Stories By Harry De Cosemo

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  Stefan Bajcetic’s rise at Liverpool

  Stefan Bajcetic has quickly become the feel good story of Liverpool season, albeit without much competition. In a difficult campaign for the Reds, the 18-year-old Spanish Serbian midfielder has emerged to give hope.

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  Brennan Johnson’s impressive form at Nottingham Forest

  For all the talk of the mass influx of players at Nottingham Forest since promotion to the Premier League last May, their standout player was arguably an original squad member. Brennan Johnson was always destined for the Premier League.

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  Parallels between Klopp’s end at Dortmund and now at Liverpool

  Jurgen Klopp’s slow descent to his Borussia Dortmund exit in the summer of 2015 came out of nowhere, and that should be a cause of real concern for Liverpool fans. The manner of his exit was very disappointing in the fact that it felt like the right thing for both parties.

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  Ademola Lookman’s form at Atalanta

  The best way to describe Ademola Lookman’s career in English football would be ‘unfulfilled potential’. At Charlton Athletic, where he started his career, he starred in the youth ranks before making a very strong start in the first team.

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  Biggest losers of Chelsea’s transfer window

  Transfer deadline day can often be an overrated affair, with situations exaggerated for dramatic effect. But in the case of Hakim Ziyech’s failed move from Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain, there was nothing that needed to be added to make it more extraordinary than the truth.

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  Tyler Adams’ understated form at Leeds United

  Jesse Marsch has put his stamp on Leeds United. With his first anniversary not too far away, he faces questions about his impact on the club. Overall, having kept them up by the skin of their teeth on the final day of last season, his impact has been widely positive.

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  Nick Pope’s impact at Newcastle United

  Bruno Guimaraes was gushing in his praise of Nick Pope. Newcastle had just beaten Southampton 1-0 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi final, and they had their goalkeeper, at least in part, to thank for it.

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  Club value is more important than market value in football transfers

  With one piece of scintillating close control and a shot into the side-netting, Mykhailo Mudryk introduced himself. The Ukrainian playmaker joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in an £89m deal last week, and all eyes were on him at Anfield as the Blues played out a 0-0 draw with Liverpool.

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  Is Napoli’s Victor Osimhen ready for a big move?

  For all the talk of Arsenal’s redemption arc under Mikel Arteta or Newcastle’s unlikely but increasingly convincing Champions League push, neither can be called the story of the European season so far.

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  Marco Silva deserves more credit at Fulham

  In defeat at St James’ Park, Fulham may have proven their credentials for an unlikely European odyssey next season. Against a backdrop of late heartbreak, angst and controversy, following Alexander Isak’s winner for Newcastle United, Marco Silva’s side will know in themselves just what they can achieve.

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  Antonio Conte’s approach is at odds with what Tottenham need and want

  Antonio Conte and Daniel Levy have always seemed like a very strange match. From the moment they began working together, there was a feeling that tension was inevitable. The Tottenham Hotspur chairman has been desperate to establish the club as one of English football’s powerhouses, but within strict financial boundaries and a long-term vision to make everything sustainable.

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