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Referee David Coote gestures during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC at Anfield on November 09, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Aston Villa FC – Premier League

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Premier League Ref Scandal Now Includes White Powder And A Gutted Lad

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Patrick Redford

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Match Referee David Coote gestures during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace v Arsenal FC – Premier League

Premier League Ref Admits Video Of Him Talking Wild Shit About Liverpool Not Actually A Deepfake

Sporting Lisbon's players celebrate after Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres scored his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 4 football match between Sporting Lisbon and Manchester City at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on November 5, 2024.

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The New Champions League Format Actually Rocks

Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024 in London, England.

Crystal Palace FC v Liverpool FC – Premier League

Liverpool Hasn’t Missed A Beat Under Arne Slot

Callum Hudson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield on September 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Nottingham Forest FC – Premier League

There’s Something Growing At Nottingham Forest

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool showing his appreciation to the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on May 19, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Premier League

Liverpool Gave Jürgen Klopp The Finale He Deserved

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Tom Ley

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton celebrates his goal with Vitalii Mykolenko James Garner James Tarkowski and team mates during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on April 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Everton FC v Liverpool FC – Premier League

I Love Rooting For These Pieces Of Shit

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Billy Haisley

Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice reacts to going two goals behind during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston VIlla at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 14, 2024.

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My Kingdom For A Premier League Title Race

Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya, Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard, Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's English defender #04 Ben White and Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out session the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Arsenal and Porto FC at the Arsenal Stadium in north London, on March 12, 2024

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Don’t Forget About Arsenal

Liverpool players including Caoimhin Kelleher, Kostas Tsimikas, Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates after winning the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2024 in London, England.

Chelsea v Liverpool – Carabao Cup Final

These Pool Boys Became Pool Men

Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Manchester City at Brentford Community Stadium on February 05, 2024 in Brentford, England.

Brentford FC v Manchester City – Premier League

Manchester City Is Ready To Pounce

Jurgen Klopp announces he will leave Liverpool in a 25-minute interview

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Jürgen Klopp To Leave Liverpool At The End Of This Season

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the fourth Liverpool goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 01, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Newcastle United – Premier League

Mohamed Salah’s AFCON Absence Will Be Liverpool’s Biggest Test

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Albert Burneko

In the background, Fulham keeper Bernd Leno dives toward a shot by Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool, out of focus in the foreground.

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Liverpool Beats Fulham Via Half A Mile Of Sick Goals

Luis Diaz of Colombia celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Colombia and Brazil at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez on November 16, 2023 in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Colombia v Brazil – FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Reunited With Kidnapped Father, Luis Díaz Took On Brazil And Won

Luis Diaz of Liverpool celebrating after scoring the equalising goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Liverpool FC at Kenilworth Road on November 05, 2023 in Luton, England.

Luton Town v Liverpool FC – Premier League

Luis Díaz Delivered For Liverpool As Search For Kidnapped Father Continues

Luis Diaz of Liverpool reacts after a goal was rules offside during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2023 in London, England.

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC – Premier League

Audio Reveals Panic, Confusion, And Expletives In Liverpool-Tottenham VAR Room

The giant screen shows a goal from Luis Diaz of Liverpool being checked for offside by VAR during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2023 in London, England.

VAR Fucked Up The One Thing It Is Supposed To Never Fuck Up

Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrates scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St. James Park on August 27, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Newcastle United v Liverpool FC – Premier League

Darwin Núñez Arrived Just In Time For Liverpool

Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur looks on in-front of a flare after Bournemouth score their third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Bournemouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 15, 2023 in London, England.

Tottenham Hotspur v AFC Bournemouth – Premier League

Does Anyone Want To Finish Fourth In The Premier League?

Granit Xhaka of Arsenal is held back by Alisson Becker as they argue with Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool who is held back by Ibrahima Konate during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on April 09, 2023 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Arsenal FC – Premier League

The Winner Of Liverpool-Arsenal Was Manchester City

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on March 05, 2023 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool FC v Manchester United – Premier League

Uh Oh, Here Comes Liverpool

Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker reacts as Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 21, 2023.

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Real Madrid Will Take What Is Given

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 04: Jude Bellingham #22 of England reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between England and Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.

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Window Shopping: There’s Nothing Jude Bellingham Can’t Do

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Enzo Fernandez of Argentina poses for a photo with the FIFA Young Player award during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. With WINDOW SHOPPING graphic.

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