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Chelsea hero Cesc Fabregas admitted Liverpool’s 2-0 win over his former team.
The Blues had the Premier League champions in a competitive game before Andreas Christensen was sent off and Kepa Arrizabalaga’s mistake allowed Sadio Mane to grab a double.
They were the Senegalese international’s first two goals of the season, as he looks to improve on last season’s total of 22 in all competitions.
Despite his free-scoring and 12 assists, the 28-year-old missed the Player of the Year awards to Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne.
But Fabregas, who won two Premier League awards at Stamford Bridge, has made a big claim on the Liverpool striker after his double.
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And they still don’t seem willing to slow down. One player still linked to the Blues is West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice.
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Speaking on his Twitter channel, the Spaniard wrote: “I will say it again. Mane, best player in the league ”.
It comes as Klopp also praised the forward for his role in a “perfect day” for the Premier League champions.
While Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville chose a striker trait to praise him after scoring his second goal.
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Speaking during the match, the former Manchester United player said: “Well, to begin with we will admire Sadio Mane. He is an exceptional talent but his pace of work is equally exceptional.
“He presses, he harasses, he does everything one would like a footballer to do with and without the ball.
“He gives the ball away. And look at that reaction of giving the ball away; the anger, the anticipation. Forget Kepa, we know he is taking a risk.”
“Mane knows he’s taking chances. He’s brilliant from the Liverpool forward.”
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However, Liverpool’s number 10 was not the only one who impressed, as Thiago Alcantara had an impact on his debut.
The Spaniard only played the second half for his new team, but it was enough to break a Premier League record.
Both Mane and Thiago appear in the five talking pointsSport mirror drawn from Chelsea’s loss to the Premier League champions.
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