join the Anfield ranks in January, with his new manager needing to work out how to fit another forward into his plans. Jurgen Klopp admits the arrival of Takumi Minamino will present him with a selection headache at  Liverpool , but the Japanese forward is expected to be a shrewd “long-term” addition for the Reds. A £7.25 million ($10m) deal has been struck with Red Bull Salzburg  for the talented 24-year-old. Minamino will officially join the ranks at Anfield in January, when the winter transfer window swings open. He will  join a squad which already includes the likes of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane  and Xherdan Shaqiri. Finding regular football will not be easy with Liverpool chasing down the Premier League title, with Klopp conceding that he is yet to determine where Minamino will fit into his plans. He told reporters of the newest arrival on Merseyside: “We will see. All the things we know about Takumi, so many things fit very

Chelsea winger Willian says he would be happy to stay at the club until he is 40 years old and is currently in talks over his future. "Everyone knows how I love this club and how I enjoy to play for Chelsea. If I can, I will stay here until I am 40 years old but football is not always like this," he told  Sky Sports. "[I want to stay] because I like to play here. It's not only my decision, we have to decide together with the club. We've had some conversations. "I hope I can say to you guys that I will stay but now I cannot say."

Italian outlet La Repubblica claims Cristiano Ronaldo is not happy about Juventus boss Mauricio Sarri after Supercoppa loss. The defeat with Lazio in the Super Cup brings doubts back to Maurizio Sarri. The criticisms of the Juventus coach do not come only from the outside, in fact, there is also discontent inside the Juventus locker room. According to La Repubblica, Cristiano Ronaldo did not like the substitution of Higuain and other tactical choices from Sarri. The Italian media claims the Portuguese striker was furious when he returned to the locker room after missing out on the trophy. He was also disappointed by the solitude in which his teammates 'abandoned' him.

The Blancos have improved significantly in recent months but their Catalan rivals have a genius within their ranks who shows no signs of slowing down. After two years of total domestic collapse,  Real Madrid are finally giving the title race a proper shot, but Lionel Messi stands in their way. In the past two seasons, the Blancos have finished third, 17 and 19 points behind their bitter rivals. This time around, though, Madrid are right on  Barcelona 's heels, just two points behind the Catalans going into the winter break. Zinedine Zidane’s side drew 0-0 at  Athletic Club  on Sunday night – their second scoreless game in a row after Wednesday’s Clasico – and have only scored one goal in their last three games. By contrast, Barca know that whenever they are in a hole they can rely on one man to dig them out – Messi. The Argentine forward was on target again as Barcelona thrashed  Alaves  4-1 on Saturday to move clear at the top after weeks of parity, with the Catalans g

Manchester City made it back-to-back titles last season after pipping Liverpool by a single point, but will they make it three in a row this campaign? Another thrilling season of Premier League action has kicked off and  Manchester City are looking to make it a hat-trick of titles. Pep Guardiola’s men dramatically retained their title last term after being pushed all the way by  Liverpool , who finished 25 points above third-placed  Chelsea . Who are the favourites to win the Premier League? Liverpool have dropped only two points from their 16 games and are just  1/7 (1.14)  to win their maiden Premier League title. The Reds have yet to struggle for goals in any of their fixtures, scoring 40 times, but their usually mean defence has kept just three clean sheets all season - all of which came away from Anfield. Jurgen Klopp's side have beaten almost everyone that has stood in their way, with a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford the only blemish on the record so far, leading to the