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At the start of the Premier League season, we here at Pundit Arena decided to predict how the upcoming campaign would go in two lines or less. We also looked at who every team’s key player would be and predicted where they would finish come the end of the season. Now that the campaign has ended, how did our predictions …

Manchester City’s victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium handed Pep Guardiola’s side their second Premier League title in a row despite Liverpool’s valiant challenge. The two sides were separated by just a point going into the final day, and it was Liverpool, the challengers, who had the early upper hand after Sadio Mané’s 21st goal of the season gave …

Liverpool’s winning goal against Barcelona on Tuesday night was one of quick thinking and clever precision from all involved. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s inch-perfect pass was vital as he quickly took the corner kick and laid it beautifully into the path of striker Divock Origi. The Belgian was alert to what was occurring and both his movement and finish were straight out …

Last night, Liverpool did the unthinkable as they defeated Barcelona by 4-0 to advance to the Champions League final. Klopp’s men had to overturn a three-goal deficit at Anfield without two of their key players in Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah but completed the most remarkable of turn arounds thanks to a double from Divock Origi and Gini Wijnaldum. The …

Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness was full of praise for the Reds’ quick thinking for Divock Origi as well as the Anfield ballboy during their 4-0 win over Barcelona last night. Liverpool produced one of the most remarkable comebacks in Champions League history as they overturned a three-goal deficit to advance to the final in Madrid. Without two key men …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp can be forgiven for a slip of the tongue given the circumstances. The Reds came back from 3-0 down against Barcelona to win 4-0 at Anfield and reach their second Champions League final in as many years under Klopp. Klopp’s men, knowing they needed at least three goals on the night, started in incredibly bright fashion …

Liverpool celebrated one of the most remarkable results in the club’s history as they defeated Barcelona by 4-0 at Anfield to reach the Champions League final. Klopp’s men, knowing they needed at least three goals on the night, started in incredibly bright fashion as Divock Origi gave them the lead, tapping home after Jordan Henderson’s shot was saved by Andre …

Liverpool completed the most remarkable of comebacks to beat Barcelona by 4-0 at Anfield and reach their second Champions League final in as many years. Klopp’s men, knowing they needed at least three goals on the night, started in incredibly bright fashion as Divock Origi gave them the lead, tapping home after Jordan Henderson’s shot was saved by Andre Ter …

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hit out at his old club over their failure to back him in the same way Manchester City and Liverpool have backed Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp respectively. Mourinho spent two and a half years at Manchester United but his time at the club came to an end following a string of disappointing …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been full of praise for Irish U21 international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher outlining that the 20-year old’s “unbelievable skills” have “surprised players in training.” Kelleher is one of Liverpool and Ireland’s most exciting prospects and recently made his debut for Stephen Kenny’s U21s in the victory over Luxembourg. The young keeper has also been involved in the …

As the end of the season approaches so too does the annual PFA awards that come with the closure of another campaign in the Premier League. On Thursday, the top flight Team of Year was announced with Liverpool and Manchester City dominating proceedings. One man who didn’t make the XI, however, was Wolves right wing back and Irish international Matt …

Paul Poga was a surprise inclusion in the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Team of the Year which was announced this morning.  The team is dominated by the two clubs who are currently battling for the Premier League title, Manchester City and Liverpool. City have six representatives in the team and they include Ederson, Aymeric Laporte, Bernardo Silva, Fernandinho, Sergio Aguero, …

As another Premier League campaign comes to a close, it is time now to draw our attention to the annual end of season awards. On Saturday, the nominees for the PFA Player and Young Player of the Year were announced with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Virgil Van Dijk and Declan Rice in contention for awards. The PFA will also …

Former Ireland international Declan Rice has been included in the six-man shortlist for the 2018/2019 PFA Young Player of the Year. The West Ham midfielder, who was embroiled in an international tug of war between Ireland and England for the majority of the year, has been rewarded for his tremendous displays this season. Rice has become a key component in …

The nominees for the 2018/2019 PFA Player of the Year have been released with Liverpool’s Mo Salah and Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son the major absentees. The Premier League’s top two are well represented in the six-man shortlist with three Manchester City players and two Liverpool players making the cut. Sergio Aguero’s 19 goals and seven assists see him included while Bernardo …