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Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 11, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Peerless Liverpool extend massive EPL lead

Record-breaking Liverpool have extended their lead at the top of the table to a yawning 16 points, while Chelsea and Manchester United secured comfortable wins in the race for the top four.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Curtis Jones of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on January 05, 2020 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Liverpool kids sink Everton, Lucas rescues Spurs

A second half stunner from teenager Curtis Jones sent Anfield into ecstasy, while Chelsea also tasted success but Tottenham had to settle for a draw with Middlesborough and another Premier League club was bundled out of the competition.

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PORTO, PORTUGAL - APRIL 17:  Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final second leg match between Porto and Liverpool at Estadio do Dragao on April 17, 2019 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

van Dijk joins greats for top UEFA award

The shortlist of nominees for UEFA’s Player of the Year award features familiar names but there’s a first-timer who could swoop in and take the top gong after standout performances for Liverpool.

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Rangers' English manager Steven Gerrard reacts during the UEFA Europa League Group G football match between Rangers and Spartak Moscow at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow on October 25, 2018. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)

Reds title won’t heal Gerrard’s ‘wound’

As a Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard won almost every trophy bar the Premier League and despite urging Jurgen Klopp’s men to end the club’s 29-year wait for the title this season he admits it will not ease his personal pain.

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Is Spurs-Reds a race for second place?

WHEN Tottenham and Liverpool kick off the weekend’s Premier League action on Saturday night, is it the season’s first title fight or simply a signal of who will be closest to Manchester City after another 34 games?

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Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson, center, makes a save during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Liverpool at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Premier League howler ‘not cool’

LIVERPOOL have conceded their first goal of the season after a nightmare mistake by new goalkeeper Alisson, Chelsea stay perfect and Manchester City back on track. FULL EPL WRAP HERE

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CHARLOTTE, NC - JULY 22: Jurgen Klopp Liverpool coach on the sidelines against Borussia Dortmund during an International Champions Cup match at Bank of America Stadium on July 22, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.   Bob Leverone/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Why this could be Liverpool’s season

IT’S all about the signings. Coming off a fourth-placed finish and Champions League final appearance Liverpool have strengthened in key areas and could be in line for a genuine title tilt.

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(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on May 23, 2018 shows Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) during an UEFA Champions League football match on May 1, 2018 in Madrid, and Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah during an English Premier League match in Liverpool on December 26, 2017. Real Madrid CF and Liverpool FC will play the UEFA Champions League final football match in Kiev on May 26, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS AND Paul ELLIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.   /

Champions League final: How Reds can triumph

LIVERPOOL enter this weekend’s Champions League final as underdogs but with the ability to inflict damage on Real Madrid. So set your alarm for Sunday morning as both teams can win — and the margins could be crazy.

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FILE - In this June 29, 2017 file photo Germany's Leon Goretzka celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Confederations Cup, semifinal soccer match between Germany and Mexico, at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia. FC Bayern Munich has signed the forward, his current club FC Schalke 04 confirmed Friday, Jan 19, 2018.  (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, file)

Reds lose race for German star’s signature

SCHALKE 04 confirmed Friday that Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka will join Bayern Munich at the end of this season on a free transfer, with the Bundesliga leaders beating Liverpool to his signature.

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(FILES) This file photo taken on December 28, 2016 shows Southampton's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (C) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on December 28, 2016. Liverpool have signed Southampton's Virgil van Dijk, a statement on the club's website said on December 27, 2017, for a reported £75 million ($100 million, 84 million euros) in a deal that will make him the world's most expensive defender. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.  /

World record smashed: Liverpool get $129m star

LIVERPOOL have just smashed the world record transfer fee for a defender, finally luring a Netherlands and Southampton star in one of the Premier League’s longest-running signing sagas after a failed off-season bid.

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