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    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:52 +0100</pubDate>
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	The World Cup XI in the shop window:  Morocco's midfielder admired by Arsenal, the Ivorian star who has impressed Everton and Newcastle... and Liverpool's prime target this summer
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	With high-profile managers and sport directors looking on, many will use the World Cup to earn a big deal elsewhere. Here, Daily Mail Sport highlights an XI of stars who could be on the move…
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	Wataru Endo withdraws from World Cup - and announces international retirement - just HOURS before tournament begins
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	The Liverpool midfielder, 33, suffered an ankle injury during a Premier League match against Sunderland in February which required surgery, and only returned to the bench for the last game of the season.
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	Tottenham confirm SECOND free signing of the summer as squad overhaul under Roberto De Zerbi continues after nightmare season
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	The defender, 29, left Bournemouth after four years at the end of last season upon the expiry of his contract, and waved an emotional goodbye to the Cherries fan base alongside Andoni Iraola.
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	England 3-0 Ukraine: Disappointment for Lionesses as they cruise to victory but fall short of automatic qualification - with play-offs now the European champions' only route to Brazil 2027
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	TARA ANSON-WALSH: Last weekend's 4-0 defeat to Spain in Mallorca had already taken qualification out of England's hands, leaving their fate hinging on Iceland taking points off the world champions.
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	Do it for Diogo! Jota's widow pens emotional message to his ex-Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson - as she wills Scotland captain to 'cherish' the World Cup and 'live it' for both of them
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	Diogo Jota's widow has urged Scotland captain Andy Robertson to live the World Cup dream of his former Liverpool team-mate.
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	Mohamed Salah's old Liverpool team-mate blasts Jamie Carragher and English media over 'disgusting' treatment of departing legend - and claims Arne Slot was the 'one person' pushing him to leave
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	Salah endured a difficult final campaign with the Reds, scoring just seven times in the league after winning the Premier League's Player of the Season award in 2024-25.
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	Most expensive footballers revealed: Lamine Yamal is worth TWICE as much as Kylian Mbappe, the Bournemouth talent with a £86m price tag - and which two shock England stars are valued higher than Jude Bellingham?
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	Ahead of any potential moves, a list of the world's most expensive footballers has been revealed, with some stars demanding potential future suitors splash out hundreds of millions of pounds.
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	Bayern Munich exploring move for Liverpool star Rio Ngumoha, 17, after breakthrough season
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	The 17-year-old, who has played 19 times for Liverpool in what was a breakthrough season, is viewed as one of the most highly-rated prospects in Europe having joined his current side from Chelsea.
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	Tottenham clear the decks: Roberto De Zerbi completes first signing of his reign as Andy Robertson joins on a free transfer - and more could be on the way after relegation scare
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	Liverpool legend Andy Robertson has completed his move to Tottenham as a free agent and more signings are lined up as Tottenham bid to make a clean break from their relegation scrap. 
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	Revealed: Arne Slot's 'personal barbs to signings that didn't go down well with Liverpool stars' before his sacking
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	Slot was said to have got off on the wrong foot with several signings as the German newspaper claimed his objective criticism had become 'mixed with arrogance and personal barbs.'
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	Why Thomas Tuchel picked Jordan Henderson: Insiders reveal star players pining for his return, the problem he solves for the England manager and how he's so much more than a cheerleader
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	CRAIG HOPE IN WEST PALM BEACH: On a bitter night in Riga last October, with dense forest hemming the Daugava Stadium, Jordan Henderson orchestrated a pre-match shooting drill.
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	Andoni Iraola appointed new Liverpool head coach: Ex-Bournemouth boss replaces sacked Arne Slot as he signs two-year deal at Anfield
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	Iraola, 43, spent three years with the Cherries and led them to a Europa League finish last season, just three points behind his new club.
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	Grinning Andoni Iraola leaves Liverpool's training ground after finalising two-year deal to replace Arne Slot - as former Reds star names FIVE managers he would rather they had hired
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	The Spaniard is expected to join on an initial two year deal to replace Arne Slot , who parted company with the Reds last week just 12 months on from winning the club's 20th top-flight title.
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	Championship rivals set for transfer tug-of-war over £1m-rated Liverpool midfielder, 22, after his impressive spell in Scottish Premiership
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	He has spent the last two seasons on loan in the Scottish Premiership with Dundee United, where he won their young player of the year award, and is ready to make his next move a permanent one.
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	Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate says deaths of Diogo Jota and his father led him to 'lose all interest in everything', suffering from depression as his form collapsed and his contract ended
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15870741/liverpool-ibrahima-konate-diogo-jota-depression.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Departing Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has spoken candidly about how the devastating loss of Diogo Jota followed closely by the death of his father left him battling depression.
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	Football needs more model professionals like James Milner as he hangs up boots aged 40
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15868167/Football-needs-model-professionals-like-James-Milner-hangs-boots-aged-40.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	A tip of the cap to James Milner after he announced his retirement from football at the grand old age of 40 on Monday.
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	Liverpool reach verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola: Former Bournemouth boss set to replace Arne Slot at Anfield on two-year deal
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15868783/Liverpool-agreement-Andoni-Iraola.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Confirmation is expected for the Spaniard to join on an initial two year deal to replace Arne Slot , who parted company with the Reds last week just 12 months on from winning the Premier League.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:33:23 +0100</pubDate>
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	John Barnes reveals secret cancer battle: Liverpool and England legend, 62, opens up on diagnosis after having prostate removed and admits 'not many people know'
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15868275/John-Barnes-prostate-cancer-diagnosis.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The former Liverpool and England forward revealed he only found out after his children pushed for him to get checked. is revealed on the same day Kenny Dalglish accidentally  revealed he has cancer.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:52:52 +0100</pubDate>
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	Kenny Dalglish has cancer: Liverpool legend, 75, confirms he is undergoing treatment after inadvertently revealing diagnosis in a social media slip-up
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15867215/Kenny-Dalglish-cancer-Liverpool-legend.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Liverpool legend, 75, posted on social media: 'As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer.'
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:14:36 +0100</pubDate>
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	Former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate emerges as top summer target for incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15866831/Konate-Madrid.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Madrid had pulled away from talks for Konate at the end of last year after previously signing his teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:26:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <media:credit scheme="urn:ebu">Getty Images / DeFodi Images via Getty Images / CameraSport via Getty Images</media:credit>
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      <title>
	Jamie Carragher reveals his fears over Liverpool's 'unproven' manager-in-waiting Andoni Iraola - and why he advised Chelsea NOT to hire him
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15866665/Jamie-Carragher-outlines-key-concern-Liverpool-appointing-Andoni-Iraola-Reds-close-former-Bournemouth-boss.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Reds sacked Arne Slot on Saturday, a year after the Dutchman lifted the Premier League title, following a difficult campaign where they lost 20 matches in all competitions.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:16:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <media:credit scheme="urn:ebu">NurPhoto via Getty Images</media:credit>
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	Liverpool locked in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola to replace Arne Slot as manager - with ex-Bournemouth boss the front-runner to get the job
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15866787/Liverpool-Andonia-Iraola-Bournemouth-Arne-Slot.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Fellow ex-Cherries man Richard Hughes, the sporting director, is leading talks and favours Iraola due to his high-intensity, exciting playing style.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:01:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	The best counter-attack in the Premier League, a flying Milos Kerkez and Junior Kroupi on bass: The Bournemouth clues that show how Andoni Iraola will bring Jurgen Klopp's heavy metal football back to Liverpool
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15864787/Iraola-Liverpool-Klopp-heavy-metal-counter-attack-Kerkez-Kroupi.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Even though he won't be there to see it, Mohamed Salah made it clear what he wanted to get his club back to their best. In short: he wanted Jurgen Klopp football, not Arne Slot football. He got his wish.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	PREMIER LEAGUE END OF SEASON REPORT CARD: Which FOUR sides scored an F? Who simply 'must improve'? And which team finishes top of the class?
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15846387/PREMIER-LEAGUE-CLUB-REPORT-CARD-Man-United-Arsenal-Liverpool.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	With the Premier League season done and dusted, it's time to reflect on the campaigns of all 20 top flight sides - from the good, to the bad, to the ugly. And ugly it was for some.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	OLIVER HOLT: Why it was so sad to see English supporters celebrate Arsenal's Champions League final loss - and what it reveals about modern football fans
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15864159/Arsenal-PSG-modern-fans-Oliver-Holt.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	When did English fans stop wanting English clubs to win in Europe? It has to be some time in the last 50 years - when I was a kid, I was desperate for an English team to win the European Cup.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:15:49 +0100</pubDate>
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	Kevin Keegan: I've got stage four cancer. It's been a really tough time - I need to say goodbye to Newcastle United properly... just promise not to build a statue of me at St James' Park until I'm gone
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15863543/Kevin-Keegan-cancer-stage-four-Newcastle-statue.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The doctor told Kevin Keegan he had a tremendous strike rate at tackling the cancer that, last Christmas, left him floored, confined to bed and his family tearful.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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      <media:credit scheme="urn:ebu">Terry Blackburn</media:credit>
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	James Milner retires from football at 40: Premier League's all-time record appearance maker quits - months after saying he was 'open' to staying on at Brighton
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15863545/James-Milner-retires-Premier-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The former England and Liverpool midfielder said on Instagram: 'I leave the game with immense pride, gratitude and memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life.'
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	Arne Slot breaks his silence on Liverpool sacking in classy open letter to fans and admits: 'I knew what this club demanded'
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15863285/arne-slot-liverpool-sacking-letter.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Arne Slot has issued his own public farewell to Liverpool supporters, less than 48 hours after his surprise sacking left him without an opportunity to say goodbye.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:47:25 +0100</pubDate>
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	Liverpool stars break silence on Arne Slot's sacking: Virgil van Dijk leads tributes to Dutchman after he was axed one year on from Premier League title triumph - but TWO key names are yet to post
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15862397/Liverpool-stars-break-silence-Arne-Slots-sacking-Virgil-van-Dijk-leads-tributes-Dutchman-axed-one-year-Premier-League-title-triumph-TWO-key-names-post.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	He was dismissed after a review into Liverpool's troubled season that was led by Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, CEO of football at Fenway Sports Group.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 22:26:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	Mikel Arteta's message in defeat was simple - and here's what Arsenal must now do if they are to take a big step forward, writes IAN LADYMAN
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15861883/Mikel-Artetas-message-defeat-simple-heres-Arsenal-big-step-forward-writes-IAN-LADYMAN.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Arsenal were the best team in England this year. But in terms of Europe and the Champions League, Saturday night in Budapest felt like a screen test and it was one they ultimately failed.
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	Liverpool set to open talks with Andoni Iraola this week as they look for swift appointment after sacking Arne Slot
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	News of Slot's departure came on Saturday, a day after the club had told him he was being relieved of his duties following a poor season which saw them lose 20 matches in all competitions.
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	Crystal Palace explore move for new manager target, with Andoni Iraola now expected to replace sacked Arne Slot at Liverpool
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	The 47-year-old was already on Palace's radar along with the likes of Frank Lampard and Dino Toppmöller but their main target was Iraola because of his Premier League experience.
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	Arne Slot emerges as candidate for major European job, hours after his Liverpool sacking
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	They do not need clearance from Liverpool to speak to Arne Slot, it is understood the terms of his departure leave him free to talk to clubs.
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	Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard gives his verdict on Arne Slot's 'shock' sacking - and reveals whether he's open to managerial return
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15860803/Liverpool-Steven-Gerrard-Arne-Slot-sacking.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	With it looking like the Reds would opt to stick with the Dutchman on the back of a more-than-disappointing season, they opted to pull the trigger on Saturday and are now on the hunt for a new boss.
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	Why Liverpool - 'not a sacking club' - changed their mind on Arne Slot: What figures behind the scenes think of need for a rebuild, a failure to learn from errors - and how it's come as a shock to the players
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15860707/How-Arne-Slot-reached-point-no-return-Liverpool.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	LEWIS STEELE: Just 12 months on from winning the Premier League title and looking formidable, nobody foresaw a scenario unfolding whereby Arne Slot would be anything but the right man for the job.
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	Arne Slot took Liverpool to the top of the tree but he deserved sacking for failing to stop their disastrous decline, writes IAN LADYMAN
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15860609/Arne-Slot-Liverpool-sacking.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	There was a certain symmetry about Arne Slot being relieved of his job at Liverpool in the hours before Arsenal were about to play in a Champions League final.
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	Liverpool SACK Arne Slot after end of season review: Reds squad left surprised by decision as Andoni Iraola emerges overwhelming favourite to take the reins at Anfield
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15860537/Liverpool-sack-Arne-Slot-Premier-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Reds finished fifth in the Premier League this season, only just qualifying for the Champions League after a record-breaking £415million transfer spend in the summer.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:18:56 +0100</pubDate>
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	Bayern Munich enter race for Liverpool, Man City and Man United target after missing out on Barcelona's £70m signing Anthony Gordon
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	Bayern are said to be keen after Barcelona beat them to the acquisition of Anthony Gordon for £69.3million from Newcastle.
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	Barcelona's new £70m signing Anthony Gordon stuns by speaking fluent Spanish at unveiling
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	The 25-year-old, who is also in England's World Cup squad for the summer, passed his medical and was set to be revealed as a Barca player, but had been made to wait a few more hours.
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	Barcelona DELAY unveiling of £70m signing Anthony Gordon after the winger completes his medical ahead of mega-move from Newcastle
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	The 25-year-old has passed his medical and was set to be revealed as a Barca player at 12:30 BST on Friday, but has been made to wait a number of hours for the news to be announced.
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	Ibrahima Konate's exit is yet another kick in the teeth for Liverpool - and now more may follow him. No wonder sources tell LEWIS STEELE that Virgil van Dijk is so upset with the constant stream of departing stars
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	The summer transfer window felt similar to a must-win game for Liverpool and, by losing Ibrahima Konate before we are even in June, it feels like they've gone 1-0 down in the first minute.
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	Liverpool legend John Barnes insists the Reds should stick with Arne Slot despite shambolic Premier League title defence
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	Slot's second season at the helm proved to be a disaster, with the Reds' laboured title defence one of the weakest in top-flight history.
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	Ibrahima Konate to LEAVE Liverpool: French star fails to agree new contract with Anfield chiefs after talks collapse
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	The French international, whose contract expires on July 1, arrived on Merseyside in 2021 and has been a key part of Liverpool's defence under both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot.
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	Liverpool transfer briefing: The four signings Reds are targeting, the host of young stars snapped up, Juventus make contact with Alisson as they eye £13m deal and the latest on Curtis Jones and Ibrahima Konate's futures
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15854943/Liverpool-transfer-news-Alisson-Jones-Konate.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	LEWIS STEELE answers the five big questions facing Liverpool ahead of this summer's transfer window, revealing who they are targeting and who is heading for the exit door.
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	How a transfer-market masterclass led Hull City to the Premier League... and the key men behind the scenes out to make sure they stay there
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	This is a club that finished 21st in the Championship last season. A transfer embargo,, confining them to free transfers and loans, with the sanction imposed because of late payments to other clubs.
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	Tottenham close in on signing Andy Robertson on free transfer - with left-back set to stay in the Premier League after leaving Liverpool despite interest from Juventus and Atletico Madrid
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	Tottenham are close to signing Andy Robertson on a free transfer after the Scotland captain left Liverpool. 
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	Chelsea slap club-record price tag on Enzo Fernandez with midfielder interested in LEAVING this summer - after flirting with move to Real Madrid
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	Enzo Fernandez is believed to be interested in exiting Chelsea after they failed to qualify for European football next season.
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	Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong is AXED by Netherlands in World Cup shock after injury-hit season - but there is a place for former Man United flop now playing in Brazil
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	The 25-year-old joined the Reds almost exactly a year ago from Bayer Leverkusen but has struggled for fitness in his first year with a number of muscular injuries.
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	Barcelona table £70m bid for Anthony Gordon in hope of wrapping up deal by the end of the week - as Liverpool's two other alternatives are named
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	Barca sporting director Deco was in London for a series of meetings with potential targets in the days prior to the FA Cup final and is understood to have met Gordon's camp.
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	Pep Lijnders reveals why he's leaving Man City and names the three demands Pep Guardiola made after he joined the club as he opens up on working under 'intense' manager
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15849923/Pep-Lijnders-leaving-Man-City-Pep-Guardiola.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Lijnders, Kolo Toure, Lorenzo Buenaventura, Manel Estiarte and Xabi Mancisidor have all left City, with Enzo Maresca set to appoint his own backroom staff when he takes over at the Etihad.
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	Liverpool star emerges as target for Aston Villa with top European clubs also circling
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	Villa have yet to make any official approach but it is understood the player appeals because of his versatility and if the price is right.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:15:13 +0100</pubDate>
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	All 20 Premier League managers ranked from worst to best: Now that Pep Guardiola has left Manchester City, who takes top spot?
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15849535/Premier-League-managers-ranked-worst-best.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Who is the best Premier League manager? For the last 10 years, it has been a rather pointless debate - any answer other than Pep Guardiola would be wrong. But now we need a new man on the throne.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	Liverpool make pitch to sign another teenage talent but face competition from within Germany - as they continue to target potential Mo Salah replacement
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15849305/Liverpool-pitch-sign-teenage-talent-German.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	SIMON JONES: The 16-year-old defensive midfielder has a number of elite clubs such as Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen keen.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:34:20 +0100</pubDate>
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	Premier League points swing table: Did your club improve or flop? As Man United finish 29 POINTS better off than last season while Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle all show major drop offs
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15846771/Premier-League-points-swing-table-Man-United-finish-29-POINTS-Liverpool-Chelsea-Newcastle-major-drop-offs.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Man United's third placed finish led to Carrick securing the job on a permanent basis and marked a startling transformation after finishing 15th last season.
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	Benjamin Sesko was 'rushed back from injury for Manchester United at the expense of his national team', claims frustrated Slovenia boss - in latest row between club and country for £74m striker
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15847377/benjamin-sesko-slovenia-boss-injury-claim.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Slovenia boss Bostjan Cesar has raised concerns over Sesko's absence from his national team as the Man United striker once again finds himself at the centre of club versus country tensions.
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	OLIVER HOLT: Arsenal's title triumph is the beginning of a new dawn - here's why they will dominate the Premier League for years to come
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15846513/arsenal-title-premier-league-dominance.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	When you look at the landscape of the English game, it appears unlikely Arsenal's dominance is going to end any time soon.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:30:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	Tottenham transfer briefing: The two Man City stars they want to lead Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild, latest on moves for Yan Diomande and Karl Darlow, the bid to keep Joao Palhinha and who's leaving this summer
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15846383/Tottenham-transfers-briefing-Manchester-City-Diomande-Darlow-Palhinha.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi has said a core group of around 12 players will remain part of his plans going forward, but he will demand a strong summer of change.
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	Arsenal are NOT an outstanding team, where Wayne Rooney must get better as a pundit, Mo Salah's goodbye was grisly and West Ham's worst mistake: IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15846077/arsenal-wayne-rooney-mo-salah-west-ham.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Arsenal have conceded an average of only 2.5 shots on target per league game this season and that is a simply extraordinary number. But are they a truly outstanding side? No.
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	Champions League draw seeding pots: Where each qualified team sits - with UEFA's system ranking Aston Villa AHEAD of Manchester United
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	The Premier League will have five representatives in next season's competition, with champions Arsenal joined by Man City , Man United , Aston Villa and Liverpool.
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	The uncertain futures of Liverpool: As tearful Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson exits feel like the end of an Anfield era, two other stars could be next out, writes LEWIS STEELE
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15840279/Liverpool-Arne-Slot-seal-Champions-League-qualification.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	LIVERPOOL 1-1 BRENTFORD - LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Given the frailties shown this season, one could never trust Liverpool not to chuck away Champions League qualification.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 18:17:15 +0100</pubDate>
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	Arne Slot lets Mohamed Salah start his last Liverpool match despite calls to BAN 'selfish' departing hero after attacking his own manager
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	Mohamed Salah will get his big Liverpool farewell today - with manager Arne Slot allowing him to start despite the departing 'Egyptian King' dropping a 'grenade' on the team.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 14:47:45 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15837763/2025-26-Premier-League-Final-Day-Tottenham-vs-Everton-West-Ham-vs-Leeds-Crystal-Palace-vs-Arsenal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League as Arsenal are crowned champions at Selhurst Park.
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	A 'minor miracle', a Sunderland conspiracy and a bottle of cognac: Those who've survived the agony of a final-day relegation battle reveal how to pull off a Great Escape
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15840765/Relegation-final-day-great-escape-miracle-Sunderland-conspiracy-cognac.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	From David Pleat running on the pitch and Bradford shocking Liverpool to Bryan Robson's Greatest Escape, these are the stories of how to survive the ultimate nailbiter of a final-day relegation battle.
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	Mohamed Salah sends message to Arne Slot and Liverpool team-mates - as departing star warns 'it is the worst club in the world when you lose'
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15843635/Mohamed-Salah-message-Arne-Slot-Liverpool-team-mates-departing.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Salah is set to bring the curtain down on an illustrious, record-breaking nine-year spell at Anfield, where he became the club's third-highest goalscorer of all time with 255.
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	Rafa Benitez is SACKED by Panathinaikos as former Liverpool and Chelsea boss leaves fourth job in five years
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15843139/Rafa-Benitez-sacked-Panathinaikos-Liverpool-Chelsea.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	The Spaniard, who also coached the likes of Real Madrid, Everton and Newcastle, was appointed in October on a two-and-a-half-year deal. He led them to a fourth-place finish in the league.
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	Mohamed Salah's daughters share cheeky advice on what the Liverpool legend could have done BETTER as they take part in poignant Anfield farewell video with their superstar father
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15842955/liverpool-mohamed-salah-daughters-cheeky-advice.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Forget rival fans, pundits or even his sternest opponents - it turns out Mohamed Salah's toughest critics have been sitting at home all along.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:58:24 +0100</pubDate>
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	Revealed: The secret extra England player called up to training camp who Thomas Tuchel refused to name when unveiling his controversial squad
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15842837/ethan-nwaneri-england-training-camp.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Head coach Tuchel named his final 26-man squad on Friday, but also called up a young trio - Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha, Fulham's Josh King and Bournemouth's Alex Scott - to train with the squad.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:26:49 +0100</pubDate>
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	Cristiano Ronaldo is SNUBBED as Saudi Pro League Player of the Season despite finally winning a major trophy with Al-Nassr - with Chelsea flop picking up the award over £480,000-a-day star
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15842747/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-pro-league-player-season-snub.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr beat Damac 4-1 on the final day of the season on Thursday, clinching the £177million-a-year forward his first league title since joining over three years ago.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:26:42 +0100</pubDate>
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	THE SALAH FILES, Part 5: Scorched Earth. How Mo Salah set 'fire' to his Liverpool farewell, why he was so furious with Arne Slot, the men who masterminded his exit... and an ominous warning for what comes next
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15837967/Mohamed-Salah-Files-Five-Liverpool-Slot-Exit.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	It was an explosive interview. The faces of some hardened hacks will never be forgotten as they returned to the media room looking like they had just come home from months at war.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:46:09 +0100</pubDate>
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	Liverpool work on deal to sign highly-rated 17-year-old midfielder who has already drawn comparisons to Brazil legend Kaka - as they look to steal a march on interested Chelsea and Bayern Munich
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15841521/Liverpool-work-deal-sign-highly-rated-17-year-old-midfielder.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	SIMON JONES: The 17-year-old attacking midfielder from Atletico Nacional has also been tracked by Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:37:47 +0100</pubDate>
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	'He's got a great football brain, just like Kenny Dalglish': Ian Rush, John Terry and more who know Mohamed Salah best reveal the secrets of his rise to an 'all-time Liverpool great' via yoga, cappuccinos in Italy... and a Terry rollocking!
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15841015/Kenny-Dalglish-Mo-Salah-Liverpool-Ian-Rush-John-Terry.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Mohamed Salah takes his final Anfield bow on Sunday, departing as one of the Premier League's all-time greats. Here, those who have been part of his journey talk about the man and the player.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	THE SALAH FILES, Part 4: The secrets of the greatest season in Premier League history. LEWIS STEELE reveals the deal with Arne Slot and a Virgil van Dijk bombshell that fuelled Salah's magnum opus
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15830581/Mohamed-Salah-Files-Four-Liverpool-Greatest-Season-Slot-Deal-Bombshell.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	THE SALAH FILES - PART FOUR: In many ways, this was Mohamed Salah's best season in a Liverpool shirt, and perhaps the greatest individual season ever in the Premier League.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:56 +0100</pubDate>
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	Andy Robertson reveals Liverpool stars 'didn't care about football' after Diogo Jota's death as departing Anfield hero opens up on difficult season and bidding farewell to the Reds
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15838033/Andy-Robertson-opens-best-Liverpool-moments-ahead-bidding-farewell-nine-trophy-laden-years-Reds-return-plans-future.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	INTERVIEW BY LEWIS STEELE: Signed from Hull for £8million in 2017 he is everything their famed data-led Moneyball-style model was about.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:29:36 +0100</pubDate>
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	THE SALAH FILES, Part 3: The 24-hour masterplan that built a goalscoring machine. The breathing trick that made him a killer in front of goal, sit-up battles with Liverpool team-mates, super foods he swears by and why he goes to the gym at 2am
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15834147/Mohamed-Salah-Files-Three-Liverpool-Machine-Fitness.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	THE SALAH FILES - PART 3: When in Rome, Salah built a training pitch in his back garden and hired a personal 'striker coach' to help him take the next step and add more goals to his game.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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	Jamie Carragher slams FIFA for treating players 'like cattle' ahead of grueling expanded World Cup in US heat
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835453/jamie-carragher-fifa-world-cup-warning.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	With the expanded 48-team World Cup set to kick off just weeks after the domestic season concludes, fears are mounting over player welfare and a potential dip in on-field performance.
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	What Aston Villa's Europa League triumph means in the race for European football - and how Bournemouth or Brighton can STILL qualify for next season's Champions League
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835853/Aston-Villa-Europa-League-triumph-European-football-Bournemouth-Brighton.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	By dismantling Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul on Wednesday night, Villa have potentially opened the door to the possibility of a sixth Premier League side qualifying for the Champions League.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:45:52 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15835853/Aston-Villa-Europa-League-triumph-European-football-Bournemouth-Brighton.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	THE SALAH FILES, Part 2: The dominant debut season. How Liverpool's secret scouting missions, data and a crafty deal with Roma turned 'Chelsea reject' into record-breaking Egyptian King
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15820971/Mohamed-Salah-Files-Two-Liverpool-Dominant-Debut.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	LEWIS STEELE: Jurgen Klopp had just three words when he first saw Mohamed Salah play, in a friendly for Basel against the German's Borussia Dortmund side. 'What the f***!'
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15820971/Mohamed-Salah-Files-Two-Liverpool-Dominant-Debut.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	THE SALAH FILES, Part 1: The rocky road to the top. A humble home that built Mohamed Salah, where it went wrong at Chelsea and what Liverpool saw that no one else did
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15820781/Mohamed-Salah-Files-One-Liverpool-Rocky-Road.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	THE SALAH FILES - PART ONE: It is wrong to say that Mohamed Salah's journey is a one-in-a-million story. The odds of this boy making it are in fact a lot greater than that.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:58:58 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15820781/Mohamed-Salah-Files-One-Liverpool-Rocky-Road.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	PEP AND MAN CITY, THE UNTOLD DECADE: Part 1 - The Real Guardiola. From putting 'the fear of God into you' to his astonishing generosity, those who know him best reveal their stories of the ultimate 'football genius'
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15830173/Pep-Guardiola-Manchester-City-Untold-Decade-One-Real.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	This is chapter one of the untold story of Guardiola and his decade of Manchester City glory - starting with the enigmatic personality at the heart of it all...
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:20 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15830173/Pep-Guardiola-Manchester-City-Untold-Decade-One-Real.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Pep Guardiola would have managed Man United if Sir Alex Ferguson had his way over dinner in New York. Now the debate is between those two over who is the greatest English-based manager, writes IAN LADYMAN
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15829869/pep-guardiola-sir-alex-ferguson-man-united.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	The tussle for space at the top is between Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson - who once subtly offered his friend the chance to succeed him at Manchester United.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:12:27 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	The inside story of Pep Guardiola's decision to quit Man City: Why he's chosen to go now, the holiday where he made up his mind and the clues his reign was coming to an end
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15828915/pep-guardiola-manchester-city-exit.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	JACK GAUGHAN: Guardiola always earmarked the summer of 2025 as the suitable end date in England, but felt he could not leave City in disrepair.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15828915/pep-guardiola-manchester-city-exit.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 32 with £1,000 up for grabs each week
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15821911/predictor-review-gameweek-32.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	How did you fare against our experts in Daily Mail Sport's Predictor challenge in Gameweek 32?
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:15 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15821911/predictor-review-gameweek-32.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Jamie Carragher and Patrick Vieira DISAGREE over whether Arne Slot should allow Mohamed Salah to play his final Liverpool game after departing forward 'disrespected' his manager in bombshell statement
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15828823/jamie-carragher-patrick-vieira-mo-salah-bombshell.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Much like the Liverpool dressing-room, Salah's bombshell social media statement in which he called for the return of 'heavy-metal football' has left the Sky Sports punditry team divided.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:30:40 +0100</pubDate>
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15828823/jamie-carragher-patrick-vieira-mo-salah-bombshell.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <title>
	Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot's civil war has split the Liverpool dressing room - and here's why Reds supporters should expect more fireworks soon, writes LEWIS STEELE
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15827979/liverpool-dressing-room-slot-salah.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	The Egyptian's Instagram post over the weekend was effectively a vote of no confidence in his forlorn head coach, and not for the first time.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:49 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	The not-so-supercomputer! Football fans call out AI-powered Premier League prediction which now looks set to be wrong over EVERY position
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15827049/The-not-supercomputer-Football-fans-call-AI-powered-Premier-League-prediction-looks-set-wrong-position.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	The supercomputer is a predictive AI model which determines the likelihood of match results and end-of-season standings, with it becoming increasingly popular over recent years.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:43:25 +0100</pubDate>
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	Mohamed Salah's vindictive, bitter and petulant attack on Arne Slot made him look like a bully. And the irony is the departing striker's woeful form is partly to blame for Liverpool's miserable season, writes OLIVER HOLT
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15827161/mohamed-salah-attack-bully-arne-slot-liverpool.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Mohamed Salah is a giant of a player who has trailed joy and triumph in his wake at Anfield. But what he did on Saturday made him look like a little man, not a hero.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:52 +0100</pubDate>
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	Xabi Alonso inherits one of the most unpleasant players in Chelsea's mess, the relegation-threatened star Liverpool should buy - and Sky's dreadful interview choice: IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15827023/xabi-alonso-chelsea-liverpool-salah.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	Xabi Alonso is to be the next man to try and fix Chelsea's problem and at least there are early signs of a shift in the way things will work off the Kings Road. It's a start.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:46 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	Wayne Rooney tells Arne Slot to BAN 'selfish' Mohamed Salah from his own Liverpool farewell and 'have him nowhere near the stadium' after his 'grenade' social media post
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15826749/Wayne-Rooney-tells-Arne-Slot-DROP-selfish-Mohamed-Salah-Anfield-farewell-rips-conduct-Liverpool-legend-aimed-dig-fire-Arne-Slot.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Salah, who returned from injury as a late substitute on Friday, is set to leave the club at the end of a campaign where his relationship with Slot has been tested.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:23:05 +0100</pubDate>
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	Steven Gerrard admits Mohamed Salah's bombshell statement is 'damning' for Arne Slot after departing Reds star called for the return of 'heavy-metal attacking football'
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15824105/Steven-Gerrard-Mohamed-Salah-statement-Arne-Slot.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Salah appeared to take aim at Slot in a bombshell social media post on Saturday, less than 24 hours after the Reds were beaten 4-2 by Aston Villa to heap the pressure on the Liverpool manager.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:39:44 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>
	Chelsea set to appoint Xabi Alonso: Blues reach full agreement to make Liverpool icon their new manager after FA Cup heartbreak at Wembley
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      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15823933/Xabi-Alonso-Chelsea-manager-Liverpool.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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      <description>
	KIERAN GILL AND SIMON JONES: Alonso is expected to sign a four-year contract, which is currently being finalised with an announcement to follow.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:34:02 +0100</pubDate>
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	Mohamed Salah appears to take aim at under pressure Liverpool boss Arne Slot with bombshell statement - insisting 'crumbling' team MUST return to 'heavy-metal attacking football' ahead of his Anfield farewell
      </title>
      <link>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15823747/Mohamed-Salah-appears-aim-pressure-Liverpool-boss-Arne-Slot-bombshell-statement-insisting-crumbling-team-return-heavy-metal-attacking-football-ahead-Anfield-farewell.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	He wrote: 'I have witnessed this club go from doubters to believers, and from believers to champions. It took hard work and I always did everything I could to help the club get there.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:46:12 +0100</pubDate>
      <guid>
	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15823747/Mohamed-Salah-appears-aim-pressure-Liverpool-boss-Arne-Slot-bombshell-statement-insisting-crumbling-team-return-heavy-metal-attacking-football-ahead-Anfield-farewell.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Broken Arne Slot has made Liverpool a feeble mess and needs a miracle to win back the fanbase, writes LEWIS STEELE - how long can the Anfield hierarchy ignore the alarm bells?
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	LEWIS STEELE: Like Liverpool at half-time in that fabled final of 2005, where the Reds were 3-0 down but came back to win, Slot looks down and out.
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	While Aston Villa aim to make history in Istanbul, Liverpool can only look to the past, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE as Unai Emery's side secure Champions League status with ruthless win that raises more questions over Arne Slot's position
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	TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: The Reds had one of their greatest European nights in the Turkish city. Unlike Villa, Arne Slot 's men still have work to do to qualify for the competition.
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	Jamie Carragher hits out at 'embarrassing' Liverpool star's attempt to get rival Aston Villa player sent off as Anfield legend unloads on Arne Slot's 'mentally, physically WEAK' team after mauling at Villa Park
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15822491/Jamie-Carragher-hits-embarrassing-Liverpool-stars-attempt-rival-Aston-Villa-player-sent-does-game.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Jamie Carragher had little time for Alexis Mac Allister's 'embarrassing' attempt to see Aston Villa rival Ezri Konsa handed his marching orders during Liverpool's testy Premier League clash.
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	Aston Villa vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Unai Emery's side run riot against Arne Slot's visitors as Jamie Carragher says Reds have been 'ripped apart'
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15820537/Aston-Villa-vs-Liverpool-Premier-League-2025-26-LIVE-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa welcome Liverpool to Villa Park in the Premier League.
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	Bournemouth announce Man United and Liverpool target is leaving for FREE - in move that splits Premier League power couple
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	The defender has rejected multiple offers of a new deal and has long been expected to depart at the end of the campaign, with Liverpool and Man United, among the clubs linked with him.
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	Defiant Arne Slot insists he has NEVER considered quitting Liverpool job as Reds boss reveals the biggest lesson from champions' woeful title defence
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15819493/arne-slot-liverpool-job-fixture.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Arne Slot maintains he never considered quitting as Liverpool manager after a tough Premier League title defence and widespread criticism.
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	'Harvey Elliott situation has been embarrassing for everyone involved': Unai Emery bemoans having to leave starlet out in the cold while Liverpool fail to offer him long-term assurances
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15818363/Harvey-Elliott-situation-embarrassing-Unai-Emery-leave-starlet-cold-Liverpool-fail-offer-assurances.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	Harvey Elliott is facing another summer of indecision with neither Liverpool nor Aston Villa interested in the midfielder, after a troubling season out in the cold in Birmingham.
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	Liverpool's slow starts have haunted their season - these are the two players to blame, the stars Reds will target to fix the issue this summer and the damning stats that prove the scale of the problem, writes LEWIS STEELE
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15815355/liverpool-slow-starts-slot.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	If Premier League games ended on the 15th-minute mark, only six teams would have fewer points than Liverpool.
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	Liverpool Confidential: Arne Slot's giveaway clue that Ibrahima Konate is set to stay - and why Reds are rightly desperate to renew his contract - and the stats that prove set-piece guru has fixed club's biggest weakness
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	https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15594543/liverpool-ibrahima-konate-contract-set-pieces.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ito=1490&amp;ns_campaign=1490
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	If you had told a Liverpool fan in the first half of the season that Konate would get to within four months of being able to leave on a free transfer, some might have shrugged.
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