Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 24 Aug 2026
A scary Alexander Isak issue, the punditry duo who outshone struggling Wayne Rooney and who from Man United's 'spine' is still on the beach? IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend
IAN LADYMAN: Alexander Isak used to take penalties for his old club but when Liverpool won one in the 96th minute yesterday, I almost hoped he wouldn't take it. He didn't.
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