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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool and Jordan Henderson of Liverpool celebrate victory in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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10) Shay Given is well beyond his prime

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Shay Given of Stoke City (C) claps the fans after the final whsitle during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Stoke City at Selhurst Park on September 18, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
Premier League football at 40

Well, this one should be that much of a surprise. At the age of 40, Shay Given finds himself in the Premier League replacing Jack Butland in goal for Stoke City. During his prime, Given was a fine keeper for Manchester City and Newcastle United.

For Stoke City, however, Shay Given has conceded a huge number of goals. No, the blame is not completely on the goalkeeper. But is he good enough for the Premier League? Should Stoke look for a better backup? On the basis of Stoke’s defence, they need two goalkeepers playing at the same time.

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