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Kieran Morrison targets bigger Liverpool role after first senior goal

Kieran Morrison has said he is proud to have scored his first senior goal for Liverpool after opening the scoring in the Reds' 4-2 pre-season victory over Sunderland in Nashville.

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Andoni Iraola rues Joe Gomez injury despite winning start as Liverpool boss

Andoni Iraola's first match as Liverpool head coach ended in victory, but the Spaniard admitted Joe Gomez's early injury overshadowed the Reds' 4-2 pre-season win over Sunderland in Nashville.

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Sunderland sign experienced Belgium international defender Thomas Meunier

Sunderland have strengthened their squad ahead of their return to European competition with the signing of experienced Belgium defender Thomas Meunier on a two-year deal.

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Chelsea's bid for Granit Xhaka rejected by Sunderland

Chelsea have had an 8 million pound offer for Granit Xhaka rejected by Sunderland, with the Premier League side standing firm that the midfielder is not available for transfer.

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'We've been too inconsistent' - Calum McFarlane bemoans Chelsea final-day defeat

Chelsea's season ended in frustration as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat away to Sunderland, a result that confirmed a 10th-place finish and the absence of European football next season.

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Sunderland sink Chelsea 2-1 at home to seal historic European return

Sunderland will make their return to European football for the first time since 1973 following a memorable 2-1 victory over Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season.

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