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Inside, we hear from cover star and vice-captain Andy Robertson and speak to Ibrahima Konate, who reveals how he has been helping Hugo Ekitike settle into life on Merseyside.

We have the pre-match insights of head coach Arne Slot and captain Virgil van Dijk in their exclusive columns and get the opinions of former Red Gary Gillespie.

Unofficial LFC historian and prolific local author Jeff Goulding discusses his collaboration with fellow Red Kieran Smith to tell the story of the pioneering ex-Liverpool and Sunderland manager Tom Watson in a new book, while we also catch-up with David John Jaggs, lead singer from The Ragamuffins and a huge LFC fan.

We tell the incredible story of Reds supporter Jack Faint’s record-breaking charity run across India, take a look at ex-LFC coach Vitor Matos’ new role at Swansea City and focus on a special shirt from one of the Reds’ great European nights.

There is round-up of the latest match action, an update on Liverpool FC Women and the club’s Academy teams, plus some teasers for younger supporters and a focus on defender Conor Bradley.

Our popular feature looking at stadiums at which Liverpool previously played naturally takes us to Sunderland’s former home, Roker Park.

We put the spotlight on six snowy Anfield scenes and continue the story of Liverpool’s only double-winning season to date, 40 years on.

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