And, what we saw from Steven Gerrard's Villa last weekend is that he wants exactly the same as he bids to make the club a tough team to play against once again.
With Mohamed Salah enjoying an inspirational individual season and Virgil van Dijk providing his assured presence at the back once again, a Reds team that broke numerous records on the way to the 2018-19 title looks set to push the champions all the way this time out.
But, sat in the comfortable surroundings of The Lodge at the club's training ground after that Everton win, the goalkeeper has a very different take on how they turn their rollercoaster season into a Champions League berth.
Eleven appearances, no goals and no assists. His underwhelming start has even raised doubts about his ability.
We will win most games if we are able to play like that. The idea is to play like that, create chances and score.
They can often be really vocal, but they need to come out and start condemning this behaviour as well because the vast majority of people who go to football, the overwhelming majority are just decent folk who want to go and enjoy the game, he said.
The forward has been widely tipped to move to Madrid, but he could yet extend his stay at Parc des Princes.
Indeed, while the majority of his goals for Fiorentina have come from relatively close range in the centre of the opposition box, where he times his runs intelligently and finds space to dispatch crosses and cut-backs with impressive precision, his threat is not limited.
I didn't play against Luis Suarez or I would have had him in front of Torres, but for two or three years at Liverpool, Torres was outstanding and one of the best strikers in the world.
England striker Abraham scored inside the opening minute with a deflected strike, and Nicolo Zaniolo doubled Roma's lead by finishing off a quick counter-attack for his first league goal of the season.
The Brazilian contingent of City's Gabriel Jesus and Ederson and Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, Fabinho and Alisson were huddled together at full-time, discussing the outcome.
“I came back and had to address all the players and staff. There were about 70 people there. I spoke for about a minute-and-a-half, then I had to stop because I had a lump in my throat and was crying.
But I insist it wasn't a question of the names, it was a question of the function collectively. Leeds picked up their first away clean sheet of the season during the 0-0 draw at the Amex Stadium ahead of a torrid run of fixtures that sees them face Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool in December.
The FA are currently running a mentoring programme for elite female coaches within the game, with Wales boss Gemma Grainger and Aston Villa manager Carla Ward among those involved.
Leeds 0-4 Tottenham - Match report and highlightsLive on Sky Sports | Get Sky SportsKane has now scored 99 goals and Son 61 when they have shared the pitch in the league, with Son setting up Kane on 19 occasions and Kane returning the favour 18 times - meaning 37 of their 160 goals as a partnership have seen them assist one another.
He will miss at least 10 games between now and January 2, starting with Brentford at home on Thursday, with boss Conte unsure when he will be fit again.
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In their last eight fixtures with teams in the top eight, seven of those matches have also fallen under the 2.5 goal line.
On Saturday we play another game, it’s the moment to see the situation and make an assessment, really frustrated, not used to seeing these situations. I’m trying to do everything but the situation is not changing.
The issue that needs most ironing out is the plan for Wanner going forward, and whether a loan would make sense in the near future to ensure he earns more experience of the senior game should opportunities at Bayern dry up in the coming months.
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Speaking to Sky Sports News, Platt - a former international hockey player - said: We met with Kenny as soon as we could after the game, and that occurred yesterday morning.
He replaced Frank de Boer after a disappointing Euro 2020 campaign where the Dutch exited in the last-16 and now he is due to lead his country at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year.
They could not blame Ralf Rangnick's team selection for the dreadful defending which led to the forward's equaliser either.
They eventually landed on Howe, of course, but via a circuitous route. Staveley subsequently spoke of the former Bournemouth manager being the perfect fit. But he was not the first choice.
Africa's football showpiece, usually held every two years, was scheduled to be played last summer but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The sides went in level at the break, with the home side looking like the better side after 45 minutes despite a couple of early scares.
I think all of them have bought into Jose's work, and they are a threat. I am not ruling Spurs out, but there is a question mark on the other side of the game.
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His first eight games at the end of last season were a huge success but this season we have struggled for consistency.
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What more could I ask for in unique and unforgettable moments for my country? The South American Football Confederation said Suarez's 29 goals came in 62 games - two games more than Messi - and his latest was typically spectacular, a bicycle kick from four metres out with 11 minutes remaining.
Mintzlaff added: It was not easy for us to part company with Jesse Marsch, because I hold Jesse in high regard as a person and as a coach.
Let's keep them to us, says Hasenhuttl when asked what the secret to his side nullifying City was, but he was more forthcoming when discussing why he enjoys the challenge of facing Pep Guardiola, who he has beaten just once in nine attempts.
Manager James McPake hopes his fitness issues will ease by Boxing Day with Jordan Marshall potentially returning but Charlie Adam is likely to remain out alongside long-term absentees Lee Ashcroft, Shaun Byrne and Cillian Sheridan.
Jurgen Klopp’s gamble to give many young players their chance almost backfired as Shrewsbury took a shock lead in the 27th minute.
Man Utd set to appoint Erik ten HagAnalysis: What must Ten Hag solve at Man Utd?Speaking ahead of Saturday's match against Everton, Rangnick said on Friday: This is the press conference for tomorrow's game.
