Jamie Carragher has refused to back away from his controversial assessment of the hierarchy in English football, despite a heated fallout with Aston Villa supporters. The former Liverpool defender previously sparked outrage by suggesting Unai Emery should be targeted by Manchester United, a comment that nearly landed him in a legal battle.
Reeling from back-to-back defeats against Arsenal and Fenerbahçe that exposed uncharacteristic defensive fractures, Liverpool journey to Selhurst Park on Sunday determined to reignite their domestic title momentum against an Eagles side buoyed by Thursday's European triumph over Hoffenheim.
Former Manchester United defender Clayton Blackmore has been forced to issue a public apology after sparking a social media backlash with comments regarding Mason Greenwood. The 62-year-old had urged the forward to return to Old Trafford following his impressive performance in the Champions League.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has warned his team-mates that their current defensive form is "not sustainable" following a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce. The Reds surrendered a late lead in Istanbul, conceding three times from set-pieces to mark a historically poor run in European competition.
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