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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 7 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 38 | 10 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 38 | 4 | 57 |
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A new timeline emerges on Andoni Iraola's proposed Liverpool appointment as the Reds aim to make quick progress in negotiations with the Spaniard.May 31, 22:38
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