Four days previously the centre-back had been roundly criticised for being culpable for both Bournemouth goals in a disappointing home FA Cup exit.

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Liverpool take on Everton later today, so we simulated the Premier League Merseyside derby clash to predict what could happen ...

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Semenyo and Tarkowski’s battle was the story of the first half and there was only one winner. When the forward was flicked ...

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Follow live coverage as Everton face Leicester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester ...