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Europa League: Ibe stars for Liverpool, humiliation for Celtic against Ole Gunnar Solkskjaer’s minnows

Dembele seals late win for Tottenham, Napoli and Dortmund through to knockout stage

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Jordan Ibe handed Liverpool a crucial 1-0 victory over Rubin Kazan in the Europa League on Thursday, as Celtic flopped at the hands of a 40-year-old Norwegian.

After three successive draws, Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp was hoping his team could carry over the momentum from Saturday’s Premier League 3-1 win over Chelsea when they travelled to Russia.

And they did not disappoint, dominating for much of the match and Ibe’s 53rd-minute strike ensuring a first away win in Europe in three years against a side that has in the past claimed the scalps of Chelsea, Tottenham and Wigan.

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“Jordan is a skilful player and a big talent – fast, strong, good at dribbling,” Klopp said.

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“He has to learn so much but has a real good base. He feels good. You could see it in this match.

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