The man between Manchester United and first place: James Tarkowski s 2020 form ranks him alongside Virgil van Dijk and Sergio Ramos. now Marcus Rashford and Co MUST find a way past Burnley s rock to fire the Red Devils top
James Tarkowski s form has been as good as any defender in Europe recently
The Burnley defender will look to frustrate Manchester United on Tuesday night
United need just a draw at Turf Moor to reclaim top spot in the Premier League
The year 2020 has been nothing short of unprecedented for more reasons than one, and for Liverpool it signalled the end of a long wait. But which other moments stood out?
Like any New Year, there is the hope of what’s to come and dreams waiting to be fulfilled but plainly put, 2020 was a year like no other.
From being within touching distance of the title to a global pandemic seeing football and the rest of the world come to a grinding halt, it has been a time to truly value what is important.
Within that time, however, Liverpool were still able to create a form of escapism and provided the greatest joy as the club was finally able to utter the words: champions of England.
2020/12/21 20:59 Manchester City s Ruben Dias, left, hugs teammate John Stones at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester. Manchester City s Ruben Dias, left, hugs teammate John Stones at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at the St Mary s Stadium, in Southampton, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP) Manchester City s Raheem Sterling, center, greets teammate John Stones at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and M. Manchester City s Raheem Sterling, center, greets teammate John Stones at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at the St Mary s Stadium, in Southampton, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Paul Childs/Pool via AP)
Virgil van Dijk set to be offered a new FIVE-YEAR deal by Liverpool in January because Jurgen Klopp wants the Dutchman s long-term future at the club to be protected . despite centre back missing the rest of the season due to knee injury
Virgil van Dijk suffered a season-ending knee injury against Everton in October
But manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to protect the Dutchman s long-term future
Liverpool are therefore preparing for talks with Van Dijk over a new contract
His current deal expires in 2023 but the Reds are looking at a five-year extension