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    Paik signs new Birmingham deal until 2028

    Birmingham City's South Korea midfielder Paik Seung-ho signs a two-year contract extension until the summer of 2028.

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    Players have to take responsibility for 'capitulating' performance

    Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker says the players have to take responsibility for the 3-2 defeat by Brighton on Sunday because they did not take the sting out of the game in the second half. "The players have to bare the brunt of this," said Reo-Coker on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. There are experienced, trophy-winning players in this team so they have to take responsibility.

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    'My fear for Liverpool' - a look at Reds games after international break

    Liverpool "are the dark hose contenders" for the title, says former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. "My biggest worry would be injuries from international duty as they look to be a great side as things stand." Reo-Coker's injury worries are backed up by ex-Reds keeper David James, who also believes the games following the break could cost them points unless Arne Slot can crack the team management.

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    'Next season is when Duran should be looking to regularly start'

    Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker says Jhon Duran needs to be patient this season and "ride the wave" of being a 'super substitute'. The Aston Villa forward has scored four goals in seven Premier League matches from the bench this season and also netted the deciding goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday. "I guarantee he wants to start games but Unai Emery does not feel he has enough impact to start the game," said Reo-Coker on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.