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Liverpool can't take Mac Allister and Gakpo for granted -- they're still match winners
After a bumpy 2025-26 season, Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo are showing their value to Liverpool, with the Carabao Cup win over Tottenham the latest example.

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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
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TRANSFER TALK
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MANCHESTER DERBY'S VAR CONTROVERSY
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Manchester derby reaction: City's 10-man master class, VAR questions, more

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