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Liverpool supporters have been reasonably satisfied in recent times despite seeing their side’s 100% start to the Premier League season come to an end on Saturday.

Jurgen Klopp’s men went into their meeting with in-form Chelsea having won each of their opening six league games of the season, yet just a few days earlier having tasted defeat to Maurizio Sarri’s side in the Carabao Cup. And the Reds looked on course for successive defeats when Eden Hazard gave the hosts the lead at Stamford Bridge, only for Daniel Sturridge to produce a moment of brilliance in added time to secure a 1-1 draw for the visitors, a result which saw them slip to second place in the Premier League behind champions Manchester City.

Nonetheless, there have been many satisfied Liverpudlians up and down the country in recent times, several of whom have taken to Twitter in recent times to comment on the future of Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, with many believing that their side should go after the Wales international.

And with his contract up at the end of the season, those Liverpool fans are absolutely right to suggest Klopp should seek to land the 27-year-old, as the addition of the £110,000-a-week ace (as per Spotrac) could prove to be a masterstroke.

Ultimately, reports surfaced last week suggesting that there was no new contract offer on the table for Ramsey at the Emirates Stadium, thus suggesting that the midfielder will be on his way out of the club come the summer on a free transfer.

Yet this all comes after the 27-year-old won the club’s Player of the Season award back in May after his mightily impressive season in North London, in which the Welshman scored 11 goals and laid on 12 assists to help the club to a sixth place finish in the Premier League table, and indeed the last four of the Europa League.

And with a few other campaigns in which Ramsey has reached double figures in terms of goals, it’s clear that he has genuine pedigree at Premier League level and as such could be a huge asset to several sides in the top tier, not least a Liverpool team seeking to mount title challenges for the next few years.

Manager Klopp added Naby Keita and Fabinho to his squad during the summer in a bid to bolster his midfield ranks, and while the former has performed solidly so far, the latter endured a very testing debut against Chelsea in the week to suggest that he still has some way to go before being at the level required.

And with Adam Lallana’s injury troubles clearly restricting him in the last few years, alongside the long-term absence of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Klopp could well eye up further strength in that midfield area – strength Ramsey would certainly bring.

The 27-year-old has played in a more central, deeper role during his time at Arsenal as well as out wide and indeed in the number ten position behind the front man, thus underlining his capabilities to do whatever job is asked of him in the team.

Above all though, the Wales star would bring even greater quality in the ball in the final third of the pitch, and in a Liverpool side seeking to go on and win major honours in the coming years under Klopp, he could be an asset – leaving Arsenal has done Oxlade-Chamberlain the world of good, it could prove to be similar for Ramsey.

And if the 27-year-old can more consistency produce his best form under Klopp at Anfield, the Reds would have certainly pulled off a transfer masterstroke by bringing him to Merseyside.

Liverpool fans… what do you think? Let us know!

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He might not be a regular starter in the first team but Alex Iwobi is certainly impressing when he does get his chance to feature for the team.

Arsenal fans have showed their appreciation for the Nigerian’s solid impact he made when he came on from the bench again against Watford on Saturday with the score goalless, with the Gunners going on to claim a 2-0 win at the Emirates much to the relief of those who used their Paddy Power promo code on the match in north London.

Iwobi replaced Aaron Ramsey in the 63rd minute and brought some much-needed energy to the team who at that time was struggling to create chances and were being outplayed by the Hornets. The 22-year-old made a similar impact in last weekend’s match against Everton when he replaced Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, posing a real attacking threat when going forward.

Some of the club’s fans feel he has done enough to earn a place in the starting team and would like to see him start more than in just Europa League and Carabao Cup matches.

Here is some of their Twitter reaction:

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Dejan Lovren faces a real battle to regain his place in the Liverpool starting eleven.

The Croatian defender was a key player for Jurgen Klopp during Liverpool’s journey to the Champions League final last season. Lovren also reached the World Cup final with Croatia and was expected to take his place next to Virgil van Dijk in the Liverpool defence. However, the emergence of Joe Gomez has plunged his future into doubt.

Gomez was given a chance to impress in pre-season and made the position his own when Lovren missed the start of the campaign through injury. The England international has looked assured at the back and has struck up a wonderful relationship with Virgil van Dijk. It seems for the foreseeable future that Lovren will have to settle for a backup role.

Should the former Southampton man decide to leave, Liverpool should make a move for Nice defender – Malang Sarr. Valued at £13.5m by Transfermarkt, the Frenchman joined his boyhood club at the age of six and quickly progressed through their youth ranks; making his senior debut at the age of 17. Sarr has reportedly been courted by Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea in the past.

Sarr is extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet, completing 90% of his passes in Ligue 1 last season (WhoScored). Naturally, the 19-year-old is still inexperienced but learning under Klopp as well as being tutored by the likes of van Dijk could do wonders for his development. The France youth international has displayed maturity beyond his years in the past and could be an important rotation option at Anfield.

Contracted until 2021, prising Sarr from his hometown club could prove to be costly. However, Liverpool would be landing one of the most promising youngsters in world football if they bring him to Merseyside.

Liverpool fans, thoughts?

A huge majority of the West Brom fans that voted in our poll want youngster Kyle Edwards to be considered as the backup to Matt Phillips at right wing-back after the game against Reading on the weekend was completely changed following his introduction.

Tyrone Mears has been covering for Phillips recently as the Scottish international has missed the last three games with a muscle strain and it is not known when he will be back, although the Baggies will be hoping that he is at least available for the bench after the international break.

Phillips has started the season brilliantly in his new position of right wing-back under boss Darren Moore, scoring four goals and providing one assist in 10 appearances throughout all competitions, and the West Midlands side have missed him recently.

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Summer signing Mears is now 35-years-old and understandably struggled when asked to cover the whole right-hand side of the pitch. Against Reading on the weekend though, 20-year-old Kyle Edwards was brought on in the second half with the scores at 1-1 and the final score ended up being 4-1 to the Baggies.

Now, 97 per cent of those that answered our poll want him to be the backup to Phillips rather than Mears. Check out the full results below.

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Liverpool are expected to allow Alberto Moreno to leave for free next summer, and Steven Gerrard should look to work his magic again to bring the flying Spaniard to Ibrox.

What’s the story?

According to Neil Jones from GOAL.com, Liverpool will allow Moreno’s contract to expire next summer.

With less than 12 months left on his current deal, many Reds’ fans expected a new deal for the 26 year-old, but the report claims academy product Adam Lewis will be promoted to the first team instead.

While wages may be a stumbling block, the speedy left back has been warming the bench for nearly 12 months now, and the promise of regular European football under a Liverpool legend may just be enough to convince him to join Gerrard’s revolution.

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A left-sided Tavernier?

Rangers signed Jon Flanagan from Anfield this summer, but signing Moreno would be a huge upgrade. The Sevilla academy product has four Spain caps to his name, and won the Europa League with his hometown club in 2014.

This is not to say Gerrard would no longer have a use for Flanagan, as the Englishman’s ability to play on either flank would be a huge boost for squad depth.

However, Moreno’s pace, ability on the ball, rocket left foot and tireless work rate would basically give the Gers another James Tavernier on the opposite side. Borna Barisic would also put up quite the fight for that left back spot, but Moreno could also be used further forward due to his pace, so there could certainly be room for both of them.

Fans may have doubts over Moreno’s defensive ability, but it feels harsh to judge a young defender who was introduced to English football in a dysfunctional defence alongside the likes of Dejan Lovren and Mamadou Sakho.

Flanagan may be a fan favourite at Ibrox for his toughness and passion, but signing Moreno would simply be too good of an opportunity to pass up, and he would immediately compete with Barisic for that spot on the left flank.

So, Rangers fans, do you think Gerrard should make a play for Moreno? Could he pull it off? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below…

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin has endured a mixed start to the season for Everton, but the forward’s impact off the bench against Crystal Palace may have shown what the 21-year-old is all about.

Where has this performance been?

So far this season the young forward has featured in nine Everton fixtures, including four Premier League starts, but his early outings saw fans jump on his back with criticism.

Everton’s home defeat to West Ham certainly did the England U-20 man no help when he completed just 47% of his passes and lost the ball the joint-most times amongst the Toffees squad.

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That level of, or rather lack of, accuracy will show up far more than the work rate which initially saw the 6 foot 2 attacker earn himself a consistent run in the Everton team.

Against Arsenal, Calvert-Lewin again started the match leading the line but failed to even take a shot on goal before being hauled off on 72 minutes, once again raising doubts over Marco Silva’s decision not to sign a goal scorer in the summer.

Maybe, however, playing Calvert-Lewin as the lone striker was the mistake.

A game-changing impact

It took all of five minutes for Calvert-Lewin and fellow 82nd minute substitute Ademola Lookman to connect with each other and break the deadlock against Crystal Palace.

Finding space in the box, the Sheffield United product hit the back of the net with an important header to put his side on top, before Everton scored again two minutes later to secure the result.

The opener, however, was the game-changing moment and potentially the game changing moment in the career of Calvert-Lewin, for it suggested the system he had been playing in previously was not right for his ability.

If Marco Silva wishes to push forward with a sole striker, then he made a massive mistake not targeting a hit man in the transfer window – the 21-year-old forward is perfect as a super sub who can hurt teams late on, just as long as he has someone alongside him.

At the moment, Cenk Tosun just about suffices. But for Everton to really get value from last weekend’s super-sub, an upgrade on the Turkish international is needed.

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Loads of Celtic fans have been reacting to Thursday night’s defeat, and they’re not all convinced by youngster Lewis Morgan.

Celtic’s European struggles away from home continued on Thursday night as a blunt performance ended in a deserved defeat.

The Bhoys travelled to Leipzig knowing a loss would leave them in a perilous position in Group B, and they certainly cant complain about the result.

Brendan Rodgers’ side hardly created any chances as a first-half flurry gave the hosts a 2-0 lead, and fans aren’t quite sure what to make of Morgan.

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The youngster was handed the start as Rodgers rotated his team ahead of this weekend’s League Cup semi-final, but he had zero influence on the match.

The 22-year-old, who has made just three league appearances for the club, touched the ball only 22 times and completed a mere 69 per cent of his passes.

While this wasn’t the lowest pass completion rate on the team, fans aren’t exactly impressed by what they’ve seen from the youngster, and you can find some of the best Twitter reactions down below…

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Tottenham could very well lose Toby Alderweireld in the near future, and reports claim they are eying Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles.

What’s the story?

According to Chronicle Live, Tottenham and Chelsea are both still monitoring Lascelles.

Both London sides were linked with a move for the colossal centre back in the summer, as Tottenham were expected to lose Alderweireld.

The Belgian is of course still at the club, but with no new contract in sight they will need a top quality signing to replace him next season.

Lascelles’ leadership qualities could make him the perfect signing, and he could even be a future captain in North London.

The perfect Pochettino move?

It’s no surprise that Tottenham were chasing Lascelles in the summer, as the former Nottingham Forest ace is the perfect profile of a Mauricio Pochettino signing.

The 24-year-old is homegrown, hungry, athletic, smart, and could be the absolute perfect long-term partner for Davinson Sanchez.

Lascelles was handed the captain’s armband almost immediately when Rafael Benitez arrived on Tyneside, and his training ground scrap with Mo Diame last year seemed to kickstart the Magpies’ season.

This sort of no-nonsense leadership at the back could just give Tottenham that extra ruthlessness needed to kick the club onto the next level, and he’s one hell of a defender as well.

Despite Newcastle’s horrific start to the season, Lascelles is winning over four aerial duels per game and making 1.7 tackles, 1.9 interceptions and a remarkable 7.1 clearances per game.

While the Magpies’ negative football this season hasn’t allowed him to show it, he is also comfortable enough on the ball to function in Pochettino’s defence.

So, Tottenham fans, do you think Lascelles could be the future of your defence? Is he good enough to replace Alderweireld? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below…

Newcastle need to invest in January to steer away from the Premier League relegation zone in the New Year.

Rafael Benitez will be relieved after the Magpies picked up their first win of the Premier League season last weekend against Watford. The Spaniard wasn’t given many funds to play with in the summer window but will be glad to see Jamaal Lascelles commit his long-term future to the club recently. If Newcastle are to avoid a return to the Championship, investment is needed when the window reopens in January.

One man who should be on Benitez’s shortlist in the New Year is Nimes midfielder – Teji Savanier.

Valued at just £4.5m by Transfermarkt, the Frenchman has been one of the standout stars in Ligue 1 so far this season. The 26-year-old has made seven appearances, scoring two and creating two in the process to help Nimes to mid-table in the standings thus far. Savanier has already proven his quality with the French side and being surrounded with better players would only further enhance his abilities.

With Newcastle struggling to find the back of the net this season, Savanier could be the catalyst to get the goals flowing at St. James Park. The midfielder has averaged an impressive 2.2 key passes per 90 minutes in the league this season highlighting the creativity he would bring to the Magpies midfield. Savanier is also a set-piece specialist who could give Newcastle another significant threat. The Frenchman also doesn’t neglect his defensive duties, averaging an incredible 3.7 tackles per game in Ligue 1, making him ideal for Benitez’s midfield pivot (WhoScored).

Newcastle could land the next French superstar if they secured his signature in January.

Newcastle fans, thoughts?

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Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho impressed on what was just his second cap for England as Gareth Southgate’s men beat the USA 3-0 at Wembley on Thursday night, and Tottenham Hotspur fans have urged their club to sign the talented teenager.

The 18-year-old was named in the starting line-up for the Three Lions for the first time having made his debut as a 78th-minute substitute against Croatia last month, and as well as impressing with his link-up play with the likes of Dele Alli and Ben Chilwell, he also produced the assist for Trent Alexander-Arnold’s goal.

The north London outfit reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign the wide man back in the summer of 2017, and it might be a decision that Mauricio Pochettino and Daniel Levy are regretting now considering he has scored five goals and provided a further eight assists in 17 outings in total for Dortmund this term, as per Transfermarkt.

Should the youngster arrive at Spurs in the near future he would likely be competing with Lucas Moura, Erik Lamela and Son Heung-Min for a spot in the starting XI.

Tottenham supporters were quick to have their say on Sancho’s latest display via social media, and while one said “bin Lucas off and get him in”, another said “I’d take him tomorrow at Spurs”.

Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

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