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Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter in unforgiving fashion, after they were left furious having watched Luis Suarez celebrate his goal against them on Wednesday evening.

The Uruguay international played for the Reds between 2011-2014, and scored 82 goals in 133 appearances whilst nearly leading the club to their first ever Premier League title.

There were absolute scenes on Sunday as Liverpool moved back to the top of the league. Thogden was at Anfield to capture the exact moment in the video below…

Suarez left Anfield amicably and is regarded as a hero on the red half of Merseyside – well, he was before he passionately celebrated his strike against them in the Champions League semi-final and attempted to wind the Liverpool players up throughout the game.

The former Ajax forward did admit in an interview prior to the game that there would be ‘no friendship, no mates, none of those lovely memories’, highlighting his ruthless streak; Liverpool fans above all should know how competitive the 32-year-old is, so it is strange to see them turn on him.

Anyway, let’s see what the clearly livid Liverpool supporters are saying about their former No.7…

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Jack Harrison has been one of the most vehemently criticised players at Leeds United this season but he is beginning to showcase his class.

The divisive winger scored a vital goal to sink Sheffield Wednesday when automatic promotion was still on the cards in April, and he continued to underline his big-game mentality by providing a sumptuous assist for Kemar Roofe to put Leeds in control ahead of Wednesday’s second leg.

Harrison neatly worked the space with an outrageously deft one-two, and he followed up his intelligent build up with one of the most perfectly weighted crosses you’re likely to see this season.

That was undoubtedly the outstanding moment of his and Leeds’ performance but he was a constant threat for the visitors, so it was no surprise that supporters on Twitter were eager to pay tribute to the 22-year-old for his excellent display.

He is due to return to Manchester City in the summer when his loan spell expires but he could yet convince Marcelo Bielsa and the supporters that he is worth bringing to the club on a permanent basis with two more performances of this standard in the play-offs.

Here’s what the Whites faithful had to say about Harrison’s performance…

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Moussa Sissoko has been the “unexpected star” of the season, according to Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp, per the Daily Mail.

What’s he said?

Sissoko has enjoyed an exceptional campaign at Tottenham Hotspur, helping the club to the Champions League final and playing a key role in their top-four finish.

He has made 43 appearances in all competitions this term, laying on a total of four assists, and played in both legs of the astonishing European semi-final triumph over Ajax.

His form this season has been in sharp contrast to his displays after he joined the club from Newcastle United, with his first touch seeming to have deserted him and his passing ability all but non-existent.

In 2018-19, however, he has been relentless in central midfield, setting the tempo for Mauricio Pochettino’s team and becoming an invaluable asset, particularly after the January sale of Mousa Dembele.

And Redknapp has praised the Frenchman, writing in the Daily Mail, about the surprise of the season: “Moussa Sissoko’s emergence as Tottenham’s midfield powerhouse.

“I was not alone in thinking that Sissoko would be heading for the exit door last summer. Instead, injuries to Harry Winks and the sale of Mousa Dembele forced Mauricio Pochettino to move Sissoko into the middle.

“It proved a masterstroke — and only underlines just how much Pochettino improves players.”

Don’t question him ever again

Sissoko has proved a lot of doubters wrong and so too has Pochettino.

It seemed like he was flogging a dead horse by continuing to include the midfielder in his selections.

But, this season, he has been perhaps the best midfielder outside of the top two in the Premier League; certainly, he has had an untold influence on Spurs’ campaign.

It is remarkable, really, when one thinks about it and Pochettino has earned the right to never be questioned again by his supporters when it comes to his faith in certain players.

After all, ‘doing a Sissoko’ is sure to enter football parlance for those who go from zero to hero, all after his exceptional 2018-19.

Sometimes bringing in a familiar face could be an astute piece of business and Arsenal could be the latest club to find that out.

With all things considered, Unai Emery has done reasonably well with the Gunners in his first season in charge, however, there will be pressure on him to deliver the Europa League next week and improve on things as a whole next year.

Steve Bould has been the Spaniard’s right-hand man during his first campaign and it could be argued that he could not have been a better person to learn from about the club and the task at hand.

But, it would seem the same problems still exist in north London following Arsene Wenger’s departure last summer.

The defence is still rather shambolic and embarrassing to say the least. For a club competing for a place in the top-four, conceding 51 goals is hardly good enough.

And, it seems that a change could be on the horizon within the backroom staff, with Football.London claiming Freddie Ljungberg could be promoted up the ranks.

A legendary figure, the Swede has been working with Arsenal’s Under-23s this past year and has helped guide them to a second-place finish behind Everton in their developmental league.

What has caught the eye of many is the way of play that Ljungberg has set his players up with, whilst he has seen a number of bright prospects continue to knock on Emery’s door for a potential first-team opportunity.

Not many will have the experience and knowledge that he has of Arsenal and that is something that the current boss could look to use in his backroom staff, whilst there would still be a link between him and how well the academy players are coming through as he knows how well those men have been developing.

If the Gunners look to move on, or partner Bould with someone else, then promoting Ljungberg could be considered a piece of smart business.

Arsenal fans, would you like to see Ljungberg in the first-team coaching set-up? Let us know below!

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Manchester City fans have taken to Twitter to react after it was announced that Bernardo Silva had won the club’s Player of the Year award.

The Portuguese international, who signed from Monaco for a fee of £43m back in the summer of 2017, has become a real fan favourite at the Etihad Stadium.

Are Man City better than Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’? Fans discuss in the video below…

He has drawn rave reviews as a result of his quite ridiculous work rate, combined with some incredible technical ability and tendency to make an impact in the big games.

Silva hit 13 goals and recorded 13 assists in the season just gone, playing a crucial role in City becoming the first English side to win the domestic treble.

To choose a Player of Year from the likes of Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho is an extremely tough job, so the 24-year-old should feel incredibly proud to have picked up the award; it truly is a fantastic achievement.

Let’s see what the City fans on Twitter have been saying about the playmaker’s award…

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It seems that a number of West Bromwich Albion fans are currently not prepared to commit to buying a season ticket for the 2019-20 campaign after prices were announced on Thursday.

The Baggies finished fourth in the Championship during the 2018-19 season, which saw them paired with rivals Aston Villa in the semi-finals of the playoffs.

West Brom recorded a 1-0 win over Villa in the second leg of their semi-final but ultimately lost on penalties.

As a result, the team will be in the second tier for at least another campaign.

Dwight Gayle has already returned to Newcastle United as the Championship outfit have admitted that they cannot afford to sign the striker on a permanent deal.

And the fans are still waiting for a new manager to be confirmed.

It was probably not the best timing for the club to post a tweet about season tickets and therefore it was not a surprise to see a host of furious responses.

Indeed, it seems that many of the supporters want to know what is going to happen in this summer’s transfer window before deciding to commit to next season.

A selection of the Twitter reaction can be seen below:

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Danny Murphy has tipped Liverpool to sign Belgium international Youri Tielemans this summer.

Liverpool have excelled in the transfer market in recent seasons, bringing players like Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to the club for what now look like ridiculously low fees.

The Reds will be busy again this summer, owner John Henry admitted on Friday, and a creative midfielder will likely be on the agenda.

Since losing Philippe Coutinho, the depth in other midfield positions has improved, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the only truly attack-minded player in the middle of the park.

Tielemans scored three times and grabbed four assists in 13 games on loan with Leicester, and Murphy thinks he would be perfect at Anfield.

What did he say?

“The big clubs are always looking at what is next and where to improve,” former Red Murphy told your-promotional-code.co.uk, as reported by GOAL.com.

“Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be back, which is a big plus, he will practically be like a new signing.

“Maybe they will let Milner go and one other. Then coming in, Tielemans has had a good season at Leicester, he can open a team up and I am sure Liverpool would love a player like that.”

Perfect Klopp project

Murphy has correctly identified a position Liverpool need to improve, as for all their attacking prowess they do tend to struggle against deep defensive blocks due to the lack of creativity in midfield.

Tielemans is only 22, but has already performed to a high level in Belgium, France, England and at international level, earning 21 caps for his country.

Former Wigan & Fulham man, Jimmy Bullard recently showed that he’s still got it! Check out the video below…

Monaco will likely look to cash in this summer after their disastrous campaign, and the youngster’s versatility, creativity and high ceiling will all appeal to Jurgen Klopp.

The German is a magician at taking young, talented players and extracting the best out of them, particularly improving their end product – just ask Salah and Mane, or Marco Reus and Robert Lewandowski for that matter.

Could Tielemans be the perfect Klopp project?

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Sky Sports pundit and former Southampton and England midfielder Matt Le Tissier has been giving his opinion on what’s needed in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s first summer transfer window in charge.

What’s he said, then?

The Saints enter the summer months needing to rebuild after two consecutive brushes with relegation from the Premier League – they must elevate themselves back into mid-table and start looking back up to Europe.

Recruitment is needed in some areas and in others the south coast club have to get rid of players, but Le Tissier seems to want Southampton to focus on the wrong places. As quoted by The Southern Daily Echo, here’s what the legend Le Tissier had to say on where Saints need to strengthen…

“I think we need another forward. I think we need one or two centre-backs and probably I’d expect another left-back.

“I think in the last couple of seasons Ryan hasn’t been as dynamic as he was in the first seasons he was here.

“I think Matt [Targett] has struggled a little bit if I’m honest in that position. I am not sure whether he is a long-term replacement for Ryan in that left-back role.

“That might be a bit harsh on him because he might kick-on again because he is still young and still has improvement in him.”

Left-back upgrade unnecessary

It’s true that Bertrand has struggled to hit the heights of his first few seasons at Southampton, when he was part of one of the best defences in the Premier League and looked worthy of returning to the top six after joining the club from Chelsea.

But he still plays to a good standard and even if he’s no longer marauding down the wing, he’s a safe, experienced and solid option who has shown what he can do in the top flight. A lot of Premier League clubs would likely be willing to take Bertrand should Saints put him in the shop window.

Targett, meanwhile, is an academy product and scored the goal that essentially sealed Southampton’s survival against Bournemouth, a truly special moment. Aged 23, he should be coming into his own just now and while he hasn’t consistently shown Premier League ability, it would seem a waste for Saints to bring in a new left-back when he could feasibly take the reins from Bertrand in a few years.

And the fact of the matter is that money used to buy a left-back could be spent on other areas. Le Tissier outlined centre-back and the forward line as problem areas and they should be the priority. Perhaps the left-back situation needs addressing at some point, but for Hasenhuttl’s first summer there are bigger fish to fry.

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Has there been a player more unlucky in recent seasons when it comes to injuries than Daniel Sturridge? Jack Wilshere perhaps runs him close or maybe even on a par with the striker, but it’s fair to say the 29-year-old hasn’t quite had the luck of the draw.

After another season where injuries have riddled his campaign, it was no surprise to see Liverpool officially confirm that they will be releasing the England international when his contract expires at the end of this month.

Despite the news he’ll no longer be at Anfield, Sturridge appears to be in good spirits preparing for his release and took to

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Even with his horrible luck with injuries, reports in recent weeks have suggested that Sturridge will still have plenty of suitors for his signature, particularly with the incentive of him signing him on a free transfer.

Links with a move to the MLS have transpired, whilst there have also been claims that Premier League sides are keen on keeping him in English football.

If  he can keep fit – and with Sturridge it really is a massive if – then there is no doubting that at 29, Sturridge still has plenty to offer in the top-flight.

Now that the Premier League fixtures are out it’s time to see how they have affected the betting when it comes to how all 20 teams are going to perform this season.

There are a number of crazy bets for people to choose from including managerial sackings, top four chances, the relegation battle and golden boot winner.

It’s time to look at each team’s fixture list for the upcoming season – which kicks off on August 9 – and what the best bet is for each side.

And we start with Sean Dyche’s Burnley…

Burnley – 11/2 to finish 20th

Burnley dropped like a stone last season from seventh in the 2017/18 campaign to 15th in May.

Sean Dyche continues to work miracles at Turf Moor, but you do wonder just how long he can maintain that level with a squad which on paper looks like one of the weakest in the division.

They also have Arsenal, Wolves and Liverpool in three of their first four games so could be playing catch up from the off.

For Burnley to finish rock bottom next season the odds are 11/2, so £10 returns £65 including stake.

Watford – 15/1 to be relegated

Watford shipped 13 goals in their final three games of last season which included that horrid 6-0 defeat to Man City in the FA Cup Final. How will that affect the psyche of the players heading into this campaign?

They face a tricky run after their opening game against Brighton as they travel to Everton and Newcastle before hosting West Ham. Then the three games straight after the international break are against Arsenal, Man City and Wolves.

If Javi Gracia has a rough start to the season questions will begin to be asked and the Hornets could find themselves in trouble.

A tenner on Watford to go down will return you £65 including stake, a bet which if you look at last season’s end-of-season form is an extremely good price.

West Ham – 12/1 for a top six finish

West Ham had mixed fortunes last season. However, there are a couple of things which Hammers fans can look to for this campaign that may make them believe they can really do something.

Firstly, Manuel Pellegrini’s side started incredibly slowly last year. This season nine of their first 12 games are against either sides they finished above last season or promoted teams, which means they are more than capable of starting much stronger.

And linked with their inability to start well, their first meetings with five of the top six will all be at the London Stadium, a place which saw them win three more times last year than they managed on the road.

The fixtures have fallen kindly for the Hammers to combat the pitfalls they fell into last season and so if you fancy them for a top-six finish they are 12/1 – £10 returns you £130 including stake.

Bournemouth – 7/2 to be relegated

Eddie Howe has reached a point with Bournemouth where they are now a reliable mid-table side. They have finished 16th, 9th, 12th and 14th in their four seasons in the Premier League.

But they have not pushed on since being promoted and it does seem teams who consistently finish mid-table tend to eventually run out of steam and find themselves in trouble.

Five of their final six games this season will be Man Utd, Spurs, Leicester, Man City and Everton so they will need to ensure they are safe before then.

Howe’s men to be relegated is priced at 7/2, so £10 will return you £45 including stake.

Arsenal – 5/4 for a top four-finish

Unai Emery’s first season at Arsenal was a confusing one. It’s difficult to know whether Emery has improved Arsenal or not given they finished the season trophyless and outside the top four.

The 2019/20 campaign will likely make or break the former PSG man at the Emirates and success will almost certainly hinge on Champions League qualification.

Arsenal are 5/4 to finish in the top four, so £10 returns £22.50 including stake – the biggest price for any of the top six.

They are not fancied by the bookies but could just spring a surprise given Chelsea’s transfer ban and the question marks surrounding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Mauricio Pochettino.

Liverpool – 9/4 to win the Premier League

Incredibly, despite making Man City wait to the final day to win the Premier League title, the Reds odds to finally clinch their first league win in over 30 years are quite wide for this campaign at 9/4.

Although it will be extremely tough to prevent Pep Guardiola’s side from a third consecutive triumph, it is not out of the realms of possibility by any stretch and so £10 on Jurgen Klopp’s men returning £32.50 including stake is very good value.

A good run of Everton, Bournemouth, Watford, West Ham, Leicester, Wolves and Sheffield United through the Christmas period could help them build up a healthy lead going into the second half of the season.

Also, Mo Salah is 11/2 to claim the golden boot next season – £10 returns £65 including stake. And who would look past the prolific Egyptian?

Tottenham – 17/10 to finish in the top two

Spurs’ lack of squad depth was exposed in the Premier League towards the end of last season when they limped over the line, pipping Arsenal to the top four by a single point.

Now, not only does it look like they are going to strengthen in the summer, but they also have favourable fixtures from March onwards, with Manchester United and Arsenal at home the only fixtures Spurs have against the top six in their run in.

So, Spurs look best placed to close the gap on Man City and Liverpool this season and are 17/10 to finish in the top two which could be a good punt for those who fancy last season’s Champions League finalists to have another strong campaign.

Man City – 50/1 to go unbeaten

Aside from the Champions League exit in the quarter-finals last season, it was just about as perfect as you can get from Pep Guardiola’s men.

So, it will come as no surprise that they are 4/6 to win a third consecutive Premier League crown.

But what is worth a bet is Manchester City repeating their historic domestic treble of last season. City winning the league, FA Cup and League Cup for a second successive season is 25/1, and given their dominance over the past two years it wouldn’t surprise anybody!

One thing Guardiola may want to achieve that he hasn’t already is to go the entire season unbeaten. You can get odds of 50/1 if you think City can replicate what was achieved by Arsene Wenger’s invincibles.

£10 would return you £510 including stake! The only top six side they face before mid-November is Spurs so they will be sure to come out the blocks fast.