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Liverpool make flying start on Premier League's return

BIRMINGHAM: Liverpool got off to the flying start they craved on the Premier League's return from the World Cup as a 3-1 win at Aston Villa on Monday cut the gap on the top four to five points. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk put the Reds in a commanding position before half-time. But Jurgen Klopp's men had to endure some nervy moments in the second half after Ollie Watkins pulled a goal back for Villa before teenager Stefan Bajcetic came off the bench to secure the three points with his first senior goal.

Liverpool hold off battling Villa to boost top-four hopes

Liverpool held off Aston Villa's plucky challenge to close the gap on the Premier League's top four.

Jurgen Klopp keeping money talk away from gushing Jude Bellingham praise

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he does not want to speculate on the growing price tag of Jude Bellingham as the 19-year-old 's value continues to increase rapidly.

Klopp discusses movies, singing and 2022 in Christmas video

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp refused to sing this year in his annual seasonal message to fans but he did reveal on Sunday that his favourite movie for the holidays is "Love Actually".

Klopp warns of 'intense' year for World Cup contingent

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the next year would be intense for players coming back from the World Cup, as he prepared his side for their trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday. Liverpool are in sixth place after a disappointing start to the season and face a Villa side who have moved up to 12th after the appointment of Unai Emery as manager in October. "For the players who played in the World Cup, the whole year will be incredibly intense," Klopp told reporters on Friday following his side's 3-2 fourth-round League Cup loss at Manchester City the previous evening.

Djokovic hopes for warm welcome on Australian Open return

DUBAI: Novak Djokovic is hoping he will receive a warm welcome from the public when he returns to the Australian Open next month, now that the drama surrounding his vaccination status and deportation is officially behind him. A nine-time champion at Melbourne Park, Djokovic was unable to compete in the opening Grand Slam of the season in 2022 after he was deported from Australia over fears he would incite anti-vax sentiment. As a result of his deportation, Djokovic was banned from entering Australia again but that decision has been reversed and the world number five is pleased he will get the chance to vie for a 10th title in Melbourne and a men’s record-equalling 22nd major crown overall.

Argentine goalie Martinez gets a hero’s welcome in his hometown

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina: Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his hometown, Mar de Plata.

Kane’s state of mind no concern to Conte after World Cup penalty pain

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has insisted Harry Kane will be in the right frame of mind when the England striker returns to Premier League action following his World Cup heartache. Kane’s missed penalty late on against Spurs team-mate Hugo Lloris was a key moment in England’s 2-1 quarter-final loss to France. However, Conte expects his star player to put that disappointment behind him now he’s back on club duty, starting with Monday’s clash at London rivals Brentford.

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Liverpool make flying start on Premier League's return

Liverpool hold off battling Villa to boost top-four hopes

Jurgen Klopp keeping money talk away from gushing Jude Bellingham praise

Klopp discusses movies, singing and 2022 in Christmas video

Klopp warns of 'intense' year for World Cup contingent

Djokovic hopes for warm welcome on Australian Open return

Argentine goalie Martinez gets a hero’s welcome in his hometown

Kane’s state of mind no concern to Conte after World Cup penalty pain