“I think McClaren will pursue the Spurs diversion”, says Michael Martin of the fanzine True Faith. They are two points below Tottenham Hotspurs.
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However, the former Leeds United star’s desire to play in the middle of midfield has been well documented, but he also admits choosing Liverpool in order to help the club regain their status at the very top. Jordon Ibe scored Liverpool’s remaining goal.
Milner has shown great leadership to push the side forward in a time where club captain Jordan Henderson has been missing from the team, and has played a huge part in Liverpool’s resurgence since Klopp was appointed. After their win against Bournemouth, they fell to a 3-0 defeat to Leicester City, and a humiliating 5-1 defeat against Crystal Palace.
Though the dream of Liverpool winning the Premier League is a nice one, the first priority is without a doubt qualifying for next season’s Champions League. Firmino is clinical in front of the goal, passes the ball really well, and his spatial awareness makes him a key player for the Reds. It’s important for Liverpool to look past his compliments and arrive at St. James’ Park ready to fight.
Koeman, who saw his Southampton team smashed 6-1 at home in the Capital One Cup by Klopp’s resurgent Liverpool in midweek, reckons the German can reinvent English football with his philosophy of all-out attack.
So, what’s gone wrong for Newcastle United? They’re now not working well as a team, and McClaren needs to get them playing.
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Rather than the likes of Fabricio Coloccini and Moussa Sissoko (amongst others) paying the price for some uninspiring and gutless efforts, it is two other players claimed to be dropping to the bench. The head coach is doing his damned best and his damned hardest.
