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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli walks past manager Brendan Rodgers as he is substituted against Besiktas JK during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why Always Him? An alternative view of Mario Balotelli’s Liverpool career

Aaron Cutler jumps to the defence of Mario Balotelli and offers an alternative view on the Italian’s season.

Inverting the football pyramid: A weekend with AFC Liverpool and Liverpool FC

Troubled by the evils of modern football, we watch AFC Liverpool and Liverpool FC in the same weekend.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, December 29, 2014: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers before the Premier League match against Swansea City at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool under Rodgers: Can I Start To Dream Again Now?

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 1, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia in action against Manchester City's Fernando Luiz Roza 'Fernandinho' during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Philippe Coutinho dominates against Man City following European rest

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 1, 2015: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Correia celebrates scoring the second goal against Manchester City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 2–1 Man City: Player Ratings

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 13, 2014: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and Manchester City's manager Manuel Pellegrini during the Premiership match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Predicted Liverpool lineup vs Man City: Key trio return

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Monday, August 25, 2014: Liverpool's Javier Manquillo in action against Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta during the Premier League match at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Combined On-Form XI

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge in action against Besiktas JK's Veli Kavlak during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Besiktas 1-0 Liverpool (Besiktas 5-4 Pens): Nothing Football Match

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Emre Can scores his side's second penalty goal of the shoot-out against Besiktas JK during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool need Emre Can in defence more than midfield – for now

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

5 reasons Liverpool will benefit from being out of the Europa League

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's players line up for a team group photograph before the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. Back row L-R: Mario Balotelli, Dejan Lovren, Martin Skrtel, goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, Emre Can, Kolo Toure. Front row L-R: Daniel Sturridge, Alberto Moreno, Raheem Sterling, Joe Allen, Jordon Ibe. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Besiktas 1-0 Liverpool: Player Ratings

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 24, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers before the FA Cup 4th Round match against Bolton Wanderers at Anfield. (Pic by Lindsey Parnaby/Propaganda)

Why Brendan Rodgers Was Right to Predict a Second-Half Surge for Liverpool

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 25th, 2005: Liverpool's team lines up before the the UEFA Champions League Final against AC Milan at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)..Back row L-R: Djimi Traore, Xabi Alonso, Sami Hyypia, Jerzy Dudek, Jamie Carragher, Harry Kewell. Front row L-R: Steve Finnan, Milan Baros, Luis Garcia, Steven Gerrard, John Arne Riise.

Liverpool in Istanbul: Then and now

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, February 10, 2015: Liverpool's Lazar Markovic celebrates scoring the first goal against Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

5 defining fixtures in Liverpool’s quest for a top-four finish

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers in the rain during the FA Premier League match against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Southampton 0-2 Liverpool: ‘Don’t Shoot, Phil!’

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton with team-mates Jordan Henderson and Alberto Moreno during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Alberto Moreno: How Spaniard helped change the game in Southampton win

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's goalkeeper Simon Mignolet celebrates after his clean sheet and 2-0 victory over Southampton during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Simon Mignolet: Liverpool goalkeeper continues improvement as Golden Glove rival falters

Another confident performance from Liverpool’s Simon Mignolet helped ensure victory against top-four rivals Southampton on Sunday, writes Jack Lusby.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Ibe mature, Allen improved, Skrtel dominant: 5 talking points from Liverpool’s win over Southampton

Liverpool took another step towards a top-four place with their 2-0 away win over Southampton, and Jack Lusby takes five talking points from this victory.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 22, 2015: Liverpool's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the second goal against Southampton with team-mates Jordan Henderson and Alberto Moreno during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Southampton 0–2 Liverpool: Player Ratings

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 17, 2014: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers and Southampton's manager Ronald Koeman during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Predicted Liverpool lineup vs Southampton: Sterling back in contention

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, February 19, 2015: Liverpool's captain Jordan Henderson shakes hands with Mario Balotelli as he celebrates scoring the winning goal against Besiktas JK from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 1st Leg match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli Penaltygate Only Strengthens Jordan Henderson’s Claim for Liverpool Captaincy

A little bit of controversy and the media are ready to pounce. Danny Gallagher looks back at the over-hyped fallout from Thursday night’s “penaltygate” during Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Besiktas.

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