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Florian Wirtz takes on more responsibility in Liverpool’s attack while Pierre Sage is under pressure at Crystal PalaceDominic Calvert-Lewin’s physicality overpowering Bryan Mbeumo in Manchester United’s area at a corner grabbed him a fifth goal in 10 outings for Leeds: a pretty respectable ratio. “I just tried to cause a ruckus,” said Leeds’ No 9. “I make it difficult for the defender.

Florian Wirtz takes on more responsibility in Liverpool’s attack while Pierre Sage is under pressure at Crystal Palace

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s physicality overpowering Bryan Mbeumo in Manchester United’s area at a corner grabbed him a fifth goal in 10 outings for Leeds: a pretty respectable ratio. “I just tried to cause a ruckus,” said Leeds’ No 9. “I make it difficult for the defender. I read the flight of the ball and was quickest to react. I feel really comfortable [here]. I feel the support from the club and the fans and it is a great feeling stepping on to the pitch, particularly at Elland Road.” Of the contenders to be understudy to Harry Kane as England’s centre-forward, Calvert-Lewin may be the lead act – if he can stay injury-free, which has been a difficulty throughout his career. Jamie Jackson

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Premier League (ORG) Florian Wirtz (PERSON) Liverpool (LOCATION) Pierre Sage (PERSON) Bryan Mbeumo (PERSON) Manchester United’s (LOCATION) Leeds (LOCATION) Elland Road (LOCATION) Harry Kane (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Calvert-Lewin (ORG) Jamie JacksonMatch (PERSON) Leeds 1-1 (ORG) Manchester UnitedMatch (ORG) Brentford 1-2 (ORG)
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