Leeds, Liverpool and Hugo Ekitike
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank was furious after his side fell to a 2-1 loss at home to Liverpool on 20 December. Spurs saw Xavi Simons sent off on a video assistant referee (VAR) review for a challenge on Virgil van Dijk.
Leeds United frustrated Liverpool as the Premier League champions were held to a goalless draw at Anfield in a result that reflected the hosts’ recent stumble.The stalemate was the first 0-0 draw
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike's five goals in four matches suggest he is starting to get to grips with the Premier League but head coach Arne Slot admits he had to push the player to reach his current levels.
Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise has given his opinion on the striker options under manager Arne Slot.
Hugo Ekitike is "ready" to lead the line over Liverpool's busy festive schedule, says Reds boss Arne Slot. The 22-year-old has scored five goals in his past four matches, and with fellow summer signing Alexander Isak now out after suffering a broken leg,
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was left to rue striker Hugo Ekitike's determination to remain on his feet and not try to win a penalty in a goalless draw with Leeds, but insisted he would never encourage his players to make the most of contact.
Mohamed Salah bid farewell to Anfield on Saturday - but was it for good? The fact that he'd even made it onto the pitch was clearly a positive sign. After Salah's extraordinary attack on Arne Slot and the club the previous weekend,
Ekitike scored his side's second during the 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, climbing above Cristian Romero to head home.
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Liverpool handed new Hugo Ekitike referee verdict after furious appeals for penalty vs Leeds
Liverpool and Hugo Ekitike were controversially denied a penalty in their goalless draw against Leeds United at Anfield on Thursday evening
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