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Dejan Lovren reveals the punishment he puts on himself after making mistakes

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Dejan Lovren says he rebuffs himself by not conversing with individuals “for quite a long time” when he commits an error.

Lovren incidentally played Harry Kane onside amid Liverpool’s emotional draw with Tottenham a weekend ago when he swiped whimsically at a free ball.

That oversight was the most recent in a line of mistakes – against Sevilla and Everton – and the Liverpool protector has gotten feedback with previous Reds safeguard Steve Nicol calling him “a prepare wreck holding up to happen”.

Dejan Lovren and Harry Kane

Notwithstanding picking not to tune in to any outside commotion concerning his execution level, the Croatian has conceded the personal anguish he puts himself through in the repercussions of making a blunder.

“I’m my greatest commentator of myself when I commit errors,” he disclosed to Sky Sports.

“I don’t converse with anybody for two or three days – this is me. It is merely the discipline.

“What do other individuals think? I’m not irritated. What’s essential is the thing that the administration says because he is the man accountable for me. On the off chance that he’s sure about me at that point that is an affirmation for myself that I’m extraordinary compared to other safeguards in the Premier League.

“When you go 18 diversions unbeaten individuals will state ‘wow he’s okay’ however when you commit errors they will blame the back four.”

Lovren was talking in front of Liverpool’s Super Sunday conflict with Southampton, live on Sky Sports Premier League.

The defender left Southampton in 2014 for £20m after only one season with the club.

Lovren has recognized it was a troublesome end to his opportunity at St Mary’s and he has experienced an antagonistic gathering the home fans at whatever point he has returned there as a Liverpool player.

“There will be some interesting emotions,” he said.

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“The welcome doesn’t trouble me – perhaps they miss me or something to that effect? It is the reason they are doing it.

“I had an awesome time at Southampton and will dependably be grateful for that. I never had any sentiments of detest towards the Southampton fans – they helped me and obviously, they did some great business.”

Virgil van Dijk is another previous Southampton player coming back to St Mary’s on Sunday, and he has conceded that a chilly gathering anticipates him after he joined Liverpool for £75m in January after a drawn-out exchange adventure.

At the point when requested that who’s imaginable get more mishandle, Lovren is savoring the prospect and stated: “despite everything I’m number one!

“Perhaps Virgil is behind me? How about we witness what will. We should see amongst me and Virgil who will have the higher decimals.”

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Klopp, Pep sing each other’s praises ahead of English ‘El Clasico’

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Just before Sunday’s all crucial fixture, Jurgen Klopp has showered his rival Pep Guardiola in high praises. The German has called his Spanish compatriot Pep Guardiola the best manager in the world.

Not sure many Reds fans would agree with that one, though. The Gaffer’s comments came after Pep Guardiola jokingly admitted to overthinking allegations in the Champions League.

Klopp defends Pep Guardiola in the press

Guardiola commented that the solution to his overthinking might be to just ‘play with 12 players.’ This comes as City have blown away their huge lead in the league over Liverpool from the start of the year.

Jurgen Klopp when asked about Guardiola’s comments, he went onto explain what Pep actually meant. Read what the German said below.

“It was ironic! I saw there was a story in Ecuador this week which claimed I didn’t understand Luis Diaz. You[journalists] have a responsibility on this planet.

Klopp has previously said the pair have a ‘respectful relationship’

If you want to talk to us then please do us a favour and help us. Pep said ironically, ‘I overthink, and I like overthinking’.”

Not only this, the German then went onto claim Guardiola is the best manager in the world.

“Pep is the best coach in the world. I think we would all agree on that and it might be a coincidence that it didn’t work out in the Champions League so far. If anybody doubts him, I have no idea how that could happen.”

The Bromance goes both ways, as well. Pep has several times termed Klopp’s Liverpool as the toughest team he’s ever encountered.

Guardiola says Klopp makes world football a ‘better place’

When asked about he thinks of Klopp’s comments, Pep denied that he thinks he’s the best. He further said he’d love to have a drink with the German if City won the game, jokingly.

“Jurgen makes world football a better place to live. His message, he is a huge competitor.”

Over the likes of SAF’s Man United, Jose’s Madrid and Inter, and even Simeone’s Atleti. Needless to say, Klopp rightly deserves that praise. Out of all those managers, Klopp has the best record against Guardiola.

Many have termed this game as the biggest in recent English history and dubbed the English ‘El Clasico’.

The duo are evenly tied at 9 wins each and 4 draws out of their 22 encounters throughout the years. The game is setting up to be a potential title decider with Liverpool in red hot form currently.

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Liverpool scrap a close 2 goals win over Watford as intl. break ends

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Liverpool hosted Watford at Anfield as they beat the visitors by 2 goals to nil. Check out all the tweets, opinions as the Reds keep the pressure up on Man City as club football finally returned.

Fabinho and Jota’s goals saw Reds top the league for a small while before City reclaimed it

The game kicked off a bit nervously for the Reds as Watford saw themselves get chances early on. This is excluding the corner chance Salah had in the starting minutes of the game, which went to waste.

Soon afterwards, Watford got the ball as they ran against Liverpool’s defense. However, the chance went begging as the forward shot it far and wide from much outside the box.

A few chances here and there, however the moment of reckoning came on the 21st minute mark. Liverpool scored their first goal of the game through Diogo Jota, once again!

Play started off with skipper Jordan Henderson laying off a ball for makeshift right back Joe Gomez. The English defender ran with the ball and put in a pinpoint cross onto the Portuguese’s head.

The striker headed it onto the left side of the keeper and put Reds ahead. Liverpool had another chance before the half time whistle, although the scoreline remained 1-0 at the restart.

Many chances came Klopp’s team’s way but none could be turned in to make the lead secure. That was, until a howler of a foul from the Hornets No. 33 from a set-piece.

Reds won a penalty and Fabinho took it. The Brazilian slotted it right into the top left corner of the net and out of the keeper’s reach. Just one minute off the 90th minute mark, Liverpool doubled their lead.

This win saw Liverpool temporarily snatch the top spot from Guardiola’s City, before Man City retook the top spot by beating Burnley away.

Reds have done an amazing job catching up with City of late. This is all we have from this week’s Liverpool victory over Watford at Anfield. Next up is Benfica in the UCL quarterfinals midweek!

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MATCHDAY: Liverpool go to the Emirates in crucial title fixture

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Read up the matchday preview as Liverpool visit the Emirates in one of their most crucial games in the league. Liverpool’s trip to Emirates is set up to be increasingly important in the upcoming title race.

Matchday Preview: Liverpool travel away to the Emirates to face Arsenal

Liverpool will be going away to the Emirates to keep up their push for the Premier League this season. If they snatch a win here, they can in touching distance of the league leaders.

The Reds currently sit at second place in the league, a point less than leaders Man City. However, since Pep’s team played a goalless draw against Crystal Palace earlier this week, Reds have their best chance to close the distance.

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Liverpool beat Arsenal by a margin of two goals in their last game against each other in the EFL Cup

Arsenal, on the other hand, will be looking to cement their top four spot ahead of Man United. Arteta’s men are impressing on all fronts recently, as proven by their 5 consecutive win streak in the league.

Fans are gearing up for the game to be a cracker, with immense attacking talent on display on both sides.

Venue: The Emirates

Time: 8:15 pm local time

Referee: Michael Oliver

Team News

Reds supporters will be delighted to hear that Moh Salah is back in contention for the game, possibly. All this comes after the Egyptian suffered a foot injury in Liverpool’s weekend game against Brighton.

However, It still remains to be seen whether he can make the starting XI or not. If not, Klopp will have to choose between Jota or Firmino.

Regardless of Moh Salah making the lineup tonight or not, Liverpool still boast a frightening frontline. A trio consisting of Mane, Diaz and either of Jota or Firmino isn’t something to laugh at.

Possible Starting XIs

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Mane, Diaz

Arsenal: Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Lacazette, Martinelli

Result Prediction: Liverpool to edge it out at the Emirates

Arsenal 2 – 3 Liverpool

While Arsenal have been on an impressive run as of late, Liverpool are on an even better streak. With the Reds clicking at the right time of the season, we expect them to exploit Arsenal’s defensive woes.

The Gunners have been left exposed at times at the back due to their high press up the pitch. Opponents haven’t fully cashed in on that weakness, but Jurgen Klopp and his men are a different caliber altogether.

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