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Parker: Pressure suits Liverpool

Sat Nov 21 08:33AM

MATCH OF THE WEEKEND: Manchester City v Liverpool It's another big game for Liverpool and one they should be able to raise their game for. They proved against Manchester United they can perform when the pressure is on, and with the spotlight still firmly on Rafa Benitez, the situation is…More

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