Daily Archives: April 1, 2024

Why Mac Allister and Bradley are integral to Liverpool’s reimagined right-sided triangle


Liverpool’s right-sided triangle was synonymous with their 2019-20 Premier League title win. Mohamed Salah coming inside from the wing, Trent Alexander-Arnold pushing on from full-back and Jordan Henderson rotating wide to cover — Liverpool won 21 of the 22 league games the trio started together. Among the 21 was a 2-1 defeat of visitors Brighton & Hove Albion in November 2019. But since then, Brighton have been a bogey team for Jurgen Klopp’s side — with three Brighton wins and four draws in the nine matches before the two sides met at Anfield again on Sunday. …”
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The Athletic: Immense Mac Allister is providing the calm and control that Liverpool need right now

Kounde was one of Barcelona’s worst performers this season – but now he’s turning it around


Jules Kounde left the pitch looking relieved. The defender had played well – again. Things seem to be returning to normal for Barcelona — who beat Las Palmas 1-0 at home on Saturday in their first La Liga game since the international break — and for him. It has not been an easy season for the Frenchman but his performances are returning to the level that he and the club know he is capable of. …”
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Manchester City 0 Arsenal 0: Defences on top as title rivals cancel each other out – The Briefing


Manchester City versus Arsenal was one of the most anticipated games of the Premier League season but its sheer importance in the title race — and how equally matched the two sides are — resulted in a cautious and goalless first half. The energy and aggression were dialled up after the break but chances remained at a premium. After we witnessed 99 touches in the penalty area in Brentford’s game with Manchester United yesterday, this was a very different sort of game. Technical, tactical, tense. …”
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