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THE DETAILS
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Venue -Â Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Carlos del Cerro Grande (ESP)
Date & Time - Wednesday, November 25th 2020 @ 20:00
Current Odds - Liverpool 8/13, Draw 7/2, Atalanta 15/4
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