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A look at how Liverpool might lineup when they are hosted by Brentford on January 2 as Klopp considers a midfield reshuffle. While the majority of the injury problems that blighted Liverpool’s first half of the campaign have largely cleared up, Jurgen Klopp is still dealing with a handful of problems as 2023 rolls in. The Reds travel to Brentford on January 2 looking to make it three successive post-Christmas victories and five on the spin in the Premier League dating back to before the break for the World Cup. And while the crippling midfield injury problems have subsided significantly, Klopp is…

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Frank Lampard explained what Everton did to help nullify reigning champions Man City, and labelled one opposing player “special”. The Toffees earned a much-needed point at the Etihad, thanks to a battling performance from Lampard’s team and a Demarai Gray wondergoal. Erling Haaland had an enthralling individual battle with Ben Godfrey, with tensions bubbling under the surface throughout after he was smashed by the defender in the early moments of the game. City’s number nine responded emphatically after opening the scoring in the 24th minute, converting an excellent low cross by Riyad Mahrez after he took on two Everton defenders.…

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Frank Lampard explained what Everton did to help nullify reigning champions Man City, and labelled one opposing player “special”. The Toffees earned a much-needed point at the Etihad, thanks to a battling performance from Lampard’s team and a Demarai Gray wondergoal. Erling Haaland had an enthralling individual battle with Ben Godfrey, with tensions bubbling under the surface throughout after he was smashed by the defender in the early moments of the game. City’s number nine responded emphatically after opening the scoring in the 24th minute, converting an excellent low cross by Riyad Mahrez after he took on two Everton defenders.…

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Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile is set to join Chelsea in a deal worth around £33million. The 21-year-old has impressed for the Ligue 1 side since breaking into the first team in 2018 and despite interest from Newcastle last summer, Chelsea look set to land the starlet. The Athletic report Badiashile has agreed personal terms on a long-term contract and his medical is in the process of being scheduled. The France international fits the bill for Chelsea who are in the market for a left-sided centre-back. Initially, the Blues set their sights on Croatia’s World Cup cup sensation Josko Gvardiol but were unable to agree a…

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The Suicide Squad actress revealed her favourite piece of movie memorabilia actually has a practical purpose too. Margot Robbie, 32, has now played the anti-hero Harley Quinn in three separate films, but one prop manages to connect them all. Harley’s notorious weapon of choice, a baseball bat, now sits next to her bed as she told Express.co.uk. Last month, Margot Robbie became one of the youngest actors honoured through a BAFTA’s Life In Pictures event. At the London event, Margot told Express.co.uk and other outlets some of the behind-the-scenes highlights of her career, from Neighbours to Barbie and beyond. When asked if she had ever taken…

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Gary Neville believes that Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez will become world class amid his difficult start to life at the Anfield club. Nunez joined Liverpool from Benfica in a deal worth a potential £85 million. So far, he has scored nine times in 20 appearances for the Reds. Despite a more than reasonable goal return, many fans have been critical of Nunez for wasting many chances, like he did against Aston Villa and Leicester in Liverpool’s last two Premier League matches. The Uruguayan started up top against the Foxes at Anfield and was an absolute handful as he caused chaos, but ultimately he…

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Pep Guardiola admitted he had to warn Erling Haaland against getting himself sent off in a stormy 1-1 draw against Everton. A frustrated Haaland was booked for a lunge on Vitaliy Mykolenko midway through the first half after previously being caught by Ben Godfrey and then left James Tarkowski on the floor with a flailing arm as he shielded the ball. Guardiola wouldn’t directly criticise referee Andy Madley but hinted that City have come to expect their players not being protected. ‘It was a (deserved) yellow card for Haaland. He was a bit angry for the first action on his ankle (by Godfrey). I told…

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Pep Guardiola admitted he had to warn Erling Haaland against getting himself sent off in a stormy 1-1 draw against Everton. A frustrated Haaland was booked for a lunge on Vitaliy Mykolenko midway through the first half after previously being caught by Ben Godfrey and then left James Tarkowski on the floor with a flailing arm as he shielded the ball. Guardiola wouldn’t directly criticise referee Andy Madley but hinted that City have come to expect their players not being protected. ‘It was a (deserved) yellow card for Haaland. He was a bit angry for the first action on his ankle (by Godfrey). I told…

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Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United during the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has finally found a new club after leaving Manchester United in November. The Portugal forward had his contract terminated following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan. Ronaldo has headed out to Saudi Arabia after signing for Al-Nassr. But if Todd Boehly hadn’t bought Chelsea, the blockbuster star could well have ended up at Stamford Bridge. Ronaldo has enjoyed an illustrious career at the top of the game and has racked up goal after goal wherever he has played. During his first stint at Old Trafford, he won three Premier League titles, the Champions League,…

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Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange sequel – Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness – premiered in theaters in the United States on Friday. The superhero film, which is part of Phase Four of the MCU, promises plenty of high-octane action and supernatural theatrics, as Dr. Stephen Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, joins other familiar cast members Benedict Wong (Wong), Rachel McAdams (Christine Palmer) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (Karl Mordo), who all reprise their roles. This go-around, Elizabeth Olsen is among the newcomers (who reprises her role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch from other MCU productions), some seven years after making her MCU debut in 2015’s Avengers:…

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Scarlett Johansson wants to make something clear. The majority of her character’s daring stunts in Captain America: The Winter Soldier were performed by her. Only the most dangerous were left to doubles. ‘It’s important people know that,’ she says. ‘If you just hand over to the experts when the going gets tough, I don’t think you are fully embracing the part. ‘I like doing the stunts. Oh, sure, it hurts sometimes. I came into work on Winter Soldier some days aching with bruises and bangs, and Samuel L. Jackson, my co-star, would say: “So why not just hand over that…

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Neil Patrick Harris may have been the host, but Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony hadn’t even started before John Travolta stole the show. The actor, who famously fluffed Frozen singer Idina Menzel’s name at last year’s Oscars, grabbed all the social media heat again by sneaking up on actress Scarlett Johansson on the red carpet. Travolta, 61, approached Scarlett from behind and kissed her on the cheek, while sliding his hand around her waist. The surprising smooch, and Johansson’s amused reaction, was captured with one click of the camera. And the rest, as they say, was history. Scroll down for…

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