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Premier League
May 21, 2017 at 3pm UK
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Steve Agnew expecting talks over future
Middlesbrough manager Steve Agnew expects to hold talks with the club's owner regarding his future in the coming weeks.May 21, 20:21
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Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool belong in Champions League'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claims that his side deserve their place back amongst the elite of European football having secured Champions League qualification.May 21, 18:13
Jurgen Klopp hails "wonderful day" for Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp hails his Liverpool charges for making Sunday "a wonderful day" after beating Middlesbrough 3-0 in the Premier League and sealing a Champions League spot. May 21, 17:07
The Match
Match Report
Liverpool clinch their place in next season's Champions League with a 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough at Anfield on the final day of the campaign.
Live Commentary
Relive Liverpool's 3-0 win over Middlesbrough as goals from Georginio Wijnaldum, Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana seal a top-four spot on the final day.
Team News
Roberto Firmino is passed fit to start for Liverpool as they welcome Middlesbrough.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between Liverpool and Middlesbrough.
Build-up
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Simon Mignolet: 'Liverpool only focusing on themselves ahead of final day'
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet insists that his side are only focusing on themselves as they aim to secure a Champions League spot on the final day of the season.May 21, 08:11
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Jamie Carragher: Middlesbrough game a "huge moment" for Liverpool
Sunday's meeting with Middlesbrough is the "most important fixture" Liverpool have contested in three years, according to former player Jamie Carragher.May 20, 19:28
Jurgen Klopp: 'Champions League football not imperative to signing players'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp suggests that qualifying for the Champions League will not have an impact on his side's transfer plans this summer.May 19, 12:33
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Jurgen Klopp still unsure on Roberto Firmino fitness
Eleven-goal forward Roberto Firmino will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Liverpool's final-day meeting with Middlesbrough at Anfield.May 19, 10:58
Jurgen Klopp: 'Middlesbrough game no different to others'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that Liverpool go into every game with the intention of winning, making Sunday's meeting with Middlesbrough no different to any other.May 18, 16:37
Jurgen Klopp hopeful over Roberto Firmino fitness
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he is unsure whether he will have Roberto Firmino available for his side's season finale against Middlesbrough.May 14, 20:15
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