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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Odell Beckham has high hopes for the surging New York Giants.Beckham said after the Giants 21-20 win over the Bengals on Monday night that the goal was playing on Super Bowl Sunday in Houston.Coach Ben McAdoo had more immediate things in mind, such as Sunday when the Chicago Bears (2-7) will try to end his teams four-game winning streak.Still, he wouldnt criticize Beckham for his optimism.Im glad he was listening, McAdoo said Tuesday. Thats our goal. Thats why we come to work every day. But we have a lot of work to do before we get to that point.Its good to have aspirations.Beckham, who finished with 10 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown he punctuated with a Michael Jackson-style Thriller dance, was actually referring to a defense that held the Bengals to just 101 yards of total offense and 36 passing yards in the second half.Included in the effort were defensive end Jason Pierre-Pauls batted pass and consecutive sacks -- the first shared by linebacker Jonathan Casillas and defensive tackle Damon Harrison, and the second by defensive end Olivier Vernon -- on the same fourth-quarter drive that set up the Giants game-ending possession.The defense held star receiver A.J. Green to two catches for 29 yards in the half.This defense is a Super Bowl defense, Beckham said. This is a playoff defense.Yet, while admitting the offense still had a ways to go, Beckham may have well been talking about an aggressive mindset.McAdoos decision to eschew a chip-shot field goal and try for the go-ahead touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 3 earlier that quarter may have moved them a step closer to Beckhams goal.McAdoo said Eli Mannings touchdown pass to Sterling Shepard came as part of the weeks goal-line preparation.We were down by six and it was tough to move the ball against that defense, McAdoo said. I have confidence in our offense and the way we practiced in the green zone.I liked our week of preparation down there. If we didnt practice well down there, we would have kicked the field goal. So we practiced well and I thought (Manning) was spinning it pretty good. I thought Eli played it well, and everybody did a nice job especially on that fourth-down call.Manning threw two interceptions, the first of which contributed to a reduction in snaps for rookie wide receiver Roger Lewis, Jr. for his failure to come back on the ball.Lewis also dropped a pass.He had some moments where he needs to play better, McAdoo said. I expect him to learn from those moments and hell improve.McAdoo was mindful that it will take more than the occasional outside-the-box call to secure a playoff spot.The Giants (6-3) are in second in the NFC East. But the Redskins (5-3-1) and Eagles (5-4) are close behind in the division.He will warn his team that the Bears can slow his teams progress.This is the National Football League, McAdoo said. It doesnt matter who youre playing. Throw all the records out the window. Anybody can beat anybody anywhere in this league, so we need a great week of preparation.We need to be at our best.Game notes McAdoo said WR Victor Cruz is expected to practice Thursday after sitting out Mondays game with a sprained ankle. He could not say the same for CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who left the game early when his back stiffened up, or OL Brett Jones, who injured calf underwent an MRI Tuesday. Dwayne Harris status is also up in the air with a sprained toe. Well see how the week goes. Thursday is going to be a big day for a lot of these guys, McAdoo said. ... McAdoo praised offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse for his adaptability in moving to guard from his natural tackle spot after Jones left the game. Not only did he switch from a right tackle position to the left side at guard, thats tough to do. Things move a lot faster in there. 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Despite twice being pegged back by Crystal Palace after going ahead, Liverpool ran out 4-2 winners in a thrilling game at Selhurst Park on Saturday, leaving them level on points with Arsenal and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.Liverpool are now unbeaten in their last 11 games in all competitions and are the joint-highest scorers in the top flight with Manchester City, prompting comparisons with Evans Liverpool side, which was regarded as one of the most entertaining teams of the 1990s. Klopps unique style of football is the best at Liverpool since Roy Evans was in charge, the panel said When he [Klopp] went to [Borussia] Dortmund he hadnt won titles, he hadnt reached Champions League finals, said The Suns European football correspondent Antony Kastrinakis. He had done great work at Mainz but he wasnt the Klopp that came to England.He came with an aura, a mystique of genius, and he has proved it. I mean the way they play now, the best Liverpool I have seen since Roy Evans.You now know it is not the consequence of extremely talented players like [Luis] Suarez, no its the managers work. Thats the massive fundamental difference. Highlights of Liverpools 4-2 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League The Times sports writer Alyson Rudd believes Klopp is pulling off a masterstroke by convincing his team to play in a way that suggests they are not favourites for the Premier League title.dddddddddddd. Having not won the league since 1990 it was hoped Klopps arrival would bring silverware back to Anfield, but Rudd reckons the secret to them actually winning the title will be down to their projection as underdogs.He seems to have this ability; its one thing to say publicly I want the players to enjoy themselves, but hes somehow managed to make the players feel that as well, said Rudd. They do seem to play as if theyre not in a title race, as if theres no expectation theyre playing for the mighty Liverpool. Alyson Rudd, sports writer at The Times They do seem to play as if theyre not in a title race, as if theres no expectation theyre playing for the mighty Liverpool and should now be, at last, winning a Premier League title.That is one hell of a trick if you can pull it off, this sense of freedom. Hes got an incredible personality, its seeping out of him and onto them. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ?￡6.99. No contract. They play as if theyre underdogs. If youre Liverpool and you can play as if youre underdogs, with freedom, without pressure, if they win the title that will be the reason why. It will be the sense of not crumbling under the oh my goodness were supposed to be better than we have been for the past 25 years. 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