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The 27-year-old defender flew to Merseyside on Sunday afternoon and has since completed his medical.
LEWIS STEELE: Daily Mail Sport reported three weeks ago that a consortium were serious and confident of buying a stake of around 30 per cent for roughly £1.35billion.
BOBBY MANZI: Liverpool tasted defeat for the second time in pre-season despite looking comfortable at 2-0 up after goals from Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.
JOE FARRELL: Daily Mail Sport have run the rule over the new Premier League bosses - who include some familiar faces - on the touchline and predict how well we expect them to fare.
Alexander Isak has done very little to justify his British record transfer fee after moving from Newcastle United to Liverpool for £125million last summer.
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Arsenal and Liverpool both fell on the wrong side of five-goal thrillers against Borussia Dortmund and Monaco in pre-season.
Forty years ago, this weekend, Hibernian and Rangers met in the opening game of season 1986-87.
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
SIMON JONES: Barcelona are confident they can reach a compromise agreement with Manchester City for £68 million-rated Rodri as they prepare a revised bid.
SIMON JONES: Primarily a central defender, Araujo would also also provide cover at right back for Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley, whose knee injury is set to continue sidelining him.
Daily Mail Sport runs the rule over the youngsters who have staked the greatest claim to earn Premier League minutes and who they would have to leapfrog to claim these opportunities.
Daily Mail Sport revealed this week that Chelsea have already been approached by clubs to ask about their plans for Mudryk this season after his return following a 20-month ban.
EXCLUSIVE BY NATHAN SALT: If there is one thing Turkish clubs hate, it's the perception that they are second best to any of their rivals.
Trabzonspor have formally confirmed the signing of former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on a two-year contract.
Mo Salah is 'better than Turkey' and could have moved to more prestigious clubs than Trabzonspor, claims Jamie Carragher. Salah was given an extraordinary reception by 25,000 jubilant fans.
Salah was pictured on the jet wearing a Trabzonspor shirt, featuring his name and the number 61 - which is regularly used as a symbol of the city and the club.
Liverpool are assessing whether to make an approach for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye - as well as his teammate Bradley Barcola.
Trabzonspor are hopeful of agreement over a two year deal with former Liverpool forward Mo Salah. The Turkish club's rivals Besiktas were understood to be the Egyptian's first choice but talks stalled.
As it stands, the feeling at United and within Rashford's camp is that he is likely to return and play for his boyhood club next season. But with a month of the window remaining, there is still uncertainty.
Dominik Szoboszlai has claimed everybody is 'cool' at Liverpool and 'nobody was angry' after an on-pitch spat saw him having a perceived fall-out with team-mate Curtis Jones.
Kevin Keegan's family has thanked everyone for their condolences following the death of the England legend.
LEWIS STEELE: 'Quicker, quicker, come on,' bellows Andoni Iraola, blowing on a whistle on a lanyard in front of stunning views of Chicago's skyline. But there is no time to stop and admire it.
Gakpo, 27, is contracted until 2030 and with current market prices escalating for players of his experience, it would take a huge sum to change Liverpool's stance.
LIVERPOOL 2-4 LEEDS - THINGS WE LEARNED: In the Reds' final game of this pre-season tour, early goals from young defender Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz had them on their way to a perfect trip.
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Leeds produced a stunning comeback to down Liverpool in a pre-season match in Chicago.
LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai were eager to show the cameras there was no trouble in paradise.
SIMON JONES: Inter Milan have intimated they are willing to pay £30million for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. Liverpool dismissed Inter's last offer of £21.75m.
LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: One phrase to tick off in the weekly Friday morning game of Arne Slot Press Conference Bingo was 'Alexander Isak has signed for six years, not six months'.
LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: Van Dijk has begun work back in Liverpool but is not on the pre-season tour, while Jeremy Jacquet is yet to feature and Giovanni Leoni is in rehabilitation.
SIMON JONES: The deal is not a club record as it falls just short of the £42m Brentford paid to Bournemouth for Dango Ouattara last summer, with a sell-on clause included in the deal.
LEWIS STEELE: The Dutchman left Liverpool at the end of last season and has been approached by Al Ahli to replace Matthias Jaissle, who is set to take over at Newcastle.
LEWIS STEELE IN NEW YORK: The 23-year-old was on a high last summer after being named player of the tournament as England won the Under-21s European Championship.
Curtis Jones appeared to be caught up in a furious discussion with his Liverpool team-mates moments after the Reds won their second pre-season match against Wrexham.
LEWIS STEELE AT YANKEE STADIUM: The Andoni Iraola era continued to gather pace in New York as Liverpool beat Wrexham thanks to Rio Ngumoha's second-half goal.
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of Liverpool's pre-season clash win over Championship side Wrexham at New York's Yankee Stadium.
Jamie Carragher has warned Bradley Barcola should not be viewed as a successor for Mohamed Salah as Liverpool prepare to launch their first offer for the £145million-valued PSG star.
The Reds are preparing their first offer for the Paris Saint-Germain winger. They do not want to pay the French club's asking price and hope a deal can be done for a smaller figure.
Barcola is the man who replaced Kylian Mbappe on PSG's flank when he joined Real Madrid. And some observers have said Barcola could reach Mbappe's level one day, too.
LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: When Milos Kerkez signed for Liverpool last summer, an old colleague from his days in Hungary told Daily Mail Sport he was 'like a young horse'.
Though he spent 14 years playing at Athletic Club in Bilbao, appearing 510 times for them and capped seven times by Spain, Iraola credits his year at New York City FC as a crucial part of his journey.
Salah is a free agent this summer after agreeing with Liverpool to rip up the final year of his contract, ending a trophy-laden spell on Merseyside.
The 55-year-old highlighted the difference between his long spell at Burnley where he was able to delegate recruitment with staff aware of his priorities and demands.
SIMON JONES: The 23-year-old France international has indicated he does not wish to sign a new contract with the European champions and is open to joining Liverpool.
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa admits the club are fortunate to be in the Champions League next season - and sees sees the upcoming campaign as a chance for a 'fresh start' after two frustrating years spent largely on the substitutes' bench.
KIERAN GILL: The Premier League club are not actively touting their Portuguese 26-year-old for sale, but Blues insiders are aware of the asking prices being issued elsewhere in Europe.
LEWIS STEELE IN NASHVILLE: The Andoni Iraola era got off to a flying start with a 4-2 thumping of Sunderland.
The legendary former footballer, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner who captained and managed England, died aged 75 following a stage four cancer battle.
The former Liverpool goalkeeper has publicly spoken about 'hitting rock bottom' after that dreadful night in Kyiv had on his mental health and his career.
Liverpool fans are growing used to Andoni Iraola as their new head coach but when he takes charge of his first match on Saturday against Sunderland in Nashville, he'll be flanked by several new faces.
The Liverpool legend, 59, is back in the dugout having overseen Red Bull's football operation after leaving Anfield, and has been tasked with turning the team around.
LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: It is for this reason that Liverpool and new head coach Andoni Iraola believe they have found the perfect marriage.
Vinicius Junior surprised fans this week as the Brazilian star revealed the cosmetic work he underwent to enhance his jawline.
LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: As soon as the news emerged that Jeff Bezos was interested in forming part of a consortium to buy a stake in Liverpool FC, the jokes began.
British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia is leading a group of financiers which is in talks to make a 'strategic minority investment' in Liverpool.
Andoni Iraola has identified two areas of concern and has issued an indirect appeal to transfer chiefs to kick on with summer plans.
British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia is part of a consortium in talks to buy a small stake in Liverpool that could take the club's value to north of £4.5billion.
Alexis Mac Allister's father has firmly shut down speculation of a potential move for his son to Real Madrid, according to reports.
CRAIG HOPE: Which England World Cup players will survive to the home 2028 Euros, who will fall by the wayside and who will make a charge to force their way into Thomas Tuchel's team?
The span of a remarkable life, full of so many indelible moments, has perhaps obscured the significance of the six golden years which ended with Keegan at Speke Airport in 1977
LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: With many of Liverpool's big-name stars enjoying a well-deserved break after their exploits at the World Cup, opportunity knocks for others.
If you ever wanted an example of a man who became a superstar but never changed as a man, Kevin Keegan would be top of that list.
Alan Shearer has led the tributes to football legend Kevin Keegan after he passed away at the age of 75 following a short battle with illness.
OLIVER HOLT: Mighty Mouse, he was called as a player and it suited him. He was the little man who would never give up. He was the small guy who punched way above his weight.
The Hungary captain has been rewarded for his impressive performances in what was a disappointing campaign for the Reds last term.
The Hungary captain was the Reds' shining light in a disappointing campaign last term and had been locked in talks with the club for some time over rewarding his progress.
Slot would have been entitled to a significant compensation package from Liverpool after his dismissal, with clubs tending to place coaches on gardening leave following their sacking.
MATT BARLOW: Bowen is under contract until 2030 but there has been a swirl of interest in the 29-year-old England international since relegation from the likes of Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
Alexis Mac Allister's mother has found herself at the centre of a heated debate in Argentina after revealing that she chooses not to join in anti-English chants ahead of Wednesday's semi-final.
The former Bournemouth boss was recruited to replace sacked Arne Slot at the end of last season and is under no illusion that he is walking into a tough job at a behemoth of a club.
As far as opening addresses go, Iraola nailed it. Daily Mail Sport was in the room and has picked out some of the biggest talking points from the man tasked with turning around Liverpool's fortunes.
Elliott spent last season out on loan to Aston Villa under manager Unai Emery but only managed to bank 109 minutes of action.
The new Liverpool boss addressed the media for the first time since being appointed as Arne Slot's successor.
Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to succeed Julian Nagelsmann as the manager of the German national team.
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
Liverpool fans wondering how Hugo Ekitike's injury recovery is progressing got a visual update on Friday as he attended Wimbledon.
Undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in Liverpool's modern history, Fenway Sports Group confirmed on Friday that Edwards will leave his role as chief executive of football operations.
Michael Edwards is leaving his role as CEO of Football Operations for Fenway Sports Group.
In a stunning admission, Klopp, who was covering the World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco for German TV, detailed on air how Kylian Mbappe was almost a Liverpool player.
Here are today's latest transfer developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
After a humiliating World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay, Julian Nagelsmann left his position and Jurgen Klopp, who has been out of work since leaving Liverpool, became the top target.
Australia has bowed out of the FIFA World Cup in heartbreaking scenes, with former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah leading Egypt to a penalty shootout victory over the Socceroos
LEWIS STEELE: Somehow, it has already been a year since the world of football lost the much-loved Diogo Jota. Somehow, the footballers of Liverpool and Portugal had to return to the pitch.
The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
After the final whistle, an emotional Cristiano Ronaldo held up and pulled on a Portugal shirt bearing the number 21, a tribute to late team-mate Diogo Jota.
Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah is set to push through a hamstring strain and play against the Socceroos in their do-or-die World Cup round-of-32 clash
Reds supporters paid their respects to Jota throughout the 2025-26 season, singing his name in the 20th minute of every match, while his No 20 shirt was also retired by the club.
The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
English agency Unique Sports Group has invested in leading French counterparts One Team Football, to launch Unique France.
This year, instead of overpaying for the best of youthful promise in Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel, they are now paying for the best Premier League talent.
The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
SIMON JONES: The 23-year-old started for France against Sweden on Tuesday night under the gaze of an Arsenal delegation.
Diomande, 19, is one of the most sought after players in Europe this summer following a stunning breakthrough season in Germany where he scored 13 goals and added 10 assists.
Inter Miami are outscoring Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal - but the MLS side don't exactly have broad representation on the scoresheet, while Real Madrid have more goals than any other club.
SPECIAL REPORT BY KIERAN GILL: Chelsea hope Real Madrid's loss will be their gain. Officially, he begins work on July 1, but unofficially, the Alonso era has already begun.
Egypt are sweating on the fitness of star man Mo Salah after he came off injured in their 1-1 draw with Iran. Salah, 34, was replaced in the 57th minute.
Liverpool made their first signing of the window last week with Victor Munoz from Osasuna and are trying for another forward. Here Daily Mail Sport answers the big transfer questions you are asking...
The doctor told Kevin Keegan he had a tremendous strike rate at tackling the cancer that, last Christmas, left him floored, confined to bed and his family tearful.
This is chapter one of the untold story of Guardiola and his decade of Manchester City glory - starting with the enigmatic personality at the heart of it all...
He was appointed by Beerschot in December 2023 and guided the club to promotion to the Belgian Pro League in his first season - but they managed just five win from 36 matches in the top flight
Saudi side Al-Nassr saw a previous enquiry to sign the Uruguay international snubbed in January, despite them being prepared to offer as much as £70m.
Scotland fans may have been surprised last week to read that Andy Robertson had emerged as a target for Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement with Bournemouth to sign Milos Kerkez for £40million.
Playmaker Wirtz landed at Manchester Airport on Thursday afternoon and will become the Reds' second major signing of the summer.
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The German playmaker landed at 4.42pm on Thursday and is set to become Liverpool's second major signing of the window after they also scooped Frimpong from Leverkusen.
The England star left fans of his former club Liverpool dumbfounded when he addressed family, friends, and the media in fluent Spanish during his unveiling.
The German star is set to complete his switch to Anfield for a British record fee of £116m after Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen reached an agreement last week.
The defender, who broke through in Jurgen Klopp's final season but struggled to back it up in the following campaign, is high on Bayer Leverkusen's shopping list to replace the outgoing Jonathan Tah.
Florian Wirtz has taken off from Cologne Bonn Airport to fly to Liverpool ahead of his over £100million deal to join the Reds as the second blockbuster signing of their transfer window.
Liverpool fans have mocked Trent Alexander-Arnold after his debut for Real Madrid, reveling in their former star's difficult outing at the Club World Cup after his bitter exit.
The Red Devils are reeling from their worst top-flight campaign in 51 years after they stumbled home 15th and missed out on European football by losing the Europa League final to Tottenham.
As Morgan Gibbs-White sat disconsolate on the Wembley turf, the prospect of a first major trophy gone, Pep Guardiola made a beeline for the Nottingham Forest playmaker.
EXCLUSIVE BY LEWIS STEELE: Big changes are ahead for incoming Liverpool new boy Milos Kerkez in the coming months - but the most significant might be the loss of his VIP barber.
AADAM PATEL AT THE HARD ROCK STADIUM IN MIAMI: In many ways, Xabi Alonso's choice of words to the press on Tuesday applied to Trent Alexander-Arnold too.
Alexis Mac Allister's ex-girlfriend Camila Mayan is seeking a huge compensation sum of $6million (£4.5m) from the Liverpool star in the lawsuit she filed following their split in 2022.
AADAM PATEL IN MIAMI: Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in Miami, with the former Liverpool man playing 65 minutes before he was replaced by Lucas Vasquez.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, simply known as Trent on the back of his Madrid shirt, is making his first involvement since he ended his 20-year association with boyhood club Liverpool.
The Premier League fixtures for the 2025-26 season have been revealed and what an opening round of fixtures it is.
AFCON is scheduled between December 21 and January 18, during which time Liverpool have six fixtures, with a trip to Tottenham the day before it begins.
Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong - very occasionally dubbed 'Wirtzpong' online - shared a photo of them posing on a boat and soaking up the rays, reportedly off the coast of Montenegro.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the 2025-26 Premier League fixture release day to keep up-to-date with who your favourite team will face this season.
Manchester United will play Arsenal in the enormous headline clash of the Premier League's first round of fixtures next season. There's a tricky start to the campaign for both managers.
IAN HERBERT: Alex Eastwood had completed nearly three rounds of a bout at a Wigan gym when he became disorientated and collapsed with a bleed on the brain. He died in hospital two days later.
Arsenal will have to navigate an extremely tough start to the 2025-26 season if they are to launch another Premier League title bid under Mikel Arteta.
The Premier League champions will begin their title defence with a clash against Bournemouth at Anfield on opening night before a tricky trip to Newcastle.
JACK GAUGHAN IN MIAMI: There has been a significant amount of soul-searching over the past few months by the management, with the summer shake-up not constrained to the players.
The Premier League champions have had their eye on acquiring a second football team, with the pursuit among the reasons Michael Edwards returned as FSG's chief executive of football.
The Spanish side have switched their attention to to Andy Robertson, mindful that he could slip down the pecking order when Liverpool sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth
Trent Alexander-Arnold has opened up on his new life as a Real Madrid player as Los Blancos prepare to get their Club World Cup campaign underway.
For the first time in eight years Premier League fans will see their side take on Sunderland, after the Black Cats joined Burnley and Leeds in earning promotion back to the top-flight.
Coote was sacked in December after a video emerged of him bashing former Liverpool boss Klopp, and a separate clip appeared to show him snorting a white powder in a hotel room
Kerkez Sr revealed that the Cherries star has snubbed advances from other clubs and highlighted their trust in Reds' sporting director Richard Hughes.
Let the chaos recommence. It's time for the big spenders to reopen those purse strings and splash the cash, with the summer transfer window open for business - again.
Liverpool Airport has delivered a stinging five-word dig at Trent Alexander-Arnold after he left Anfield for Real Madrid.
Wirtz is currently on holiday after featuring for Germany in their recent Nations League matches, but is set to return to complete his £116m British record transfer to Liverpool.
Alexander-Arnold, who was snapped up by Los Blancos for £10million from Liverpool, has finally been spotted on the training pitch alongside his new Madrid teammates.
The player is rapidly approaching the last 12 months of his deal and despite progress being made on fresh terms, he is yet to put pen to paper.
Liverpool are reportedly considering making another big money move, this time for a player from a Premier League rival, as the Reds rekindle their interest in the star after failing in a move last year.
Mail Sport revealed earlier this week that the champions had finalised terms on the record-breaking transfer, agreeing an initial £100m fee that could rise to £116m based on his performances.
Mail Sport reported this week the Reds have struck an agreement for Wirtz that could rise to £116m including bonuses, such as winning the Premier League and Champions League.
Diego Simeone's side requires some rebuilding work with multiple stars expected to leave after they finished a distant third in LaLiga and they have now set their sights on a Reds star.
James Milner wants to keep playing into his 40s at Brighton and Hove Albion after fighting back from a knee injury and complications that threatened to end his glittering career
Florian Wirtz will soon become the 10th footballer to move for nine figures or more - but Liverpool are confident he will buck a trend set by the other £100million men.
The Germany star will complete a switch to the Premier League champions for a club-record £100m, which could rise to a British-record £116m.
Gone are the days when clubs would turn to assistant coaches to step up when the hot seat becomes available. Nor do they wait until one falls out of work and they can snap them up for free.
In swapping Big Ange for Flexible Frank, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has switched one of the Premier League's most unshakably principled managers for one of the most adaptable.
Liverpool have not offered a contract extension to Luis Diaz, whose deal expires in 2027, and he could be marginalised after the expected signing of Florian Wirtz and potentially others.
LEWIS STEELE: Wirtz has been telling people his move was a 'done deal' for some days now but Liverpool only achieved a definite breakthrough with Bayer Leverkusen in the last 24 hours.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has played down the magnitude of friend, and now team-mate, Jude Bellingham's role in his mega move to Real Madrid from Liverpool.
Bayern Munich's Max Eberl lay out the red carpet for Liverpool to sign Florian Wirtz, just hours before the Reds agreed to pay a British record transfer fee to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star.
United are in for a striker, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee both struggling for form last season. Viktor Gyokeres is top of their wanted list, but his current status is unclear.
IAN HERBERT IN MADRID: Alexander-Arnold surprised Real president and other grandees by speaking perfect Spanish for sixty seconds.
A former Arsenal and Barcelona star is a leading candidate to join Arne Slot's staff following departure of Johnny Heitinga to Ajax, where he became the No 1.
Andy Robertson has responded to Liverpool's interest in signing Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez. The veteran defender's position for the champions would be under serious threat.
Curtis Jones has been spotted lapping up the sunshine on holiday in Italy with his partner Saffie Khan, following a disappointing end to the season with England.
Alexander-Arnold, who was snapped up by Los Blancos for £10million from Liverpool , was finally presented as a Galactico on Thursday afternoon.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed the reason he has opted to put only his first name on the back of his shirt at Real Madrid.
Liverpool supporters have been left dumbfounded after Trent Alexander-Arnold addressed Family, friends, and the media in fluent Spanish during his unveiling as a Real Madrid player.
Football fans have claimed to have uncovered the hidden meaning behind Trent Alexander-Arnold 's new shirt number at Real Madrid. The England full-back was unveiled in Madrid on Thursday.
The England star beamed as he shook hands with club president Florentino Perez, embarking on a six-year deal with the European giants after leaving Liverpool a month early for £10million.
Al-Nassr previously made enquiries to sign Nunez in January and were prepared to offer £70m but Liverpool were unwilling to listen at that stage as their focus was on winning the league title.
The Premier League champions are finalising a deal for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz, which is expected to make him the most expensive signing in British history.
SIMON JONES: One of the stars is a highly rated centre back who made his senior debut at just 16 years old and became an undisputed starter for the Eredivisie side last season.
The right back is in line to make his debut for the Spanish giants next Wednesday when they face Al-Hilal in their first group game of the Club World Cup.
The Reds are attempting to reach an agreement with Leverkusen for Wirtz, who could cost a British record £126m fee. It has been suggested that they could look to include one of their players in the deal.
NATHAN SALT: Scouts from across the Premier League, as well as La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga, have travelled to Slovakia en masse to trail a handful of in-demand youngsters.
The Three Lions boss endured his first struggles since taking charge after an uninspiring 1-0 win over Andorra before suffering a 3-1 defeat by Senegal.
The striker was ranked the third-worst player in Liverpool's history - admittedly rather harshly and with recency bias - after struggling to adapt to the language and culture.
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Liverpool remain in discussions with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz but have yet to reach agreement on a potential British record transfer fee.
JACK GAUGHAN: City saw three of Guardiola's coaching team - Juanma Lillo, Carlos Vicens and Inigo Dominguez - depart the club at the end of the season and they have moved to replace them.
Dean Huijsen was Real Madrid's first signing of the Xabi Alonso era and they pipped a host of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea , Liverpool , Arsenal and Newcastle, for his signature.
The winger's future is uncertain as he enters the final two years of his deal and Mail Sport understands he is due to discuss the situation with club chiefs.
Al Nassr made enquiries to sign the 25-year old in January and were prepared to offer £70m but Liverpool were unwilling to listen at that stage as their focus was on winning the Premier League title.
EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: For the first time, the full inside story of Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale - and how close the club came to extinction - is revealed.
SIMON JONES: Ajax want Liverpool goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros on loan. The Czech Republic international, 23, is well known to Ajax coach John Heitinga after working with him last season.
SIMON JONES: Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal remain among the clubs keen on signing Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez this summer.
Jack Grealish's days at the Etihad appear to be coming to an end but it remains to be seen which club would offer the 29-year-old his next destination.
Virgil van Dijk has opened up about his retirement plans and ruled out one particular move before he hangs up his boots. The 33-year-old signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool in April.
INTERVIEW BY NATHAN SALT: His peripheral involvement has left him contemplating whether the time has come to leave Anfield.
Wirtz, who remains Liverpool's No 1 summer transfer target, was given a 4/10 rating by BILD, who described his display as lacking the leadership and spark he often shows at Bayer Leverkusen.
LEWIS STEELE: Leverkusen are resigned to losing Wirtz but are keen to maximise the finances they receive for him, who has his heart set on joining Liverpool.
Arne Slot is looking to splash out to improve an already impressive Liverpool squad after they won the Premier League and a deal for German playmaker Wirtz is edging closer.
Arne Slot 's side romped to Premier League victory, wrapping it up in April, and have been quick to add extra depth as they look to defend their title and challenge in Europe.
The defender caused uproar among Liverpool fans when he revealed he would be leaving the club for Spain, with it initially looking like he would be departing for free after a 20-year stay.
Malcolm Elias, the highly respected academy figure who played a vital role in the early careers of Gareth Bale, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Theo Walcott, has died at the age of 71 following a short illness.
INTERVIEW: Tyler Morton was not allowed to leave on loan and so he stayed, making only 11 appearances all season. He did not appear once in the Premier League en route to the title.
SIMON JONES AND LEWIS STEELE: Talks are ongoing between parties with the Germany international set on a move to the Premier League champions. Wirtz is keen on the move.
Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly close to agreeing a deal which will see the playmaker sign a five-year contract, where he is expected to earn up to £18.5million-a-year.
He managed the likes of Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliot during his time at Melwood. He coached the Under-15/16s before two seasons with the Under-18s, who he led to FA Youth Cup victory in 2019.
The Florian Wirtz transfer saga has taken another twist with Liverpool still working to complete a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder.
Liverpool are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign a new young keeper to replace Caoimhin Kelleher following the Irishman's departure to Brentford.
We put out the call for your questions on all things transfers, and here our West Ham expert JAMES SHARPE reveals everything you need to know.
Every day we'll challenge you to name a different starting XI from the Premier League era. We'll give you a team's rough formation, and the number of letters in each player's name. Then it's up to you!
Catalan club Barca asked Liverpool if they would do business and were swiftly told he was not for sale, after Mail Sport reported their strong interest in our Liverpool Confidential column two months ago.
The PSR rules limit clubs to a maximum loss of £105m over a three-year rolling period, with certain expenditures - such as investments in youth development - excluded from the numbers.
The winger's future is uncertain as he enters the final two years of his deal and Mail Sport understands he is due to discuss the situation with club chiefs.
Diaz arrived on Merseyside from Porto midway through the 2021-22 season, and has enjoyed a successful three-and-a-half years at the club, winning five honours in his time so far.
EXCLUSIVE BY LEWIS STEELE: We came to Munich armed with a burning question and left with an even bigger one.
The Reds remain in negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for the 22-year-old. Leverkusen want £120million and Liverpool are at £109m.
Here is the full list of all the completed Premier League club-by-club transfers so far for the 2025-26 Summer Football Transfer Window.
Real Madrid rejected an advance from representatives of Virgil van Dijk over a summer move, reports in Spain have claimed.
Mohamed Salah sent internet sleuths into their latest frenzy on Monday with a cryptic social media post following Liverpool 's 2-2 draw with Manchester United .
The Liverpool forward was booked after crashing into Matthijs de Ligt with 15 minutes to go in the 2-2 draw and will be suspended for Liverpol's next Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool will continue to point to their £30million valuation of Ben Doak as Crystal Palace look to make a revised offer for the Scotland international.
The former Barcelona and Liverpool star is holidaying back in his homeland ahead of the start of the new MLS season with Inter Miami and his presence proved important in pacifying the man.
OLIVER HOLT AT ANFIELD: There have been times in the past decade when supporting Manchester United must have felt like being trapped in endless winter.
The Red Devils held the Premier League leaders to a 2-2 draw with a resolute performance at Anfield and ex-Man United defender Gary Neville was full of praise for his former club.
The visitors came away from Anfield with a point that very few had predicted they could earn amid a torrid run of form with four defeats in all competitions in the build up.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Ruben Amorim said he was 'mad and upset' by Manchester United's performance in their draw at Liverpool because of their showing in recent matches.
The Liverpool star has given 20 years of service to the club since joining aged six but a rare off-day in Sunday's 2-2 draw saw tensions boil over.
Madrid tabled a £20million offer last week to bring him immediately to the Santiago Bernabeu rather than wait until summer for his contract to expire, but the Reds rejected it.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: All of a sudden, that £20million fee that Real Madrid are said to be willing to pay for Trent Alexander-Arnold this month looks a bit steep.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Maguire was unmarked in the penalty area and picked out by Joshua Zirkzee but, with the ball slightly bobbling up off the turf, he skied his effort over the bar.
The Liverpool right-back, having been heavily linked with Real Madrid this week, had a game to forget as United frustrated the Premier League leaders with a battling display.
Jamie Carragher has expressed doubts about Andy Robertson's ability to perform at left-back for Liverpool, urging manager Arne Slot to prioritise signing a new defender in the January window.
The right back was the subject of a £20million bid from the Spanish giants in the week as he enters the final six months of his contract with his boyhood club. .
Gary Neville heaped praise on Lisandro Martinez after his stunning opening goal against Liverpool on Sunday.
With just seconds remaining on the clock, Joshua Zirkzee pulled the ball back to Maguire, who fired the ball over the bar from close-range. Man United and Liverpool shared the spoils at 2-2.
LEWIS STEELE AND CHRIS WHEELER AT ANFIELD: Manchester United earned a dramatic point against Premier League leaders Liverpool after a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Alexis Mac Allister bemoaned Liverpool 's poor performance in their 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Sunday night. Slot 's side missed the chance to move eight points clear at the top.
Roy Keane has delivered a mixed verdict on Manchester United's performance in their 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield, praising their passion but criticising their inconsistency.
Roy Keane has blasted Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'schoolboy' defending during the first half of Liverpool's clash with Man United. The defender endured a difficult opening 45 minutes at Anfield.
New England manager Thomas Tuchel was in attendance at Anfield as Liverpool faced Manchester United. Tuchel was attending his third Premier League game of the weekend.
Ruben Amorim has admitted he 'understands' the criticism of two Manchester United midfielders after the pairs weaknesses were again exploited in their defeat against Newcastle.
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville questioned Matthijs de Ligt 's actions in the incident which led to a Liverpool penalty against the Red Devils.
Liverpool supporters have demanded the club's owners do everything in their power to convince Mohamed Salah , Virgil van Dijk , and Trent Alexander-Arnold to sign new contracts.
Amad Diallo's late strike forced the Premier League leaders to settle for a share of the spoils in a match battered by icy rain.
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Luke Littler gave his honest opinion on Man United, as the 17-year-old spoke ahead of their clash with Liverpool on Sunday. United travel to Anfield to face Arne Slot 's all-conquering side.
Gary Neville hilariously tried his best to get Manchester United 's contest against Liverpool postponed by jokingly shovelling snow back onto the Anfield pitch on Sunday morning.
The Premier League clash hung in the balance this morning after heavy overnight snow left the region under a Met Office amber weather warning.
Though it may not technically count as a derby - due to the locations of both clubs - it's a rivalry that fails to disappoint and almost always delivers in entertainment value.
Arsenal dropped more points against the Seagulls on Saturday night as they drew 1-1 Amex, with Ethan Nwaneri's second Premier League goal in vein as Joao Pedro netted a late equaliser.
Arsenal and Brighton fans clashed online over whether Joao Pedro should have been awarded a penalty after being headbutted by William Saliba in Saturday's 1-1 draw.
United face the daunting task of trying to stun the title favourites after a run of five defeats in their last six league games and head coach Ruben Amorim reportedly turned to Littler for inspiration.
Officials decided to call off the matches this morning while Liverpool and Manchester United nervously wait to see if their showdown is suspended.
An amber weather warning has been issued for Liverpool and Manchester by the Met Office, the same level that was issued ahead of the cancelled Merseyside derby in December.
SIMON JONES: Spanish side Real Betis are considering a January move for one of Liverpool's rising stars, despite Arne Slot previously hailing the academy product as a 'very talented player'.
AADAM PATEL: Like Gerrard, Alexander-Arnold is a graduate of the Liverpool academy but if he moved to the Spanish capital, he would follow in the footsteps of former Red Steve McManaman.
JAMES SHARPE: Not since David Beckham has an English wide player been able to play - and see - the passes Alexander Arnold has in his armoury.
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He demolished three-time champion Michael van Gerwen 7-3 on sets on Friday night to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy at Alexander Palace aged just 17, averaging over 102 and getting 12 180s.
LEWIS STEELE: It is understood Liverpool have not yet received any official bids for Alexander-Arnold but sources in Spain say Real are extremely confident of tempting him to join.
Slot has taken to life at Anfield like a duck to water since being appointed as Jurgen Klopp's successor in the summer, winning 14 of his 18 Premier League games and losing just one to date.
Alan Shearer has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United's recent performances, likening their display against Newcastle to that of a 'youth team'.
Liverpool are reportedly plotting a move for one of the Premier League 's rising midfield stars after club scouts were left impressed following several visits to watch the youngster in action.
LEWIS STEELE: Klopp called it 'heavy metal football' and his right-hand man, Pep Lijnders, once had the phrase 'intensity is our identity' put up in lettering outside the dressing room at Anfield.
ISAAN KHAN: Liverpool lead the table by six points, with a game in hand. At this stage last season, the Gunners were two points behind the Reds, with Manchester City not far away.
Pep Guardiola says he blames himself for Manchester City 's malaise and has warned his side's win at Leicester could prove to be a false dawn.
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Salah, 32, is the top-flight's leading scorer with 17 goals this season but after entering the final six months of his lucrative deal, his future remains uncertain.
Liverpool have had a number of proposals from Premier League and European sides showing interest in the youngster. The level of offers have so far fallen well short of Liverpool's valuation.
In his pre-match press conference, Slot also hailed Virgil Van Dijk with the game against United marking seven years since the Liverpool captain made his debut at Anfield.
Asked if he could categorically say Trent Alexander-Arnold will not leave in January, Liverpool manager Arne Slot said: 'I can tell you he is playing on Sunday.'
SIMON JONES: Mail Sport has reported how the Spaniards are confident they can tempt the 26-year-old to join them, with his contract set to expire at the end of June.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to become one of the highest earners in world football if he accepts Real Madrid's enormous contract offer, according to a report.
Mail Sport have compiled report cards for each of the 20 teams after 19 gameweeks of action. Here are the first batch for you to sink your teeth into.
SIMON JONES: Darwin Nunez, 25, has endured an underwhelming campaign at Anfield so far in 2024-25, scoring just four goals in 23 games across all competitions.
Ancelotti is said to be driving Real Madrid's pursuit of Alexander-Arnold in January, with veteran right back Dani Carvajal on the sidelines with injury.
Despite making a phenomenal start to life under Arne Slot - who sit first in the Premier League and Champions League - there is plenty of unrest over Alexander-Arnold's future at the club.
Hatzidakis was cleared of any wrongdoing by the Football Association after television footage seemed to show him apparently elbow the player at half-time of a 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield.
Martin Keown believes his former club Arsenal sent out an important message after coming from behind to beat Brentford 3-1 on Wednesday night.
After agreeing to take the role of Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull back in October, Klopp has now officially started and it promises to be a busy opening couple of months for the German.
Arsenal have not been able to capitalise on Man City's misfortunes and currently find themselves in third on 36 points, behind both Liverpool and Nuno Espirito Santo's Nottingham Forest team.
It is looking to be a two-horse race in the fight to win the Premier League, with Chelsea dropping away in recent weeks and Liverpool now eight points clear ahead of Nottingham Forest in second.
SIMON JORDAN: Trent has had a full apprenticeship at Liverpool, rightly received accolades and earned the right to choose if his destiny lies abroad.
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Two days after Forest's 2-0 win over Everton - where Gibbs-White scored and Elanga picked up an assist - the duo were snapped at a plush resort with their girlfriends.
The full back, 26, is out of contract in the summer and Mail Sport have reported on how the Spanish champions have confidence they can tempt him to join them.
LEWIS STEELE: On Tuesday, Real Madrid and their president Florentino Perez intended to knock on Liverpool 's door - but were chased down the street before they had set foot on the driveway.
Mail Sport takes a look at the standout facts and stats from another rollercoaster year in the top-flight.
During Liverpool's 5-0 win against West Ham , the Egyptian picked up a goal and two assists to take his Premier League goal contribution tally up to 30 before January.
On Tuesday Liverpool rejected an approach from Los Blancos to sign the right-back in January. Madrid have been keen to reinforce their defence before the summer.
The full back, 26, is out of contract in the summer and Mail Sport reported at the weekend how the Spanish champions have confidence they can tempt him to join them.
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will be in title contention with Liverpool until the very end and has warned doubters that no team in Premier League history has won all their games.
Premier League giants Arsenal and Liverpool have proved the most dominant teams in England in 2024 when looking at the calendar year league table in the Premier League and EFL.
The Catalan side's second attempt to register their summer signing for the second half of the season was rejected by the Court of First Instance 47 of Barcelona yesterday.
The Hammers have confirmed that their skipper will spend a period on the sidelines with the injury sustained in the 5-0 loss to Arne Slot's Liverpool.
DAVID COVERDALE: In July 2019, the former England striker publicly offered a reward for the safe return of his pet Pomeranian, Lucci, after it was taken from his house in Los Angeles.
Trent Alexander-Arnold jetted off to Venice with his influencer girlfriend Estelle Behnke on his day off amid the ongoing uncertainty around his future at Liverpool.
LEWIS STEELE: Arne Slot has curated another group of attacking superstars who are propelling Liverpool towards a second Premier League title.
The Gunners have endured a mixed first half of the season and currently sit third in the table, nine points behind leaders Liverpool ahead of their clash with Brentford on Wednesday.
Jamie Carragher has weighed in on Mohamed Salah's contract conundrum at Liverpool, as the Egyptian's deal is set to expire next summer.
Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates has spoken out about an awkward encounter she once had with Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of her imminent switch to host Match of the Day.
LEWIS STEELE: The Big Three - Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk - are out of contract in the summer, you may have heard.
The trial will run over both legs of the upcoming semi-finals - where Arsenal, Newcastle, Liverpool and Tottenham will all be in action.
The England international has been central to the Reds' incredible start to the campaign under Arne Slot - with his side sitting top both in England and in Europe.
Mo Salah was centre stage again for Liverpool on Sunday as he scored one and assisted two in Liverpool's 5-0 thrashing of West Ham. The forward has barely been out of the headlines this season.
With just six months remaining on his Liverpool contract, speculation has been rife that the 26-year-old will opt to seek pastures new when his deal expires.
LEWIS STEELE AT LONDON STADIUM: Arne Slot hailed 'extraordinary' Mohamed Salah after he took his goal tally to 20 for the eighth successive season.
Salah continued his excellent campaign as he scored and provided two assists during his side's comprehensive victory at London Stadium.
Mohamed Salah has provided an update on his contract situation at Liverpool, as he nears the end of his current deal, which is set to expire next summer.
After netting the fourth goal in Liverpool's rout on Sunday, the England international appeared to dismiss the recent speculation surrounding his future.
LEWIS STEELE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Liverpool continued their confident march towards the Premier League title with a 5-0 win over West Ham at the London Stadium.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE LONDON STADIUM: The title is very much Liverpool's to lose and that is impossible to imagine when Salah is playing like this.
The defender has been at the Reds since 2004, breaking into the first team in 2016 and quickly becoming a fan favourite with his pinpoint crosses and dangerous set pieces.
OLIVER HOLT: It is a culture war and a propaganda war. It is a battle to avoid blame. It is a struggle to preserve allegiances and restate tribal loyalties.
LEWIS STEELE: Reds fans will be keeping fingers, toes and everything else crossed this Christmas that this scene is one they will see for many years to come.
Salah is a Reds legend having scored 221 goals, and assisting a further 99, in 366 matches since joining the club in 2017 but Deeney is not convinced he's among the best in the world.
Hungary coach Adam Szalai - who collapsed during Saturday's Nations League match against the Netherlands - has delivered an update from hospital on social media.
A former Manchester United striker has been called out for celebrating like he had scored 'the winning goal in a World Cup final', moments after one of Hungary's coaches collapsed on the sideline.
The winger, who has lifted the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool, has extended his exceptional form into this season, striking 10 times in just 17 appearances this season.
Ben Doak insists he will continue to take his new-found role as Scotland's main man in his stride as he eyes more glory nights with the national team.
Ben Doak, it would seem, cares very little about reputations. Even at the age of just 19, he is fast-becoming Scotland's main man.
The build-up to the vital Nations League clash was tumultuous, with nine Three Lions players pulling out in a mass exodus which added unwelcome new fuel to the club versus country debate.
The Irish stopper saved a late penalty from Joel Pohjanpalo before scrambling across goal to smother the follow-up from Robin Lod to keep his side 1-0 up.
The Liverpool midfielder made his first appearance for the Three Lions as they breezed past Greece 3-0 in their Nations League Group B clash.
To demonise Klopp now for the misery Coote has inflicted upon himself is wrong. As the days pass and we learn more about the issues that appear to have plagued Coote our sympathy for him grows.
The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder is one of the most highly-regarded young coaches in the game after masterminding a domestic invincible season with the German side last term.
The 43-year-old former France international was sentenced at the Bastia Criminal Court on Wednesday, following a hearing in September.
Uefa has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate under-fire referee David Coote in the wake of the Premier League match official being suspended from duty.
Premier League referees and match officials are exempt from drug testing despite players being forced to undergo strict doping tests at any time in the season without prior warning.
Richard Keys has come to the defence of suspended Premier League referee David Coote, with the broadcaster insisting he should be able to resume his career.
Two years into his tenure, Project Emery has hit its first bump in the road. The 2-0 defeat at Liverpool marked the first time in Emery's reign that Villa had suffered four successive defeats.
A fan took aim at Carragher and Neville following the second video being leaked, accusing both of the pundits of being a 'mouth piece' for Howard Webb - PGMOL's chief refereeing officer.
Premier League referee Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL after a video emerged showing him calling Klopp a 'German *' and 'fing arrogant'. Coote also called Liverpool 's***'.
Gakpo is one of three Dutch players in the first team, with Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch ever-present in the Premier League starting XIs.
MIKE KEEGAN: The group have formally registered their intent to seek damages from the four-in-a-row champions should they fail in their battle against the competition in an ongoing hearing.
TIM HOWARD: We think we can do and say whatever we want and not pay the price. The truth is, if I scream at a referee and then expect him to give me an offside or a free kick? The joke's on me.
Coote is in hot water after a video of him branding Jurgen Klopp a 'German *' and Liverpool 's' emerged and he has been suspended by the PGMOL.
Since his switch, he has been a Reds mainstay, lifting the League Cup in March and helping the club to an electric start in the Premier League this season as they move five points clear of Man City.
The Spanish giants, however, are claimed to have held meetings about bringing a potential move for Alexander-Arnold forward to January to resolve their ongoing injury crisis.
Al-Ettifaq's latest defeat had left Steven Gerrard's side lying 12th in the 18-team Saudi Pro League heading into the international break, raising further doubts over Gerrard's future.
Coote, who was suspended with immediate effect by refereeing chiefs PGMOL pending a full investigation, shockingly described Liverpool as 's' and Jurgen Klopp as a 'German *'.
CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: With Trent Alexander-Arnold showing no signs of extending his contract at Liverpool , the Reds have put a former Celtic man at the top of their list of potential replacements.
MIKE KEEGAN: Officials from refs' body PGMOL are continuing to investigate Coote after a video, in which he calls Jurden Klopp a 'German *' and Liverpool 's' was leaked online.
Coote has been suspended by referees' chiefs after footage - which appears to be several years old showed him calling then Reds boss Klopp a 'German *' and 'fing arrogant'.
Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL pending a full investigation, and referees' chief Howard Webb was expected to be grilled by Owen on Coote's conduct.
MARK CLATTENBURG: The David Coote clip is one enormous wake-up call for all of the Premier League's referees, a 74-second warning over how easily your very livelihood can be left in ruins.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: We are talking about the other clip, of course. Or to put that a different way, the one that speaks to cause. David Coote calling Liverpool 's***'. That was effect. The reaction.
OLIVER HOLT: It was after the third of Manchester City's record-breaking four straight defeats under Pep Guardiola that the manager sat down to face the press in the depths of the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Coote could face an aggravated misconduct charge by the FA for referring to Klopp's nationality in his disparaging comments about the then-Reds boss.
Gary Neville's pessimistic take on Liverpool's future was spicy, but it nevertheless shared a sentiment almost all pundits and fans accepted as fact when Arne Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp.
Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL after footage - which appears to be several years old showed him calling then Reds boss Klopp a 'German *' and 'fing arrogant'.
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Coote, who refereed Liverpool's 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday, is shown in the video calling then Reds boss Klopp a 'German *' and 'fing arrogant'.
Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL after footage - which appears to be several years old showed him calling then Reds boss Klopp a 'German c' and 'fing arrogant'.
Coote, who has been suspended, shockingly described Liverpool as 's' and former Reds manager Jurgen Klopp as a 'German *' in an expletive tirade during the viral video.
Dermot Gallagher, who was a Premier League official between 1992 and 2007, is convinced Coote would not let his beliefs impact his judgement when refereeing at the top level.
The tough-tackling midfielder made 358 appearances for the Reds in an era of dominance winning five league titles and three European Cups. He has raised more than £1m for DEBRA UK.
Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL after footage allegedly showed him calling then Reds boss Klopp a 'German c' and 'fing arrogant'.
Coote has been suspended by Referees' chiefs after footage - which appears to be from several years ago - showed him calling then-Reds boss Klopp a 'German *' and 'fing arrogant'.
The PGMOL (the body responsible for refereeing games in England) has launched an investigation and is looking into the possibility that it is a deep-fake or made using artificial intelligence .
JAKE FENNER IN LEIPZIG: While he sat at his luxurious villa on the Spanish island of Mallorca, Jurgen Klopp watched the team of his past play the club of his future 900 miles away in Leipzig.
IAN LADYMAN: By the look of his wide eyes and vacant stare, it is unlikely David Coote will recall much about the night that now threatens to leave his career as a Premier League referee.
Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL after footage - which appears to be several years old showed him calling then Reds boss Klopp a 'German c' and 'fing arrogant'.
Premier League referee Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL after a video emerged showing him calling Klopp a 'German *' and 'fing arrogant'. Coote also called Liverpool 's***'.
LEWIS STEELE AND KIERAN GILL: A video was widely circulated on social media of Coote entering into a foul-mouthed rant about Klopp several years ago.
LEWIS STEELE: Robertson had doubters for the first time in his Liverpool career. Into his eighth year at Anfield, the 30-year-old is having to fight for his place harder than ever before
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Carsley is preparing to lead the senior squad into matches against Greece and Ireland, in his final camp before handing over the reins to Tuchel , who begins duties in January.
LEWIS STEELE: It is bad news for Lee Carsley and England, though, with the full back still set to pull out of the upcoming international camp that sees the Three Lions play Greece and Ireland.
Our grand old clubs face off in arenas that come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own intricacies and charms, and house the biggest and richest league in the world.
The Gunners took the lead thanks to a thumping near-post finish from Gabriel Martinelli but let it slip after a mesmerising long-range effort from Chelsea summer signing Pedro Neto.
OLIVER HOLT AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: If City are faltering, then the statistics tell you Arsenal are, too. This was their fourth league game without a win.
SAMI MOKBEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Mikel Arteta admits he will resort to 'praying' in Arsenal's mission to overturn Liverpool's nine-point lead at the Premier League summit.
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Jamie Redknapp (right) has identified Arsenal's 'major problem' in the Premier League title race as Mikel Arteta's (left) ambitious Gunners squad travel to face rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
Former Newcastle and Liverpool striker Carroll - who now plays for Bordeaux - married reality TV star Billi Mucklow in 2022. They share three children and had been engaged since 2014.
Liverpool's chances of winning the Premier League title this season are more than 10 times higher than they were at the start of the campaign. That is according to the Opta supercomputer.
The 32-year-old continues to play a pivotal role for the Reds, striking eight times in just 11 Premier League matches this season as Arne Slot's side cement their place at the top of the table.
City have been in a mini crisis of late results-wise, having lost four games in a row for the first time in nearly 20 years and for the first time in manager Pep Guardiola's coaching career.
Pep Guardiola saw his side give up a one-goal advantage for the second time in a week at the Amex, as the Seagulls' secured a famous 2-1 win to deal a major blow to their title hopes.
Man City were beaten 2-1 by Brighton on Saturday afternoon, with Liverpool 's 2-0 win over Aston Villa taking Arne Slot 's side five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk hilariously clashed with Aston Villa defender Pau Torres during a heated moment in Saturday's 2-0 win over Unai Emery's side at Anfield.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield.
JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool went five points clear at the top of the Premier League when Nunez completed the perfect Saturday night breakaway - from an Aston Villa corner.
Brighton sucker-punched City with late goals from Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley to steal the points, after the visitors missed a litany of chances in the first half despite Erling Haaland's opener.
Alexander-Arnold headed straight down the tunnel holding his hamstring as he was replaced by Conor Bradley and manager Arne Slot said: 'It is always a serious if a player goes out in the first half.
Man City slumped to their fourth successive defeat in all competitions at the Amex on Saturday evening, courtesy of second-half goals from Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Liverpool host Aston Villa in Premier League action from Anfield.
The 69-time Netherlands international last played for Turkish side Eyupspor in 2023 following spells at Anfield, Ajax, Fulham and Galatasaray among others.
Incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim (inset) has been handed a major double injury boost ahead of his arrival with two first-team stars set to return from injury.
Since the birth of his first child Giselle four weeks ago, the Scouser has been spending some nights sleeping away from the master bedroom.
'Aussie' Ange Postecoglou insists he has not experienced anything at Tottenham which has 'curtailed' his ambition to achieve sustained success at the Premier League club.
The 26-year-old is one of three star players who could leave the club for nothing at the end of the season, alongside Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
The Manchester City midfielder took home prestigious prize last month during a Paris ceremony that was notable for the absence of the Brazilian.
Gerrard's side finished sixth in the 18-team Saudi Pro League last season but are currently ranked 11th after 10 rounds of fixtures in the 2024-25 edition, winning just three of their matches.
Lloris suggested Tottenham were happy to be second best during his time at the club, claiming chairman Daniel Levy gifted the players watches with 'Champions League finalists' engraved.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Ziege wrote: 'Our world has stood still since November 4th. Pia has closed her eyes forever after a long and serious illness.
Maresca is set to go up against a fellow Pep Guardiola disciple in Mikel Arteta in search of his first statement win since taking over from Pochettino in the summer.
GRAEME SOUNESS: I don't think the alarm bells will be ringing too loudly at Manchester City despite them losing three consecutive games. There's not a lot wrong.
LEWIS STEELE: The Reds have won 14 of Slot's first 16 games in charge, losing just once and the other being a hard-fought draw away at Arsenal and are also flying in the Champions League.
The defeat saw Arsenal slip to 12th in the Champions League table, while the result comes off the back of a disappointing performance in their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle last weekend.
Arne Slot enjoyed being serenaded by The Kop as his Liverpool team overpowered the manager originally tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp.
JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool were too strong for their German opponents on Tuesday, scoring three unanswered goals to give Xabi Alonso an unhappy homecoming.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Above anything, the one trait that separates world-class midfielders from the bog standard is a vision to pick passes that 99 per cent of the stadium would not even think about
Aston Villa suffered a mini-wobble by losing to Crystal Palace and Tottenham in the space of four days and another slip-up in Belgium would be unwelcome, especially with a trip to Liverpool on the horizon.
Liverpool are eyeing a number of potential targets to succeed Andy Robertson. He has a fight on his hands to reclaim his starting berth in the Reds' defence following a tough start to the season.
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi hilariously celebrated his teammate Harry Wilson, whose late brace earned the Cottagers a dramatic victory against Brentford.
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Salah scored the winner in a comeback win over Brighton and posted on X the following afternoon with a note that read: 'No matter what happens, I will never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like.'
Odegaard has been out of action since the September international break after picking up an injury while playing for Norway, and the Gunners have struggled in his absence.
Alonso was hot favourite for the Liverpool job when Jurgen Klopp announced in January he was leaving, but quickly ruled himself out of the running before guiding Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title.
Former England captain Steph Houghton has revealed her husband has undergone a 'life-changing' procedure due to his condition deteriorating amid his ongoing battle with MND.
LEWIS STEELE: The Basque has played in charity matches at Anfield but tonight is a true homecoming for one of the biggest cult heroes in Liverpool history.
LEWIS STEELE: Some fans took the post as a hint that he could be leaving this summer, with the 32-year-old's contract set to run out at the end of the current season as it stands.
Just months after joining Werder Bremen the midfielder found himself frozen out at the club after refusing to board the team bus prior to a clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
NATHAN SALT: Advantage Liverpool , then, as the momentum in the title race swings to Arne Slot and his players after they rallied at Anfield to beat Brighton.
Every day we'll challenge you to name a different starting XI from the Premier League era. We'll give you a team's rough formation, and the number of letters in each player's name. Then it's up to you!
MIKE KEEGAN: Chelsea have been left furious after Liverpool snatched highly- rated youngster Rio Ngumoha (left) - and a tribunal will be called in to decide on compensation to be paid.
Alexander-Arnold has been an integral component of Liverpool's success in recent years but his current deal expires in the summer - and his future at the club remains in doubt.
Shared spoils leaves United 13th in the league standings with just 12 points from 10 games and already 13 points behind leaders Liverpool in the wake of Erik ten Hag 's exit on Monday.
Steven Gerrard (right) was brutally mocked by a rival club in Saudi Arabia after his Al-Ettifaq team were dealt another desperate defeat on Saturday with calls growing for the Liverpool legend to leave.
Salah scored the winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 at Anfield on Saturday. Salah's future remains uncertain, with the winger into the final year of his contract at the club.
The Gunners struggled at St James' Park, with Alexander Isak's goal in the 12th minute proving to be the difference between the two sides.
At 32, Salah may not be the prolific dribbler he once was but he is fitter than ever - in pre-season, he ranked first in Liverpool's fitness tests - and more capable than ever of providing the big moments.
The Frenchman has made an impressive start to the season, forming a formidable partnership with the experienced Virgil van Dijk as the Reds cement their place at the top of the Premier League.
AADAM PATEL AT ANFIELD: The Liverpool boss admitted his team were poor in the first half and that he let his players know that at the break, when they were trailing to Ferdi Kadioglu's opener.
The Liverpool legend has been in charge of Al-Ettifaq for 16 months and he is said to be earning £15.2million per year in Saudi Arabia, while living over the border in Bahrain.
AADAM PATEL AT ANFIELD: It was Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah on the score sheet for the Reds, who benefitted from both Arsenal and Manchester City coming up short.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: The Mentality Monsters were back, as the Reds showed resilience in abundance as they fought back from a goal down to beat a spirited Brighton team
The defender was assisted off the pitch by two members of the Reds' medical team and appeared in serious discomfort while using his shirt as a makeshift sling.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from Saturday's 3pm kick-offs including Liverpool vs Brighton and Bournemouth vs Manchester City.
United yesterday officially announced Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag's successor at Old Trafford but must wait until November 11 for the 39-year-old to take charge.
Gerrard is under pressure on the pitch after poor results as manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, but the former Liverpool star has a life of luxury off the pitch in Bahrain.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend beginning with a potential lunchtime blockbuster at St James' Park as a full house gets ready to roar on Newcastle against title-chasing Arsenal.
SIMON HUGHES: Some Liverpool players spoke positively in public about the manager, even though privately they talked about him differently. But Salah did not conform to that kind of diplomacy.
SAMI MOKBEL: Arteta's game is to keep the players guessing. Supporters guessing. Journalists guessing. But most pertinently of all - the opposition guessing.
Real Madrid have reportedly made Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold a priority transfer target, provided he allows his current contract to expire next summer.
KATHRYN BATTE: Kelly will see her current deal expire at the end of the season. It is understood the forward would like to stay at the club, but the two parties are not close to agreeing an extension.
Solanke's only previous appearance for England at senior level came in November 2017, shortly after his move to Liverpool.
The Australian originally bought the luxury home back in 2020 for a cool $3.9m (£2.04m) and is now set to make a profit of around $3.1m, having renovated the property.
SAMI MOKBEL: Goals - lots of them - for the club. Revered by supporters. An undeniable connection to the club's glorious past. Van Nistelrooy's return has certainly got tongues wagging.
The Reds could be set to lose their talisman in the coming months, and will need to find a suitable successor if Salah does opt to move on.
Mohamed Salah set a new Champions League record as he scored an excellent goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win at home to Bologna.
JOE BERNSTEIN: The story of TNS, hailing from the village of Llansantffraid, meeting one of Serie A's aristocrats in the Conference League is a sporting tale for the ages.
LIVERPOOL 2-0 BOLOGNA - IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool were a little chaotic here at times. It was a harder night than many had anticipated against the 13th best team in Italy.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Arne Slot became the first Liverpool manager in history to win eight of his first nine games, but says his team must improve if they are to kick on this season.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Liverpool maintained their winning start to their Champions League campaign after securing a 2-0 victory over Bologna on Wednesday night.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog of the Champions League ties of Liverpool vs Bologna and Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich as both Premier League sides look to build on opening matchday wins.
Former Liverpool strker Peter Crouch revealed Reds goalkeeper Alisson had to tell the crowd at Anfield to 'calm down' as a nervy atmosphere set in.
Abdo subsequently addressed the incident live on television 24 hours later, delivering a brutal put-down to Carragher and now the Liverpool legend has lifted the lid on his side of the story.
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi insists he has zero regrets about turning down a move to Liverpool in the summer despite his side's poor start to the season.
The result has raised the pressure on under-fire boss Erik ten Hag , with the Dutchman having also presided over another 3-0 loss to Liverpool at Old Trafford last month.
Jurrien Timber was substituted at half-time of Arsenal 's 2-0 Champions League win over PSG after feeling 'something muscular', Mikel Arteta has confirmed.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has shot down any speculation linking him with the Germany national team role.
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa will miss the Champions League clash with Bologna after sustaining a minor issue in training.
IAN HERBERT: It's the message Sir Dave Brailsford conveyed to Manchester United's players when Ineos had just taken over at Old Trafford that they are remembering now.
CHRIS WHEELER AND NATHAN SALT: Ten Hag could have been forgiven for tearing into his team after the defeat plunged him back into crisis and cast fresh doubt over his future at the club.
LEWIS STEELE: Arne Slot challenged Liverpool's players and fans to show the rest of Europe why their Champions League absence last season was a blow for the whole continent.
Liverpool have started the season impressively under the Dutchman, with Saturday's win over Wolves taking them to five victories in six league matches.
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Those seeking signs of tension between the managers of Celtic and Borussia Dortmund tonight will be looking in the wrong place.
The schedule for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup has been revealed. Games will be played on Tuesday October 29 and Wednesday October 30.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand (inset) fumed as he questioned 'what the hell are' the club anymore after producing another dreadful performance in Sunday's defeat against Spurs.
DOMINIC KING AT MOLINEUX: Calm as you like. Those four words are always given emphasis when Liverpool fans sing about Virgil van Dijk, how he defends and passes the ball.
Slot has made a strong start as Liverpool manager. His Reds side sit top of the Premier League table after winning five of their first six fixtures. Liverpool also got off to a good start in Europe.
WILL PICKWORTH AT PORTMAN ROAD: Emery admitted he had no qualms about the result, but insisted his side must keep learning and developing.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been linked with a shock move away from the club. Alisson is reportedly being monitored by a major European club.
Solanke appears to have found his footing in north London and will arrive at Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday on the back of two goals in as many games.
After being the hero for his side Konate would find himself the villain early in the second half after a clumsy defensive mixup allowed Rayan Ait-Nouri to equalise.
DOMINIC KING AT THE MOLINEUX: Liverpool have jumped to the top of the Premier League despite a far from convincing display as they beat bottom of the table Wolves 2-1.
MATT BARLOW AT MOLINEUX: From Ipswich to Manchester, Milan and now Wolverhampton, Arne Slot's travel plans have been in good order. Smooth at times when moving forward.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Wolves host Liverpool in Premier League action.
Liverpool believed they had pulled off a bargain deal for Chiesa, adding depth to their forward line, which includes Mohamed Salah , Luis Diaz , Darwin Nunez , Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo .
Christian Pulisic's club-career revival has gone exceptionally well for AC Milan. The United States men's national team star has five goals and two assists in his last six matches for the team.
Premier League referees are reportedly no longer attempting to negotiate officiating matches in the Middle East in what was previously a popular additional revenue stream for top officials.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Arne Slot urged Liverpool fans not to take three points for granted at bottom club Wolves Saturday as the Premier League's financial dominance means every opponent is a threat.
Still searching for their first win, Wolves host an in-form Reds, who have won all three of their away games this evening - on Saturday evening.
Lescott infuriated already-irate supporters after tweeting a photo of a £121,000 Mercedes following a 6-0 thrashing against Liverpool with no caption or context.
With plenty to ponder, FPL managers around the country have an opportunity to bring back many of the title rivals' top stars into their teams following a low-point week.
Paul Stewart bares his soul no more than three times a week. The limit is self-imposed for the good of his own mental health because the the content is brutal and the torment is present.
IAN LADYMAN: Hudson-Odoi is the London boy who chose to move from what he knows to try and find himself again.
Ajax were 3-0 up at this point but Henderson still deemed it necessary to publicly berate Traore, who appeared to respond with some choice words of his own.
While FC Twente were lauding an impressive result against one of the competition favourites on Wednesday, familiar noises were beginning to emerge from the Man United camp.
A measure of success in Europe has never prevented the critics from rounding on Rangers managers if all is not going well for them domestically.
A former Premier League and England star has revealed it is costing him money to continue extending his professional career after dropping down to play in the French fourth-tier.
The Newcastle forward (left), who has been in talks over a new deal with the club, came close to joining the Reds from his current team as the Magpies scrambled to meet PSR regulations.
Osmajic has been charged with biting an opponent during last Sunday's goalless draw with Blackburn in the EFL Championship.
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KATHRYN BATTE AT ANFIELD: If anything told the tale of the contrasting starts Arne Slot and Julen Lopetegui have had in their new jobs, it was this.
Carabao Cup holders Liverpool came from a goal down to demolish West Ham at Anfield and book their place in the fourth round. JAMES SHARPE was at Anfield for Mail Sport.
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui was left needing crutches after injuring his calf while letting off steam in the Anfield dugout during West Ham's 5-1 Carabao Cup thrashing against Liverpool.
The draw for the games, which will be played on the week commencing October 28, featured up to five all-top flight ties, with Newcastle versus AFC Wimbledon postponed due to flooding.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Liverpool take on West Ham in the Carabao Cup plus get updates from Arsenal vs Bolton.
Bellamy is said to have recently visited a club's training ground to speak to the player as he bids to expand his talent pool ahead of upcoming matches.
The defender's game time has been limited having made just two brief substitute appearances in the Premier League before playing 45 minutes of the the Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth.
The top of the table clash at the Etihad threatened to boil over on multiple occasions, with City furious at Arsenal for slowing the game down.
Allardyce clearly approved of how Arteta's men stifled City's flow, having deployed similar tactics against some of the Premier League's biggest teams while in charge of Bolton in the 2000s.
Thug Harry Thorley appeared before magistrates in London on August 27 after he walked up to the City fan in a car park at the Community Shield curtain-raiser and punched him in the face.
Liverpool have taken 12 points from the first five games and the sole Premier League goal they have conceded was Hudson-Odoi's strike that enabled Forest to win at Anfield 11 days ago.
HENRY CLARK: The Hammers were booed off at the London Stadium after Saturday's dour 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, a club-record third successive home loss at the start of a league season.
Liverpool 's right-back is 98 days away from being able to speak with foreign clubs over signing terms ahead of his contract expiry in the summer.
The retired defender spent 12 years at Old Trafford between 2011 and 2023 and hung up his boots in August.
It was confirmed last month that the Red Devils wanted to press forward with a new ground in the same area as Old Trafford, rather than redeveloping the current 74,000-seater stadium.
Pep Guardiola's side needed a 98th-minute equaliser from substitute John Stones to salvage a point against their title rivals in a match that is being hailed as a Premier League classic.
Mikel Arteta opted for a defence-first strategy in the second half, swapping Ben White in for star man Bukayo Saka at the break, and called for Arsenal to camp inside their own area for the rest of the match.
After a week of late summer sunshine, the rain came to Manchester and so did the two best teams in the country.
Graeme Souness has revealed he had to undergo emergency heart surgery after having an 'episode' while watching England's recent UEFA Nations League win over Finland
JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and John Stones last night took aim at Arsenal's dark arts after a tempestuous 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
Trent Alexander-Arnold had spent the afternoon on the front foot, driving Bournemouth to distraction, and things were not going to change now the game was over.
MIKE WHALLEY: Preston forward Milutin Osmajic could be set for a lengthy ban from football after appearing to bite Blackburn defender Owen Beck (left) during the Lancashire derby.
The 57-year-old former Liverpool boss has been enjoying his time off, stating he needed a rest as he announced his decision at the start of the year.
Former Liverpool and Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy thinks Manchester United will find it tough to make it into the top four this season.
Erik ten Hag's side will face competition from Liverpool for the USA international, who has started the season brightly with two assists from Fulham's five games.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: The defeat left Andoni Iraola's side on five points from five matches while Arne Slot could spend the evening wallowing in the glory of sitting in pole position.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: This scene had been played out many times before: a ball down the right channel, Nunez in pursuit, a sense of curiosity and apprehension in the stands.
Cole claimed that the Blues' display reminded him of Liverpool 's famous previous attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
He scored more than 100 goals for Liverpool but he took a little time before impressing following his arrival in England, according to a man who played alongside him for two seasons.
Recap Mail Sport's live blog of the Premier League 3pm kick-offs including action from Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Leicester vs Everton, Southampton vs Ipswich and Aston Villa vs Wolves.
Kelleher, a fully-fledged Republic of Ireland international but only a back-up at club level, admitted he has been keen to move on several times.
Former Three Lions goalkeeper James played almost 600 games in the top-flight between 1992 and 2010, turning out for the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.
The bizarre story has prompted a furious response from Kita, who insisted he had never even met Alexander-Arnold despite reports to the contrary.
Irresistible force Erling Haaland has eight goals over his last three league games but meets an immovable object in Arsenal's defence, who dug deep to earn a vital 1-0 win last week.
On September 11, 2001, the terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people and injured thousands at the World Trade Centre, the Pentagon , and in Somerset Count, Pennsylvania .
Mail Sport understands the Liverpool star is dealing with hamstring tightness and is now facing a race to be fit in time for Saturday's match against Bournemouth at Anfield.
Alexander-Arnold, 25, is already a minority shareholder of French Formula 1 team Alpine, and reports emerged on Thursday night that he is interested in making another investment
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia was eventually sent off in Thursday's Champions League opener against AS Monaco after the referee got his cards muddled up.
The new-look Champions League got underway this week, with the format now seeing teams play eight games in the qualification stage rather than six and a play-off phase also added.
A Liverpool fan account posted an image of the fresh-faced 31-year-old sharing a joke with Alexis Mac Allister, writing: 'clean shaven Alisson has entered the arena.'
The 25-year-old had given Liverpool his word but backtracked after a charm offensive from Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil, who reminded him of his love for Basque food and the hiking locally.
Before his retirement, the Sky Sports pundit revealed that he had a fear of embarrassing himself while playing for Liverpool while speaking out on his demanding playing schedule.
Carragher was a Liverpool stalwart for over 15 years after making his Anfield debut in 1997, but establishing himself for England proved a more difficult task.
After rising through the academy ranks at Liverpool, Carragher went on to make his first team debut in January 1997 and remained at the club for 16 years before hanging up his boots in 2013.
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The video is mesmerising. Full of lively music, twinkling sounds and graphics that revolve as quickly as a fruit machine, UEFA pulled no punches to launch what they are calling 'the new beginning.'
The tournament, which will include teams such as Chelsea , Real Madrid and Manchester City , will run for the first time from June 15 to July 13 in 2025.
Towards the end of CBS coverage, Abdo went around the panel and asked several questions varying numerous topics including their all-time greatest goals.
Rodri echoed Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson 's criticism on Tuesday and revealed that the world's elite stars are considering striking over the issue of an ever-expanding calendar.
Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry (inset) has been slammed by some football supporters for refusing to question former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic (left) after AC Milan's latest defeat.
The forward started his career at Newcastle, before joining Liverpool in a £35million move in January 2011. He then signed for West Ham before returning to St James' Park.
Campbell passed away at the age of 54 in June after falling unwell earlier in the month, leading to an outpouring of emotion from the football community.
Southampton fan Tom Kane won the prize of a lifetime across Gameweek 3 of the 2024-25 Premier League season - correctly predicting six scores to win £1 million on Sky's Super 6.
The Premier League's top stars have been told to target international competitions if they follow through on threats to strike amid a fixture congestion crisis.
The pair were covering AC Milan's home clash with Liverpool for CBS Sports, with Henry in the studio while Grella reported from pitchside at San Siro.
The former FIFA referee is now employed by Amazon as an expert on their Champions League coverage and was part of Tuesday night's broadcast.
Abdo went through the usual process of introducing herself and the team of Carragher, Thierry Henry and Micah Richards , but then revealed she had just signed an 'exclusive contract'.
Philip Joseph Dooley, 51, from Liverpool, died after he was hit by a car while crossing a motorway in Bergamo at 1am on Tuesday, Merseyside Police said.
LEWIS STEELE AT THE SAN SIRO: Arne Slot says there is no better birthday present than three points after he marked turning 46 with a convincing performance and win over AC Milan in the San Siro.
United made light work of League One outfit Barnsley, with Alejandro Garnacho, Rashford and Christian Eriksen scored two apiece on top of Antony's spot-kick in a 7-0 thumping.
AADAM PATEL AT DEEPDALE: Championship Preston North End knocked out Fulham last night after the longest penalty shoot-out in League Cup history.
Amazon's first pick was Liverpool's away game against fellow Euro giants AC Milan, while TNT Sports were left with the rights to show the rest of the Champions League matches this week live.
Liverpool made their return to the Champions League by coming from behind to earn a 3-1 win over AC Milan. Mail Sport's Kieran Gill rates the players from the clash at the San Siro.
LEWIS STEELE AT SAN SIRO: As the clock ticked towards 11pm local time in Milan, Arne Slot could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his 46th birthday.
LEWIS STEELE AT THE SAN SIRO: This is the first time since 2006 that an English side has fielded a Champions League XI with fewer Englishmen than their continental opposition.
Ten years ago this week, Brendan Rodgers managed in the group stages of the Champions League for the first time.
A Liverpool fan in Italy to watch their Champions League match against AC Milan has died after a collision with a vehicle as he crossed a road.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog of the Champions League clash between AC Milan and Liverpool as we provide you with all the build-up, team news and live action from the San Siro in Milan, Italy.
Watch an AC Milan game with blurry eyes and you might get the feeling you're watching an old Premier League match. Saturday's 4-0 win over Venezia featured five ex-Prem stars in the black and red,
Reports from Italy claim the fan, 51, was struck by an SUV at 1am while crossing the A4 highway near the Orio al Serio airport in Bergamo.
JACK GAUGHAN: The Manchester City midfielder was bullish about players being treated as commodities, admitting that the lack of rest is worrying professionals in the game.
A brand new Champions League campaign is upon us, and this one promises to be very different to anything we have seen before.
Ahead of the first six games, Opta's supercomputer has run 50,000 simulations of the all-new league phase to see how many points teams will likely need to reach the next round.
Amazon Prime have gained the rights to show Champions League football this season, and they are set to make an instant splash when the action gets underway tonight.
Alexander-Arnold (left) has been linked with the European champions for some time, and the Spanish giants could snap him up on a free at the end of his Reds contract next summer.
Tottenham fans were left fuming after Arsenal defender Timber put in a crunching challenge on Porro inside the first-half of Sunday's north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
LEWIS STEELE IN MILAN: Playing AC Milan these days might not be the heavyweight match-up it was but it is still a meeting of two of the leading protagonists of this competition's history.
LEWIS STEELE: Tired stars are growing frustrated at football authorities for adding more games to an already jam-packed calendar as Tuesday sees the new format come into force.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher issued a stinging nine-word takedown of Tottenham defender Cristian Romero after they lost the latest instalment of the north London derby.
The Dutch defender was cleared of wrongdoing, with VAR claiming that while it was 'a reckless challenge', there was 'no serious foul play'.
The Reds suffered the first defeat of Arne Slot 's tenure as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Nottingham Forest, with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring in the 72nd minute.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Liverpool had gone three from three without conceding a goal. Tougher tests lay ahead but Slot could not have asked for a better start at Anfield.
The Reds suffered the first defeat of Arne Slot's tenure as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Forest, with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring in the 72nd minute.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Arne Slot has challenged his Liverpool side to show an instant reaction after the Reds fell to defeat against Nottingham Forest yesterday.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Naturally, every new signing is a ray of hope until he isn't. But Arsenal are increasingly enthusiastic, thrilled even, about what they've seen so far from Sterling.
Liverpool suffered their first defeat under Arne Slot as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Nottingham Forest. Mail Sport's Lewis Steele assesses the best and worst performers from the clash at Anfield.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Slot has repeatedly called for his team to adopt a slow style to 'kill' teams with passes. This performance, however, was rushed, panicked and lacking in ideas.
Amid recent reports of 'bullying' and 'beyond unfair' criticism in the media, Crouch said he sympathises with Rashford as he praised the forward's bright display against the Saints.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates of Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest plus updates from the other 3pm games featuring Man City, Brighton and West Ham.
The 20-year-old was dropped to the bench by Erik ten Hag, with Amad Diallo taking his place on the right wing just days after liking a post detailing Ronaldo's criticism of the Dutchman.
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Jurgen Klopp loved to have a dig at English football's power-brokers and broadcasters for the fixture pile-up - but his Anfield successor Arne Slot is keen to put a positive spin on it.
The Premier League have announced the television broadcast selections for November's fixtures with a number of huge matches to take place during the month.
Since taking over from Jurgen Klopp, Slot has got off to a winning start, which included victories in August against Ipswich and Brentford. He was, however, snubbed for the award.
The summer transfer window has now been and gone. Clubs around Europe and beyond have had their chance to sign the talent they see fit to aid their squads in the season ahead.
Fans have joked that new Liverpool signing Frederico Chiesa was pointing out the leaking roof at Old Trafford during Sunday's Premier League clash.
Manchester United's deputy football director, Andy O'Boyle (right), is set to leave the club after spending two-years in his position at Old Trafford, according to reports.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez might not have chosen the best picture to post after arriving for international duty with Argentina.
The Dutchman, who traded Bayern Munich for Anfield last summer, has made a blistering start in the Premier League this season. But his national manager's words have served to burst his bubble.
The VAR for Liverpool's 3-0 dismantling of Man United hon Sunday has been told that they made a 'baffling' mistake. The decision came during the second half of the game.
Matip has remained a free agent over the summer, despite his impressive career to date, but now has the opportunity to return to the Premier League, according to reports.
He was paraded on the pitch to United fans at Old Trafford ahead of their 3-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday and has since joined up with Uruguay for the international break.
The winger made his first start of the campaign against the Reds at the weekend, but struggled to impact the game, before he was replaced by Amad Diallo midway through the second half.
Suarez said he will step down from Uruguay duty after Friday's World Cup qualifier against Paraguay and will approach the match with the same tenacity as he did in his first game back in 2007.
INSIDE THE LIVERPOOL CAMP - BY LEWIS STEELE: Much tougher tests await but the signs are extremely promising. Seven goals scored and zero conceded.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand (inset) has labelled Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher as being 'highly disrespectful' towards struggling Brazilian midfielder Casemiro (left).
Manchester United players led by Bruno Fernandes have rallied around struggling midfielder Casemiro (left) after the Brazilian was hooked at half-time of Sunday's defeat against Liverpool.
As we head into the first international break of the new season, we have already seen the highs and lows that England's top-flight brings to clubs up and down the country.
Erik ten Hag's new favourite answer when a journalist asks him a question he does not like is: 'I am sorry for you.' He was at it again on Sunday after his Man United side were hammered.
Manchester United 's 'biggest problem' under Erik ten Hag was revealed as Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman highlighted key struggles in the Red Devils on Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off podcast.
The midfielder had a day to forget against Liverpool and was at fault for the third goal as he was pickpocketed by Alexis Max Allister before Mohamed Salah's finish in the second-half.
The streaming giant will be showing the top Tuesday match each week during the all new league phase - after already showing their first games during the play-off round.
Keys and former colleague Andy Gray left their roles with Sky after a series of sexist conversations were picked up and leaked in January 2011 when they thought their microphones were off.
Slot helped mastermind a 3-0 victory for his Liverpool team upon their visit to Old Trafford, with Luis Diaz and Mohammed Salah both scoring for the Reds.
As Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury hailed the Egyptian's strike, Carragher could be seen barely containing his delight as he beamed from ear to ear.
CHRIS WHEELER: Ugarte was signed too late on to be eligible for the game. Given that he hasn't played for PSG this season, it's unlikely Ten Hag would have started him anyway
Luis Diaz and Mo Salah inspired a 3-0 win that heaped embarrassment on United and threatened to plunge Ten Hag back into crisis after just three games of the Premier League season.
The Red Devils suffered their second consecutive defeat on Sunday, with Luis Diaz scoring a brace before Mohamed Salah's second-half strike at Old Trafford.
Manchester United were dismantled by Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Here, Mail Sport's Christ Wheeler rates the performances of the United players.
IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Liverpool made light work of rivals Manchester United as Arne Slot's men made a statement at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Salah's future has been the source of speculation with the 32-year-old now into the final year of his contract and he provided an update after Liverpool's 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Liverpool thrashed rivals Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford to continue their bright start under Arne Slot.
Casemiro made two critical mistakes in the first 45 minutes at Old Trafford as Arne Slot 's side capitalised to assume a comfortable lead thanks to a brace from Luis Diaz .
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United host Liverpool in Premier League action.
England's star-studded team that night included the likes of David Seaman, Ashley Cole, Paul Scholes and captain David Beckham . But where are they all now, 23 years on?
DANNY MURPHY: That first walk down the Old Trafford tunnel to represent Liverpool is an experience I'll never forget, and I'm certain Arne Slot won't either.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Despite the frailties of an ageing mind and body, Joey Jones can still wow a crowd like he did in his prime as the European Cup-winning darling of the Kop.
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JOE BERNSTEIN: Ten Hag, who saved his job in the summer by winning the FA Cup, is under pressure again after United have made an unconvincing start to the season.
Liverpool have been dealt a major blow for this upcoming season as the Reds face a nightmare run of fixtures which includes facing Real Madrid and Manchester City in back to back ties.
The fixtures and dates for the upcoming group phase have been confirmed and a major overhaul will see clubs play matches across more slots than usual.
The full back was playing his club football at Roma when Brazil won their fifth World Cup in Japan in 2002, but things could have been very different.
Salah has made a flying start to the season under new Reds boss Arne Slot , scoring in Liverpool's 2-0 wins over Ipswich Town and Brentford, respectively.
SAMI MOKBEL: Sterling has been told he has no future at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca and the club had been working to find him a new home.
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This weekend, Brighton travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal in a clash which if they win, would take them top of the Premier League table momentarily.
Recap Mail Sport's coverage of transfer deadline day as Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle aim to get last-minute deals over the line.
GRAEME SOUNESS: When the really top clubs sell their players, it's not because they need the cash. It's because they don't fancy them.
CHRIS WHEELER: Erik ten Hag (inset) claims Arne Slot (left) has taken on an easier challenge at Liverpool than he faced when taking over at Manchester United two years ago.
LEWIS STEELE: The Reds confirmed Chiesa as their second summer signing on Thursday with the 26-year-old joining on a four-year deal from Juventus for a base fee of £10million
SAMI MOKBEL: Mail Sport reported on Thursday that Arsenal had been offered Sterling, along with Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Jurgen Klopp may have left Liverpool but his ideas live on in the Premier League thanks to a fellow German who is already making waves on the south coast.
CHRIS WHEELER: Ugarte said: 'It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world.
The 19-year-old midfielder will seek to regain full match fitness and regular minutes this season after playing just once last season due to a serious calf injury.
Arsenal are working hard to secure a loan deal for Raheem Sterling in the remaining few hours of the transfer window as they remain locked in talks with Chelsea over a move for the 29-year-old.
Souness revealed that the significant transfer fee the Gunners paid to secure the Englishman's move from West Ham is partly responsible for Rice being overhyped.
The second weekend of the Premier League season was feast or famine for FPL managers, as Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer both returned in plentiful supply.
IAN LADYMAN: Those of us who love watching him play and appreciate what he brings to the Premier League hope he signs a new contract soon and Liverpool also still hope this will happen.
The Red Devils want to register Ugarte by midday to be available for Sunday's home game against Liverpool, especially with Mason Mount ruled out for a month.
MIKE KEEGAN IN MONACO: The British teams learned their fate at a glitzy, semi-automated ceremony in Monaco that passed by without any glitches.
CRAIG HOPE: Arsenal expressed an interest in Anthony Gordon but the winger is set to stay at Newcastle beyond Friday's deadline, with preliminary talks over a new contract having opened.
SIMON JONES: The latest bid was dismissed with Anfield sources saying it was 'nowhere near' the club's valuation and that they have no desire to sell the keeper anyway.
Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the Champions League opening stage draw as the newly formatted competition is set to get officially underway.
The Merseyside outfit have been making several changes to their online and digital presence in recent months, with the club opting to 'make its global branding clearer'.
Chiesa's move to Anfield comes after he spent four seasons in Turin, during which he scored 32 goals in 131 games for Juve. The 26-year-old has also netted seven times in 51 appearances for Italy.
The Catalans made an effort to hijack the deal, offering a one-year loan spell for £3.3m in order to cover the position of defensive midfielder after youngster Marc Bernal's season-ending ACL injury.
Gone are the days of picking balls out of a pot. Instead, today's draw will be done by AI , with the 36 - rather than 32 - teams in the mix this time around.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the third-round draw of the Carabao Cup.
EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Mail Sport revealed the competition was to pay constabularies around £7m in what some viewed as an attempt to allow matches to take place in lucrative slots.
The Spaniard had appeared set to join RB Salzburg on loan but could now head to Barcelona instead, after Hansi Flick's side showed an interest in bringing the player to LaLiga.
Chiesa landed at Liverpool John Lennon Airport in the late afternoon on Wednesday having flown in on a Cessna aircraft from Turin, with the Italian international set for talks with the Reds.
SIMON JORDAN: A theme of this transfer window has been Scott McTominay , Conor Gallagher and other graduates heading for the exit. To those complaining, I get the whiff of double-standards.
Nunez, Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur and Barcelona defender Ronaldo Araujo have all been hit with bans by CONMEBOL following clashes between players and fans in Charlotte.
AADAM PATEL: The space will be open for Liverpool's home games and combines Japanese hospitality with the excitement of English football.
The Nacional defender collapsed on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie against Sao Paulo in Brazil last Thursday.
Liverpool have agreed on a fee for the 26-year-old at £10m plus £2.5m in add-ons. Footage on Wednesday showed a plane from Turin landing on the tarmac at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
The traditional group stage has been replaced by a new league phase, with the number of teams and games increased. The draw for the league phase will take place on Thursday in Monaco.
The second round of the Carabao Cup is drawing to a close, which means it is almost time for the revamped third round draw which sees the seven remaining Premier League clubs enter the fold.
Re-live Mail Sport's live blog as we cover all things related to the transfer window including done deals, negotiations and rumours from the 20 Premier League clubs and more from other leagues.
Every day we'll challenge you to name a different starting XI from the Premier League era. We'll give you a team's rough formation, and the number of letters in each player's name. Then it's up to you!
SIMON JONES: Chiesa enjoyed the most prolific campaign of his time at Juventus last season, scoring nine times across 33 appearances in Serie A.
Red Bull Salzburg, managed by former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders, are trying to sign Stefan Bajcetic on loan. The Austrian side have already signed Bobby Clark from Anfield.
Once tipped as a potential future midfield stalwart for the Three Lions, the 32-year-old spent last season on loan in the Turkish Super Lig with Caykur Rizespor.
CHRIS WHEELER: Garnacho has made an impact off the bench after a delayed return to pre-season training following his success in the Copa America with Argentina this summer.
Former Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has revealed why UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett was removed from Vicarage Road in Liverpool 's thrashing of the Hornets in 2021.
LEWIS STEELE: The Austrian side have already signed teenager Bobby Clark from Anfield this summer in a £10million permanent deal and are now pushing to add Bajcetic to their ranks.
The first major derby of the 2024-25 season will get underway this Sunday when Manchester United Liverpool but the mighty clash between the two top flight titans has been given an unusual kick-off time.
Arne Slot 's side will travel to Old Trafford on Sunday as Liverpool bid to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season, with the Reds set to wear their new third kit in the encounter.
Relive Mail Sport's transfer news live to stay up to date with all of the lastest rumours, transfers and done deals as the transfer deadline for the Premier League and other European League's nears.
LEWIS STEELE: Nothing is advanced but the Reds are aware that Chiesa is available and they are exploring whether to make a play to bring him to England.
Jamie Carragher (inset) has revealed how Liverpool were once interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo (right) before the Portuguese superstar opted to join Manchester United.
The defender was replaced by Conor Bradley in the 72nd minute but cut a dejected and gloomy figure while he sat on the bench for rest of the match.
SIMON JONES: Mamardashvili will cost around £25m with a further £5m in add ons and a ten percent sell on clause.
Sven-Goran Eriksson has sadly passed away at the age of 76, following a battle with pancreatic cancer, and earlier this year England 's 'Golden Generation' paid tribute to their former manager.
Sven-Goran Eriksson branded his day as Liverpool Legends manager 'a memory for life' after he achieved a life-long dream in March, five months before he passed away.
A recently released documentary that reflected and celebrated Eriksson's life saw the Swede share a poignant goodbye message.
The former right-back donned the red of United on 602 occasions, rising through the ranks at Old Trafford before eventually becoming captain.
Former Sky commentator Bryn Law has criticised Sky Sports' coverage of Liverpool's victory against Brentford on Sunday.
LEWIS STEELE: A delighted Slot gushed over the players left by predecessor Jurgen Klopp. 'It's nice to inherit a team and individuals who are so special.'
Liverpool breezed past the Bees 2-0 after goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah - but fans quickly noticed Alexander-Arnold's gloomy expression when he was taken off midway through the second half.
Alexander-Arnold cut a frustrated figure as he was substituted in the 72nd minute of Liverpool's 2-0 win at home to Brentford.
Redknapp hailed the Dutchman for being 'authentic' as he seeks to fill the shoes left by legendary Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who stepped down at the end of last season.
Speaking after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brentford , Van Dijk insisted he remains focused on the season ahead and delivering success for the club under new boss Arne Slot.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Arne Slot's first official Anfield engagement as Liverpool manager was a successful one as his side beat Brentford 2-0 on Sunday.
IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: Much of what we saw from Slot's Liverpool here was reminiscent of the Jurgen Klopp era. The hunger, work rate and desire was instantly recognisable.
Diogo Jota picked up the loose ball and played in Luis Diaz, who summarily struck home to give the Reds the lead on his 100th club appearance.
Liverpool are the only Premier League club yet to make a signing since the end of the 2023-24 season. However, they have hired a new manager, with Arne Slot replacing Jurgen Klopp.
Redknapp suggested that at the age of 25, Alexander-Arnold is at the ideal stage in his career for a free transfer.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Liverpool host Brentford in Premier League action.
Despite that, questions have been raised over the lack of incoming players at Anfield while uncertainty has grown over the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold , Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk .
It was never in doubt that Klopp would give his blessing to the Dutchman and he proved that when he got the crowd to chant his name after his final match against Wolves .
JOE BERNSTEIN: This is a season of change for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who is having to work without Jurgen Klopp and the two goalkeeping coaches he considers friends for life.
Despite being just two games into the new season, Gary Neville believes pressure has now been ramped up on the Dutchman ahead of next weekend's clash with bitter rivals Liverpool .
The 22-year-old played predominantly as a box-to-box midfielder under former boss Jurgen Klopp last season following his arrival from Bayern Munich in September 2023.
DOMINIC KING: Across Europe, big clubs will be watching in amazement, scarcely able to believe they could land this shimmering jewel for free next summer.
After an entertaining first round of Premier League fixtures, the 20 clubs in the English top flight are back in action this weekend. Here, Mail Sport brings you our predicted lineups.
LEWIS STEELE: Slot is not here to please the cameras. He is unlikely to dart over to the Kop beating his chest after his Anfield debut and he will not replicate Jurgen Klopp.
LEWIS STEELE: The youngster was pictured with a gloomy expression on the substitutes' bench following being taken off for Ibrahima Konate at the interval
Mail Sport revealed earlier this week that Thomas Frank's side were leading the chase for the 22-year-old Dutch centre back despite interest from Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.
The start of the new fantasy season has seen significant activity in the transfer market for FPL Gameweek 2, as managers look to repair any early errors made in their squad selection.
Chris Sutton named who he believes is the best in the Premier League on the latest It's All Kicking Off! episode, with Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Man City's Ederson often touted in the conversation.
Slot has replaced legendary boss Jurgen Klopp at the helm and made a winning start last weekend when the Reds beat newly-promoted Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road.
LEWIS STEELE: Bobby Clark made his breakthrough last season and excelled amid an injury crisis, with the ex-Newcastle academy kid playing in the Carabao Cup final win at Wembley.
Multiple Premier League players have teamed up with TNT Sports to let fans know exactly how their names should be pronounced in a video that has since gone viral.
Benitez took a moment to make a joke about Carragher while discussing the exorbitant fees splashed out in deals by rival Premier League clubs.
Gunners boss Arteta has become renowned for his quirky man management and did so again over the summer when it emerged he'd hired professional pickpockets to steal his team's valuables.
JAMES SHARPE: Arne Slot is still waiting to land his first signing with the pursuit of Spain midfielder Zubimendi ending with the 25-year-old choosing to stay at Real Sociedad.
LEWIS STEELE AT PORTMAN ROAD: The Scotland captain suffered an injury playing for his national team in March and, though he returned to action promptly.
During the Ferguson and Benitez era, United and Liverpool collided in some seismic Premier League bouts, with both sides challenging for superiority on a domestic and European level.
Often hailed as the miracle of Istanbul, Liverpool's epic resurgance against AC Milan went down in football folklore as one of the greatest sporting comebacks of all time.
LEWIS STEELE: Life comes at you fast when you are a Premier League full back playing against the formidable force of Mohamed Salah. Just ask Ipswich's Leif Davis.
Benitez is one of the Reds' most successful managers of the modern era, masterminding their fairy tale Champions League win over AC Milan in 2005 and an FA Cup triumph in 2006.
Speaking at the end of a new Amazon Prime documentary about his life, called 'Sven', Eriksson gave a final message to former players after speaking openly about his affairs and life in the film.
Amazon Prime have announced their punditry team for this season's Champions League after acquiring the rights to show games from Europe's elite club competition.
Previously, Mail Sport revealed that Liverpool stepped up in their talks to sign the 23-year-old player, and after several rounds of negotiations, the deal is close to being sealed.
The 22-year-old defender has attracted enquiries from across Europe including the likes of Bayer Leverkusen, PSV, Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim.
With the new Premier League season kicking off over the weekend, Premier League Productions have developed a series of new scoreboard animations that will change when each club scores a goal.
Both United and the Reds got their new campaigns off to a winning start at the weekend with victories over Fulham , and newly-promoted Ipswich Town, respectively.
Chris Sutton has claimed he would feel 'really disappointed' in himself after Arne Slot made a huge call during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Ipswich on Saturday.
MailOnline is compiling every crucial Premier League statistic during the 2024/25 season, from top scorers to clean sheets and beyond.
Despite failing to maintain their lead at the King Power Stadium, Carragher insisted Ange Postecoglou's side have the quality to secure a top four place this season.
The development comes after he was surprisingly dropped for the clash against the Citizens on Sunday - a verdict that shocked many supporters.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the summer transfer window.
SIMON JONES: Gomez, who wants more regular starting opportunities and in his favoured centre-back position, was not included in Arne Slot's first Premier League matchday squad at Portman Road.
LEWIS STEELE AT PORTMAN ROAD: Three things in life are certain: death, taxes and Mohamed Salah scoring on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was not happy with Liverpool's early kick-off slot despite 2-0 win over Ipswich.
Supporting a Premier League football club can be a very expensive pastime. Fans wanting to support their team by buying a replica kit have seen prices rocket by up to 56% since 2019.
Fabian Hurzeler has already won the full respect of his senior players at Brighton, many of whom are older than their 31-year-old German manager.
JOHN WARK: I was working in the Sir Bobby Robson Suite with some corporate guests and all I could think was, ' We're back in the big time , Boss. You'd be so proud and happy'.
MATT BARLOW AT PORTMAN ROAD: Life after Jurgen Klopp for Liverpool started with a victory stroll in the Suffolk sunshine for their new boss Arne Slot on a day when new dawns collided.
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool's new boss, Arne Slot, started his Premier League career with a win on Saturday, after his new club travelled away to beat newly promoted side Ipswich Town, 2-0.
LEWIS STEELE AT PORTMAN ROAD: Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah (left) were on the score sheet for Arne Slot's side to make what was initially a nervous game more comfortable for Liverpool.
LEWIS STEELE AT PORTMAN ROAD: Mohamed Salah can play for many years due to the care he puts into looking after his body, says Arne Slot.
Mail Sport's Lewis Steele offers his player ratings from Portman Road as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0 in their opening Premier League fixture of the season under new boss Arne Slot.
RECAP Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as newly promoted Ipswich Town hosted Liverpool at Portman Road in the Reds first league game under Arne Slot.
The Ipswich fan was highlighted by Mail Sport reporter Lewis Steele in the stands at Portman Road, with his light-hearted shirt quickly gaining attention on social media.
Joe Gomez has not travelled with the Liverpool squad to Ipswich today as the defender is considering his options.
The life of a Premier League footballer is one lived in the full glare of the spotlight, where their faces are instantly recognised by millions of fans across the globe.
His revelation came just two days after the singer, 33, bought a minority stake in the club he has loved since childhood.
Former Manchester United coach McKenna - who has steered Ipswich to back-to-back promotions - wants to see his players adopt the same style that brought them up.
They kick off their campaign at 12:30pm today with a trip to Portman Road to take on newly-promoted Ipswich and Slot has named his first Liverpool team in the Premier League.
The ex-Man United defender stated that whoever's team finishes lower will have to make a £5,000 donation to charity. Earlier on Friday, Erik ten Hag's side got their 2024-25 campaign underway.
The German has been enjoying his summer, travelling to various events that range from the Euro 2024 final to a Taylor Swift concert, while also building a new villa in Majorca.
Australian pair Cameron Burgess and Massimo Luongo are set to rub shoulders with one of the world's biggest music stars after Ed Sheeran bought a share of English Premier League club Ipswich Town
Erik ten Hag's side kick off their Premier League campaign at Old Trafford on Friday night against Fulham, with United gunning to get their 2024-25 season off to a flying start.
The Reds are the only club in Europe's top five leagues yet to make a signing this summer and the club have come under scrutiny from fans.
Manchester City lifted a record-breaking fourth consecutive English league title last season but one of the pundits believes they will come up short.
Ipswich Town are pushing to sign two forwards as they look to bolster their attacking options for the new season. They kickstart life back in the top-flight against Liverpool on Saturday.
CHRIS SUTTON: After a summer of football which saw England fall short in the Euros once again and Argentina rule supreme in the Copa America, the return of domestic football is merely hours away.
SAMI MOKBEL: New England interim head coach Lee Carsley has vowed to put his own stamp on the job ahead of his audition to become next full-time boss.
Liverpool's new era under Arne Slot will begin the following lunchtime away at promoted side Ipswich Town, as they look to challenge Manchester City for the crown once again.
Mail Sport - with help from our friends over at Fantasy Football Hub - have forged a panel of experts to predict the outcome of each Premier League fixture ahead of the opening weekend.
Liverpool have agreed a £10m fee to sell 19-year-old star Bobby Clark to RB Salzburg as the youngster prepares to be reunited with former Reds assistant Pep Lijnders at the Austrian side.
The Euro 2024 winner with Spain has become a top target for several big clubs, especially after his decisive goal in the European Championship quarter-final against Germany.
With just two days left until Friday's 6.30pm deadline, Fantasy Football Hub's Holly Shand takes a look at five forwards you should consider for your 15-man squads in GW1.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest major signings and rumours involving Premier League clubs and more as sides are starting to ramp up their search for players to bolster their squads.
SIMON JONES: A number of permutations are being discussed as Liverpool doubt Mamardashvili would come to be number two to Alisson.
The Manchester United legend has ripped up the script by naming one of the title favourites to miss out on the Champions League.
The Spaniard is determined to stay at his boyhood club, Real Sociedad, after previously rejecting Arsenal , Bayern Munich and Barcelona .
JOE BERNSTEIN: Tens of thousands of Mail Sport readers have voted over the summer to choose the greatest ever player at every current Premier League club.
With just two days left until Friday's 6.30pm deadline, Fantasy Football Hub's Holly Shand takes a look at five midfielders you should consider for your 15-man squads.
Shaw, who made just 12 starts in the top flight last season and missed the majority of the Euros with his country, picked up a fresh injury at the start of pre-season training with United.
The premium defenders provide the lure of regular clean sheet points - and they look hard to ignore in terms of AI predicted points across the opening four gameweeks.
Here is everything you need to know about your club and their news signings plus when these signings must be registered in order to play in the Premier League's opening weekend.
LEWIS STEELE: Last season, Manchester City played four Premier League games without Rodri - and they lost three of those on their way to winning the Premier League.
With the start of the new Premier League season is just days away, supporters up and down the country are gearing up for yet another thrilling campaign - with plenty of eyes on Liverpool and Arne Slot.
Picking a goalkeeper is often the toughest position to get right in FPL. Do you blow the budget on a premium pick? Choose two cheaper options who you can rotate? Or spend the bare minimum?
Pre-season often provides youngsters with a chance to impress in the first-team and that has certainly been the case this summer. Mail Sport assesses some of the stars of the future.
LEWIS STEELE: Spain's European Championship winner was identified as a top priority for Arne Slot's this window and Liverpool believed they could tempt him away from La Real.
SIMON JONES: The Georgia international, 23, is viewed as a potential long-term investment but Liverpool do not need a new goalkeeper this summer unless Caoimhin Kelleher leaves.
Brentford have announced the £27.5m capture of Portuguese midfielder Fabio Carvalho from Liverpool, with the 21-year-old signing a five-year contract at the London club.
Manchester City have been installed as overwhelming favourites to win an unprecedented fifth-straight Premier League title by Opta's supercomputer.
LEWIS STEELE: Asked about the issue, Van Dijk groaned and chuckled slightly due to the question being one he gets asked almost weekly during the club season
LEWIS STEELE: A breakthrough season felt surreal at times for young Northern Irish full back Conor Bradley - but now the Liverpool youngster says it has sunk in.
Jamie Carragher has revealed his predictions for how he feels the Premier League's top six will finish this season. The new Premier League campaign gets underway on Friday after much anticipation.
The Premier League is back! Unfortunately not all of this weekend's ten fixtures have been selected to be shown on TV. Here are all the games which have been selected for TV coverage.
LEWIS STEELE: It was the first of two friendlies on the same day for Slot's men, with the Reds set to play fellow Spanish side Las Palmas in a teatime kick-off behind closed doors.
Relieve Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from Liverpool vs Sevilla, Arsenal vs Lyon and Chelsea vs Inter Milan as the three sides look to close with a win
After a summer of rest and recouperation, new managers and those who remain will now be doing their final preparations to get their teams ready to go ahead of opening weekend.
Chris Wilder's side started the new season in fine fashion with a 2-0 win over Preston North End in their opening Championship game to outline their status as one of the promotion favourites.
El Clasico rivals Real and Barcelona are reportedly watching Alexander-Arnold's situation closely, with the England star yet to pen an extension with the Reds.
LEWIS STEELE: Brentford will pay a fee rising to £27.5m and Liverpool have retained a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause if the Portugal-born star moves on again.
Slot took over from Klopp after the German announced he would finish up at Anfield once the 2024-25 Premier League season had concluded.
The 26-year-old is contracted at Vitality Stadium until 2029 but a hefty release clause worth £65m has been triggered.
LA Lakers star LeBron James could become a co-owner of the Boston Celtics, according to a new report.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has said Dominic Solanke's impending exit will be 'a big miss' for the club, as the striker joins Tottenham Hotspur in a club-record deal.
Tottenham and Bournemouth have agreed on a £65million transfer for Dominic Solanke with the striker set to undergo his medical soon, Mail Sport understands.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson's (left) bid for a heptathlon gold medal at the Olympics suffered a huge blow as Belgium's Nafi Thiam (inset) leapfrogged the Team GB star into the lead.
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool had high hopes for Koumetio, 21, after he joined the club in 2018 but it has not worked out and he was not part of their travelling squad on a pre-season tour of the US.
During a glittering career, Souness would enjoy the best part of his success with the Reds, winning three European Cups and five English League titles.
Gregg Berhalter was fired in July after USA's disastrous Copa America campaign saw the team crash out at the group stage.
The former Scotland footballer was playing for Liverpool at the time of his mum's passing and had been travelling to the south coast to play against Southampton .
The decision comes after a torrid campaign in which he played just 107 minutes. It culminated in the star refusing to play entirely after being informed that he would be benched for a match.
A former Premier League striker and major tournament Golden Boot winner has popped up on social media and sent fans' minds racing.
It has emerged that Zubimendi, the 25-year-old defensive midfielder, had been earmarked as a top target for Arne Slot and new sporting director Richard Hughes.
Michael Owen has made one of the boldest Premier League predictions that will be seen ahead of the new season which starts in just over two week's time.
His relationship with Clancy, attracted a lot of attention during the height of his football career, with the pair often pictured together in newspapers.
Manchester City , Arsenal and Liverpool fans believe their sides will get off to the strongest start in the new Premier League season as a survey revealed the hopes and dreams of fan bases.
The 25-year-old put in a star performance in the European Championship final for winners Spain when Manchester City's Ballon d'Or contender Rodri went off injured at half-time against England.
Leicester are rivalling Southampton for Liverpool 's Fabio Carvalho. The Portuguese midfielder, who is valued at around £15 million, recently concluded back-to-back loan spells.
The Premier League have announced key changes to fixtures throughout October to accommodate television broadcasters and clubs competing in European Cup tournaments.
The countdown to the Premier League is upon us and dropping in Saturday's Daily Mail (August 10), Mail Sport - in conjunction with Sky Bet - have provided an amazing A2 wallchart to get you ready.
The Reds are the only English top-flight outfit yet to add to their roster this summer, The club has made sweeping changes following the departure of Jurgen Klopp.
KIERAN GILL IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Caicedo struggled after signing for his British record fee, though did improve as the 2023-24 season progressed.
Graeme Souness has opened up about his life in football and the fledgling years of his distinguished career and has revealed the manager who initially didn't back him as a player.
Leicester City want Chelsea striker David Fofana and have also asked about Liverpool's Fabio Carvalho.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move to Real Madrid throughout the summer and one of his Liverpool team-mates has clearly been taking notice.
The Three Lions were so close to glory at the tournament in Germany this summer, before they narrowly lost 2-1 to Spain in the final in Berlin on Sunday, July 14.
Jadon Sancho can lead the line for Manchester United and start the season as a No 9, according to Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag.
Erik ten Hag rued his side's missed chances as Man united suffered a 3-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool in Saturday's pre-season friendly in the United States.
LEWIS STEELE AT THE WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM: Liverpool ran out 3-0 winners against fierce rivals Manchester United in South Carolina.
LEWIS STEELE AT THE WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM: Liverpool put on a show for an expectant sell-out crowd in Columbia, South Carolina and thrashed bitter English rivals Manchester United.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester United take on Liverpool in pre-season action in the US.
In a video shared via TikTok, Keys recognises that him actively seeking to get hairier is somewhat ironic - after he was mocked by trolls for years for having hairy hands.
LEWIS STEELE IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: There are a number of youngsters - returning loanees or academy stars - who have uncertain futures.
A Champions League club have been forced to clarify that Jurgen Klopp is not working for them. Klopp brought the curtain down on his illustrious spell as Liverpool boss at the end of last season.
Mail Sport with the help of our readers is on a mission to find the greatest player of all-time at each of the 20 Premier League clubs. Here are all of them in one place.
Mail Sport understands sporting director Paul Mitchell is handling negotiations from the Newcastle end in what could be the club's biggest negotiation of the summer.
Mail Sport with the help of our readers is on a mission to find the greatest player of all-time at each of the 20 Premier League clubs. Today it's the turn to look at the legends of Liverpool.
Newcastle are set to offer Anthony Gordon a new contract amid recent speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool , according to a report.
The Reds have made a great start to life under Arne Slot , allaying fears of supporters afraid of the impact of Jurgen Klopp 's departure.
Rashford limped off after he was caught on the right ankle by a heavy challenge by Sergi Altimira, and Antony followed just 23 minutes after coming on.
Graeme Souness is 71 - at that age where too many friends are departing for that great football stadium in the sky.
LEWIS STEELE: With no Trent Alexander-Arnold , Virgil van Dijk or Alisson - to name just three - it has felt somewhat like a band doing a world tour without their lead singer.
Liverpool fans in Philadelphia have heaped praise on new manager Arne Slot after one lucky supporter recorded Mohamed Salah's stunning goal against Arsenal on their phone.
LEWIS STEELE IN PHILADELPHIA: Even diehard Liverpool fans could be forgiven for not knowing too much about half of the kids on their tour of the United States this summer.
The Liverpool star last week waxed lyrical about new boss Slot and claimed he was happier than he had ever been with a play style that suits him.
Fans have been blown away by a new corner routine that Liverpool tried out in their 2-1 pre-season win over Arsenal on Wednesday night.
Liverpool fans are already excited about how their side are playing under new manager Arne Slot following a brilliant team goal in their 2-1 pre-season win over Arsenal on Wednesday night.
ISAAN KHAN IN PHILADELPHIA: Mikel Arteta warned that Arsenal must 'punish teams' when on top as they ended their US pre-season tour with a 2-1 defeat by Liverpool.
Graeme Souness has opened up on the time he was the target of a shooting in a candid interview on the new Everything I Know About Me podcast.
LEWIS STEELE AND ISAAN KHAN IN PHILADELPHIA: Harvey Elliott impressed for the Reds providing to superb assists to split open a usually solid Gunners backline.
LEWIS STEELE AND ISAAN KHAN IN PHILADELPHIA: Arne Slot and Liverpool edged Premier League rivals Arsenal 2-1 in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
England and Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon (left) and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard (right) have both donated £10,000 sums to victims of the tragic Southport stabbing attack.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Arsenal take on Liverpool and Chelsea take on Club America in pre-season action in the US.
LEWIS STEELE IN PHILADELPHIA: We are sitting in the tallest skyscraper in Philadelphia, overlooking the famous steps once sprinted up by Sylvester Stallone in Rocky.
The England international saw a potential £45million move to Newcastle United fall through last month as part of negotiations around the deal for Anthony Gordon.
Amad Diallo says he would like to stay at Manchester United 'for life' following talks with manager Erik ten Hag this summer.
LEWIS STEELE IN PHILADELPHIA: Liverpool have held talks with Spanish side Las Palmas over adding a further friendly to their pre-season schedule ahead of the new season.
John Barnes has a bone to pick with Jurgen Klopp. Whisk yourselves back to the final day of last season, that 2-0 win over Wolves. Then wind forward to the wild night out in Liverpool after.
Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Phil Thompson paid their respects at the scene of the Southport stabbing on Tuesday as the town continues to grieve in the aftermath of the tragic knife rampage.
LEWIS STEELE in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : He might still have a baby face and carry himself with the innocence of youth - but Harvey Elliott is no kid any more.
The Reds have made a number of changes to personnel off the pitch, with the likes of Michael Edwards and Julian Ward returning in more senior roles.
The defender, who will join second-tier Turkish outfit Keciorengucu, asked social media network LinkedIn to 'work its magic' back in May after leaving fifth-tier Spanish club Malaga City.
The talented youngster will now be looking to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming a first-team player at Anfield.
Elliott has been a regular for Carsley's side during and since that triumph - and he has now given the highly-rated coach his backing to step up and lead England into the next World Cup cycle.
Elliott has been a regular for Carsley's side during and since that triumph - and he has now given the highly-rated coach his backing to step up and lead England into the next World Cup cycle.
LEWIS STEELE: The defender, believes his valuation is pricing him out of a move if he was to leave. 'I know in today's market (high prices) will happen,' he said.
LEWIS STEELE: The defender, believes his valuation is pricing him out of a move if he was to leave. 'I know in today's market (high prices) will happen,' he said.
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has been spotted signing a fan's Real Madrid shirt, amid speculation that he could be on his way to the club this summer.
LEWIS STEELE IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: The Portugal-born star, who joined from Fulham in 2022, spent last season out on loan with stints at RB Leipzig and Hull City.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is anxiously awaiting news of midfielder Curtis Jones after he was forced out of the club's pre-season friendly against Real Betis.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog of Liverpool's pre-season clash against La Liga side Real Betis. As Arne Slot takes charge of the Reds in their first official pre-season game of the year in the US.
LEWIS STEELE IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Jones now believes he is ready to take that step by playing in a style of play that is perfect for him.
Reports have surfaced in recent days of Real Madrid being interested in signing the defender as the latest piece of the jigsaw in their mega-team that includes Kylian Mbappe and Bellingham.
The Premier League is facing new demands for matches to be staged across the pond , with American TV giants NBC determined to stage two from the season's opening weekend on US soil .
LEWIS STEELE IN PITTSBURGH: The new Liverpool head coach was talking in Pittsburgh ahead of leg one of a three-stop tour of the United States, where they face Real Betis on Friday.
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Manchester United are gearing up for a season that will surely define Erik ten Hag 's reign at the club, with his second campaign falling well short of his promising first term in charge.
And, ahead of Friday's clash with the LaLiga outfit, Slot's squad looked sharp in training as the club shared a clip from Wednesday's session on social media.
CHRIS WHEELER: A Manchester United academy star has pulled out of pre-season training with the club in a bid to seal a loan move to Wigan ahead of the new season getting underway.
Read back through Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news, updates and done deals from the summer transfer window on Wednesday, July 24.
The Red Devils announced the travelling party that jetted off to the US on Wednesday afternoon ahead of eye-catching fixtures against Arsenal and Liverpool.
CHRIS WHEELER IN LA: Employees were informed in a series of meetings which departments are under threat as part of a redundancy process that will result in up to 250 job cuts.
McCann is set to return to the octagon for the first time since February when she beat Diana Belbita by submission, and is the heavy favourite to log her second victory in as many fights at the event.
Yoro had been the subject of interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool and Spanish giants Real Madrid, before opting to join Manchester United in a £52m deal last week.
Trent Alexander-Arnold tipped Lionel Messi as football's greatest-ever player as the Liverpool vice-captain chose the Argentinian superstar above Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo (left) has named the Japan player he wants to see replace Mohamed Salah (right) at Liverpool after admitting a search for the Egyptian's replacement is underway.
Hopeful Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be about to sign a new contract with the club after spotting seats had been covered up at the Anfield Road End of the stadium.
Earlier this month, it emerged that the Reds full-back had drawn interest from the Spanish giants as they eyed up a potential move during the summer window.
EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal's clash against Manchester United in Los Angeles this Saturday still has nearly 20,000 tickets available after steep prices have left both clubs pushing to get them sold.
It may come as a surprise to many football fans to learn that Virgil Van Dijk and Kevin De Bruyne share a close friendship despite being rivals on the pitch.
The Reds will take in friendlies against Real Betis, Arsenal, and Manchester United across the pond after flying from Manchester Airport.
The young midfielder broke Michael Owen's record, which had stood since 1997, to become Liverpool's youngest goalscorer against Leeds aged 17 years and 45 days.
France's sixth-most successful club Bordeaux have accepted their relegation to the third division of the French football pyramid amid their ongoing financial struggles.
Just weeks after Arne Slot left the Rotterdam-based club for Liverpool, they are trying to turn a page - but fans have joked the designer needs a 'raise' for the virtually imperceptible adjustments.
Leny Yoro has revealed how conversations with Rio Ferdinand helped convince him to join Manchester United as the 18-year-old defender looks to help the club challenge for top honours.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano , the Denmark Under-17 international is set to make a decision on his future in the next hours or days.
Japanese outlet Sports Nippon claimed earlier this week that Liverpool had agreed a deal to sign the Real Sociedad winger for a fee said to be in the region of £50million.
KATHRYN BATTE: Miedema, who is the WSL's all-time leading scorer, left Arsenal when her contract expired in the summer and joined WSL rivals City earlier this month.
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It comes just days after the Serie A minnows promoted Cesc Fabregas to head coach from his assistant role , handing him his first top job. The Spaniard has signed a four-year contract and is also a part owner.
Oxlade-Chamberlain currently makes somewhere in the region of £70,000-a-week at Besiktas, who he joined on a free transfer last summer.
Arsenal have set off on their pre-season tour of the United States but are without two key first-team players as they remain behind to undergo rehabilitation on existing injuries.
DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL TROON: Honesty is the best policy but in sport honesty isn't always displayed when a competitor finds themselves in front of a microphone.
A report from BILD states that a player from Frankfurt's Under-19 side is alleged to have used a racist term to insult a Liverpool player.
Erik ten Hag has admitted former Man United boss Ralf Rangnick was right in saying the club needed 'open heart surgery' and claims they are still 'really far from winning titles'.
In his first match as manager, Arne Slot suffered defeat as the Reds players were put through their paces in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
But a lot is set to happen between now and the first game of the season. While the dust is only just settling on what was an enthralling European Championship.
Arsenal's Chido Obi-Martin is firmly on Manchester United's radar, after the teenage prodigy declined a new contract with the Gunners.
Slot fielded 25 players across the 90 minutes including a number of first team stars, who were unable to avoid the Reds from suffering defeat at the AXA Training Centre.
Fernandez has received widespread condemnation for participating in the chant, including from his west London team-mates such as Wesley Fofana - who described it as 'uninhibited racism'.
New data has revealed that clubs are not playing more games than in previous seasons, despite increasing complaints from managers about the congested fixture schedule.
The centre back, described as a generational talent, flew in to Manchester for a medical on Wednesday, having previously been waiting for an offer from Real Madrid.
Liverpool have suspended the sale of their 'members tickets' until further notice after suffering a cyber attack. They apologised for the error, stating they had 'sustained, sophisticated bot attack;.
The new top-flight campaign gets underway in less than a month with Manchester United welcoming Fulham to Old Trafford.
Arne Slot has seen a number of players return from their holidays as he sets about shaping the squad in his own image, following his arrival earlier this month.
We are just less than a month away from the opening game of the 2024-25 Premier League season and the majority of clubs have started to unveil their attire for next year.
The Red Devils have been uncharacteristically efficient in the way they have conducted their business so far this summer.
Granted we have just watched the majority of the leading names in the top-flight battle it out in either the Euros or Copa America, but in just 32 short days the Premier League will be back.
The German has been living it up in a purpose-built villa in Mallorca with his wife Ulla after leaving Liverpool following almost nine years in charge.
The former Dutch international, who played at five tournaments for the Netherlands, had been working as a coach at West Ham under David Moyes.
The 18-year-old is flying to England to have a medical and finalise personal terms over a move to United worth up £52million, and Ferdinand took to social media to respond to the news.
When Liverpool fan favourite Thiago Alcantara announced he was leaving Merseyside in May it wasn't entirely clear what would become of the midfield maestro.
Alexander-Arnold - who has spent his entire career at Liverpool - has been linked with a move to Real Madrid as the 25-year-old enters the final year of his Liverpool contract.
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The 18-year-old defender has been one of United's keenest recent targets in the position, but the Red Devils could yet be forced to fend off interest from a range of other clubs.
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold during the summer transfer window.
Bordeaux, which is appealing its demotion from Ligue 2 because of financial problems, said it had 'been informed by Fenway Sports Group of its intention not to pursue discussions'.
The 21-year-old's remarkable 2023-24 campaign ended in heartache as England suffered a 2-1 defeat by Spain in the final of Euro 2024.
In Germany, the former Liverpool and Bayern Munich midfielder became the only European player to score in the last six major tournaments when he netted in Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Scotland.
Paddy 'The Baddy' revealed ahead of the 2022 World Cup that he would not be cheering on England because of 'disgusting' chants by rival fans directed towards Liverpool supporters.
Scenes reminiscent of what Liverpool fans dealt with in Paris just two years ago appeared at the southwest gate of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the 2024 Copa America Final.
England suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat at the Olympiastadion thanks to goals from Williams and Oyarzabal. The Real Sociedad forward pounced in the 86th minute.
England suffered a heartbreaking loss to Luis de la Fuente's side in Berlin on Sunday night, with Mikel Oyarzabal the match winner with a goal from close range.
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma scooped the prize in 2021 after an impressive campaign that was capped off with a decisive contribution in the final.
A former Liverpool star has accused Jude Bellingham of having an attitude problem and a superiority complex in an extraordinary rant.
The new era at Anfield is officially underway with Arne Slot and his backroom staff putting a host of players through their paces.
The Italian side Como, who are owned by the Hartono brothers, are currently the richest club in Serie A.
England will have to beat the odds and overcome a record held by Spanish teams and their national team if they're to win their first trophy since 1996.
Klopp left the Anfield club at the end of the season after nine fruitful campaigns at the helm of the Reds, but will now return in a new capacity.
Liverpool star striker Darwin Nunez is one of eleven players that are facing disciplinary action by CONMEBOL for their role in a brawl with Colombia fans after the Copa America semifinal.
The rise of £5.5m breaks the previous record increase of £5m which was bestowed upon Andy Carroll prior to his first full season at Liverpool in 2011.
Nadine Coyle has been forced to pull out of gig after 'exhaustion' following Girls Aloud nationwide tour.
The music mogul recently set out on a quest to find the next incarnation of the boy band, with plans for the search to appear in a Netflix documentary called The Midas Touch.
Olmo has been one of Spain's leading lights this tournament with two goals and three assists - yet he only started one of their first four games.
The 28-year-old went viral on social media after appearing out of shape in the build up to the Champions League final against Real Madrid in May.
Olmo (left) scored the winning goal against France in their semi-final win on Tuesday, and has netted in all three of his side's knockout games in their perfect run to the last two in Germany.
Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez could face a lengthy ban after he clashed with supporters in the stands following Uruguay's Copa America semi-final defeat by Colombia on Wednesday.
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly rejected an approach made by US Soccer to take over coaching duties for the men's national team.
New footage has emerged showing Uruguayan forward and Liverpool star Darwin Nunez consoling his young son in the aftermath of Wednesday's shocking Copa America brawl in Charlotte.
Van Dijk made the statement after the Netherlands suffered a 2-1 defeat to England in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, with Ollie Watkins late strike earning the Three Lions a place in the final.
Nunez was among the Uruguay players who went up into the stands at the end of the match in Charlotte in the United States and appeared to become involved in altercations with fans.
An extraordinary post-match brawl ensued just minutes after the referee's final whistle confirmed Colombia's place in Sunday's final.
Footage has shown Bentancur throwing two bottles into the crowd amid the unsavoury scenes in Charlotte, after Uruguay were dumped out of the Copa America on Wednesday night.
You've heard of being 'hangry' but now scientists suggest you can also get 'tangry' - that's tired and angry. Nine in ten identify with the feeling, a poll of 2,000 suggests.
Gregg Berhalter has been fired as manager of the United States Men's National Team, just days after his team were dumped out of Copa America in the group stages.
The Three Lions will take on the Netherlands this evening for a spot in the final of the competition in Germany, which would signpost their second final in a row in the competition under Gareth Southgate.
The 18-year-old Lille defender has been linked with a move away from France this summer, and United have been showing significant interest in him.
he former Liverpool superstar, who joined Barcelona for an astonishing £145million in 2018, has struggled to find a long-term home since leaving the Nou Camp.
Ferdinand believes Yoro should join Erik ten Hag's side instead of other European clubs as he compared the 18-year-old to Arsenal's William Saliba.
A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said they were aware of the deaths of two children who attend Millstead Primary School in Liverpool which is battling an outbreak of a stomach bug.
Since joining the Reds in 2019 as a teenager, he has had three separate loan spells and made just four senior appearances for Liverpool.
A former Liverpool star who won seven trophies at the club has made a radical career change by becoming an evangelical pastor.
It comes after the DNCG, the organisation responsible for monitoring the accounts of professional football clubs in France, downgraded the club to National 1.
Salah is among the stars yet to report back having been granted additional time off by the club, after playing in Egypt's World Cup qualifiers last month, with the forward having been spotted in Mykonos.
CHRIS WHEELER: United sources declined to comment on the reports, but the club are known to be pursuing a number of centre-back targets that include Jarrad Branthwaite and Matthijs de Ligt.
Adrian, Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara all departed Liverpool last month following the expiration of their contracts and a third player is reportedly set to join them.
The 33-year-old, who left Liverpool at the end of last season, brought an end to his trophy-laden playing career as he released an official statement on Monday night.
LEWIS STEELE: Chelsea, who under Todd Boehly 's ownership have spent big money on youngsters, are said to be furious at the prospect of losing Ngumoha.
The Real Madrid player, 29, was surrounded by her loved ones - including Lioness pals Lauren Hemp and Laura Coombs - as she married her beau in a weekend of festivities.
Kevin Keegan's sprawling country pad the football legend owned when he was the manager of Newcastle United has been listed for £2.25million.
The former Feyenoord coach has the daunting challenge of following in the footsteps of legendary manager Jurgen Klopp.
Beneath the seemingly innocent party scene in Tenerife, MailOnline can reveal a bitter fight for control of the islands' lucrative drug trade with criminal gangs from Italy and the UK battling it out.
EXCLUSIVE BY LEWIS STEELE: The deal is not at an advanced stage just yet and others are being considered to complete Slot's backroom cabinet.
Justin Welby 's daughter, Ellie, who is now aged 32, suffers from dyspraxia - a condition which affects movement and co-ordination.
Nunez and Uruguay reached the semifinals of the competition after beating Alisson's Brazil in a dramatic penalty shootout at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night.
Bukayo Saka and Luke Shaw revealed the inner workings of England's penalty shootout victory over Switzerland on Saturday that secured their place in the semi-finals at Euro 2024.
Thiago was hampered by injuries last season and made just one appearance for the Reds, who decided not to renew his deal before giving the midfielder an emotional farewell.
cat groomer Katie Gwilt, who runs The Kat Lady grooming business in Liverpool, has shared 10 tips for ensuring your feline fares well in the hot weather.
The 25-year-old's two brothers were watching from the stands and similar to the rest of the country, looked nervous as he stepped up to take his spotkick.
The 25-year-old smashed the decisive spot-kick into the top left corner after Manuel Akanji missed Switzerland's first penalty, with Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer sent completely the wrong way.
The Three Lions advanced to the Euro 2024 semi-final after a nail-biting victory on Saturday evening, that was achieved via the spot after the sides could not be separated.
The Liverpool star came off the bench in the second-half of extra-time to take a penalty during the shootout and scored the decisive spot-kick to send England into the semi-finals.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has sparked speculation after he was heard telling friends about an England team-mate who 'didn't want to take a penalty' in the shootout victory over Switzerland.
Iris Law cheered on her rumoured England footballer boyfriend Trent Alexander-Arnold as the Three Lions took on Switzerland in the Euros quarter finals on Saturday night.
Slot faced the media for the first time since his move from Feyenoord and was flanked by fellow new face Richard Hughes, the sporting director and shot down suggestions he had trepidation.
Arne Slot first sat up in the stands at Anfield in 2017, when managing Dutch lower-league side Cambuur Leeuwarden, and he was taken aback by the belief and togetherness.
LEWIS STEELE: While Liverpool fans have spent the last few weeks demanding the club to splash the cash, Cody Gakpo has starred at Euro 2024.
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes had to step in to prevent Arne Slot from revealing the names of two new arrivals during his first press conference.
LEWIS STEELE: The new Liverpool boss faced the media for the first time since taking over from Jurgen Klopp on Friday morning, with eight Reds players reporting for pre-season training.
While the Argentine prepares to move in, another familiar face to Liverpool fans will be rejoicing that the sale has finally been completed.
According to Spanish air traffic controllers, a Ryanair service to Tenerife was diverted and met by police. A doctor was also needed and it is not known if any arrests were made.
SIMON JONES: The Seagulls, who had a £30m bid rejected for Leeds United forward Georginio Rutter, have also offered £7m plus add-ons for Gothenburg midfielder Malick Yalcouye, 18.
Carroll, 35, who plays for French second tier side Amiens, was seen shouting at bystanders in the early hours of Tuesday morning having clashed with an unknown individual.
The Mail first interviewed Sudanese national Omer, 23, in a Calais camp a week ago and he is now living at a Home Office hotel in the port city of Hull, east Yorkshire.
DailyMail.com columnist Tim Howard this week vowed that he will fly to Spain to persuade the former Liverpool boss to take over - should US Soccer replace Gregg Berhalter.
Jessica Baker (pictured) was on her way to West Kirby Grammar School in Wirral, Merseyside, when the coach crashed on the northbound M53 just after 8am on September 29 last year.
In his exclusive column for DailyMail.com, USMNT legend Howard vowed to fly to Spain himself to try and persuade the former Liverpool manager to coach the United States towards the World Cup.
USA supporters can let their minds wander, safe in the knowledge that we have been here before. Jurgen Klopp has gone back on his word in the past. More than once, in fact.
Rebecca Joynes wore a black jacket over her head as she was guided into Manchester Crown Court by her father, Stuart.
DogsAtPollingStations is one of the highest trends on X this morning, with adorable polling pooches seen next to signs.
The Piano winner Brad Kella has welcomed his second daughter with his girlfriend Abbie Lewis just weeks after being crowned the show's second season champion.
The ex-Liverpool and Newcastle defender has reportedly become a football agent following a stint of media and punditry appearances since retiring from the game in 2016.
The pair were team-mates at the time and combined for the unusual musical melody. The striker, who is still playing professionally, was seen cringing as he watched the footage back.
The eleventh hour decision was branded 'sickening' in Liverpool, a Labour stronghold which has shunned the paper since the Hillsborough disaster.
A heartbroken family have paid tribute to a 'fiercely loyal' teenager, Ellis Cox, 19 who was gunned down in Aintree whilst on a bike ride with friends, saying their world is 'shattered'.
TIM HOWARD: I believe I could make a very compelling argument to Jurgen Klopp to take over the US Men's National Team. I know he's only been retired a few weeks and wants a break.
The former Liverpool boss has been settling in to life in Mallorca with his wife, Ulla - and that lifestyle no doubt involves watching lots of football. He has also been watching tennis and playing padel.
Carroll had reportedly been dining in the Asian restaurant with his wife Billi Mucklow , a former TOWIE star, before an alleged altercation with a man while leaving the restaurant.
The victory saw Ronald Koeman's side set up a quarter-final clash against Turkey, with the 25-year-old both scoring and setting up Donyell Malen with an assist in the second half.
Fans of the United States men's national team are still grieving their early Copa America exit, with plenty of blame to go around. Target No 1 is head coach Gregg Berhalter.
Gakpo opened the scoring after 20 minutes and then got the assist for Donyell Malen's close-range finish seven minutes from time and fans have heaped praise on him on social media.
The American singer famously released her sell-out Era's Tour in cinemas last year and raked in an eye-watering £200M at the box office.
Didi Hamann has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo as 'embarrassing' after he was seen crying on the pitch following his penalty miss against Slovenia.
Lifeguards, coastguards and police officers scrambled to the scene in the Plymouth Hoe area over fears the swimmers may have got into distress.
Nadine Coyle broke down in tears as she paid tribute to late bandmate Sarah Harding on the Girls Aloud tour at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Sunday.
Mail Sport reported earlier this week that Newcastle had been ready to let the winger leave as they are forced to sell in order to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules.
The boy had been swimming with friends but disappeared as the others exited the water at around 7pm last night.
Girls Aloud halted their Liverpool show at the M&S Bank Arena on Sunday night for Cheryl to respond to a viral video of her.
England are hoping to avoid a penalty shootout at Euro 2024 and fans will be delighted to see a plethora of specialists within their ranks, with two Chelsea stars making claims as England's best.
EXCLUSIVE: The Reds admire the England winger but the proposed deal - said to include defender Quansah heading in the opposite direction - was not right for them.
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Skrtel, who was at Anfield between 2008 and 2016, has been unimpressed by what he has seen from England so far at Euro 2024.
Liverpool were huge admirers of Bellingham having tracked him for a long period during his time at Borussia Dortmund, and Jurgen Klopp uncharastically even ran his praises.
The Netherlands had already secured their place in the last-16 heading into Wednesday's match, but delivered a lacklustre display as they fell behind three times.
A body language expert declared Girls Aloud 'stronger than ever', despite slashing ticket prices by 60%, as they performed final London show on Thursday.
England will take on Slovakia as they hope to push their chnaces of success in a favourable side of the draw that has seen them avoid the likes of Spain, Germany and France.
Fans were left stunned after former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino was seen wearing the shirt of another English club. Firmino became a firm favourite with Liverpool supporters
Kirsty Stewart, from Moseley, Liverpool, wanted her bridal party to fit with her 'neutral' colour scheme and decided to buy bridal dresses she found on ASOS for around £150,
Michael Owen shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife of 19 years Louise Owen on Tuesday as he wished her a happy wedding anniversary.
Baby Orla became a TikTok sensation after she was recorded 'answering back' in a Scouse accent when she was told it was bedtime, despite not being able to talk.
Gareth Southgate's side put in another tepid performace in the first half of the match in Cologne, failing to improve on their showing against Denmark that received widespread criticism.
At the time of writing, the hacker's posts were live, and the hacker is still in control of the account, appearing to re-direct Carragher's account to a new username of @XAIPremium.
Gary Neville has made a few puzzling tactical selections as he named his England starting XI ahead of their final group stage match against Slovenia tonight.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Dickie Arbiter explained how he was sent to Charing Cross on the day the bombshell book was published and was 'gobsmacked' by the coverage.
LEWIS STEELE: New Fenway Sports Group CEO of Football Michael Edwards is keen to trade wisely and there could be a number of permanent exits to raise cash.
Alexander-Arnold, a natural right back for Liverpool at club level, had been named in Southgate's starting XI for the victory over Serbia and draw with Denmark.
Former Liverpool star Hansen, who worked alongside Lineker on Match of the Day, was discharged from hospital on Sunday two weeks after being admitted.
A Liverpudlian mother is seen laughing in a TikTok video when her baby, who can't yet talk, 'answered back' when she was told it was bedtime - the baby's 'Scouse accent' made viewers howl.
Newcastle United's Loris Karius tied the knot with Italian sports presenter Diletta Leotta in a stunning ceremony in Vulcano Island, Sicily on Saturday.
Deliveroo's data revealed that concert goers turned to the food delivery service after the concert, with orders peaking at midnight, according to RestaurantOnline .
AADAM PATEL AT THE MHPARENA: It was a bitter ending for Steve Clarke's side, who had mounted a late attack on Hungary, but agonisingly conceded in the dying embers of the match.
The 37-year-old made 26 appearances but was usurped by the emergence of Caoimhin Kelleher who has established himself as the main understudy to Alisson Becker.
The 21-year old, a product of Liverpool's academy, has impressed on successive loans with Championship sides Blackburn Rovers and Hull City.
Photos show revellers sunbathing at Africa Oye festival in Sefton Park, Liverpool, today, with some bringing ice boxes and beach tents to keep themselves cool in the heat.
Liverpool have confirmed that club legend Alan Hansen has been discharged from hospital two weeks after he was admitted and was fighting for his life.
Slot's interview with the club's in-house media offered the 45-year-old his first chance to allay the fears of supporters and put forward his own vision for the club.
Dedicated Swiftie Helen Derbs was determined to see the global superstar perform live at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool - but still didn't have tickets on the day of the concert.
Three women, one holding a baby, boarded a 10-seater private jet from Erfurt, close to the team's base camp, for Liverpool at lunchtime yesterday.
Andy Robertson's status as the most decorated player in this Scotland team has perhaps been more of a burden than a blessing for the defender over the last five years.
The Egyptian, whom many fans are 'convinced' has had a hair transplant this summer, teased his fresh look on Instagram last month and appears to be delighted with the results.
The 21-year-old winger's excellent performances at Euro 2024 have put him on the radar of several Premier League clubs, but Athletic Bilbao's president has sent a strong message to suitors.
The Reds officially unveiled Arne Slot (right) as their new manager earlier this week and the Dutchman revealed he has been working with staff behind the scenes to try and help improve the club.
Taylor Swift fans have revealed a secret shortcut to beat the crowds at the star's sell-out Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium tonight, which will see 90,000 concertgoers descending on the London venue.
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Slot's appointment as Jurgen Klopp's replacement was confirmed over a month ago, but he had not been officially revealed until earlier this week, when he spoke to the club website.
Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold (pictured with Southgate, right), who started both games in midfield alongside Arsenal star Declan Rice, has ultimately struggled to run the game.
Carragher has suggested Gareth Southgate's side reminded him of his England era where a manager attempted to fit all their star players into the same team.
IAN LADYMAN: In an official club interview to mark his arrival as new Liverpool manager, Arne Slot must have referenced Jurgen Klopp more than 20 times.
The model, 23, sent temperatures soaring on Wednesday as she shared a slew of bikini-clad snaps on Instagram, seemingly giving the Euros in Germany a miss.
Taylor Swift took to her Instagram on Thursday to share several stunning concert snaps as she gears up for the London leg of her Eras tour.
One of Gareth Southgate's great strengths since taking over as England manager eight years ago has been uniting a squad that was previously divided.
Arne Slot saw the funny side of Liverpool being handed a lunchtime kick-off in his first Premier League game in charge, when they take on Ipswich at Portman Road in August.
A teenage Taylor Swift fan was left slurring her words, unable to walk, and believes she was spiked at the Eras Tour concert in Liverpool.
Premier League legend Heskey, 46, played for the Newcastle Jets over two seasons, before returning to England to finish his career with Bolton Wanderers in 2016.
Slot's arrival was muted long before official confirmation came from the club. In fact, the first 'official' statement came from his predecessor Jurgen Klopp.
SWAG Family Sydney president Ricky Herrera photographed the heartbreaking scene outside one of the food collection points at Martin Place, in Sydney's CBD.
LEWIS STEELE: Arne Slot has spent his first few weeks as Liverpool head coach by studying not just matches but training sessions to get a feel for the playing style and culture of his new team.
A clip from @harryalex98 has gone viral of the singer shaking her hips in an unflattering way when on stage at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh earlier this month.
The Dutchman was officially announced as the Reds new boss in May, taking over from Jurgen Klopp , who departed at the end of last season.
A Taylor Swift fan 'may as well have stayed at home' after paying £60 for restricted view tickets that were sat behind the stage, after other fans had ticketing errors.
Curtis Jones enjoyed a luxurious two day trip to Paris with his girlfriend, forking out an estimated £14,000 for the one night stay in the city of love after being cut from the England team.
The Liverpool native, 26, found herself booted after she was left without a love interest when the TOWIE star's ex-Grace Jackson arrived and quickly rekindled their romance.
Liverpudlian Samantha, 26, found herself without a love interest after Joey Essex 's ex-girlfriend Grace Jackson entered the villa and quickly rekindled their romance.
The singer, 34, is currently on the UK leg of her Eras tour with her latest concert at the Welsh capital's Principality Stadium as she performed to a whopping crowd of 70,000.
The Liverpool native, 26, found herself without a love interest after Joey Essex's ex-girlfriend Grace Jackson entered the villa and quickly rekindled their romance.
A club statement revealed Savage had turned down alternative roles to remain at the club, and was now set to step up from his position as director of football to move to the touchline.
The singer, 34, is currently on the UK leg of her Eras tour which she is bringing to the Welsh capital's Principality Stadium.
The pop icon, 34, has been struggling to adjust to the cold weather of the UK as she kicked off Eras tour with three sold-out shows in Scotland last week.
Here, Mail Sport runs through the fastest players on each of the Premier League teams and their quickest performances - and be warned, there are quite a few shocks below.
Attention in the footballing world is focused on the European Championship taking place in Germany but domestic action will swiftly return after the conclusion of the event
SIMON JONES: A number of Premier League sides have been following the teenager, who figured in midfield for much of Wolves U17's run to the Premier League Cup final.
Slot will need to make his mark felt immediately with Liverpool in Europe after their disappointing Europa League campaign last season ended in a shock quarter final defeat by Atalanta.
But while all supporters are likely to believe their team has the toughest start in just two months time, one club has managed to, on the face of it, skirt danger in their opening five fixtures.
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot will take his side to Portman Road to face Ipswich in their first Premier League clash of the 2024-25 season.
The schedule for the 2024-25 Premier League season has been released, with Manchester United opening the new campaign against Fulham at Old Trafford.
The Premier League has revealed when it plans to release information on TV picks ahead of the 2024-25 season, vowing to give fans at least five weeks' notice for every fixture other than the final day.
The Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season have been revealed and what an opening round of fixtures it is.
The 2024-25 season will already be a memorable one for the Toffees regardless of how their season unfolds as they are set to say goodbye to Goodison Park.
Manchester City will then have the space of a month to wait out their next Big Six opponents, last season's title rivals Arsenal, who will travel to the Etihad on September 21.
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Slot has the unenviable task of following legendary former boss Jurgen Klopp , who brought an end to a successful nine-year spell on Merseyside at the end of the last campaign.
England prevailed with a 1-0 victory in their opening Euro 2024 fixture but there was much debate over Alexander-Arnold's performance.
The centre half has just two years left to run on his existing contract at Selhurst Park with rival clubs preparing to pounce on Palace's reluctance to let their star man enter the final 12 months of his deal.
Billionaire Kansas City owner Clark Hunt confirmed the Love Story songstress is 'absolutely' part of the family, almost one year into her relationship with tight end, Travis Kelce.
When Gakpo signed for Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in the winter of 2022, Klopp said there had been a need to move quickly before he became a '40-goal player' somewhere else.
The Reds and Scotland legend Hansen was hospitalised last week, prompting a number of supportive messages from club and country
Lorraine Williams, 74, from British Columbia, Canada, discovered fellow retirees James McLoughlin, a 77-year-old from Liverpool, and Isle of Wight resident Josephine Morey, 75, through a DNA test
The Three Lions edged out Dragan Stojkovic's side 1-0 in their first game of Euro 2024 in Gelsenkirchen (right), with Jude Bellingham scoring the decisive goal after just 13 minutes.
The 2023-24 Premier League season has just drawn to a close, with Man City claiming their fourth consecutive title in May. Here is everything you need to know about the 2024-25 fixture release.
IAN LADYMAN AT THE ARENA AUFSCHALKE: We were given almost 70 minutes here to see if we have answer to the Trent Alexander-Arnold puzzle and the truth is that we do not.
Gareth Southgate deployed Alexander-Arnold in centre midfield alongside Declan Rice for the clash, with this an idea the England boss has been working on over the past year.
The UK leg of Taylor's tour continued over the weekend with three gigs at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, with the sweet moment taking place during Saturday's show.
The English actor, 33, made a fashion statement in a purple turtleneck teamed with a black double-breasted blazer, shortly after breaking his silence on his split with ex Taylor Swift.
Gary Neville believes England must utilise Trent Alexander-Arnold properly because he is 'world class' at what he does.
Colombia and Liverpool star Luis Diaz was left writhing in pain after being caught by a shocking two-footed tackle in his nation's 3-0 friendly win over Bolivia on Saturday evening.
Mid way through the show the American superstar, 34, wore a flowing red dress to perform Champagne Problems before before becoming visibly overwhelmed.
With former Chelsea boss Avram Grant comparing him to Messi and Ronaldo, Liverpool won the race to sign the attacking midfielder, bringing him to Anfield for £20m in 2014.
Taylor Swift was left teary-eyed from the crowd at her last Liverpool show on Saturday after her ex-boyfriend of six years Joe Alwyn finally broke his silence on their split.
Although he is still mainly deployed as a right-back for Liverpool, it is expected that Alexander-Arnold could start in midfield in England's first game of the tournament against Serbia on Sunday.
Gareth Southgate's men will take to the turf in Germany with a whole country behind them as they seek to go one step further than Euro 2020 - where they finished runners
The Liverpool defender could be forced to demolish the court over fears that noisy games could lead to a volley of complaints from neighbours.
Taylor Swift fans were left furious after being denied entry to the concert at the Liverpool Eras gig at the Anfield stadium on Friday.
The former X Factor star, 37, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King's Birthday Honours, along with a whole host of stars.
England stars Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham have revealed a new secret handshake during training ahead of the Three Lions getting their Euro 2024 campaign underway.
A social media post in which the user claimed to be 'five Swifties down' and provoked any others who 'want their jaws testing' - appeared to be the genesis of the dispute.
After revealing that she co-wrote the song with her ex Calvin Harris under a pseudonym, Taylor Swift graced fans with a performance of Rihanna's 'This Is What You Came For' at Friday's show
The pop icon, 34, has been struggling to adjust to the cold weather of the UK as she kicked off that leg of her Eras tour with three sold-out shows in Scotland last week.
The comedian, 36, faced backlash from viewers following a comment he made during Friday night's episode of Love Island.
New data has revealed top ten XL Bully hotspots, unveiling the areas with the highest numbers of the 'dangerous' dog.
Hardman was on an Instagram live feed by his girlfriend, Chariah Gorden. Swift then took to the comments to praise Hardman's extension with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the team.
The former Dortmund and Liverpool midfielder has penned a three-year deal to take over the reins from Edin Terzic, who left the club by his own volition on Thursday.
SAMI MOKBEL IN BLANKENHAIN: As Mail Sport revealed on Monday, the national team head coach has been giving serious consideration to starting Alexander-Arnold in midfield.
The Reds defender had previously played down injury fears after coming off early during a training session earlier this week, but takes up the armband on Friday evening.
The Liverpool defender, who has 13 caps for his country, has headed to his first major tournament with his country and is hoping to make his mark as the Three Lions go for glory in Germany.
The pop icon, 34, has been struggling to adjust to the cold weather of the UK as she was seen wiping her nose with a tissue on stage before introducing a surprise mash-up song.
Daniel Cleary (pictured) is suing both the club and his former teammate Tom Brewitt - who deny liability for the defender's injury. Both players hoped to make senior debuts for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Taylor Swift stayed up through the night in England to celebrate Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs receiving their rings for last season's Super Bowl win.
Al-Nassr are reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and have plans to make the Dutchman the highest paid defender in the world.
The Premier League transfer window is officially open as fans wait with baited breath to see who may join, or leave their club.
Nunez was taking photos with fans while Doherty was 'IRL streaming', a form of online content where creators broadcast their day-to-day lives to an audience online.
One of Hansen's former sides, Liverpool, took to their social media channels to announce the news on Sunday afternoon, sending their best wishes to the former defender and his family.
SIMON JONES: As Mail Sport reported, Liverpool admire the centre-back and Madrid do not wish to pay Lille's £42m asking price but the Champions League winners believe Yoro favours them.
Taylor Swift performed in front of a 53,000-strong crowd at the Liverpool FC stadium - breaking the all-time attendance record for the arena.
The singer, 34, kicked off her three-day stint in the city and broke the all-time attendance record at Anfield Stadium, with 53,000 fans filling the arena.
Having waited 23 years to break a cycle of failure, Scotland's return to the international stage ended in a fashion that was wearily familiar.
Klopp (left) waved goodbye to the Reds in May when he took charge of his final game, a 2-0 win over Wolves, triggering emotional scenes from the fans in attendance at Anfield.
The Shameless star's husband Paul, 41, died on March 13 after what the soap star has now confirmed was a long struggle with his mental health, specifically Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Taylor Swift is set to perform in Liverpool tonight at the landmark 100th show of her Eras tour - and fans think the megastar singer is going to do something to mark the achievement.
Taylor Swift mania has swept across Liverpool ahead of her 100th Era's Tour performance at Anfield tonight. A set of 11 new art installations across the city mark the megastars appearance.
England get their Euro 2024 campaign underway at the Veltins Arena on Sunday afternoon, as they bid to claim only the second trophy in the nation's history.
Holistic feline therapist Katie Gwilt, who runs Liverpool-based business The Kat Lady, has shared five tips on how to ensure you and your cat have the best goodbye possible.
GUESS JEANS and Nicolai Marciano announced Trent, 35, as the second face of the brand on Thursday, ahead of his venture to the 2024 Euros Championship.
The singer, 34, who is on the UK leg of her Eras tour, went for dinner in Notting Hill wearing the same clock necklace she wore to the 2024 Grammys
The defensive midfielder had earned what was perhaps a surprise call up to Julian Nagelsmann's side having only won a single cap before, featuring against Ukraine nine days ago.
Franchesca Morgan lost her job at Arrowe Park Hospital, near Liverpool, after taking paracetamol and co-codamol without permission after feeling unwell during her shift.
Anthony Martial's agent has released a statement on the French striker's future after his exit from Manchester United after nine years.
Football fans mocked Reece James for his recent appearance at a fashion show - where he appeared to be mopping floors.
Vincent Kompany was announced as Bayern Munich's new manager at the end of last month, despite failing to keep Burnley in the Premier League last campaign.
The 25-year-old pulls the strings for Liverpool. Under Jurgen Klopp, he was given the license to drift in front of the backline from his usual right-back position and pick out his teammates.
Fernando Torres has taken his first post in management after being appointed boss of Atletico Madrid 's B Team.
Sean Dyche has been enjoying the off-season break, by partying at one of Ibiza's top nightclubs during his summer holiday.
Footage shows the young man on the scooter in the outside lane of the A40 close to Wembley, north London on Sunday afternoon.
The Scottish FA have extended their heartfelt wishes to national team icon Alan Hansen, who faces a serious health battle in hospital.
A former Liverpool star is reportedly eyeing a move to Georgia in a bid to revive his career seven months after leaving his last club in controversial circumstances.
Ahead of Euro 2024, fans were asked whether they would rather their club win the Premier League title or for England to lit the trophy in Germany.
Showing bits from the previous night, Monday's instalment open with quite a stiff reaction from the make-up artist, 26, when the TOWIE alum, 33, stamped a smooch on Jess, 25.
Clarke's men took part in an open training session in the Stadion am Groben in Garmisch-Partenkirchen where hundreds of locals turned up in the rain to see Scotland being put through their paces.
Liverpool announced on Sunday that the club legend and former Match of the Day pundit was being treated in hospital as they sent their support to their ex-captain and his family.
Liverpool announced on Sunday that they are providing support to the family of their former captain, who won three European cups before he retired in 1991 to start as a television pundit.
The American megastar dazzled fans for three nights in Scotland this weekend - with each sold-out show consisting of 46 songs performed for more than three hours.
After retiring in 1991 due to injury, Hansen moved into punditry and was hugely popular, most notably for his work on Match of the Day.
In 14 years at Anfield Hansen won every major honour available to him, making 620 appearances in one of the most decorated teams in the history of English football.
Manchester United supporter Bolt says while he didn't want any of the three teams to win the title, Man City's success was more bearable because Arsenal fans 'talk so much'.
IAN LADYMAN: And this was Hansen, a centre half who could have played just about anywhere. Somebody like Pep Guardiola would have loved him.
Gary Lineker has also sent his well wishes to Hansen, having worked with the former Liverpool defender on Match of The Day for over a decade.
The Scot, 68, played for the Reds between 1977 and 1991, making 434 appearances for the club. He retired in March of his final season as a Reds player before moving into broadcasting.
Why the Brazil goalie was wearing the number 110 shirt during the national team's friendly win over Mexico ahead of this summer's COPA America.
The 45-year-old officially took charge on June 1, leaving Feyenoord in the Eredivisie after restoring them to Europe's elite in his three years at the helm.
The special briefing comes in the wake of several high-profile break ins over the past season and the home invasion of Raheem Sterling during the Three Lions' 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar.
Louis van Gaal knows a thing or two about being a Dutch manager in the Premier League and the former Man United boss has given his opinion on Liverpool's new boss.
Carragher predicted that the Three Lions will come up just short. The former defender also expressed his belief that the team that beats England will go on to win the tournament.
One particular incident perhaps epitomises Hodgson's time at the club as he let the wrong player join Fulham as part of the deal that saw Paul Konchesky head to Anfield.
Klopp left Anfield at the end of 2023-24 after nine fruitful campaigns at the helm of the Reds, winning both the Premier League and Champions League as well as numerous domestic cup titles.
Talk about timing. When I arranged to catch up with my old pal Gary McAllister on Tuesday evening, I didn't imagine Scotland would be smashing England about at cricket's T20 World Cup.
Ahead of Euro 2024 , Jota was faced with the difficult task of choosing his greatest ever team-mates. The 27-year-old ended up selecting five current Liverpool players as well as himself.
Saliba (left), is nine years the junior Van Dijk (right), but has become vital to Arsenal's impressive defence that has contributed to the Gunners pushing Manchester City in the Premier League.
It is possible that the Magpies will have to sell players if they want to buy this summer, with a number of their stars, including Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak, linked with moves away.
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool fan groups have reacted with fury after chairman Tom Werner said he wants to see Premier League games played in New York City.
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans will be blessed with 3 hours and 21 minutes of the Anti-Hero singer tonight as she kicks off her British leg of the Eras Tour in Edinburgh.
MAILONLINE LIVEBLOG: Follow our live coverage of Taylor Swift's Edinburgh show as thousands of fans descend on the Scottish capital for the opening night of the Eras Tour in the UK.
The Liverpool legend rarely suffered injuries during a successful career that saw him play 737 times for Liverpool but his son, James, has seen his career jeopardized by knee injuries
England's top flight, which has run as the Premier League since 1992, has never in its history seen a game played outside of the United Kingdom, though such an event could be edging closer.
Two men have been charged with murder after the 'cruel and cold-blooded assassination' of a former RAF serviceman when he was shot outside a gym.
Gareth Southgate confirmed the team that will travel to Germany for the tournament set to get underway next week.
Kim Cattrall put on a leggy display in a chic black blazer dress alongside her boyfriend Russell Thomas in a rare public appearance at the Alexander Wang runway show.
SAMI MOKBEL: The England centre-back hasn't played since April and was expected to miss tomorrow's final warm-up game versus Iceland as he nurses a calf problem.
SAMI MOKBEL: The Anfield star was handed his first call up when Gareth Southgate named his provisional 33 man party for the tournament last month.
Shannon McFadden (pictured), of Litherland, was stopped by police last January and tested almost twice the limit for cannabis whilst driving her blue Ford Fiesta through the Sefton area of Merseyside.
The former Liverpool star racked up 114 appearances for the Three Lions between 2000 and 2014. During that time he featured in six major tournaments and became the team's captain.
Nunez, 24, endured a difficult end to the season for Liverpool as he netted just once in their final 11 league games, amid rumours of a fall-out with outgoing boss Jurgen Klopp.
The actress was at the height of her fame after starring as teenager Emily Shadwick in the Channel 4 soap opera before embarking on a short-lived pop career.
Gerrard never lifted the title in his Liverpool days - with his slip against Chelsea an unfortunate lasting image from his career - while his Manchester United counterpart won 11.
Kim Cattrall, Ice Spice, and Tinashe sizzled while attending the Alexander Wang runway show in New York City on Wednesday.
IAN HERBERT: Four consecutive titles are all well and good but Manchester City still don't command the global traction of Manchester United and Liverpool.
Gakpo, who was then at PSV, had been heavily linked with a move to English football, with Leeds and Southampton amongst the clubs that were interested in him.
The 20-year old right-back joined Liverpool from Aberdeen for £4.2m in 2022 but injuries hindered his start and he has had spells on loan with Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers.
Gareth Southgate 's England have one last game to play on home soil before travelling to Germany for the tournament.Here is what you need to know about England's last game.
The upcoming campaign will be one of significant change for the Merseyside giants as Arne Slot takes up the role of first-team coach after the departure of Jurgen Klopp.
National Rail Enquiries said the incident is affecting passengers travelling with Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway and Southern.
The Anfield icon had a storied career on Merseyside, playing 394 games and winning an FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield and the UEFA Super Cup during his nine years.
The West Midlands side triggered an unprecedented vote, after claiming that the controversial technology was 'at odds with the spirit of the game'.
STEVE CLARKE last night called Scotland Under-21s striker Tommy Conway into his squad for Euro 2024 after Liverpool's Ben Doak became the latest addition to a lengthy list of casualties.
A former Sydney Airport worker, 38, has been jailed after pleading guilty to a shocking $450,000 act.
While clubs will pay over the odds for players each and every transfer window, it seems the price for a top head coach may be increasing - with several teams dipping into their coffers for a new manager.
Football Cops on Channel 4 takes an inside look at the country's Dedicated Football Officer's (DFO) who work to tackle the violence, disorder and anti-social behaviour at games.
The former Sunderland youngster was playing for the Three Lions at the home of his old rivals - St James' Park - and it appears he was still feeling like a member of the opposition.
The Liverpool star took his tally for the national team to three on Monday night with a superb effort from a tight angle. His goal doubled the advantage of Gareth Southgate 's side at St James' Park.
The Red Devils are planning to make a bid for the 22-year-old defender in the near future. Inacio has been called up by Roberto Martinez for Portugal's Euro 2024 squad.
Alice Dellal, whose grandfather 'Black Jack' Dellal once blew £1.7million in a Monte Carlo casino in a single night in 2006, is placing a bet on motherhood.
ENGLAND 3-0 BOSNIA - OLIVER HOLT AT ST JAMES' PARK: A game of hints and suggestions gave Southgate a few clues and plenty of encouragement.
227 players from the Bundesliga are thought to have taken part in a survey, giving their opinions on a range of topics, from who will win the Euros to the worst manager of the season.
The 22-year old enjoyed a strong season on loan at Bundesliga side Mainz this year and spoke candidly last week about his desire to leave and continue playing regular first team football.
Headlines will naturally gravitate towards Dominik Szoboszlai, but look out for RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi and defender Willi Orban, as well as Freiburg winger Roland Sallai.
Amy Gibney, 38, of Tuebrook, Liverpool, pulled John Cotgreave's hair, wrapped her arms around his head and then tried to drag him around as he sat in his wheelchair.
With the two teams level at 6-6 at Selhurst Park, penalties were looming. However, the game had to be called off as hundreds of fans entered the pitch.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was told off as he interviewed Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos after the Champions League final.
Becky, 30, turned heads in the red ensemble while Craig, 43, sported a sparkling hoodie as the pair lead stars at the star-studded Hits Radio Live in Liverpool.
OLIVER HOLT AT WEMBLEY: They were outplayed in this match but they still won. They always win. They have not lost in a European Cup final since Liverpool beat them in Paris in 1981.
Klopp, who stepped down as Liverpool head coach at the end of the season after a trophy-laden nine-year spell, was pictured in the stands before kick-off.
The athletic left-back, who can also play at centre-back, has been starring for Barcelona B this season and was primed to make the step up to the senior side under coach Xavi who rates the teenager highly.
Liverpool fans are convinced that star man Mohamed Salah has had a hair transplant after he showed off his new look while on international duty with Egypt.
Bale won five European Cups during an eventful nine-year stay in the Spanish capital, with his most telling contribution coming against the Reds in Kyiv .
Jamie Carragher has been enjoying his time with Borussia Dortmund fans ahead of tonight's Champions League final, after his prior trip to the 'Yellow Wall' in the last round.
The singer, 46, took to Instagram from his hospital bed to explain that doctors were forced to correct the previous procedure, without giving further details.
Bale's bicycle kick three minutes after replacing Isco was a thing of beauty; pure reactionary brilliance from a man who knows a thing or two about stunning goals.
Planes could be grounded and drivers left struggling to fill up at the pumps when dozens of refinery-based delivery drivers working for fuel logistics company Oxalis strike from June 6.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Even though it was the European Cup final, I didn't have nerves. I was always a confident person and at Liverpool I was feeding off the experience of the older players.
Ex-Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund hero Patrik Berger has backed his old side - liberated from the weight of expectation - to spring a major upset in the Champions League final.
Selina Bennetts Ly was killed instantly when she veered off the road on Horsley Drive at Wetherill Park in Sydney 's west just after 11pm on Thursday night.
SIMON JONES: West Ham have opened talks with Palmeiras over a £25million deal for winger Luis Guilherme. The 18-year-old has previously been a target for both Liverpool and Brentford.
SIMON JONES: Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Joe Gomez have emerged as targets for the Saudi Arabian Pro League as they look to attract younger players this summer.
Rio Ferdinand couldn't believe the result of a lie detector test when the Manchester United legend was asked whether Virgil van Dijk is a better Premier League defender than he was.
It would be the perfect place to unwind with wife Ulla and his family after admitting he left Liverpool because he was 'running out of energy.'
LEWIS STEELE: Premier League clubs in Europe will be put in a seeding system in next season's Carabao Cup, giving them a potentially easier path in a measure designed to reduce fixture congestion.
Newly-appointed Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reportedly keen to bring Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins to the club as the Anfield boss weighs up whether to sell Darwin Nunez.
Erik ten Hag got the ball rolling on a potential rivalry earlier this week when asked for his view on Arne Slot's Feyenoord after they finished second in the Eredivisie, seven points behind PSV Eindhoven.
LEWIS STEELE: While reflecting on a campaign of what could have been, Liverpool will also celebrate one that delivered silverware once again in the form of the Carabao Cup.
Peter Crouch and Steve Sidwell have reacted with shock to a bizarre clause which reportedly led to Arsenal forking out £10,000 every time a star played 20 minutes for the club.
The German boss said an emotional goodbye to the club just over a week ago as he brought the curtain down on a hugely decorated nine-year spell at Anfield.
Most recently, Manchester United 's Antony drew the ire of Jamie Carragher when he was involved in what looked like an in-depth discussion with team-mates Mason Mount and Andre Onana.
Gerrard (right) was let go by the now-Champions League club in October 2022, 11 months into a three-and-a-half year deal, with his side losing six games in 11 Premier League matches.
The Liverpool star made 26 appearances in all competitions last season and played in the Reds 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final to secure a final trophy of the Jurgen Klopp era.
The German boss left his role in charge of the club after their final Premier League game of the campaign on May 19 - but returned to the city for 'An Evening With Jurgen Klopp'.
On Tuesday night he bade farewell to the fanbase in 'An Evening With Jurgen Klopp' at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY SIMON JONES: While the midfielder's immediate focus is on the Europa Conference League final tomorrow night, there is no hiding his desire to return to the Premier League.
The Red Devils put a disappointing season behind them at Wembley by impressively dispatching of Premier League champions and rivals Manchester City 2-1 to win the FA Cup.
Klopp said goodbye to the club just over a week ago as he brought the curtain down on a hugely decorated nine-year spell at Anfield.
Adam Lallana is edging closer to an extraordinary Southampton return after a decade away from St Mary's.The 36-year-old is available on a free transfer after it was announced that he will be leaving Brighton.
The Reds are expecting a busy summer as they await the arrival of Arne Slot (left), who officially replaces Jurgen Klopp and becomes their new manager on June 1.
The Reds defender, who has a year remaining on his contract, also stated that while there may be a lot of change at Liverpool following Jurgen Klopp's departure but was 'confident' of success.
Slot is set to take charge as the Reds' new manager on June 1, succeeding Jurgen Klopp after the German announced he would be leaving the club earlier this year.
Cristiano Ronaldo again entered the history books after shattering two goalscoring records by scoring twice in Al-Nassr's 4-2 Saudi Pro League victory over Al-Ittihad on Monday evening.
The striker made a £100million switch to Bayern Munich last summer partly in the hope that he could finally win a major domestic title - but despite his brilliance, it has not yet come.
Anthony Martial has confirmed his exit from Manchester United in an emotional social media post after the club decided not to extend the Frenchman's contract at Old Trafford.
Southampton's Championship play-off final victory over Leeds on Sunday means a new record has been set for teams competing in the Premier League next season.
Southampton will join Ipswich Town and Leicester City in the Premier League next season after winning the Championship play-off final, with a new set of WAGs joining them.
Antony, who had joined his old Ajax boss at Old Trafford for a £85.5million fee in 2022, managed only three goals and two assists in a dismal campaign
Arne Slot has made his first appointment as Liverpool 's new manager, by making Ruben Peeters the club's new Physical Performance Coach.
The competition has undergone a major revamp ahead of next season, with the group stages replaced by a league stage which will see all 36 sides ranked against each other.
With Love Island's 2024 summer series launch just days away, the first stars to be entering the villa have been revealed.
JACK GAUGHAN: When he leaves, what will vanish is this force of nature, this leader who drags everyone and everything with him.
SIMON JONES: Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is a target for Al Ittihad as the Brazilian considers leaving the Premier League champions.
The 34-year-old pop superstar is hurtling around the world on her Eras Tour, an economic juggernaut that tipped her over the line into billionaire status. Her latest show took place in Lisbon.
The pop icon, 34, booked a a £3.3million cottage in the Cotswolds to take some time off her shows, as her boyfriend Travis Kelce is said to join her for a getaway amid UK tour.
SIMON JONES: Leicester. not Liverpool, are looking into a potential deal for Hancko who cost Feyenoord £4.75million from Sparta Prague in 2022 but has two years left on contract.
Van Dijk has taken a trip to Monaco and spent time with compatriot and Formula One world champion Verstappen ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Everyone asks the question with the same eyes. Anxious, yes. Sympathetic, yes. They'd rather not ask, but they know they must.
The Dutchman is expected to be sacked after Saturday's FA Cup final regardless of whether United beat Manchester City or not, and came out fighting to defend himself against pundits.
Ahead of his first day in the position on June 1, incoming head coach Slot has wasted no time jetting to England from Holland, and settling into his new neighbourhood.
As reported by The Mirror , the Blues want to sign Crystal Palace star Olise regardless of who they appoint as their new manager.
JACK GAUGHAN: At one point, Kyle Walker had a foot out of the door. The flirtation with a transfer to a European giant crystalised what he actually had right here.
Foden has been Integral to City's record-breaking success, with the 23-year-old providing 38 goals and assists across 52 appearances in all competitions.
Ljinders, who worked alongside Klopp for much of his tenure at Anfield, has now also departed the club to manage RB Salzburg.
Olivia Harrison, who married the guitarist in 1978, unveiled the plaque today at 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree, Liverpool.
CHRIS WHEELER: This time last year, Kobbie Mainoo's only experience of Wembley was as an onlooker at Manchester United's Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle.
ISAAN KHAN: Thierry Henry believes Borussia Dortmund must go into the Champions League final against Real Madrid with the same mentality as Liverpool did in 2005.
Klopp has quickly taken to life outside the game as he jetted into Majorca with his wife Ulla, with the former Liverpool boss revealing on social media that he has been pursuing his passion for another sport.
It's a time of change at Anfield and Reds star Mohamed Salah has decided to make a big one too by chopping off his trademark afro in favour of a new look.
Luke Littler's career winnings were given a huge boost as the 17-year-old darts sensation claimed £275,000 in prize money after becoming the youngest-ever Premier League champion.
Luke Brattan has enjoyed plenty of highlights in his decorated A-League career - but what he's about to experience in Melbourne will be very hard to top.
The teenage sensation, who only turned 17 in January, burst onto the scene with his remarkable run to the World Championship final before he was beaten by Luke Humphries.
The former Spain, Liverpool and Real Madrid star briefly returned to his playing days by striking a free kick from outside the box - minus a wall - only to see his effort come back off the crossbar.
Jurgen Klopp was never shy at giving the kids a try during his nine-year spell as Liverpool manager and his replacement Arne Slot has a similar commitment to developing young homegrown talent.
So, when would you like to transfer from monsieur to mademoiselle?' asked Dr Georges Burou at his clinic. 'Immediately,' replied George Jamieson. It was 1960. Aged 25, he was desperate.
The youngster was playing with friends after school on a new-build estate where houses sell for upwards of £450,000 when he was hit behind the ear by a pellet fired from an airgun and collapsed to the ground.
The virtual race took part in Monte Carlo ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, and was used to promote the launch of the new video game F1 24, which is due to be released on May 31.
Ethan Conway, 24, from Wales, missed out on winning a whopping £800,000 football bet - after he cashed out just minutes too early.
Darwin Nunez has admitted that he was affected by 'negative comments' following his social media purge of Liverpool-related photos.
Love Island bosses have signed up stunning makeup artist Samantha Kenny from Liverpool for the 2024 dating series.
On Wednesday it was reported that Arsene Wenger was set to move forward with his idea to introduce the 'daylight' principle to offsides
Kompany is due to move to the Bundesliga giants despite the 38-year-old overseeing Burnley's relegation from the Premier League , winning just five games all season.
Sports presenter Diletta Leotta, fiancee of Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius, has opened up on the sexist comments she has received from her critics.
The UK is bracing more downpours today and is warned the worst is yet to come after the Met Office issued a rare amber warning for floods and heavy rain across northern England and Wales.
The Met Office has issued a rare amber warning for floods and heavy rain across northern England and Wales with an urgent 'danger to life' alert in effect in areas including Manchester and Liverpool.
It came after Klopp said farewell to Anfield on Sunday, following nearly nine years in charge at the club. The German is widely regarded as one of the best managers of the Premier League era.
Arne Slot will become the 10th coach from the Netherlands to manage a club in the Premier League history. So how have the other nine fared in the dugout?
The Reds boss (left) left his role at the weekend after nine years in charge, waving goodbye to Anfield with a 2-0 victory over Wolves in his 491th and final game in charge of the club he took over in 2015.
Broadcasters have followed suit, with the BBC and ITV both confirming their line-ups as they bid to win the ratings battle.
It comes as speculation is mounting over the Egyptian's future at the Merseyside club, with Salah's contract at Anfield set to expire in 2025.
It appears, though, that there was a method to his madness, with Slot, who enjoyed several spells for Dutch side PEC Zwolle during his playing career, seemingly catching his opponents off guard.
Kevin Sinfield has announced he will embark on a fifth fundraising challenge for motor neurone disease charities in December - and has invited Prince William to join him.
Taylor is set to take to the stage in Portugal's capital city of Lisbon - and she has made her demands for when she gets there known.
Doak is one of two uncapped players in Scotland's provisional 28-man squad for the tournament, with Bristol City right back Ross McCrorie also earning a call-up.
Manchester City pipped Arsenal to the title at the end of a dramatic title race that initially looked set to see Liverpool also vie for the championship on the final day before dropping away.
The Liverpool star was selected in Gareth Southgate 's provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 , and is seen as a certainty to make the final cut.
Leaving Merseyside after 12 years, Henderson took up a controversial move to Al-Ettifaq, amid widespread criticism over both the level of football and the country's human rights record.
The ex-Man United skipper has previously hit out at the 'cold' nature of his exit from the club, with his relationship with Ferguson yet to be repaired nearly two decades on.
Former Australian Idol star Paulini Curuenavuli has turned to her fans for help after her beloved German Shepherd dog Rocky went missing in Sydney.
McKenna has been recognised by the association after guiding Ipswich to promotion back to the Premier League after a 22-year absence this season.
Liverpool supporters didn't have to be eagle-eyed to spot the £85million forward was the only person inside Anfield not clapping Jurgen Klopp during his guard of honour.
Pochettino (pictured), who had struggled to connect with supporters due to his Tottenham connections, led the side to a sixth place Premier League finish and the Carabao Cup final.
In a heartwarming video posted on social media, one lucky girlfriend's partner was seen stooping to his knee and opening a white box containing the ring.
Liverpool is gearing up to transform itself into a Taylor Swift themed wonderland to welcome the pop superstar as she brings her Eras Tour to the UK for the first time.
EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Mail Sport understands that ITV appear to have the upper hand in a two-way fight to make the Australian part of their punditry team.
JOE BERNSTEIN: A mixture of injuries and being dropped account for nearly half the players Southgate is taking to Germany, for their respective clubs at the weekend.
Alexander-Arnold has thrived with being shifted into the middle of the park when Liverpool are on the ball. Lijnders was often as the brains behind the German's extraordinary reign on Merseyside.
Southgate is willing to give young players a chance to force their way into the squad heading to Germany for the tournament - but several big names aren't included.
Liverpool have turned to LinkedIn to recruit a potentially key coaching cog in Arne Slot's revolution.
Jordan Henderson has reportedly been left out of England's provisional Euro 2024 squad, with his former Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones set to step up in his place.
Benitez - who managed the club for five seasons from 2004 - offered his advice, warning Slot that at Anfield 'every game you are expected to win.'
Philip Zhu (pictured), 19, of Sandy Road in Seaforth, Liverpool, and his younger brothers Andrew and Matthew got into difficulties on the 3,000ft high Tryfan mountain in Wales.
Klopp's departure brings uncertainty in the playing staff, with stars such as Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah only having one year left to run on their contracts.
Michael Owen 's predictions for the final table this season have resurfaced and while he got some teams spot on, he was wildly off the mark on other clubs.
Jurgen Klopp's life after Liverpool is underway and his new chapter will start with watching his former side Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Following the season's conclusion, we grade all 20 clubs in our annual report cards, with part two covering Liverpool through to Wolves.
The parallels between the Government's response to Hillsborough and the way it and the NHS colluded to cover up more than 30,000 patients being given infected blood are striking.
Klopp (right) led the chants for his successor (left) as he took to the microphone at full time, urging his now-former side's fans to back the new man at the helm as he looks to continue the German's legacy.
Mohamed Salah has dropped his biggest hint yet about his future plans to stay at Liverpool following the end of the season after posting an emotional update on his X account.
LEWIS STEELE: In many ways, Liverpool must learn from their bitter rivals' experience when it comes to succeeding in an era that could become a hangover to a legendary boss.
Mohamed Salah paid tribute to Jurgen Klopp on social media after the manager's exit from Liverpool after Sunday's final game of the season.
I have lived in the area for 30 years and have to admit it's not a term I've ever heard. Yet Plum Sykes' new book's release has already set drinks parties alight with intense speculation.
David Beckham (left) joked that Manchester United fans will 'kill him' for heaping praise on Jurgen Klopp (right) after the German completed his Liverpool farewell on the final day of the season.
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool have confirmed Feyenoord boss Arne Slot will succeed legendary outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp and take over as head coach from the start of next season.
Klopp triggered emotional scenes at Anfield on Sunday afternoon as he took charge of his final game as Reds boss, with the 56-year-old ending his reign with a 2-0 win over Wolves.
Argentina will face Ecuador and Guatemala next month, ahead of the tournament curtain-raiser against Canada on June 20. Scaloni must trim his squad to 26 players for Copa America.
On Sunday the Reds bade farewell to a king, a man whose reputation preceded him when he arrived in 2015 and will long outlive him in memories and songs and Merseyside murals.
Video footage has since emerged of the German, now with his trademark cap flipped backwards, showcasing his dance movesat the end-of-season party at the Titanic Hotel.
Tina Malone has revealed that she received her late husband's final texts hours after he sent them on the night he took his own life.
A new video has emerged of Erling Haaland leading the early morning celebrations as he dances with his girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen at the party at a Greek restaurant.
Klopp, who bid an emotional farewell to Liverpool fans on Sunday, is due to jet out to the Balearic Islands in the next fortnight to check on the progress of the mansion in Santa Ponsa.
A preliminary hearing for the case was due to be held on Monday at Kingston Crown Court but was cancelled. The trial is now scheduled to last four days from February 3.
The 2023-24 Premier League season came to a close on Sunday with Manchester City claiming a record fourth-straight title, their sixth in the last seven campaigns.
Slot is expected to be announced as Jurgen Klopp's successor in the near future now the season has ended - with both clubs still to confirm the appointment.
LEWIS STEELE: Van Dijk's Liverpool deal runs out next summer and, though he admitted no new contract is on the table, he loves the club and is in no rush to leave.
IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: Once the strains of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' had faded, a football match was supposed to break out. But it never really did.
Locked in a final day dogfight with Arsenal, City had to beat West Ham at the Etihad and duly did so courtesy of a 3-1 victory that sparked wild scenes at the final whistle.
Manchester City 's astonishing numbers over seven years prove they are the greatest English club side of all time, an emotional Pep Guardiola said on Sunday.
The Manchester City party at a Greek restaurant followed a 3-1 win over West Ham yesterday to complete their sixth Premier League success in seven seasons under manager Pep Guardiola.
Jurgen Klopp's wife Ulla was visibly moved as he said goodbye to siupporters after yesterday's 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Klopp bowed out on a high after a 2-0 victory against Wolves and emerged after the full-time whistle to deliver one last emotional message to the crowd at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp emerged after the full-time whistle to deliver one last emotional message to the crowd at Anfield, with fans having been quick to highlight Nunez reaction to his outgoing boss.
Jurgen Klopp addressed his Liverpool players for the final time on Sunday evening after the curtain came down on his time in the Anfield dugout.
Noel Gallagher harked back to the glory days of Cool Britannia as he gave a distinctly lukewarm verdict on the current Labour leader.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Jurgen Klopp is a passionate, emotional man. The city is full of passion and emotion. The two have been a most wonderful fit, these past nine years.
Feyenoord supporters gave Arne Slot an elaborate send-off with a giant banner dedicated to him ahead of their dominant 4-0 triumph over Excelsior on Sunday.
Following the season's conclusion, we grade all 20 clubs in our annual report cards, beginning with Arsenal through to Fulham.
The former Reds boss finished his nine-year reign on a high as his side recorded a 2-0 win over Wolves at Anfield after first-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah.
Pep Guardiola struggled to hold back the tears when responding to a question about with Jurgen Klopp , following the German's final match as Liverpool manager.
The Manchester City stars have hit the tiles in style after a record fourth Premier League title win in a row.
AADAM PATEL ON THE KOP, ANFIELD: It was a chilly grey afternoon in October 2015 when Jurgen Klopp arrived in Liverpool, so it was fitting that blue skies were present for his final game.
Klopp finished his nine-year reign on a high as the Reds recorded a 2-0 win over Wolves at Anfield after first-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah.
Spanish midfielder Rodri, who has played an integral part in all four of those title wins, outlined the difference between City and Arsenal after the trophy was lifted.
MIKE KEEGAN: Border Control officers at Heathrow will walk out from May 31 to June 2, affecting thousands of supporters travelling to Europe's showpiece fixture on June 1.
Paul, 41, died two months ago on March 13 after what the actress had confirmed was a long struggle with his mental health.
Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold could not hold back the tears after embracing Jurgen Klopp following his final game in charge of Liverpool.
Fans set off red smoke flares as the bus made its final approach to Anfield ahead of their last home match of the season and the last of Klopp's nine and a half years in charge of the club.
ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Having kept up with City and Liverpool all throughout the 2023-24 campaign, the Gunners fell just short of clinching the league title after a hectic final day.
It is City's six league title in seven seasons as they went on a sensational run of 10 consecutive wins in the final weeks of the season.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: The Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool concluded with a 2-0 victory over Wolves on the final day of the season.
In an unexpected announcement on Saturday, the Italian agreed that he would leave the Seagulls by mutual consent after their season finale at home to Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola 's side have now won six out of the last seven Premier League titles having topped the table with 91 points, as Arsenal fell short for the second year in a row.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from the final day of the 2023-24 Premier League season.
Noah greeted Klopp near the touchline area before the Reds' last home clash of the 2023-24 Premier League season against Wolves on Sunday. The pair had a brief chat in front of cameras.
The mother of a bride has revealed her heartbreak after a wedding entertainment firm went bust - ruining the couple's big day plans and leaving her £1,400 out of pocket.
KATHRYN BATTE AT OLD TRAFFORD: The truth is that City threw it away. They were in control of their own destiny when Chelsea were beaten 4-3 by Liverpool on May 1.
Jurgen Klopp 's wife Ulla Sandrock has been an influential voice behind some of the biggest decisions of his career.
And, speaking ahead of his final game in charge of the Reds, Klopp outlined his plans for the coming months now he's set to finally have some time away from the game.
The Liverpool manager stunned the world of football in February when he announced he will leave Anfield in May after nine seasons, despite having two years left on his deal.
Talented footy star Josh Schuster has opened up about walking away from his Manly contract, his mental health struggles, and how he's now happier than he's been in a long while.
IAN HERBERT: And then Jurgen Klopp arrived - speaking and carrying himself with a self-assurance which transcended football.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Now the 'emotional' Liverpool boss needs to keep his composure as he plans to address a packed house at Anfield on Sunday after his last game in charge against Wolves.
Jurgen Klopp will wave farewell to Anfield on Sunday after nine glorious years at Liverpool, having marshalled the club to Premier League, Champions League and domestic cup honours.
Fury and Usyk will clash in what is arguably the biggest fight of the century in Riyadh as the heavyweight division looks to crown its first undisputed champion of the century.
Ferguson, who regularly speaks with Hayes, was in the crowd at Old Trafford and had planned to have a chat with the 47-year-old, who will take up the manager's job with the United States this summer.
Liverpool confirmed on Friday that both Thiago (pictured) and Joel Matip will depart the club when their contracts expire at the end of the season, with midfielder's stay coming to and end after four years.
He once christened himself the 'normal one', but Jurgen Klopp's public profile couldn't be further from it. This man is immutably box office.
MANCHESTER UNITED 0-6 CHELSEA - KATHRYN BATTE AT OLD TRAFFORD: Her Chelsea team did not just get the job done, they annihilated Manchester United on their own turf.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: There isn't much obvious crossover between the great golfing turncoat Jon Rahm and the great Chelsea sage , Todd Boehly, but there is some.
The Reds boss only has one match left in his role after announcing in January that he would be departing at the end of the season and is set to be given a memorable farewell at Anfield.
DOMINIC KING had a ringside seat for the journey Klopp took Liverpool on, seeing the impact of results had on the evolution of the squad and the club.
Jurgen Klopp's hard launch in the world has Instagram has sent Liverpool fans into overdrive. He has already garnered a crowd of 732,000 followers at the time of publication.
INTERVIEW BY LEWIS STEELE: Over an hour - his final sit-down chat - Mail Sport gets a window into what life will be like on the other side. But future plans can wait. Now he is in the mood to reminisce.
He admits that he is not a 'social media guy' but after nine years at Anfield wants to stay in touch with people. Klopp takes charge of his final Reds games against Wolves on Sunday.
Gary O'Neil has hinted at a transfer fire-sale at Wolves as he warned that the club are not 'blessed with money to spend' during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Jurgen Klopp (right) has used over 100 players in all competitions during his stint at the Reds. At Mail Sport, we have chosen what we feel is Klopp's greatest XI (left).
Liverpool fans have questioned why Jordan Henderson was absent in a video from Sky Sports where current and former players pay tribute to him.
OLIVER HOLT: Jurgen Klopp saunters through the double-doors at the back of the pub and wanders out on to the patio to rejoin his friends. He is grinning from ear to ear.
IAN LADYMAN: Liverpool suffered this way on two occasions. In 2019 Jurgen Klopp's team claimed 97 points, lost just one league game all season and did not win the title, City winning it by one point.
Jurgen Klopp is preparing to say goodbye to Liverpool after nine years as manager. His final game in charge will be against Wolves at Anfield on Sunday.
In February of 2013 Slot was named on the bench Zwolle travelled to a Groningen side that featured a fresh-faced 21-year-old Van Dijk in the centre of defence.
Manchester United Women will use Saturday's final Women's Super League game of the season as an opportunity to celebrate their recent FA Cup title success at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese boss was at one stage expected to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after front-runner Xabi Alonso made his intentions to remain at Bayer Leverkusen clear.
Jurgen Klopp continued to complete his leaving tasks as Liverpool manager after posing in a special photoshoot with club staff at Anfield for the final time prior to his imminent departure.
Arne Slot has confirmed he will be Liverpool's new manager in his press conference on Friday, with the Feyenoord boss taking over from Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season.
Liverpool stars past and present paid a touching tribute to departing manager Jurgen Klopp as the German prepares tot take charge of his final game at Anfield on Sunday.
There have been many memorable incidents for Liverpool since Klopp took charge in October 2015. Prior to his last game, Klopp was asked which memories stand out the most.
The AI software comes up with five key principles in its answer on what makes a good death. MailOnline asked Dr Laura Chapman, a palliative care expert in Liverpool, whether she agreed with them.
The Reds boss is set to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season following nine years at the club and will face the Anfield crowd for the last time when they host Wolves.
Jamie Carragher believes Man City will never get the respect they fully deserve whilst the cloud of 115 charges hangs over the club.
The German will manage his final game as Liverpool boss on Sunday against Wolves, who have forced a vote on whether to get rid of VAR which will take place on June 6.
LEWIS STEELE: During the course of an hour or so in his company we get a window into what life will be like on the other side for the new full-time family man.
The Spanish international will depart upon the expiration of his current deal, having spent four successful years in Merseyside since joining from Bayern Munich in 2020.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from Jurgen Klopp's final press conference as Liverpool manager.
The 32-year-old, who joined the Reds from German side Schalke in 2016, is set to embark on a new chapter in his career after his successful time at Liverpool.
LEWIS STEELE AND DOMINIC KING ON MERSEYSIDE: it is now impossible to be in the city without feeling Jurgen Klopp's impact, whether it is in hotels and bars, in bakeries or on beaches.
Football fans think Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran wants to secure a move to Chelsea in the future after spotting the Colombian's engagement with the Blues on his social media profile.
Ronald Koeman has named three Liverpool stars in is provisional Netherland squad for this summer's European Championships in Germany.
Didier Deschamps has called up Arsenal star defender William Saliba, Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate, and West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola as part of his France squad.
Jurgen Klopp (left) has revealed why he 'doesn't like' Tottenham midfielder James Maddison (right) as the Liverpool manager prepares to wave goodbye to Anfield and the Premier League.
Tony is currently at a top-tier medical facility near his home in Ireland, per TMZ. Several family members, including the UFC star, are also in the hospital to show support.
Jurgen Klopp has aimed a parting dig at Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand ahead of his final game in charge of Liverpool on Sunday following nine-years at the club.
Natalie Portman was pictured being spun around on a high-speed drive alongside John Krasinski in Liverpool on Thursday for upcoming film Fountain Of Youth.
IAN LADYMAN: I feared all along that Jurgen Klopp may leave England with only one Premier League title to his name. Manchester City's era of crushing dominance has seen to that.
Richard Keys broke down the details of Manchester City's 115 FFP charges live on-air before their 2-0 win over Tottenham on Tuesday night.
A former Premier League star, once capped for England, has turned to the unlikely route of LinkedIn to try and find his next club after leaving a fifth-tier side in Spain.
Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap VAR at a shareholders' meeting next month ahead of next season after a proposal put forward by Wolves.
Postecoglou's debut season is unravelling to its frayed and unsatisfactory end, with a lingering fear in the background, what if he's been found out and you can't play this way in the Premier League ?
KATHRYN BATTE AT BRISBANE ROAD: Chelsea go into the final day of the Women's Super League season top of the table, level on points with Manchester City but with a superior goal difference.
Federico Macheda was once hailed as the next Man United wonderkid when he scored a dream debut goal to seal virtually seal the Premier League title for Sir Alex Ferguson in 2009.
Trainee PC Joel Lee, 27, (pictured) who was almost three times over the limit, had been on a night out with friends when he made the 'stupid decision' to drive one of them home.
One of the tightest title races the Premier League has ever seen will come to an end this Sunday, May 19. Here is all you need know relating to the title race, European spots and the relegation battle.
As the champagne flowed and hugs were being shared, Ollie Watkins (circled) appears to look glum as he sat in his seat while Unai Emery and Co threw their hands into the air in sheer delight.
LEWIS STEELE: The Dutchman will follow Klopp out of the Anfield exit door this weekend to pursue a career in first-team management and will take his first post at the Austrian giants.
While the financial challenges the club faces have been widely publicised, the report goes onto claim the Catalan giants are still aiming to strengthen significantly.
KIERAN GILL: Nicolas Jackson is now on 14 goals in the Premier League - none of them from penalties - and his target heading into his maiden campaign was to reach 15.
With so much at stake, it's little surprise that last weekend saw players - both expected and unexpected - step up to the plate with big performances.
The popular holiday destination famed for its sandy beaches expects the new levy to generate an extra £2.6 million per year, which can then be spent on future events and keeping the town clean.
Daniel Graham, 38, and Adam Carruthers, 31, will face Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Wednesday afternoon.
Aston Villa players led wild celebrations at the club's end-of-season awards dinner after Tottenham's defeat against Man City confirmed Unai Emery's side's place in the Champions League.
Prior to the match, Arsenal fans had jokingly implored Tottenham to secure a victory against Manchester City, to help the Gunners take a step closer to their first Premier League title in 20 years.
THE NOTEBOOK: Aston Villa picked up a huge point in their pursuit of Champions League qualification, in Jurgen Klopp's final away game in charge of Liverpool.
While Slot's appointment has not yet been confirmed, it appears the Dutchman is edging closer to succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, and could even 'take Klopp's house in Merseyside'.
LEWIS STEELE: Lijnders will follow Jurgen Klopp out of the door at Liverpool this week along with several other key staffers and the German believes his lieutenant is ready for management.
The German's nine-year tenure at the helm of the Reds will come to an end after their clash with Wolves on the last day of the season, this Sunday.
Arsenal need City to drop points in one of their last two matches of the Premier League season, and, with Spurs and West Ham left to play, Tuesday night seems their best bet for that to happen.
The 49-year-old showed his true United colours in an off-camera euphoria in the studio once Duran's second goal went in after the ball had deflected off the Colombian striker's thigh.
Bailey was not pleased with Watkins and screamed at him as he started to walk in the direction of the striker before Douglaz Luiz intervened.
Gary Neville (inset right) and Jamie Carragher (inset left) have revealed their respective Premier League teams of the year, with Arsenal and Man City players dominating both squads.
TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: With Tom Hanks in the crowd, Aston Villa delivered a Hollywood ending that might just be enough to send them into the Champions League next season.
LEWIS STEELE AT VILLA PARK: Aston Villa missed the chance to secure their place in next season's Champions League as drew 3-3 with Liverpool at Villa Park.
Missing teenager Brodie Brien, 14, was last seen at a home in Bankstown, in Sydney's western suburbs, at about 12pm on Thursday, May 2.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Liverpool travel to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa in Premier League action.
Gary Neville and Piers Morgan were amongst football fans left stunned at Diego Carlos' horrible close-range miss in Monday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool.
Hollywood star Tom Hanks is in Birmingham for the final home match of the season at Villa Park to watch his beloved Aston Villa square off against Liverpool.
A shocking mistake from Emiliano Martinez saw Aston Villa make the worst possible start in Monday's huge Premier League clash with Liverpool at villa Park.
The 34-year old, who was outstanding in the Championship play off semi final first leg draw with West Brom,, is out of contract at the end of this campaign.
Former England boss Fabio Capello (right) has blasted Brighton head coach Roberto de Zerbi (left) as a 'third tier' manager and questioned why the Italian is being linked with top jobs.
Erik ten Hag's side are a lowly eighth in the Premier League after their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday and look at risk of missing out on European football altogether.
The German international (pictured) set up Leandro Trossard on Sunday, taking his season tally to 19 involvements in the Premier League, as he continues to flourish under Mikel Arteta.
Newcastle are expected to offload at least one key player this summer in order to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: Given everything he has just described, it begs the question: why does he put himself through it? 'I ask myself the same thing every morning,' he laughs.
Manchester United winger Antony was left baffled after he was told to play as an emergency left-back for the second time in two months by Erik ten Hag on Sunday.
Guardiola's side have been at their all-conquering best of late and Merson insisted United may need divine intervention to emerge victorious at Wembley.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: A victory over Liverpool on Monday night would be enough to guarantee Aston Villa a top-four finish and a place amongst Europe's elite in the Champions League next season.
McAteer has revealed a current United player suggested to him in a recent conversation that Ten Hag will not be on the touchline next season and will be replaced.
MIKE KEEGAN: EFL bosses are frustrated at the lack of consistency shown by Wembley Stadium and the Metropolitan Police over kick-off times.
Mikel Arteta's side beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford to move one point clear of City, who next travel to Spurs in a crucial game on Tuesday night.
Leicester and Ipswich players will be supported by their partners and families in the Premier League next season and -in the stands there will be some notable faces as well as some new ones.
Princess Victoria stunned in a pale pink power suit as she opened the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. The royal appeared to be following in the footsteps of the Princess of Wales.
Having kept the faith in Mikel Arteta following back-to-back eighth-placed finishes in the league, the Gunners arrive at Old Trafford today still in the title race with just a few games left in the season.
The standards across both clubs are incredibly high and that is why those youngsters that coaches are excited about behind the scenes really make you stand up and take notice.
The midfielder, 20, has dazzled since joining Palace from Blackburn for £22.5m in January. There is clamour for him to be in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Ten Hag (pictured) wants a strong reaction from his players following their humiliating 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday but Sunday's game against Arsenal.
TWENTY-SIX days to go until the deadline for Steve Clarke to name his Scotland squad for Euro 2024. And just 33 until he leads his side out in Munich for the opening game against Germany.
Earlier this year, Amy Lamé insisted she was worth her £120,000-a-year salary despite receiving backlash over City Hall-funded trips to Australia, Italy and Spain.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Mail Sport understands they made enquiries to Spurs over the Brazilian in January in the wake of Neymar 's season-ending knee injury.
After taking the job as Liverpool manager, the 56-year-old moved into a house on one of Merseyside's most expensive roads, Victoria Road, which is often dubbed 'Millionaires Row'.
NATHAN SALT AT THE ETIHAD: Manchester City brought an end to Leeds United's fairytale run as they turned on the style to win the FA Youth Cup.
MATT BARLOW: Spurs' final three fixtures start on Saturday against Burnley, who will be relegated if they fail to win, and finish at Sheffield United, who are already down. The other game is Man City.
MIKE KEEGAN: Almost every week it appears as though another high-profile American is investing in a football club - bringing a barrel load of bizarre scenarios. What's going on? What's in it for them?
LEWIS STEELE: Nunez suffered from a barrage of abuse after a disappointing run of form reached a nadir last Sunday when he put in a sub-par cameo in the win over Tottenham.
ISAAN KHAN: Mikel Arteta says his 'brain is telling me' that Arsenal will be lifting the Premier League title. The Gunners face Manchester United in a huge clash this Sunday in their title run-in.
GRAEME SOUNESS: As a player, when my team played badly it was OUR fault. It wasn't the manager's, it wasn't the tactics, it wasn't down to the coaches' messages, it was down to us.
Armed police have been posted outside the hotel of Israeli singer Eden Golan as Swedish authorities set up a ring of steel in Malmo ahead of her appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest final.
LEWIS STEELE: Ward is set to rejoin the club alongside Pedro Marques (right), who is being poached from Benfica and will be appointed as director of football development.
After arriving late at his press conference, Klopp said: 'Hello and sorry. That's twice in three weeks. To be honest, who gives a ...'.
Holidaymaker Jessica Kenny, 27, was paddling in the sea at Playa Arenal d'en Castell, Menorca, with her four-year-old son when she spotted a shark that came 'zig-zagging' toward them.
Mail Sport revealed this week that a top-flight footballer was aided by emergency services after being found surrounded by canisters of illegal nitrous oxide at his city centre flat.
There are two games remaining for Klopp as Liverpool manager - away to Aston Villa on Monday and then a home game against Wolves on May 19.
The Red Devils' turbulent season went from bad to worse after being thumped 4-0 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night - with several players highlighted for criticism after some poor displays.
The Reds boss has only two matches left in his role after announcing in January that he would be ending a near nine-year spell at the end of the campaign.
TIM HOWARD: Roy Keane got word that my family had gone back to the United States for a week. He invited me round for dinner with his wife Theresa and the kids.
With the nominees for the Premier League player and young player of the season awards being announced on Thursday, Sofascore have been quick to turnaround who statistically should win both awards.
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola joins bosses of the Premier League 's top four in being nominated for Manager of the Year Award.
Jurgen Klopp's time at Liverpool is ticking down as he prepares to end nine years at Anfield. Despite a disappointing end to his reign, the German can still be pretty proud of what he's achieved.
Liverpool's famous win against AC Milan in Istanbul has gone down in history as one of the greatest comebacks ever, with the Reds overturning a 3-0 deficit to beat the Serie A side.
Hawes & Curtis posted a video of former Manchester United defender Neville modelling their new range. Carragher couldn't resist poking fun at Neville.
LEWIS STEELE AND PETE JENSON: Darwin Nunez is an unstoppable force who can torment the best defenders in the world. But those days can be few and far between for the Uruguayan forward.
Now that the dust has settled, and next matchday's fixtures are just about coming into view, who has risen and who has fallen - and fallen off - in this week's Premier League power rankings?
United are one of six Premier League sides to make up the top 20, with European sides Real Madrid - £4.85bn ($6.06bn) - and Barcelona, worth £4.23bn ($5.28bn) rounding out the top three.
Haaland's face can now be seen on billboards in locations across London, Liverpool and Manchester after he joined one of the world's most popular mobile games Clash of Clans.
The 71-year-old - who suffered a heart attack in 2015 - has been attempting to raise awareness of heart-related issues and spoke out about how the operation changed his life.
The 300 star, 54, was seen heading to the set in the market town of Alton, which was transformed into an apocalypse-hit version of Liverpool for the upcoming film.
According to the BBC , 162 million people tuned in to watch the finale in Liverpool last year - and Gen Z was the demographic that 'dominated'.
The dancer had hoped his mother Jacobeth, and siblings would be able to fly into the UK from South Africa to watch his show at the london Palladium, but 'Visa issues' prevented them from doing so.
PETER JENSON: Real Madrid won the league but on the same day Girona reached the Champions League and it felt like an even bigger achievement.
Typically in this month of the year, Casemiro would compete in title deciders and look forward to another Champions League final. That seems a distant memory now.
Fans have found plenty of comedy and relatability in the outcome and labelled it the 'definition of Spursy'. Tottenham's youngsters are being forced to work extra-hard for their crown due to a format change.
Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United is now more precarious than it has ever been and even some of his most ardent supporters in the fan-base are growing weary as calls for change grow louder.
OLIVER HOLT: I have never seen a United side look more like a rabble, a disorganised band of demotivated, disinterested divas than they appeared at Selhurst Park on Monday evening.
Erik ten Hag is facing calls to be sacked as Manchester United manager immediately, after their 4-0 thrashing by Crystal Palace on Monday night.
He scored 90 goals in a single campaign when playing for the Reds' Under-14s. He is also a USA youth international and scored seven goals to help them reach the CONCACAF U17s final.
Casemiro, who deputised at centre back due to injuries, had an evening to forget by playing a role in two of Palace's goals and Carragher has urged him to move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS.
Darwin Nunez has fuelled speculation over his future at Liverpool by deleting every photo of him in a Reds shirt from his Instagram page following a barrage of abuse from fans.
The Scotsman will be replaced by Julen Lopetegui, who has now agreed to takeover at the east London side ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Darwin Nunez quickly stormed off the field after Liverpool's 4-2 victory over Tottenham on Sunday afternoon - and Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton are lost by the reasoning behind his actions.
The France U21 international was pursued by Chelsea and Paris St Germain last year and wants to play Champions League football when he leaves Palace.
LEWIS STEELE IN ROTTERDAM: After a weekend immersed with observing Arne Slot up close, it is clear his methods can be adaptable for the seismic step-up he faces in Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season and the German will do so with a record that will not be beaten for a long, long time.
Maddison started the season in terrific form under the Australian coach after his £42million move from Leicester as he contributed three goals and five assists in his first 12 games of the season.
The status that comes with playing for the biggest teams in the biggest leagues is a fast-pass to relationships that many men who watch them from the stands each week could only dream of.
Cristian Romero (left) was quick to defend two of his Tottenham team-mates after manager Ange Postecoglou (inset) criticised his players following Sunday's chastening by Liverpool.
Darwin Nunez was in no time to stick around following Liverpool's 4-2 victory over Tottenham on Sunday as the Uruguayan headed straight down the tunnel following another difficult performance.
SIMON JONES: The £65million-rated Ukraine international has scored eight goals for club and country this season including one in Shakhtar's 3-0 win over Odessa on Sunday.
Ronaldo netted a hat-trick for Al-Nassr against Al-Wehda this weekend, before Messi dazzled for Inter Miami by grabbing five assists plus a goal of his own in a 6-2 win over New York Red Bulls.
The treatment for epileptic patients uses fibre-optic lasers to target affected brain tissue to help reduce seizures. It will be offered at clinics at King's College London and the Walton Centre in Liverpool.
Royal Engineers veteran Chauncey Ellis-Smith, 36, from Anfield, Liverpool, breached her previous driving disqualification of six months, claiming she had driven to a storage unit to remove items.
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, The Responder writer Tony Schumacher shared Bernard Hill's response to being offered a role in the drama. It comes after the actor died aged 79.
JOE BERNSTEIN: The reaction was a huge roar from The Kop that not only greeted Salah's return to the starting XI but also indicated support for the idea that the Egyptian should stay.
TikTok user KryptoMessi filmed the moment when three officers promptly stepped out of an unmarked police car in Liverpool, Sydney , on May 4.
It may seem as if Man City have dominated their rivalry with Liverpool since Jurgen Klopp became manager but the picture becomes different when you look at net spend.
Roy Keane has slammed Erling Haaland for his reaction to his substitution against Wolves at the weekend.
Roy Keane has slammed Tottenham Hotspur after back-to-back defeats, claiming that they lack courage.
With Tottenham trailing 2-0 at half-time, Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal broke into an argument in the middle of the pitch and came face-to-face before Guglielmo Vicario intervened.
Former Liverpool pair Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Redknapp urged the club to prioritise new contract extensions for Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah at the end of the season.
The afternoon turned sour for Tottenham when Romero and Royal broke into an argument in the middle of the pitch as both sets of players made their way into the tunnel for half-time.
Strikes from Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott pushed Klopp's men within five points of leaders Arsenal in the table with two games remaining.
AADAM PATEL AT ANFIELD: Liverpool finally found some form in a 4-2 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in Jurgen Klopp's penultimate game at Anfield.
After being restored to side, Salah wasted little time making his mark at Anfield, opening the scoring on 16 minutes with a close-range header.
Roy Keane has revealed that he was 'sat at home cringing' when Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side celebrated a 2-2 draw with West Brom in 2015 during a viral moment.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog of Liverpool vs Tottenham for all the build up and action including teams news, live score, and updates as it happen at Anfield in a must win game for the Reds.
A Premier League clash between Liverpool and Spurs has provided fans with some memorable moments over the years - with this season's VAR-filled offering one of the most notable of late.
Jurgen Klopp believes that if he had not made the shock decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the club would have struggled next year.
JACK GAUGHAN: David Silva watched on with his family, a first return to the Etihad Stadium since leaving without a proper farewell. But he wasn't the only great to have sourced himself a ticket.
Sir Alex Ferguson's old adage says that your defence wins you titles, and while Liverpool's back-line has been good, it hasn't been imperious. Could Sepp van den Berg be the answer?
The report also claims the player has expressed an interest in one day wearing the iconic blue and red shirt, but that he is happy with his current situation on Merseyside.
Rail passengers were hit by delays to services ahead of a crippling combination of rail strikes and engineering works that is set to cause chaos over an eight-day period.
Liverpool academy graduate Jarrell Quansah has pledged the club faces a strong future without Jurgen Klopp, with the German set to depart at the end of the season after nine years.
If you'll indulge a short trip down a sideroad, I did some reading before and after Tottenham 's defeat at Chelsea about men of faith whose beliefs align with an appetite for risk.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou believes his team 'are a long way off' from winning the Premier League title after Spurs limped to a disappointing 2-0 defeat against arch rivals Chelsea.
Whovians will see the Doctor transported back to the Swinging Sixties on May 11th, where he'll meet late singer Cilla Black. 'Made for the role' is rising star Josie Sedgwick-Davies, say fans.
Immediately after the video was uploaded supporters began to take umbrage with Alexander-Arnold's teammates failing to put him under any pressure prior to the shot.
Timber's return comes in time for him to play a part in the Gunners' bid to secure a first Premier League title in 20 years. The Gunners are top of the table.
Klopp was in a playful mood during his pre-match press conference on Friday but hit out at TNT for often choosing a 12.30pm slot for his side's Premier League matches.
Foden, 23, has enjoyed his best season to date amid City's push for an astonishing fourth successive Premier League title, emerging Pep Guardiola's most important player with 24 goals.
The Premier League is facing new demands for matches to be staged across the pond , with American TV giants NBC determined to stage two from the season's opening weekend on US soil.
Liverpool have been struggling through a string of eight games in 23 days as they attempted to juggling Premier League matches with their Europa League campaign, which was ended by Atalanta.
The England international has been one of the most eye-catching and prolific players in the Premier League this season after smashing in 16 goals for Pep Guardiola 's men and also having seven assists.
The Hold My Hand hitmaker, 34, looked incredible in a well-tailored black blazer as she left her luxurious Stanley Dock hotel, Titanic.
The 12-year-old pulled up three hurdles from the end of the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown on Thursday.
Liverpool fan and painter Abigail Rudkin, who specialises in football-related pieces, made a painting to commemorate his spell as manager and visited the training ground to hand it to the German.
CHELSEA 2-0 TOTTENHAM - MATT BARLOW AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Tottenham 's flying start to life under Postecoglou seems like a fading memory.
Doubts have been raised this week over whether Salah will stay at the Merseyside club past this summer, after the 31-year-old was embroiled in a touchline row with Jurgen Klopp on Saturday.
Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks to play a preseason mini tour in America, joining seven other Premier League clubs to play games this summer in the US.
The forward had an ugly touchline quarrel with manager Jurgen Klopp when they drew 2-2 with West Ham on Saturday.
Best friends Morgan Bold, 27, and Jess Wooder, 26, from Liverpool, decided to fly to Italy for the day. They enjoyed shopping, sightseeing, and Italian cuisine - and say it cost less than a trip to London.
Mourinho (left) has been out of work since being sacked by Roma in January after two-and-a-half years in the role, and has insisted he is ready to return to management amid links to various sides.
The Liverpool legend turned pundit (pictured) was sent to watch Dortmund's Champions League semi-final win over Paris Saint-Germain with the home fans.
Carragher was sent to watch Dortmund's Champions League semi-final win over the Parisian's on Wednesday night and enjoyed a boozy time with the home fans.
Sturridge (inset) had been hailed as 'mystic' by fans after his incredibly accurate prediction prior to Bayern Munich 's draw against Real Madrid.
The Reds are preparing for a new season without manager Jurgen Klopp after he announced he would leave Anfield following nine years in the job - with Arne Slot set to replace him at the helm.
The 39-year-old has been in talks to take over at both Liverpool and West Ham. Last week, it appeared the Sporting boss had flown to London to sit down for talks with West Ham representatives.
Jamie Carragher emerged from Borussia Dortmund's famous Yellow Wall to conduct an interview with Jadon Sancho that left fans watching at home in hysterics.
Standing in a sea of yellow shirts, Carragher said: 'Just got outside the stadium. We are at Signal Iduna Park with all of the Dortmund fans. They absolutely adore me!'
KATHRYN BATTE AT PRENTON PARK: Emma Hayes conceded the Women's Super League title race is all but over after her Chelsea team were defeated by Liverpool last night.
Iris Law, the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost. smiled as she chatted with the England footballer while sipping a coffee as they walked along fashionable Portobello Road in Notting Hill.
Villa face Olympiacos in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League after they were the only English club to make it past the quarter-finals.
SIMON JONES: Adarabioyo (pictured left) is out of contract this summer and has informed Fulham he will not sign a new deal with them, and was subsequently left out of the side to face Palace.
Antonio has revealed what Hammers players close to the incident recalled about the situation and he claimed to understand why the argument started.
KIERAN GILL: Organised by the fan group We Are The Shed and funded by supporters, the display will carry the message 'Chelsea since birth' above an image of Gallagher.
Marcus Rashford's new love interest has been revealed as Colombian-born model Erica Correa after he was spotted on a cosy night out with her in Manchester.
Just when Reds fans were ready to countenance their talisman's departure, reports surfaced which claimed the club expect him to remain, despite form issues and the looming end of his deal.
Klopp's assistants Pep Lijnders, Peter Krawietz and Vitor Matos will follow him out the door and another coach will also be exiting, as reported by The Athletic.
The Manchester United star (left) and the Colombian-born model (right) were reportedly seen spending the evening in one another's company at BLVD Manchester.
The German boss is nearing the end of a near nine-year spell at Liverpool after revealing he was 'running out of energy' in an emotional message to supporters.
Henry, Carragher and Micah Richards are the regular co-pundits for CBS Sports popular Champions League coverage programme, known for its light-hearted take on the week's European action.
Iris smiled as she chatted with the England footballer while sipping a coffee as he held a healthy smoothie as they walked along fashionable Portobello Road in Notting Hill.
Daniel Sturridge may have earned himself a reputation as a mystic with a strikingly accurate prediction of how the clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid would unfold.
After securing the Carabao Cup in February, Jurgen Klopp (right) and his players were targeting the quadruple as they competed in the FA Cup, Premier League, and Europa League.
Carvalho left Craven Cottage to join Jurgen Klopp's Reds, with Fulham then making a settlement payment to Balham Blazers, the non-league club where Carvalho had previously played.
The Egyptian winger (far left, and right) has been one of the club's talismans since his arrival on Merseyside in 2017, but is set to enter the final year of his contract ahead of next season.
Arsenal want to reward Jorginho for his importance and have offered him fresh terms, which he is expected to agree to. He signed his existing contract in January 2023.
The Premier League confirmed the refereeing line-up for the game, with Robert Jones named as the man in the middle and Ian Hussin and Wade Smith as his assistants.
Rooney, 38, will star alongside the likes of Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Jamie Carragher in the channel's array of YouTube and podcast content.
KIERAN GILL: Chelsea are nearing a summer in which they might not only lose Thiago Silva but also Conor Gallagher, with interested clubs buoyed by the lack of a breakthrough over a new deal.
The Reds are expected to rival Serie A giants Juventus for the Atalanta star in the summer transfer window, with a reported £50m price tag having been set to secure the midfielder.
The radio presenter, 45, took part in the ITV reality series in 2019, two years before she received her cancer diagnosis.
Whether or not Erik Ten Hag survives another season, it is likely Sir Jim Ratcliffe, together with incoming CEO Omar Berrada - will be planning a large overhaul of the squad this summer.
All clubs' spending on transfers, wages and agent fees will be limited to around five times the amount earned by the top-flight's bottom club in TV and prize money.
Feyenoord manager Slot is set to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer and two-time World Cup finalist Rep believes he will make an instant impact.
Slot, 45, the current manager of Feyenoord is poised to take over at Anfield when Klopp steps down in the summer after nine successful years.
With the drama running wild, some new and returning races have made the top ten Premier League power rankings, but who has earned the top spot this week?
Salah cut a frustrated figure as he prepared to enter the fray at London Stadium, but it cannot be denied that overall his Liverpool career has been hugely successful.
LEWIS STEELE: The 24-year-old missed the Toffees' win against Brentford on Saturday which confirmed survival and is unlikely to play again for the club this season.
OLIVER HOLT: The way Salah treated his manager (pictured) as he was waiting to come on towards the end of the 2-2 draw at West Ham was inexcusable.
Talks are still taking place over who will show the eight-episode series, which is due to be released in August when the new Premier League season begins.
With four minutes remaining of their London Stadium clash, Hammers goalkeeper Alphonse Areola fell to the ground after collecting the ball from a cross into the box.
Liverpool 's title push took another heavy blow on Saturday when they were held to a point by West Ham , drawing 2-2 despite leading in the game and needing a win.
LEWIS STEELE: The Reds negotiations for Slot were relatively smooth but any hiccups were down to the number of staff the Dutchman brought with him from Feyenoord.
Salah was benched for the game, and when he was being introduced in the second half tempers appeared to flare as Klopp and the Egyptian forward had a furious spat on the touchline (pictured).
Mark Lawrenson has branded the BBC as being 'top of the woke league' after again claiming he was dropped as a Match of the Day pundit due to being '65 and white'.
The Liverpool forward raised further doubts over his future after a spat with outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp on Saturday during the Reds 2-2 draw with West Ham.
Liverpool's problems were highlighted at the London Stadium over the weekend when Klopp and Salah could be seen getting visibly angry with each other before the latter was introduced as a substitute.
Robbie Williams had called Redknapp when seeking an escape from London and the glare of the spotlight after making the shock decision to leave Take That back in 1995.
The Reds' title hopes took yet another dent as there were held by David Moyes ' men at the London Stadium, with the game including a controversial call by the referee.
Soccer legend Fernando Torres made a bizarre surprise appearance at the NFL Draft, announcing a sixth-round draft pick for the Miami Dolphins. The former Spain striker announced pick No 194.
Salah was left on the bench for the trip for the London Stadium, but upon being introduced to the game by the German, let his frustration boil over in the direction of Klopp (left).
DANNY MURPHY: There was no ideal candidate out there to replace Klopp because they are such huge shoes to fill. Not just in terms of team-building, but the relationship he had with the fans and the city.
The Merseyside club have agreed a compensation package for Slot to succeed Klopp, with Mail Sport reporting on Friday morning that figure could reach up to £9.42million.
Garnacho's brother (left), Roberto' took to social media on Friday to slam the pace of Gakpo (right), who has struggled in his second season at Liverpool.
HENRY CLARK AT GOODISON PARK: For the first time in what must seem like a lifetime for Everton fans, there will be no sleepless nights in the final month of the season.
Bowen and Robertson traded goals either side of the break before Alphonse Areola appeared to have set the Reds on course for an important win to keep up the pressure on Arsenal and City.
It was bad PR for the final weeks of Klopp's tenure at Liverpool and left fans confused about the breakdown in relations with Salah, even if only brief.
Mohamed Salah (left) and Jurgen Klopp (right) became locked in a heated dugout argument as the Liverpool star prepared to come on against West Ham in Saturday's Premier League clash.
David Moyes has joked that he can't wait to see the back of Jurgen Klopp , after sharing the touchline with the Liverpool boss for the last time.
Ally McCoist believes Mo Salah should have vented his fury with Jurgen Klopp in the dressing room and not on the touchline after their quarrel at West Ham.
New footage has emerged showing a possible explanation for Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah's touchline spat in Saturday's 2-2 draw against West Ham at the London Stadium.
Jamie Carragher (inset) has weighed in on Mohamed Salah's (left) public clash with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as the Reds were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham on Saturday.
WEST HAM 2-2 LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp's long Liverpool farewell is in danger of turning sour after a touchline row with Mo Salah during a 2-2 draw at West Ham.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: Alonso (pictured) has enjoyed an extremely successful season in charge of Leverkusen, and Hamann is full of praise for the Spaniard.
WEST HAM 2-2 LIVERPOOL - LEWIS STEELE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: 'If I speak, there will be fire,' said Salah, who earlier had a heated exchange with Klopp (left)
Liverpool's Premier League title ambitions took another serious dent as they were held to a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Saturday lunchtime.
The forward's startling display included a 17-minute hat-trick and came only two weeks after he had scored five in a win against West Ham .
On Monday, he flew to London to speak with the Hammers as they assess their options, with David Moyes' future up in the air.
Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as West Ham hosted Liverpool at the London Stadium in Premier League action.
The Liverpool manager started them on the bench after they had produced three goals in Liverpool's last seven games coming into the match.
Mohamed Salah sulked during Liverpool's pre-match preparations ahead of facing West Ham after being relegated to the bench by Reds boss Jurgen Klopp on Saturday afternoon.
Former Liverpool star Peter Crouch (inset) has warned incoming Reds boss Arne Slot (left) that it will be 'difficult' to replace Jurgen Klopp (right) in the Anfield dugout at the end of the season.
The Premier League 's Team of the Season (TOTS) squad has been confirmed by EA FC 24, and it is dominated by players from Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.
Liverpool and Feyenoord have verbally agreed for Dutch manager Arne Slot to take over from Jurgen Klopp from the start of next season. Reaching a deal which is believed to be around £9.4m
Gerrard - for all his immense contribution to Liverpool over many years - has admitted the fateful moment which allowed Demba Ba in to score will never leave him.
Winger Amad, 21, has impressed off the bench for United this season, notably when scoring the winner in the 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final epic against Liverpool.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: The scene brought to mind the most common perception of Marinakis: the explosive hire-and-fire merchant who lives life on impulse and to hell with anyone who gets in the way.
JACK GAUGHAN: Pep Guardiola (left) wants Phil Foden (right) to take his foot off the gas as Man City drive in search of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League crown.
During his brief stint at Stonebridge Road the 28-year-old would make just one league appearance, coming off the bench against Oldham in February.
MARTIN KEOWN: Spurs face all three horses still in the title race. If they can secure a hat-trick of victories, they will more than deserve their place in the Champions League.
Being manager of Everton is like 'juggling sand', according to boss Sean Dyche who also compared trying to stop the endless negative noise at the club to 'putting your fingers in the dam'.
The Reds have agreed a compensation package for Slot to succeed Klopp. Earlier this week Slot expressed his desire to be appointed as Liverpool manager.
Liverpool's title collapse could make life much easier for potential new boss Arne Slot, says Jurgen Klopp.
Slot, who is currently in charge of Feyenoord, is expected to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. The Dutchman revealed his intention to take charge of Liverpool.
Littler (pictured) wasn't shy to bite back after being booed by those at the event, reminding Liverpool supporters in attendance that they had lost to rivals Everton on Wednesday night.
Morrison started the season in centre midfield and was moved to the right wing where has has delivered a number of bright displays for Marc Bridge-Wilkinson's u-18 side.
Liverpool have communicated their intention to make an improved offer to Feyenoord for Arne Slot as they close in on appointing their new head coach.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Liverpool have shown a vulnerability and weakness I did not think existed. The season has gone flat and the title has gone now. I did not see this coming.
Slot (left) himself seemed to put the wheels further in motion when he revealed on Thursday that he would like to take over Liverpool form next season, with the clubs now needing to agree a fee.
LEWIS STEELE: Mail Sport understands that Liverpool and the Feyenoord boss are in advanced negotiation stages and a deal for Slot to join the club could be finalised this weekend.
The Reds have struggled to find the back of the net - and their scoring woes has been costly, so much so that Liverpool have seemingly dropped out of the title race after their loss to Everton.
The footballer's lawyers had been due in court today to make an abuse of process application Kerr did not appear in the southwest London court today, nor did any of her legal team.
Rooney, who was part of the punditry team for Everton 's huge Premier League win over Liverpool on Wednesday, made the admission while playing FIFA Pro Clubs with streamers Girth N Turf.
The model, 38, showed off her toned physique in a cream crop top and matching trousers, tamed with stylish stilettos.
The Premier League has never been more competitive with positions at both the top and bottom of the table changing on a regular basis. Here is how much each team will earn based on their position.
The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager (left) was handed his marching orders at the end of February after overseeing a turbulent ten months with the serial champions.
Top teams face the possibility of three clashes between midweek European games and Carabao Cup assignments.
MATT BARLOW: Son Heung-min has vowed Tottenham will do everything to bounce back in the North London derby after an 'unacceptable performance' on their last outing.
SAMI MOKBEL: Advanced talks between the two clubs will continue on Friday with the expectancy at the Dutch club that those discussions will reach a positive conclusion.
Arne Slot says he has every confidence that Liverpool and Feyenoord will soon reach an agreement for him to become the new Anfield boss next season.
KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Pep Guardiola (left) has insisted that his side must be flawless in their remaining Premier League matches to usurp Arsenal at the top of the table.
ROSS CLARK: Labour's plan to take rail franchises back into public hands might be popular with younger voters - but far less so among those of us who remember British Rail.
MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Man City have been champions for more than a thousand days. They won the title back in May 2021 and on this evidence are not in the mood to relinquish it.
The 17-year-old is a vocal Man United supporter, leading to him being booed ahead of his walk-on for his quarter-final match against Gerwyn Price at the M&S Bank Arena.
KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX: Pep Guardiola said only perfection will secure Manchester City another Premier League trophy after this Phil Foden-inspired trouncing of Brighton.
The prospect of a Dutch manager with a near-maniacal focus on tactics taking charge of one a big English club has a certain familiar ring to it - after Erik ten Hag left Ajax for United two years ago.
Stephen Warnock, who was part of Three Lions squad for the 2010 World Cup, admitted he had fallen out of love with the game in final years of his career having felt 'like a failure'.
PETE JENSON: 'We have a coach who is an extraordinary person; who loves Barcelona and transmits that with enthusiasm, confidence and generosity,' said an emotional Laporta.
IAN LADYMAN: Jurgen Klopp's eight and a half years at Liverpool have left an indelible mark on the Premier League in a way that goes beyond what was, after all, just a single title.
Arsenal fans have raised questions against PGMOL on social media after discovering the choice of officials for their must-win clash with Tottenham.
DOMINIC KING: After that 1-0 defeat to Palace on April 14, Liverpool's first at home in the Premier League for almost two years, Jurgen Klopp's (left) demeanour was noticeably different.
Liverpool suffered a major setback in the title race on Wednesday evening after they were beaten 2-0 by their city rivals Everton at Goodison Park. Klopp's players cut dejected figures at full-time.
Slot (right) has emerged as the number one contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp and talks are developing quickly with Liverpool, who could even complete a deal this weekend.
Nunez (left) joined Liverpool from Benfica in the summer of 2022 in a deal worth £85million, but has struggled to live up to the expectations he arrived with so far in a Reds shirt.
England keeper Jordan Pickford earned more adulation among Everton supporters on Wednesday with on-field heroics against Liverpool, but he left many confused by one off-field answer.
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The Reds are closing in on Slot (right) and are in discussions with Feyenoord as they work on a deal to make him their next manager when Jurgen Klopp leaves the club.
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists his team do not deserve to win the league after their meek surrender in the Merseyside Derby defeat.
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool players collapsed to the turf at full-time looking like they had just ran a marathon. They have slowed to a walk in the final miles of the title race.
Anfield officials contacted the Dutch champions on Wednesday with a first offer of compensation for the 49-year-old, who does not have a release clause in his contract with Feyenoord.
Jamie Carragher believes there is a rift between outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and chief Michael Edwards - citing the return of the latter is because of the German's imminent exit.
The defender played 84 minutes in the loss at Goodison Park on Wednesday night before being withdrawn for Joe Gomez, much to the amusement of the home crowd in Merseyside.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher (inset) was scathing of his former side after their 2-0 defeat at Everton, singling out two players in particular for critcism.
The Socceroos icon won the Champions League with Liverpool and excelled at the World Cup - and now he's just 90-odd minutes away from an achievement to rival anything he's done before.
Slot, the man who is expected to become Liverpool's next king, had lit the blue touch paper in a pre-match press conference. The first leg between the sides had ended in a 1-1 draw.
Everton fans sought to antagonise Liverpool players and supporters at Goodison Park on Wednesday night as the Reds slipped to what could prove to be a deadly blow to their title ambitions.
Rooney criticised Van Dijk's post-match comments, with the former Man United and Everton star hitting out at the Liverpool captain for twice referencing their early kick-off on Saturday.
Trent Alexander-Arnold couldn't bare to watch Liverpool's latest Merseyside derby defeat against Everton as he hid his face after being substituted at Goodison Park.
LEWIS STEELE AT GOODISON PARK: Jurgen Klopp apologised for Liverpool's abject performance in their first Merseyside Derby defeat at Everton since 2010.
Jarrad Branthwaite (left) might not have been celebrating scoring against Liverpool in Everton's 2-0 Merseyside derby win if a new rule set to be introduced next season was already in play.
Carragher believes Liverpool could be faced with big decisions over Mo Salah and Darwin Nunez's futures at the club this summer when the Jurgen Klopp era draws to a close.
Liverpool are closing in on Arne Slot as they work on a deal with Feyenoord to make him their next manager and succeed Jurgen Klopp in the dug-out at Anfield.
Goodison Park was united before kick-off as Everton fitness coach Jack Dowling received applause from all corners of the stadium for a mega-achievement of completing 26 marathons in 26 weeks.
PLAYER RATINGS: Mail Sport's Lewis Steele rates how both Sean Dyche and Jurgen Klopp 's players performed during the Premier League fixture.
EVERTON 2-0 LIVERPOOL - IAN LADYMAN AT GOODISON PARK: The only consolation for Jurgen Klopp was that he didn't have far to go home.
Jurgen Klopp's men fell behind in the Merseyside derby after failing to clear their lines before Jarrad Branthwaite poked the ball home in the 27th minute.
Jamie Carragher says going from Feyenoord to Liverpool would be 'a huge jump' for Dutch manager Arne Slot.
Jurgen Klopp has recalled his favourite Merseyside derby memory ahead of Liverpool 's Premier League clash with Everton on Wednesday evening.
MATT HUGHES: Webb will speak to one of, Evangelos Marinakis or Sokratis Kominakis, while depending on the team's training schedule Nuno Espirito Santo may also be present.
Since February, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog in England and Wales without an exemption certificate, meaning unregistered pets will be taken and owners fined.
Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Liverpool travel to Goodison Park to take on Everton, plus updates from Molineux and Selhurst Park.
On Wednesday night, that must all change for the German. Yes, he is yet to lose a derby at the historic Merseyside ground. But the hoodoo that has haunted him here in the past has proved costly.
The 23-year-old, who announced this week that he and his girlfriend are expecting their third child, sat down with It's All Kicking Off co-host and Mail Sport Football Editor Ian Ladyman.
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Following a hectic summer of spending, in which billions of pounds were splashed, all 20 clubs have revealed their 25-man rosters for the first half of the campaign.
Premier League clubs must submit their 25-man squads to the league this Wednesday and according to the Telegraph , the 31-year-old is 'set to fly out to join the Super Lig club on loan.'
SIMON JORDAN: Much is now being made of a potential fourth game-changer - the arrival of the jaw-dropping wealth and ambitions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In the latest example of so-called 'dine and dashing' to hit the UK, Lemongrass on Smithdown Road in Liverpool shared footage of the pair fleeing while having a cigarette outside.
Manchester United's current squad is the most expensive ever assembled ahead of Chelsea and Manchester City, according to new research from the CIES Football Observatory.
The former footballer was just 29 when he was diagnosed with MND, just three months after marrying ex Lioness captain Steph Houghton, 35.
The central defender played the full 90 minutes on Sunday night as his national side cruised to a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2024 qualifiers.
The Germany job became up for grabs when Hansi Flick was sacked on Sunday following a humiliating 4-1 home defeat to Japan. Klopp has been among the favourites for the position.
Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri appeared to mock Mo Salah's goal celebration as Tunisia beat Egypt in a friendly on Tuesday night.
OLIVER HOLT AT HAMPDEN PARK: Scotland threw everything they could at England through the medium of song at Hampden Park on Tuesday as the Three Lions sealed victory.
England started brightly and went ahead through a deft finish from Phil Foden before Robertson failed to clear the ball and Jude Bellingham pounced to make it 2-0 after 35 minutes.
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness has heaped praise on England's midfield and labelled Gareth Southgate's side as the 'golden generation.
Fans were delighted to see former Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness return to their TV screens on Tuesday as Scotland prepared to take on England at Hampden Park.
Fans and new players alike will be rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of seeing some of the division's latest acquisitions cut loose for the first time this weekend.
BRIAN MAJORIBANKS With a place at Euro 2024 all but secured, the mood around the Scotland national team is currently as bright as the unseasonal September sunshine.
The Reds will compete in the European competition for the first time since Jurgen Klopp 's debut season, after their disappointing 5th place finish last term.
Matildas stars are rallying around Teagan Micah after she suffered a death in the family this week - with her teammates sending messages of support from around the world.
Portugal were without Cristiano Ronaldo due to suspension but still produced a hugely impressive display, with Bruno Fernandes scoring and providing a hat-trick of assists.
Chris Sutton believes Jordan Henderson would struggle to get into Scotland's XI ahead of Scott McTominay and John McGinn as the Three Lions prepare to face their old rivals on Tuesday.
Rudi Voller has been named interim manager and could continue for the Euros but the DFB are exploring their options, according to the Telegraph.
Rudi Voller has been named interim manager and could continue for the Euros but the DFB are exploring their options, according to the Telegraph.
The World Cup qualifier will take place 3,637 metres above sea level at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz. It is one of the highest professional stadiums in the world.
The Germans were humbled in a 4-1 thrashing to Japan on Saturday and instantly acted to part company with ex-Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick - with Klopp the early favourite to replace him.
Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly both keeping tabs on West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd, as Jurgen Klopp steps up plans to overhaul his defence.
The 16-year-old made eight appearances in the Croatian top flight last season and has been chased by teams around Europe.
Henderson featured for England against Ukraine on Saturday, with the midfielder making his first international appearance since joining Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool.
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It will be hard to remember 2023 as anything other than the Saudi summer as a new footballing machine powered onto the scene and signed a whole host of world class and Premier League stars.
Lionesses legend Jill Scott admitted she wouldn't feel 'welcome' in Saudi Arabia as an openly gay woman and labelled Jordan Henderson's decision to play in the nation as 'a very sad situation'.
The 2023 summer transfer window is a thing of the past as far as the Premier League are concerned, but several top flight stars are still looking for new teams.
Fans attending England's Rugby World Cup match against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday faced long delays getting into the stadium.
IAN LADYMAN: Occupying Zinchenko's area of the field here in Poland was Jordan Henderson. He, too, has learned something about bigger pictures over the course of the last week.
Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison was reportedly subject of late interest from the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Ittihad making a move for the forward on deadline day.
Klopp was in attendance at the MEWA Arena as Mainz took on MSV Duisburg in a friendly. The 56-year-old was seen grinning as the Mainz fans unveiled a stunning tifo display before the game.
According to The Telegraph , the former Liverpool captain will be involved from the outset as England continue their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign against Ukraine in Poland.
A perennial issue is whether the Three Lions boast enough squad depth to go all the way and lift the major trophy that has eluded generations of England teams since '66.
A perennial issue is whether the Three Lions boast enough squad depth to go all the way and lift the major trophy that has eluded generations of England teams since '66.
According to The Telegraph , the former Liverpool captain will be involved from the outset as England continue their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign against Ukraine in Poland.
The transfer window is a thing of the past as far as the Premier League are concerned, but several top flight stars are still looking for teams with those in Qatar, Greece and Turkey still able to sign players.
LEWIS STEELE: Virgil van Dijk has been banned for one further match and fined £100,000 for using abusive and insulting words to match officials following his sending off at Newcastle a fortnight ago.
Kostas Tsimikas is set to sign a two-year contract extension to remain at Liverpool until 2027, according to a new report.
Lavia looked certain to join the Reds this summer before rejecting a move to Jurgen Klopp's side in favour of Chelsea, who he signed for in a £58million deal from Southampton.
Bayern Munich have confirmed the exit of ex-Oldham Athletic flop Desire Segbe Azankpo, bringing an official end to Sadio Mane's impact on the German giants.
An angry group of England supporters are preparing to protest Jordan Henderson's controversial move to Saudi Arabia during the Three Lions' clash with Ukraine on Saturday.
Paul Scholes can't answer the question over if he was better than Steven Gerrard, admitting that it relies upon the nature of their two teams at the time.
However, the Reds will have breathed a sigh of relief when deadline day in Saudi Arabia passed on Thursday, meaning Liverpool did stave off Al-Ittihad's interest - until the window reopens that is.
Chris Sutton insists Jordan Henderson should have said his move to Saudi Arabia was money-motivated following a public backlash to his controversial interview.
Marten de Roon set the Oranje on their way after 17 minutes before Liverpool ace Cody Gakpo doubled the hosts' advantage just after the half-hour mark. Wout Weghorst added a third.
The Saudi Pro League believe their pursuit of Mohamed Salah is only on hold despite Al Ittihad failing to sign the Liverpool star before their transfer window closed on Thursday night.
EXCLUSIVE: Football hardman Julian Dicks has claimed he failed to gain a senior England cap due to Gazza 'tarnishing' his reputation.
SAMI MOKBEL: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luke Shaw attended an England team meeting on Monday night despite withdrawing from the squad through injury.
Liverpool 's new Anfield Road stand is set to be closed for their next three games, as the club race to finish it's construction ahead of the Merseyside derby in late October.
CHRIS WHEELER: Al-Ettifaq have failed with a bid to sign Jadon Sancho on loan from Manchester United before today's transfer deadline in Saudi Arabia.
LEWIS STEELE: Al-Ittihad made a bid of £150m for the forward last Thursday and have remained in talks with Liverpool since Saturday, when the Saudi Pro League sent a delegate to London.
The Tottenham manager was recognised for his flying start to life in north London - in which he has overseen a record of three wins and one draw this season - by being nominated for an award.
However, arguably the game he is unfortunately best remembered for came in 2007, against Croatia in a clash that saw Steve McLaren's England fall short of qualification for Euro 2008.
Fluminense president Mario Bittencourt has revealed details of his conversation with Liverpool after their proposed move for midfielder Andre fell through this summer.
The 2023 summer transfer window may be a thing of the past as far as Premier League clubs are concerned, but several top flight stars are still looking for new teams.
September 7 is a significant date for Liverpool as it marks the first anniversary of their humiliating 4-1 defeat at the hands of Napoli in the Champions League.
Saudi Arabia has been the great disruptor to the transfer market this summer, but their Pro League's window will slam shut on Thursday with clubs seeking to secure last minute deals.
A Liverpool legend has been spotted with an unrecognisable new look while on holiday in Barbados, nearly a decade on from stepping out of the public eye.
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ROB DRAPER: Jordan Henderson has grown up in an environment where everybody tells footballers they have huge influence and that they can be changemakers.
Jamie Carragher has blind ranked his top five Liverpool forwards, with Mohamed Salah only named third on the list behind two icons.
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has revealed that an ex-Brighton teammate of his and former Liverpool star convinced him to sign a new contract and remain at Stamford Bridge under Mauricio Pochettino.
Brendan Rodgers has defended Jordan Henderson's £700,000 per week move to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ettifaq. Henderson has urged that his decision to move was not motivated by money.
Bayern Munich will reportedly launch a fresh bid for Fulham midfielder Palhinha in the January transfer window, with potential replacements set to be available for the Cottagers.
Liverpool had been the frontrunners to sign the 23-year-old who starred at the World Cup but United swooped in after failing to sign Kerolin from North Carolina Courage
Deadline day may be a thing of the past as far as Premier League clubs are concerned, but several top flight stars are still looking for new teams with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey still able to sign players.
SAMI MOKBEL: Henderson has previously been a vocal supporter for LGBTQ+ rights, so his move to a country where homosexuality is criminalised has been condemned.
COMMENT BY IAN HERBERT: You can be exposed to the crazy economics of top-flight football for so long that the unfathomably vast salaries just become routine: a casual reference point.
Eddie Howe's men will face AC Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday 19 September, with French giants Paris Saint-Germain and German side Borussia Dortmund also in a tough-looking 'Group of Death'.
Another dramatic Premier League saw Manchester City extend their perfect start and a free-flowing Tottenham purring - but who makes it into Mail Sport's latest Power Rankings.
Virgil van Dijk has rejected claims from his former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal that the World Cup in Qatar was rigged to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy.
Both central midfielders earned big summer moves with Rice swapping West Ham for the Emirates in a $132million deal, while Busquets was a marquee signing for David Beckham's franchise.
Henderson has claimed he understands the anger surrounding his move to Saudi Arabia, with the 33-year-old insisting he moved to the country to help 'grow the sport all over the world'.
The England midfielder joined Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ettifaq - managed by Reds legend Steven Gerrard - this summer and has received huge criticism over his move to the Middle East.
The Portuguese winger has endured a turbulent spell since his record-busting £113million move to Atletico Madrid and gradually fallen out of favour with his manager, Diego Simeone .
Arsenal rounded off the Premier League weekend in style with Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus' late goals against Man United sparking major celebrations by sealing a 3-1 win over their rivals.
Lindstrom reportedly had other offers on the table including an approach from Liverpool - who were considering midfield options in the final weeks of the transfer window.
Deadline day has been and gone for clubs in the Premier League, but players can still leave the top flight to join clubs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey while their transfer windows remain open.
Deadline day has been and gone for clubs in the Premier League, but players can still leave the top flight to join clubs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey while their transfer windows remain open.
A Saudi Arabian delegation arrived in London on Saturday as they make one last push to persuade Liverpool to sell Salah this week.
Arsenal rounded off the Premier League weekend in style with Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus' late goals against Man United sparking major celebrations by sealing a 3-1 win over their rivals.
SAMI MOKBEL: Man City attacker Grealish (thigh) and Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring) have both pulled out of the England squad
Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold, 24, underwent medical tests on Monday morning after the stand-in captain limped off during Sunday's match with Aston Villa at Anfield.
Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold, 24, underwent medical tests on Monday morning after the stand-in captain limped off during Sunday's match with Aston Villa at Anfield.
Gravenberch had been named in the Netherlands U21 side for the upcoming international break for their games against Moldova and North Macedonia in Euro U21 qualifying, but rejected the call.
Leading players from across the world have flocked to the Middle East this summer, with the country's top flight splashing the cash on stars such as Neymar and Karim Benzema.
SIMON JONES: An offer around £150million was dismissed last Thursday night and his performance against Aston Villa on Sunday underlined the player's commitment to the cause.
SIMON JONES: The public message from Anfield and Jurgen Klopp , in particular, has been loud and clear that the Egyptian is not for sale and is happy at Liverpool.
In an experience she described as 'amazing', Kate Stewart, 41, from Liverpool , distributed the school uniforms to struggling families at the Sandon Pub, Anfield, which she owns.
Salah posted a photograph of himself celebrating his goal in Liverpool's 3-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Sunday but - cryptically - offered no caption to accompany it.
SIMON JONES: An offer around £150million was dismissed last Thursday night and his performance against Aston Villa on Sunday underlined the player's commitment to the cause.
SIMON JONES: The public message from Anfield and Jurgen Klopp , in particular, has been loud and clear that the Egyptian is not for sale and is happy at Liverpool.
Andy Robertson says he is not concerned about the future of Mo Salah and insists the Egyptian forward is committed to Liverpool and completely unfazed by ongoing Saudi Arabian interest.
Salah posted a photograph of himself celebrating his goal in Liverpool's 3-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Sunday but - cryptically - offered no caption to accompany it.
Gravenberch communicated to the Dutch FA that he wanted to prioritise adapting to his new club during the two-week hiatus and therefore made himself unavailable for selection.
Top players from across the world have flocked to the Middle East this summer with the country's top flight splashing the cash on stars such as Neymar, Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante.
Despite that closure there are still a number of leagues around the world with their windows still open allowing clubs to sign players from outside of their own league.
The transfer window might be shut for the Premier League but there is still business to be done for the Saudi Pro League, plus for clubs in Turkey and Qatar.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT ANFIELD: Whatever uncertainties Liverpool might be feeling about the future of their leading man, there is nothing quite like a stroll in the sunshine.
THE NOTEBOOK: Liverpool cruised to a routine 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield courtesy of goals from Dominik Szobszlai, Saudi-linked Mohammed Salah, an own goal from Matty Cash.
After Liverpool's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield, boss Jurgen Klopp revealed that Trent Alexander-Arnold will undergo a scan following a hamstring problem sustained in the match.
The Reds rejected an offer of £150m from Al-Ittihad but that hasn't deterred the Saudi Arabian club who will carry on pushing for Salah until their window closes on September 7.
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool were 'close to perfect' in beating Aston Villa 3-0 today at Anfield, with the German manager praising his team's performance as 'the best in a long time'.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest from Sunday's two 2pm games as Crystal Palace host Wolves and Liverpool entertain Aston Villa.
A former Chelsea legend has questioned the club's decision to sign Moises Caicedo when they could have bought in the 'more experienced' Sofyan Amrabat instead.
Liverpool face Aston Villa in Premier League action on Sunday, but the match will not be televised in the United Kingdom. Klopp's side are seeking a third consecutive victory.
Mohamed Salah will reportedly be rested by Egypt as the Liverpool star weighs up a move to Al-Ittihad with the Saudi side prepared to offer £200million.
Klopp reacted somewhat angrily to chants of his name last month, but was keen to address the reason why he feels renditions of his song are best saved until after the final whistle.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 850th career goal as Al Nassr won 5-1 at Al-Hazm in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has completed a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq.
IN THE MONEY: Mo Salah, subject of a Saudi Arabia mega-money offer in the final days of the transfer window, has amassed a £27m nest egg from commercial deals in only three years.
THE SHARPE END: The most obvious change is in the full-backs. Thomas Partey at right-back instead of Ben White. It's a big tactical shift, with the full-backs now more central.
DANNY MURPHY: Let's get one thing straight. If Mo Salah has no interest in going to Saudi Arabia, there's no conversation to be had.
LEWIS STEELE: Let's talk about six, baby. That was the famous phrase Jurgen Klopp coined when Liverpool won their sixth European Cup in Madrid, a play on the Salt-N-Pepa hit Let's Talk About Sex.
The market slammed shut late last night after a host of sides scrambled to complete their last-gasp business, including several dramatic big-money swoops.
As the high-intensity drama of the transfer window begins to die down, Premier League clubs will now have to make do with their current squads until January - so, how they rank?
Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on what promises to be a fascinating Deadline Day, with clubs up against the 11pm deadline to get their final pieces of business over the line.
Jamie Carragher has 'changed his mind' about how much Liverpool would sell Mohamed Salah for, according to Gary Neville.
The Premier League delivered yet another enthralling round of top flight football last weekend, with only three sides managing to keep clean sheets across the 10 fixtures.
The 21-year-old midfielder signs a five-year deal. Jurgen Klopp has now signed four midfielders in this transfer window and Liverpool's business is now considered to be complete.
GRAEME SOUNESS: I have to say I fear Liverpool will lose Mo Salah to Saudi Arabia. I really think he'll go for it in the six days between now and the Saudi transfer window closing.
Sunderland have successfully secured the loan signing of Chelsea's promising striker, Mason Burstow, who is currently training with the Black Cats.
Liverpool have rejected an offer of £150million for Salah, but the Saudi Arabian side are prepared to pay £200million for the winger.
Bayern Munich were hoping to fill the gap left by Gravenberch by signing Palhinha from Fulham, but failed in their attempts as the German transfer window shut.
SIMON JONES: Saudi Pro League side are ready to make a last-ditch £200m offer to Liverpool for star winger Mohamed Salah as they prepare one final push to land the Egyptian forward.
Liverpool have come up with a contingency plan for forward options in the event that Mohamed Salah does make a shock move to Saudi Arabia Mail Sport's Sami Mokbel has revealed.
Brighton & Hove Albion face a tough task in the Europa League as they have been drawn against Ajax and Marseille, while Liverpool and West Ham should be the favourites for their ties.
Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise were pictured celebrating when they drew Liverpool in the Europa League group stages on Friday.
There is much interest in the 28-year-old, who could be set for a return to English football. The player in question was at Liverpool for eight years.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on what promises to be a fascinating Deadline Day, with clubs up against the 11pm deadline to get their final pieces of business over the line.
Sofyan Amrabat, Ryan Gravenberch and Joao Palhinha will all get other pieces to fall should their moves go through but there are others that hold the key to what promises to be a frantic final day.
Mere hours now remain in the transfer window and it's now or never for those clubs who still want to strengthen before Friday's 11pm deadline.
White joined Mail Sport writers Craig Hope and Sami Mokbel in the studio on Thursday evening, with little over 24 hours to go in what has already been a seismic transfer window.
Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad are willing to pay over £120million to land Salah but Liverpool continue to insist that such offers would be rejected and that he is not for sale.
Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Thursday as Man United revive Sergio Reguilon pursuit after Marc Cucurella talks are hampered as the summer window nearing a close.
Three English clubs will be involved, with West Ham and Liverpool to be included in Pot One, while Brighton will take part in the competition for the first time.
Mere hours now remain in the transfer window and it's now or never for those clubs who still want to strengthen before Friday's 11pm deadline.
Gareth Southgate insisted that footballers are held to a higher moral standard than others as he defended Jordan Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia.
Liverpool have agreed a £35m deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. He is expected to arrive on Merseyside on Thursday ahead of a medical.
Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has taken aim at players moving to Saudi Arabia 'for money and not football', insisting human rights would 'stop me from making such a move.'
Phillips will compete with Gustaf Lagerbielke and Liam Scales, who both started last weekend's 0-0 draw at home to St Johnstone in the cinch Premiership.
Luis Suarez has been up to his old tricks once again, after causing a stir in Gremio's win over Cruzeiro over the weekend.
Graeme Souness understands why players are leaving European football for Saudi Arabia and believes more will continue to do in the future.
EXCLUSIVE: Graeme Souness has backed Declan Rice to live up to his £105m price tag, but admitted that the midfielder 'should get more goals' after moving to Arsenal.
Colwill starred for Lee Carsley's Young Lions at the European Under-21 Championship this summer, starting five of six games including their win against Spain in the final.
Gareth Southgate has included uncapped Chelsea defender Levi Colwill and midfielder Jordan Henderson despite his move from Liverpool to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Thursday as Romelu Lukaku's loan move to Roma is finally confirmed with the summer window nearing a close.
Gareth Southgate has included uncapped Chelsea defender Levi Colwill and midfielder Jordan Henderson despite his move from Liverpool to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.
19 year old England youth international Hall who has been coveted by the likes of Everton, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham will sign an extension on his contract.
Colwill starred for Lee Carsley's Young Lions at the European Under-21 Championship this summer, starting five of six games including their win against Spain in the final.
The player had been keen to leave the club in the current transfer window, and has since agreed terms with Liverpool over a potential deal, although the two sides are still yet to agree a fee.
As revealed by Mail Sport last week, Aris-winger Palma is the seventh signing of the summer for Brendan Rodgers, with the 23-year-old putting pen to paper on a five year deal.
IAN HERBERT: The smash-and-grab raid for Mohamed Salah has been coming. You could feel it in the air in Riyadh a few years ago, soon after Saudi Arabia had bought Newcastle United
Time is fast running out for the Premier League clubs to wrap up their transfer business as we hurtle towards Friday's 11pm deadline. So who could yet sign whom?
LEWIS STEELE: Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad are ready to test Liverpool's resolve on Mo Salah and are preparing an eye-watering bid of around £118million for the Egyptian.
The player had been keen to leave the club in the current transfer window, and has since agreed terms with Liverpool over a potential deal, although the two sides are still yet to agree a fee.
He is known to both breed and own the animal, with his newest purchase a yearling colt by Mehmas and was recruited at the Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sale in Doncaster on Tuesday.
Liverpool will reportedly look to secure deals for Barcelona pair Abde and Ansu Fati if Mohamed Salah leaves to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in the remaining days of the transfer window.
SIMON JORDAN: For too long players and managers have been trying to run the game. They've tried to dictate how much involvement they should have in decision-making and on the rules.
Not often lauded for his selflessness, the 38-year-old handed the ball to Abdulrahman Ghareeb when presented with the opportunity to score a hat-trick in back-to-back games.
Get your questions answered as Mail Sport's Kieran Gill, Sami Mokbel, and Lewis Steele answer all the big questions regarding West Ham, Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool and Everton.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Wednesday as transfer deadline day looms with Mohamed Salah claimed to be 'likely to leave Liverpool' this week.
As recently reported by Mail Sport, the Reds do not want to sell superstar Salah despite Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad registering a strong interest in him.
Al-Ittihad have sounded out a move for yet another Liverpool player, with the Saudi Arabian side interested in Ibrahima Konate. They are already interested in Mo Salah and Joe Gomez.
The 27-year-old appeared to be a top target for Erik ten Hag's side who have been in the market for further midfield reinforcements but have been constrained by their need to raise funds.
SIMON JONES: With Ryan Gravenberch hoping for a move to either Liverpool or Man United to go through, Thomas Tuchel wants to ensure he has enough dynamic options of his own.
SIMON JONES: Nat Phillips, 26, previously had a loan spell at Stuttgart in the 2019-20 season, during which he made 22 appearances. He has also spent time on loan at Bournemouth.
Insight from a Betfair and YouGOV poll of 1,300 football fans discovered that Manchester United fans most often head for the exits before the game has ended, with Arsenal clsoe behind them.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: The tick of the clock is growing ever louder as clubs aim to complete their late business before the transfer window closes, making those final few additions.
In the Premier League the Norwegian scored 36 goals in 35 games - a new record - making him the unanimous selection to wrestle the PFA gong from Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
The annual PFA awards were announced on Tuesday, with Haaland also scooping up the PFA Player of the Year, while Arsenal star Bukayo Saka won the PFA Young Player of the Year.
Virgil van Dijk has been charged by the FA after being sent off in Liverpool's win over Newcastle on Sunday that saw him appear to label the decision as a 'f** joke'.
Rio Ferdinand has backed the touchline antics of Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall, stating he's 'here for it'.
Darwin Nunez believes he has benefited from stepping away from social media having faced criticism during a mixed debut season at Liverpool following his £85m move from Benfica.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Tuesday as both Tottenham and Brentford chase Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson and Liverpool consider a move for Joao Felix.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Another round of Serie A action through up plenty of talking points, not least Frosinone upsetting Atalanta. But here are 10 things we learned from across the league.
Alexander-Arnold's costly error saw Jurgen Klopp's side fall behind in the first half at St James' Park and he was perhaps fortunate to have avoided a red card.
Premier League clubs have just four days left to push through any last-gasp deals in the transfer window, with managers still keen to bolster their squads ahead of Friday's deadline.
SIMON JONES: Liverpool do not want to sell either Mohamed Salah or Joe Gomez to Al-Ittihad despite the Saudi Pro League side registering a strong interest in both.
MATT BARLOW: Gareth Southgate has a squad to select this week, so nobody will be more painfully aware that English players are desperately short of Premier League action.
CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle United have landed with a bump after back-to-back defeats against Man City and Liverpool. Here, Mail Sport takes a closer look at where Newcastle are at right now.
LEWIS STEELE: Last season the Uruguayan 'agent of chaos' - as he was described by Portuguese experts after his move from Benfica - never got going, and as such, neither did his team.
LEWIS STEELE: Darwin Nunez was the hero for Jurgen Klopp's side, scoring twice late in the game to secure a vital three points at St James' Park.
Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad attempting to pry the Egyptian away from Liverpool this summer and Chris Sutton believes he owes it to Liverpool to stay.
Another dramatic Premier League weekend saw wins for Liverpool, Man City and Man United - but who makes it into Mail Sport's latest Power Rankings?
Al-Ittihad are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Mohamed Salah this summer despite Liverpool insisting that he is not for sale despite being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
Dancing grandmother Marie, 92, from Liverpool had other customers at Scruffy Murphy's Irish bar 'bouncing' with her incredible moves, according to the Liverpool Echo.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Monday as Tottenham are set to launch a £50m bid for Johnson, while Man City make an improved £52m offer for Matheus Nunes.
Chelsea and Tottenham are set to be involved in the second round, which gets underway on Tuesday evening.
As reported by The Sun , Everton boss is eager to add to his attacking options, especially with Dominic Calvert-Lewin out with a facial injury. Ings and Dyche worked together at Burnley.
Lots of business is likely to be done before Friday's deadline with Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham among the leading English clubs still seeking recruits and sales.
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool's comeback win with 10 men at Newcastle was one of the best victories he has ever had as a manager - and the dramatic game was unlike any he has experienced.
The 25-year-old landed in Liverpool on Sunday to undergo a medical. Everton will pay £21.4m plus £4.2m in potential add ons for the Portuguese forward, with no payment due until next year.
The Reds came back from going a goal down on Sunday evening at St James' Park to pull off a gutsy 2-1 victory against Newcastle, with Darwin Nunez scoring twice in the dying embers of the game.
Liverpool earned a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle on Sunday with Darwin Nunez scoring twice late for the 10-man visitors.
LEWIS STEELE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Virgil van Dijk could face further punishment by the Football Association after appearing to berate the referee's decision to send him off on Sunday.
The former Liverpool defender also claimed that to sell the goalscorer so late in the transfer window, Jurgen Klopp's side should only accept an offer of 'over £150million'.
Pat Nevin believes Liverpool's winning mentality proved to be the difference-maker as they came from a goal down to beat Newcastle with 10 men on Sunday.
CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: For Newcastle, this simmering contest boiled down to a missed opportunity - both literally and metaphorically.
Newcastle United's assistant manager appeared to try and provoke Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp by putting his finger to his lips and making a hushing gesture at the German.
Jamie Carragher has claimed Liverpool's 2-1 win over Newcastle is among their best victories under Jurgen Klopp after the Reds fought back from a goal and a man down to win at St James' Park.
LEWIS STEELE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Darwin Nunez came off the bench to secure a massive victory for Liverpool away from home at Newcastle.
Gary Neville heaped praise on Darwin Nunez after the Uruguayan came off the bench to score two goals and rescue 10-men Liverpool a dramatic victory against Newcastle on Sunday.
Liverpool's error-ridden start against Newcastle at St James' Park was made worse after captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off for a 'rash' challenge on Swedish forward Alexander Isak.
Re-live Mail Sport's live blog as Darwin Nunez inspired Liverpool to a famous comeback win against Newcastle at St James' Park.
The English right-back received a yellow in the sixth minute of the match after he was shoved in the back by Anthony Gordon. Displeased at the challenge, Alexander-Arnold threw the ball away.
The Manchester City star was greeted with cheers by young players at FK Bryne, where he first learned the trade, as he visited where he grew up.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Sunday, including the latest on Salah's potential Saudi move as we enter the final week of the window.
The window threatens to end as it began with shock departures to the Saudi Pro League, while top Premier League sides continue to identify targets that could make the difference between in May.
Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle were big admirers of Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai but the £60million asking price was too expensive for them.
A one-goal loss away from home to the best club side in the world would not usually lead to fan inspection and star players clashing with supporters - but Newcastle United exist in a new world now.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Liverpool's Szoboszlai doesn't lack confidenc, predicting his mates at Man City Haaland and Gvardiol will finish below him this season.
DANNY MURPHY: I am taking Liverpool to finish ahead of Sunday's opponents Newcastle in the league this season - provided they keep Mo Salah amid Saudi interest.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has jokingly said he 'just copied Pep' when asked about his use of full-backs moving into the midfield.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Thursday as Roma look to complete a move for Romelu Lukaku and Monaco close in on Folarin Balogun.
KIERAN GILL: Once he shakes off that rustiness - that appearance at West Ham was his first for a club since May - Liverpool may be left to rue missing out on this midfielder.
The England international scored twice against the newly-promoted Hatters to earn Mauricio Pochettino his first win as Chelsea boss, and now wants to continue his good early-season form.
Mauricio Pochettino's side confirmed the signing of the 22-year-old forward earlier this summer, with Jackson arriving from Villarreal for £32million.
CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle and Liverpool renew hostilities at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon with their rivalry having intensified since the former's Saudi-led takeover in 2021.
Follow Mail Sport's live transfer blog for all the latest as Liverpool stand firm on Mohamed Salah transfer and Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun closes in on a move to Monaco.
It emerged in the Spanish media on Thursday that Saudi club Al-Ittihad want to make the Egyptian forward the highest-paid player in world football.
Mohamed Salah has been flooded with messages from fans of Al-Ittihad following news that the Saudi Pro League side are 'prepared to make him the highest-paid player in the world.
The transfer window closes on September 1 and teams are rushing to make the final additions to the squads that will shape their season.There's no sign of the pace slowing down.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino took a swipe at Jurgen Klopp on Thursday after winning the bidding war for Moises Caicedo. Chelsea signed the Ecuador star for £115million last week.
Anyone who watched the two feisty, tetchy and splenetic clashes between Newcastle and Liverpool last season will know just how intensely each side wants to beat the other.
LEWIS STEELE: Al-Ittihad view the 31-year-old forward as a potential crown jewel ahead of their participation in the Club World Cup this winter, which is held in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking on the latest episode of Mail Sport's new preview podcast 'It's All Coming Up', Sutton expressed his confusion over the Reds' transfer plans as they set about rebuilding their midfield.
As Spanish media Relevo revealed on Thursday, the club are convinced the player wants to join but face a battle to get him out of Liverpool with just a week left of the European transfer window.
GW2 provided FPL managers with plenty of headaches at the weekend, with several popular picks like Erling Haaland and Marcus Rashford failing to deliver in terms of points.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Thursday as Aymeric Laporte agrees to join Al-Nassr from Man City, while Tottenham consider a loan move for Romelu Lukaku.
The midfielder joined the club in a £58million deal after rejecting interest from Liverpool but is yet to make his debut, having missed out against West Ham.
Celta Vigo wonderkid Veiga was the subject of big-name interest this summer, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea understood to have closely monitored him.
Sevilla are the current holders of the competition after they defeated Roma on penalties in last season's final.
There are just eight days to go until the summer transfer window closes, and managers are looking to add the final pieces to the jigsaw for the current season.
Amrabat has been excluded from Fiorentina's 24-man squad for Thursday's Europa Conference League play-off, first leg fixture away to Rapid Vienna.
Jeremy Doku is in the process of putting the finishing touches on a £55million move to Manchester City but could instead quite easily have ended up wearing red some 35 miles away.
Liverpool could face Everton in front of a reduced capacity in October after the club's £80million renovation of Anfield was hit further delays.
Erik ten Hag resembled a worried man indeed as he watched on while Tottenham waltzed through his Manchester United midfield time and time again.
United's midfield was overrun with ease and Casemiro came under huge scrucinty for his performance against the north London side and Wolves on the opening day of the season.
Workers left the site last Thursday, the morning after news broke that Buckingham Group Contractors had filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
Mail Sport's Mike Keegan, Joe Bernstein, Lewis Steele and Jack Gaughan answer all the big questions regarding Manchester United, Liverpool, Everton and Manchester City.
Follow Mail Sport's live transfer blog for all the latest as Man City consider a move for Eberechi Eze and Jean-Clair Todibo 'closes in on a Man United switch'.
In United's first two games, since he has taken on the gig full time, Erik ten Hag's side laboured to a 1-0 home win before faltering against Tottenham on Sunday .
Ten Hag ideally wants to strengthen throughout the spine of his team - adding to the goalkeeping department, possibly centre back, central midfield and up front.
Liverpool were happy to bid high, but the personal wishes of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to choose the west London clubs over the Reds snuffed out their hopes of signing either player.
There are just nine days to go until the summer transfer window closes, and managers are looking to add the final pieces to the jigsaw for the current season.
SAMI MOKBEL: The Liverpool legend took to social media yesterday to say that any move by his club for Greenwood was 'fake news'. He can leave Old Trafford following the club's investigation.
IAN HERBERT: A friend sent me a picture, which provides a little pub quiz gold - name the two Home International goalkeepers in the frame. The source of fascination for me was who was shouting.
Mail Sport yesterday revealed that Pep Guardiola's side had a £55million pound offer accepted for the 21-year-old. Doku, is one of the most exciting young prospects in Europe.
Mac Allister was shown a straight red by referee Thomas Bramall after catching Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie on the foot in the 58th minute of Liverpool's 3-1 home win on Saturday.
Manchester City, Arsenal and Brighton continued their perfect starts to the new Premier League season, while Chelsea, Man United and Newcastle all tasted defeat.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Tuesday as Newcastle sign Lewis Hall on loan from Chelsea and Manchester City agree £55m fee for Jeremy Doku.
Liverpool's pursuit of Brazilian midfielder Andre has been brought to a halt due to the South American side's unwillingness to sell amidst their participation in the Copa Libertadores competition.
Robert Alun Evans - known as R Alun - was the face and voice of Welsh language programmes for many years in the 1960s and 1970s.
There is just ten days to go until the summer transfer window closes and managers are looking to add the final pieces to the jigsaw for the current season.
The Seagulls have been searching for reinforcements in midfield after Alexis Mac Allister joined Liverpool and Moises Caicedo left for Chelsea, and look to have their man.
SIMON JONES: Chelsea have been considering Johnson for a number of weeks and the idea of loans - such as Santos - plus cash appeals to some staff at the club.
Follow Mail Sport's live transfer blog as Liverpool make contact with Bayern Munich for midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.
SIMON JONES: City, who are also in discussions to loan out full-back Joao Cancelo and have agreed to sell Aymeric Laporte, want another forward after selling Riyad Mahrez.
Nottingham Forest have turned to Chelsea's Andrey Santos as they look to bolster their midfield and that could help Mauricio Pochettino.
The Blues' current net-spend on transfers this year is €528million (£452million), and with over a week remaining of the summer transfer window, that number could increase further
LEWIS STEELE: The midfielder was shown a straight red for a mistimed but not reckless tackle on Ryan Christie in the 58th minute - and would be set to miss three games.
The AC Milan striker could be allowed to leave on loan and he could spend the season in the English top flight. At Liverpool Origi made 107 Premier League appearances and scored 22 goals.
The experienced defender told the Fozcast that he and his team-mates receive a bonus at the end of every season for the number of goals they score from dead ball situations.
After a sizzling second weekend of Premier League action, managers are still looking to finesse their squads. Here, Mail Sport rounds up all the latest transfer gossip on Monday morning.
SIMON JONES: Liverpool have held more productive talks with Bayern Munich over midfielder Ryan Gravenberch as Jurgen Klopp looks to further strengthen his midfield options.
Ever since Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund took control of four of the country's leading clubs , the fervour and ambition of their spending has exploded.
THE NOTEBOOK: West Ham United picked up their first win of the Premier League season despite being reduced to ten men against Chelsea.
With less than a fortnight left in this summer's transfer window, the countdown is on for clubs to agree deals, complete medicals and put together the final pieces of their squads.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: The Reds came from behind to beat Bournemouth but would be without key midfielder Mac Allister for three matches if Thomas Bramall's on-field decision was to be upheld.
IN THE MONEY: The player bonus row that rocked England women's World Cup preparations ignited after the players requested £100,000 each if they won the tournament.
RAY CONNOLLY: Some moments you remember all your life. One of mine happened 15 minutes after England won the World Cup in 1966.
Dominik Szoboszlai explained why Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp screamed at him during Liverpool's entertaining 3-1 win over Bournemouth at Anfield.
Mac Allister, making his home debut for Liverpool, was dismissed in the 58th minute for catching Ryan Christie. Although Liverpool won 3-1, Klopp was left frustrated with the red card.
The Frenchman thinks his fellow World Cup winner would be the perfect player to fill the hole left at Anfield by Sadio Mane's move to Bayern Munich in 2022.
LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: So although this was a compelling watch for the neutrals, Klopp might have left with more questions than answers about his Jekyll and Hyde team.
The Egyptian star followed up his own missed penalty in the 3-1 win over the Cherries to move ahead of Gerrard into fifth on the list.
The Brazilian international has struggled for game time since Emery became Villa boss in October 2022, and now looks set to move to the Middle East before the transfer window closes at the end of August.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog as we keep you up-to-date across all three 3pm Premier League kick-offs, including Bournemouth vs Liverpool.
Read Mail Sport's live transfer blog from Saturday as Lucas Paqueta's move to Man City breaks down and Newcastle close in on Chelsea full-back Lewis Hall.
The former Liverpool midfielder, who took charge of the Pro League club earlier this summer has claimed his second straight league victory as their manager.
LEWIS STEELE: The Japan captain did not warrant a multi-club tussle for his signature like British record Moises Caicedo, or the clamour of highly-wanted 19-year-old Romeo Lavia.
In rather dramatic circumstances, Mauricio Pochettino's side snatched Caicedo and Lavia away from Liverpool, who had been highly interested in signing both players, but have now signed Endo.
Jurgen Klopp says it is difficult for Liverpool to compete with fellow big-spending Premier League clubs and Saudi Arabia's trolley-dash - but he believes the Reds have pulled off a bargain.
No player under Roberto. De Zerbi has free reign to walk into his team and Alexis Mac Allister was told exactly that before a clash with Newcastle, leading to a frosty exchange in the manager's office.
The Opta AI supercomputer has submitted it's results predictions for the Premier League's second game week.
Klopp has seen Chelsea pip his team to the signatures of both Caicedo and Lavia this week for eye-watering transfer fees, while two of his most experienced players jetted off to Saudi clubs.
The Reds have been keen to sign a defensive midfield option this summer after missing out on deals to sign Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
Follow Mail Sport's live transfer blog as Chelsea consider options with Michael Olise signing a new contract with Crystal Palace and West Ham continue their pursuit of Mohammed Kudus
The Blues have been keen to bolster their midfield options this summer and have turned to the Belgian international, just days after the capture of Moises Caicedo.
Jurgen Klopp has claimed that face-to-face interviews with both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho revealed that Liverpool stood 'no chance' of keeping them from Saudi Arabia.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: An away fixture at Arsenal is one of the most difficult challenges in English football but Taiwo Awoniyi simply took it in his stride.
Riyad Mahrez scored his first goal since joining Al-Ahli, as his new club made it two wins from two in the Saudi Pro League by seeing off Al-Khaleej 3-1.
Chelsea played their first game of the season against Liverpool last weekend, but many fans would have noticed that their home shirt did not feature a sponsor.
Captain James is having the injury assessed after picking up the problem during a session on Wednesday and Chelsea are hoping to discover the extent of the damage in the next 24 hours.
IAN LADYMAN: there was a 'good riddance' vibe from far too many United supporters, and after all De Gea had given them over a decade or so, he deserved much better than that.
As Liverpool fans and supporters of rivals club clamour to get their head around the talent set to walk through the doors at Anfield, a few questions, aside from the obvious, remain.
LIAM MORGAN: Thousands of fans have flocked to Premier League grounds for the opening weekend of the season - and a growing number will have taken their place in a safe standing section
Chelsea played their first game of the season against Liverpool last weekend, but many fans would have noticed that their home shirt did not feature a sponsor.
Fantasy Premier League managers were graced with a high-scoring start to the 2023-24 campaign last weekend, as several popular picks delivered the goods in GW1.
Last season Arsenal and Man City jostled for supremacy at the top of the league, and the first meeting of the current campaign could well have implications on the title race.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Thursday as Liverpool look to hijack Man United's move for Sofyan Amrabat and Newcastle continue talks for Lewis Hall.
The club were previously hit with a set back to the £80million stadium developments after it was announced that the new tier will not be open for the club's first home match.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Lavia returned to England on Wednesday after being granted some extra time back in Belgium while the two clubs thrashed out the deal which was agreed on Tuesday.
The West Ham striker poked fun at the Tottenham star's bad luck when it came to celebrating goals with his podcast co-host Callum Wilson at the end of last season.
The former Little Mix star, 30, is planning to split her time between England and Turkey following her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's new career move.
Having missed out on the signings of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea, the Reds could be set for another transfer tussle with a Premier League rival for the Moroccan midfielder.
The Morocco international - who joined from Ajax in 2020 - has long been out of favour at Stamford Bridge, and has previously sought loan and permanent moves away from the club.
With the Premier League season underway in full force, clubs continue to add to their ranks as matchplay reveals squad deficiencies, and injuries already start to shape teams' fortunes.
As reported by Mail Sport, Jurgen Klopp's side have launched a surprise £16million swoop for the 30-year-old, who will undergo a medical imminently.
Endo, the combative Japan captain, is well known to Liverpool sport director Jorge Schmadtke and can also play at centre-back. He is due on Merseyside for a medical.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Wednesday, as Chelsea close in Romeo Lavia, while Liverpool are set to step up their pursuit for Cheick Doucoure.
The Reds recently missed out on first-choice targets Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, who both opted to join Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Tuesday was another busy day in the market, with Neymar completing his £78m move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal , bringing an end to his six-year stay at PSG.
Chelsea have agreed a £58million deal with Southampton for 19-year-old midfielder Romeo Lavia. The midfield star will undergo a medical with the Blues this week after snubbing Liverpool.
JOHN MCGARRY: Across the 10 games that were bookended by Manchester City's win over Burnley on Friday and United's victory over Wolves on Monday, 10 players Clarke will consider saw action.
JOE BERNSTEIN: If missing out on Caicedo to Chelsea was a major blow, to suffer exactly the same fate with their next target, Romeo Lavia , would be hugely embarrassing.
Al-Nassr, who already have Alisson's former team-mate Sadio Mane as well as Cristiano Ronaldo, were disappointed in their current goalkeeper's performance after their 2-1 defeat to Al-Ettifaq.
Throw in more than a few outrageous penalty decisions and even a 76-year-old Roy Hodgson squaring up to a man 50 years his junior and you've got a recipe for all out entertainment.
Jurgen Klopp's side had agreed a £111m deal to sign the 21-year-old from Brighton, only for the Ecuador international to snub the Reds in favour of a move to Stamford Bridge.
Tierney will be in the VAR hotseat for the clash, assisted by Constantine Hatzidakis - who was seen seemingly elbowing Andy Robertson in the face during a 2-2 draw with Arsenal last season.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Tuesday, as Chelsea close in on the signing of Romeo Lavia, after Blues completed stunning Moises Caicedo signing.
One trend to emerge recently has been people transforming themselves into 'Ken dolls' with make-up, clothes, and the assistance of AI. Now the same has been done to Premier League bosses.
Caicedo has long been linked with a big-money move, with Arsenal and Chelsea both circling in January, before a number of top clubs rekindled their interest this summer.
Now scrambling to secure the vital signing of a defensive midfielder before the transfer window slams shut on September 1, Mail Sport understands as many as six targets are being considered.
The Caicedo saga has been one of the main stories of the summer, with Liverpool and Chelsea battling it out for the Ecuadorian's signature for a number of weeks.
According to Chelsea and Caicedo in a playful social media jibe, there was never any doubt about where the midfield gem was headed. 'It's only ever been Chelsea', read one of their tweets.
There has been a flurry of recent activity in the transfer market and business shows no sign of slowing down with just over a fortnight left in the window.
One of the flashpoints of Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday was Mohamed Salah's furious reaction to being subbed. Here, Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman reflect on the incident.
It came after Manchester United defeated Wolves 1-0 at Old Trafford, with the trio of ex-players, providing their analysis on who they think will win the Premier League.
Sadio Mane opened the scoring for the visitors but Jordan Henderson was on hand to provide an assist as Robin Quaison poked home for the equaliser. Moussa Dembele scored the winner.
What price to land yourself a decent midfielder these days? It seems you need at least £100million burning a hole in your pocket to equip your engine room with a world class talent.
Jamie Carragher has yet again blasted Liverpool's transfer policy, as his former club look to have been beaten to signing Romeo Lavia as well as Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Moises Caicedo after agreeing to a British record £115million deal with the Brighton midfielder overnight. The news comes as a huge blow for Liverpool.
Romeo Lavia has rejected Liverpool in favour of securing a move to Chelsea in another huge blow to Jurgen Klopp's transfer plans, according to reports.
SIMON JONES: Brighton have opened discussions with Lille over a £15million move for 19-year-old midfielder Carlos Baleba as they target a replacement for the departing Moises Caicedo.
SIMON JONES: It comes after it was confirmed today that the Blues' shot-stopper will join Real Madrid on a loan deal until the end of the season. Arrizabalaga will be unveiled on Tuesday.
SIMON JONES: Chelsea will step up their bid for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise and fight Liverpool for Southampton's Romeo Lavia over the coming hours.
Moises Caicedo should have joined Liverpool over Chelsea because the Reds are closer to winning the Premier League, says Chris Sutton.
Liverpool are eager to strengthen in midfield after Fabinho left for Al-Ittihad and Jordan Henderson signed for Al-Ettifaq.
Given how much Liverpool are willing to pay for Lavia, it seems likely that he will go straight into the starting lineup if he joins. Lavia would therefore form part of an exciting, new-look midfield.
Despite interest from a number of Saudi Pro League sides, Oxlade-Chamberlain was in Turkey on Sunday to undergo a medical ahead of the move to the 16-time Super Lig-winners.
Jurgen Klopp's side were also linked with a £111m move for Brighton's Moises Caicedo in recent weeks, although they now look to have been beaten by Chelsea, who have had a £115m offer accepted .
What ought to have been a celebratory moment with the return of top-flight football was quickly soured by those in the ground that began chanting about the Hillsborough disaster.
Former Manchester City player Musampa is the brother of Sangare's agent and he revealed that Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also considering a move for the 25-year-old.
Gary Neville believes keeping Reece James and Ben Chilwell fit will be critical to Chelsea's hopes of a successful season after watching the Blues hold Liverpool to a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
The new Premier League season has finally got underway, and there was plenty of action off the pitch over the weekend as well, with Chelsea agreeing a fee for Moises Caicedo.
LEWIS STEELE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Jurgen Klopp took a swipe at Chelsea's transfer business as they look set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
LEWIS STEELE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The visitors took the lead inside 18 minutes, after Luis Diaz capitalised on a sublime cross from Mohamed Salah, to tap in Liverpool's first.
SAMI MOKBEL AND SIMON JONES: Chelsea are on the verge of completing a British record £115million swoop for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Liverpool fullback Trent Alexander-Arnold has called his side 'a team of winners' who aim to challenge for the Premier League title this season.
MATT BARLOW: Summer business has been brisk once again in the Manchester City farm shop. With Carlos Borges to Ajax, Shea Charles to Southampton and James Trafford to Burnley.
Roy Keane didn't hold in a scathing critique of Reece James, slamming him for his defensive lapse during Liverpool's lightning-fast counter-attack that led to Luis Diaz's opening goal.
Mauricio Pochettino claims he is at the start of something special with Chelsea after seeing his first Premier League game with the Blues finish 1-1 against Liverpool.
The Egyptian forward was replaced by Ben Doak after 77 minutes and seemed like he didn't want to be brought off, waving his hand in the air towards the bench.
LEWIS STEELE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Jurgen Klopp's side opened the deadlock after 18 minutes, with Mohamed Salah playing a wonderful left footed pass to Luis Diaz who scored.
Eden Hazard returned to Chelsea as a free agent to cheer on his former club as they faced Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Jamie Carragher claimed Liverpool's defence is a 'big worry' after the club's draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
IAN LADYMAN AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp held his hands above his head like a man who feared a catastrophe may be about to unfold.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog as Mauricio Pochettino takes charge of first Premier League game against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool and Stamford Bridge.
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga 'has permission' to leave the club in the current transfer window.
The 55-year-old's first assignment will be Chelsea's blockbuster Premier League showdown with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Follow all the latest transfer news on Saturday, as Kylian Mbappe looks set to stay at Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich turn down Man United's opening bid for Benjamin Pavard.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is undergoing a medical with Besiktas on Sunday ahead of a potential move to Turkey.
NICK HARRIS AND ALEX MILLER: That represents an increase of £9.5m on last year and will climb if Forest or Sheffield United find main sponsors for their shirts.
Midfield has been the key position that Premier League clubs have been prioritising to improve in the summer transfer window, but not all of the clubs have solved their problems.
INTERVIEW BY JOE BERNSTEIN: Virgil van Dijk is only the third player in 20 years to have the armband, following Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson.
DANNY MURPHY: As a Liverpool fan, I am worried by the progress Manchester United are making, both last season and in this summer's transfer window.
MIKE KEEGAN IN JEDDAH: The Saudi Pro League's transfer chief says he wants 'all the top players' - and has warned that more incredible spending is planned in the current window.
SIMON JONES: The final terms of the deal were being negotiated on Saturday evening after they agreed to improve on Liverpool's £111m offer that was accepted by Brighton on Thursday.
Rio Ferdinand has claimed Bukayo Saka is a better player than Mohamed Salah was 'at the same age', but added the Liverpool winger is 'ahead' at the moment.
Follow all the latest transfer news on Saturday, as Harry Kane moves to Bayern Munich, and with Chelsea closing in on a British record deal for Brighton's Moises Caicedo.
Les Dennis, 69, is ready getting back in the swing of his fitness through a treacherous dancing journey following his three stone weight loss amid his secret health battle.
After making light work of the Burnely backline at Turf Moor, Haaland set about having some fun with the Sky Sports punditry panel before his evening was over.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLIVER HOLT: The dreadlocks he wore last season have gone. The cornrows he was pictured with at the Paris Fashion Show earlier in the summer are no more.
SAMI MOKBEL AND LEWIS STEELE: As of Friday night, the Blues were still to make a formal offer to rival Liverpool's - but Behdad Eghbali was in direction communication with Tony Bloom.
IAN HERBERT: Kevin Keegan certainly faced challenges when he took the plunge and blazed a trail by signing for Hamburg and moving to Germany in the summer of 1977.
LEWIS STEELE: The Dutchman sensationally U-turned on a 'done deal' to Goodison Park but says it is 'more beautiful' for him to join now after conversations with an ex-Spurs team-mate.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: A day before the start of the Premier League season and Geoff Shreeves was not at a training ground or manager's press conference.
LEWIS STEELE: Born in the tropical city of Santo Domingo, Caicedo saw barely any of what the rest of the country or indeed wider world had to offer for the first 14 years of his life.
Burnley and Manchester City will treat fans to the top-flight curtain raiser on Friday night, as Vincent Kompany's side make their return to the Premier League.
The Premier League kicks off on Friday night when reigning champions Manchester City travel to former captain Vincent Kompany's Burnley to get the 2023-24 season underway.
Enzo Fernandez has confirmed that he will take up a more advanced position in the Chelsea set-up this season, as he also looks to play in a new shirt number.
Caicedo has been linked with a move away from the Amex after impressing at Brighton, making 37 appearances last season as they finished sixth and qualified to play in Europe for the first time.
ISAAN KHAN: Mikel Arteta spoke of the benefits of getting his Arsenal business done early in light of the hysteria surrounding rivals Tottenham and Chelsea.
The Brighton midfielder has attracted attention throughout the transfer window, with Chelsea long the likely frontrunners for the talented 21-year-old's signature.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino refused to discuss his club's pursuit of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo after Liverpool attempted to hijack a move by launching a £111m bid.
Follow Mail Sport's blog for all the latest transfer news on Friday, as Harry Kane is flying to Germany to complete Bayern Munich move, while Liverpool agree transfer for Moises Caicedo.
Similarly, overnight, the Reds hijacked Chelsea's move for Moises Caicedo and agreed to a British record £111million deal with the Brighton midfielder.
Jurgen Klopp has found his own words have come back to haunt him as Liverpool look to complete the £111m record transfer for Brighton's Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea were favourites for the Ecuadorian's signature before the Reds stunningly hijacked the move in an effort to improve their own midfield reserves.
Klopp's men hijacked Chelsea's long-drawn out pursuit of Caicedo by offering £110million to the Seagulls, who accepted the bid after the Blues had bid £100m.
LEWIS STEELE: The Liverpool boss confirmed a deal was agreed between the two clubs, though any agreement with the Ecuadorian midfielder is yet to be struck.
Liverpool look set to pip rivals Chelsea to the midfielder's signature after having a British-record bid accepted by the Seagulls, despite the Blues having four bids rejected for him, as reported by Mail Sport.
Jurgen Klopp's side looked like the new frontrunners to seal the Ecuador international's signature having offered above Brighton's £105m asking price - with Chelsea later bidding £100m.
Mail Sport has compiled a comprehensive list of team names to chew over ahead of the Premier League's curtain-raiser between Burnley and Manchester City on Friday.
A former England international is joining the star-studded list of Sky Sports pundits for the forthcoming season, and will make his first appearance on Sunday.
Recap Mail Sport's live blog as Jurgen Klopp speaks to the media, with Moises Caicedo set to dominate, while the German previews the Reds' clash with Chelsea.
Clubs across the league will be looking to make last minute deals in time for the first game.
Caicedo, 21, had seemed destined to join Chelsea this summer but he is now slated to join Liverpool as early as Friday.
Liverpool legend and Mail Sport columnist Graeme Souness picks the 10 players he expects to make the greatest impact out of the new Premier League signings.
The Brazilian goalkeeper showcased his strumming skills as the club sprang a surprise concert on supporters, with him, Dominik Szoboszlai and Missy Bo Kearns appearing at a gig.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AND LEWIS STEELE: Before the battle on the pitch between Chelsea and Liverpool, the two clubs have gone head to head in the transfer market.
IAN LADYMAN: No sooner had Manchester United secured the first Treble by an English club in 1999 than Dwight Yorke knocked on Sir Alex Ferguson's door and asked for a year off.
Ahead off the big kick-off this week, Mail Sport takes a look at ten players, who you might not have heard of, who could make a major splash in the Premier League this term.
Newly-promoted Burnley get things underway by hosting reigning champions Manchester City on Friday, before a full weekend of action that includes Chelsea facing Liverpool.
The new Premier League season gets underway tomorrow as reigning Premier League champions Manchester City travel to newly-promoted Burnley.
CHRIS WHEELER: Aaron Wan-Bissaka has opened up about the challenges of being a Manchester United player after resurrecting his career at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag last season.
Well-rounded teams are the secret to success in the this business and, while it's certainly feasible to scrimp and save in defence, it's perhaps not the wisest strategy.
Deciding on the perfect Gameweek 1 squad is a huge part of the game and shouldn't be overlooked, but preseason is also an excellent time to consider how best to approach FPL in general.
FPL is fast approaching and that means there's little time left to finalise the perfect 15-man squad. Mail Sport has taken a look at the best midfielders and forwards on offer in FPL this season.
Liverpool Football Club could be returning to the United States as early as next summer, in what would be its first trip since 2019. On their last trip, the Reds traveled to New York, Boston and Indiana.
The sickening messages BT engineer Adam Ledgerton, 25, left Stephanie Shilton included calling the World Cup legend a 'fat Tory', a 'fing little c'.
This weekend sees a mouthwatering clash between Chelsea and Liverpool take place, while Lionel Messi is also in action with Inter Miami.
Deficiencies in midfield were there for all to see and even though they have strengthened through Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, there's still no recognised No 6.
Follow Mail Sport's blog for all the latest transfer news on Thursday, as Chelsea launch a £48 bid for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, while David Raya is set to join Arsenal.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has already seen Jordan Henderson and Fabinho snared to the Kingdom this summer, leaving major holes in his midfield unit on the eve of the season.
Chelsea have had an £80m offer for the Brighton star rejected and have since submitted a £48m bid for Southampton's Romeo Lavia, who is also a target for Jurgen Klopp.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Chelsea and Southampton remain in discussions following the Londoners' bid for Romeo Lavia, with the south coast club still holding out for a fee in excess of £50m.
The Blues are keen to add more midfield reinforcements ahead of the new season and are looking to complete a deal for Adams after his release clause kicked in.
Roberto Firmino and Fabinho were both lobbying to get Sadio Mane to their clubs this summer when it became apparent that he would leave Bayern Munich for Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi side will pay £10.8million for the 26-year-old, who had been subject to interest from several top English clubs this summer including Tottenham and Liverpool.
The Championship side have been holding out for £50m and rejected a £46m offer from Liverpool - their third bid - on Monday. A foreign side has also made tentative enquiries for the 19-year-old Belgian.
MIKE KEEGAN IN RIYADH: Welcome to Saudi Arabia - the land where money is no object. The sight of sporting stars lifting a trophy to the Saudi sky may well become commonplace.
It's set to be an exciting and unpredictable season all round, with teams gearing up to challenge for the title, European places and survival - as we focus on the prospects of four Premier League sides.
Mail Sport's Chris Wheeler, Lewis Steele and Tom Collomosse will answer all the big questions regarding Man United, Liverpool and Wolves ahead of the new campaign.
Follow Mail Sport's blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, as Bayern Munich consider a fourth bid for Tottenham's Harry Kane and Arsenal close in on a deal for Brentford 's David Raya
Who exactly is Infinite Athlete? What is the company's previous history with Chelsea? Here is everything you need to know about Infinite Athlete and its deal with Chelsea.
SIMON JONES: Maatsen, 21, has attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window.
A number of sides, including Premier League side Brentford, and an unnamed Saudi club, have been linked with moves for the midfielder who has won 35 caps for his country.
Former NRL player turned heavyweight boxer Willis Meehan has been arrested and charged with allegedly possessing a handgun. Meehan, 27, also faced court on a raft of other offences in January.
Henderson believes his move to Saudi Arabia should not stop him being selected by Gareth Southgate and outlined Steven Gerrard's role in his decision to leave Liverpool
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia has been left out of Russell Martin's matchday squad for Tuesday's EFL Cup clash against Gillingham, prompting hope a deal with Liverpool could be close.
Newly-appointed captain Van Dijk says he understands why some supporters may have doubts with Liverpool experienced figures over the summer and bringing in just two players.
NICK CALLOW: Both parties had hoped to confirm the deal on Tuesday but were delayed as they awaited a green light from Premier League bosses.
LEWIS STEELE IN SINGAPORE: On Dominik Szoboszlai's forearm is an inked reminder of the two people who inspired him the most as a young man. It is a quote attributed to Steven Gerrard.
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have come to a disagreement on who they think will win the Premier League title as they named their top sixes for the season.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that a door was 'forced open' at the address shortly after 9pm, and a man was left with 'lacerations' after being struck 'several times' with a sharp implement.
Jordan Henderson's new club Al-Ettifaq have issued a tongue-in-cheek apology after the former Liverpool skipper was pictured with an unintended Everton reference on his new shirt.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, as Neymar tells PSG he wants to leave the club.
Gerrard took charge of the Saudi Pro League side last month and has already overseen the arrival of former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.
Mauricio Pochettino's side are just five days away from their first game of the Premier League season, when they host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
The new Premier League season is just a few days away now and clubs are scrambling to get more deals over the line ahead of the big kick-off.
Liverpool beat Bundesliga side Darmstadt 3-1 at Preston's Deepdale Stadium on Monday evening to round off their summer fixtures, with Diaz, Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota scoring.
LEWIS STEELE AT DEEPDALE: Jurgen Klopp's side fielded a team that could be expected to start the Premier League opener at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
The Red flew out of the blocks and raced into a 2-0 lead after 10 minutes. First Mohamed Salah poked in from Dominik Szoboszlai's corner, before the Egyptian fed Diogo Jota.
The Premier League's return is just days away, and despite having several months to figure out the futures of their top-name players, many of the big seven have left it to the last minute yet again.
Former Liverpool pair Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane have been reunited with each other in Saudi Arabia after both ditched European football to secure big-money moves to the Middle East.
The start of a new Premier League season always brings much intrigue and anticipations, with fans excited about what their teams can deliver after a summer of change.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the pre-season clash between Liverpool and Darmstadt at Deepdale.
Jurgen Klopp's side have been one of several clubs in the race to sign the Southampton midfielder, with Manchester United also having shown an interest in signing the £50million-rated star.
The midfielder has been linked with Liverpool this summer as Jurgen Klopp's side bid to improve their midfield, but Napoli have made him their prime target. His release clause is set at £34.5million.
Liverpool have reportedly been rebuffed for a third time by Southampton after submitting a £46million bid for midfielder Romeo Lavia as Jurgen Klopp continues to pursue the 19-year-old star.
Arsenal's triumph in the Community Shield brings the trophy to North London under Mikel Arteta, but history shows this may not be a good omen for their Premier League title hopes.
Manchester City have won the league in each of the last three seasons but Redknapp believes that there will be a different winner this time around.
A report from Al Riyadh claimed that the Saudi Arabian side were set to offer Salah £155million in wages over two seasons. They also stated that Al-Ittihad would make an offer of £60million to Liverpool.
The Saudi Pro League is not stopping its European spending spree as they turn their sites to Premier League stars Mo Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, with many top stars already gone.
Mane's £34m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr was confirmed on Tuesday, bringing the Senegal forward's disastrous spell at Bayern to an end just a year after he joined.
Follow Mail Sport's live transfer news blog for all the latest stories and developments on Sunday as Daniel Levy ignores Bayern deadline, as Chelsea close in on Leeds' Tyler Adams.
Man City's first test of the new campaign will come in the Community Shield against Arsenal, which may offer a glimpse at whether the gap between the Premier League's top two has closed.
Mane's £34m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr was confirmed on Tuesday, bringing the Senegal forward's disastrous spell at Bayern to an end.
Chelsea are prepared to activate the £20million release clause in Tyler Adams' Leeds contract as the Blues look to reinforce their midfield ahead of the new Premier League season.
As pre-season approaches its conclusion with the Premier League's first game a week away, managers have had plenty of opportunity to see what their players have got to offer ahead of 2023-24.
LEWIS STEELE IN SINGAPORE: It was in this south-eastern corner of Asia a year ago that Jurgen Klopp started to realise things weren't right at Liverpool after being thrashed by Man United.
The former Liverpool captain completed a stunning move to the Saudi Pro League side last month, where he signed a staggering £700,000-per-week deal.
Follow Mail Sport's live transfer news blog for all the latest stories and developments on Saturday as Daniel Levy 'ignores Bayern deadline', while United complete Hojlund signing.
CHRIS SUTTON: Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta will be not getting too carried away with themselves if either walks away from Wembley with the trophy under their arm on Sunday.
Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku has reportedly avoided a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury after a scare in pre-season.
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Saudi transfer window closes on September 7, six days after Europe's top leagues, leading to fears players could be destabilised by lucrative offers next month.
The former Liverpool skipper made the switch after receiving assurances from Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate that the transfer wouldn't impact his England place.
Follow Mail Sport's live transfer news blog for all the latest developments on Friday as Bayern set Spurs midnight deadline to accept £85m Kane bid, while Arsenal are set to bid for David Raya
Sadio Mane looks to have formed a quick bond with new team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo with the former Liverpool man taking to Instagram to congratulate him after his vital goal during his debut.
The former star striker made his predictions ahead of the new campaign that kicks-off next Friday when newly-promoted Burnley welcome Pep Guardiola's side to Turf Moor.
SIMON JONES: There has also been plenty of eye-catching business across the Premier League with six players moving for more than £50million while Declan Rice joined Arsenal for £105m.
The midfielder has been the focus of feverish interest from clubs including Liverpool and Chelsea, and the Blues have been dogged in their bid to secure the Ecuadorian's services.
The midfielder, whose Liverpool contract expired earlier this summer, has been given the chance to take a two-year deal with the option of a third.
The Reds are currently on a pre-season tour in Singapore, and on Wednesday, suffered a last gasp 4-3 defeat by Bayern Munich.The Bundesliga champions snatched the victory from their hands.
The 20-year-old Denmark international is closing in on sealing his £72million switch from Atalanta to Manchester United, giving manager Erik ten Hag the new No 9 he has craved all summer long.
LEWIS STEELE: Of course, pre-season is never a true barometer but the way that Liverpool conceded their four goals will surely have irked the manager.
Arsenal retained the Emirates Cup after beating Monaco in a penalty shootout following a tense 1-1 draw on Wednesday night.
Liverpool need a new defensive midfielder very soon. Perhaps one, perhaps more. With Brazilian option Andre entering the fray, it's worth answering the burning questions: who is he?
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Levi Colwill has promised Chelsea fans they 'are going to love this season' after committing his long-term future to the west London club.
LEWIS STEELE IN SINGAPORE: Questions will be asked of Liverpool's defence ahead of the new season after shipping four goals in a 4-3 loss against Bayern Munich.
LEWIS STEELE IN SINGAPORE: Liverpool gave the lead away twice as they fell to a 4-3 defeat by Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Jurgen Klopp's side were edged out by the German champions in a thrilling pre-season encounter which ended 4-3 and showcased some of last season's defensive frailties.
Youngster Frans Kratzig was the hero after the 20-year-old scored a thunderous stoppage time winner past Alisson , giving Jurgen Klopp's side their first defeat of pre-season.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the pre-season clash between Liverpool and Bayern Munich in Singapore.
Moments before the half-time whistle, with the scores locked at 2-2, Mac Allister went down in discomfort, as Andy Robertson called for the physio, following a clash with Konrad Laimer.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Wednesday, as Harry Kane is prepared to sign new Tottenham deal; David Raya agrees terms with Arsenal.
MIKE DICKSON - COLUMN: The intention on all sides is to avoid the kind of dramatic upheaval and bad blood seen in golf, where an uneasy truce currently holds between LIV and the PGA Tour.
Rachel Tunstill, 32, died in HMP Styal in Cheshire yesterday. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently unknown. She stabbed Mia Kelly shortly after she gave birth in her flat.
The likes of Mikel Arteta are cutting relaxed figures having secured their top targets nice and early, but Liverpool, Everton and Tottenham feel like they have plenty still to do.
Klopp's side are unbeaten so far in pre-season and come into the game off the back of a 4-0 win against Championship side Leicester City.
The new Premier League season gets underway in just nine days time when defending champions Manchester City kick things off against promoted Burnley on August 11.
Liverpool have reportedly offered £21million for Fluminese and Brazil midfielder Andre as Reds boss Jurgen Klopp seeks to bolster his midfield options.
Encouragement is now verging on pandemonium following the 24-year-old's impressive pre-season displays that have seen him net four times in three games.
INTERVIEW BY LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool are very thin in the holding midfield department. They are also short of leaders. Alexander-Arnold might just offer solutions to both problems.
Henderson's decisive decision to join Al-Ettifaq in the Middle East this season has been criticised due to his alliance with LGBT+ groups and the Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign.
Mane, 31, will join up with Cristiano Ronaldo's side in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr having already added Seko Fofana, Marcelo Brozovic and Alex Telles this summer.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has called on FIFA to act over Saudi Arabia's transfer window closing three weeks after the European deadline, amid the country's summer spree.
Liverpool had come back to their negotiating table on Tuesday but the quick rebuttal of their second offer has raised doubts on the potential of a deal ever being struck.
Mane arrived at the Allianz Arena for £35.1million, having reached the Champions League final months before with Liverpool where he won every possible honour under Jurgen Klopp.
The Red Devils blew rivals out of the water when announcing their new 10-year partnership with adidas worth £900million, running through until 2035. But is it the most lucrative in all of sport?
The lightning-fast 21-year-old, nicknamed the Belgian Flash, has already been the subject of a rejected Aston Villa bid this summer. He has been on Liverpool's radar at least as far back as 2017.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, as Bayern Munich will make a club record offer for Harry Kane.
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool finished fifth in the league last term and Klopp appears to be lowering expectations a fortnight before the new season starts.
LEWIS STEELE IN SINGAPORE: Alexander-Arnold, still only 24, says he is relishing the chance to take on more responsibility and guide the team towards trophies.
Jurgen Klopp had a number of options he could have picked from, including Mo Salah, Andy Robertson and Alisson - all players who are part of Liverpool's new senior leadership group.
While the new Premier League campaign is just around the corner, the transfer window doesn't close for enough month so there's plenty more deals to be done. Here are all the latest news and gossip.
Jurgen Klopp shared a special moment with Trent Alexander-Arnold as he told the 24-year-old of his decision to name him Liverpool's new vice-captain in Singapore on Sunday.
The Brazilian becomes the latest big name signing at the Middle Eastern outfit after they also lured former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and ex-Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.
MIKE KEEGAN: Fans who chant about tragedies could be arrested and banned, while referees will be told to issue cards when confronted by two or more players under a new code of conduct.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has laughed off suggestions that Liverpool are in talks with PSG over a stunning one-year loan move for wantaway forward Kylian Mbappe.
Virgil van Dijk has been named as Liverpool captain with England international Trent Alexander-Arnold taking on the position of vice-captain as Jurgen Klopp named his new leaders.
INTERVIEW BY LEWIS STEELE: Gakpo's down-to-earth and studious nature is refreshing and, at just 24, the £44m fee paid for the Eindhoven-born forward could be a bargain.
Pep Guardiola's side have been linked with the £86million defender for some time, with Leipzig giving City a deadline of August 12 to execute a deal for him.
SIMON JONES: Tottenham are considering a move for Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson should the sale of Harry Kane to Bundesliga side Bayern Munich go through.
SIMON JONES: Liverpool, armed with cash from the sales of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson will make an improved bid for the 19-year-old after their first approach was turned down by Saints.
Mail Sport reported on Sunday night that the Blues 'want to hijack Liverpool's' sensational move for the France World Cup winner.
The Portuguese superstar's family have been on holiday, and his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, has shared some pictures of their vacation on her Instagram.
French star Kylian Mbappe has until midnight to trigger a one-year extension to his contract, with PSG expected to increase their efforts to sell the forward should he allow the option to lapse.
The Uruguayan joined the Brazilian club in January on a two-year deal but they have already agreed to bring forward the end of his contract to the end of this year.
Mane will pocket a staggering £34m a year (£650,000 a week) playing for the club alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The 31-year-old stands to earn around £136m over the course of a four-year deal.
Chelsea are looking to hijack Liverpool's talks with PSG over a sensational loan move for superstar forward Kylian Mbappe.
Dominik Szoboszlai was denied a first goal since his £60million summer move to Liverpool after Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen kept out his long-range effort with a diving header.
The Uruguayan striker had a disappointing first campaign in England after a summer of huge hype but has been on red-hot form this pre-season.
LEWIS STEELE IN SINGAPORE: Liverpool got a positive workout and eased to a 4-0 win over Championship side Leicester, with 24 players getting much-needed game time.
Liverpool continued their pre-season preparations with a 4-0 victory over Leicester in Singapore. Mail Sport's Lewis Steele assesses how each of Jurgen Klopp's players got on.
Follow Mail Sport's transfer blog for all the latest transfer rumours and deals on Sunday.
Recap Mail Sport's live blog as Liverpool continued their build-up to the Premier League season by facing Championship Leicester City at the Singapore National Stadium.
Teenager Ben Doak, 17, who had replaced Mo Salah at half-time, added the cherry on the cake with the fourth to further push his case for more first-team action this season.
Fabinho jetted out to Dubai to finalise terms with Al Ittihad on Friday, just a day after Henderson's controversial switch to Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq was confirmed in an emotional leaving speech.
The Frenchman has 12 months remaining on his contract at Parc de Princes and has informed the Ligue 1 champions that he has no intention of extending his stay at the club.
Jay-Z could make an incredible move to buy English Premier League team Tottenham if owner Joe Lewis is convicted of insider trading.
Southampton, who are braced for new offers from Liverpool and West Ham for Lavia and Ward-Prowse respectively, saw Salisu's proposed £15million move to Fulham collapse last week.
Harry Kane is on the verge of becoming the most significant export from England to Germany since another England captain, Kevin Keegan, moved from Liverpool to SV Hamburg in 1977.
LEWIS STEELE IN SINGAPORE: Virgil Van Dijk says he will miss Jordan Henderson greatly - but he is ready to step into the departed captain's shoes and take on the armband and leadership.
LEWIS STEELE IN SINGAPORE: Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool wanted to keep Jordan Henderson at the club but he could not 'throw rocks and stones' to force him to stay.
Bayern paid £27.5million to sign the former Southampton star, with an additional £7.5m included in the deal performance based add-ons were met.
Follow Mail Sport's Live transfer blog for all the latest transfer rumours and deals on Saturday.
Wesley made 26 appearances for Villa across three seasons, scoring six goals in all competitions before spending the last two seasons away on loan.
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has undergone a medical and agreed a three year contract as his £40m move to Al Ittihad draws closer.
United have been chasing the Atalanta striker for most of the summer and looked destined to sign him, only for PSG to throw a cat amongst the pigeons with a £43million bid.
Chilwell, who - injury aside - has been ever-present for the Blues since joining from Leicester City in 2020, revealed the ways in which Pochettino is molding his new team.
Follow Mail Sport's Live transfer blog bring you all the latest updates and developments from the transfer window.
The Middle East nation has also been criticised for its treatment of women, and Amann feels Henderson has turned his back on these communities by joining Al-Ettifaq.
The new Premier League season is just two weeks away, with champions Manchester City set to face Burnley at Turf Moor on August 11 in the first game of the campaign.
SIMON JONES: Mail Sport reported earlier this week that the club were preparing a revised bid shy of £50m, Lavia's price tag, after their opening offer of £34m plus £4m was rejected.
While there is a strong harmony in the Reds' squad, it is important for any club to appoint the right captain, particularly in an age when they represent the club to so many.
Al-Ettifaq have signed another high-profile name after securing the services of Jordan Henderson and Jack Hendry in recent weeks.
Their trip to Singapore comes without an official captain in their squad, after Jordan Henderson's £12m deal to join Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq was announced on Thursday morning.
The Saudi club - which is not one of the four teams owned by the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund - previously appointed Henderson's former team-mate Steven Gerrard as manager.
Henderson has joined Al-Ettifaq in a £12million move that will see him earn £700,000-a-week and play under Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog detailing all the latest transfer news on Thursday, as Jordan Henderson confirms Liverpool exit.
In an video posted to club's Twitter account, Klopp appeared teary-eyed as he hailed Henderson's efforts during his twelve-year spell with the club.
Fabinho looks set to complete his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad after being left out of Liverpool's pre-season trip to Singapore.
Henderson played 492 times for Liverpool and has scored 33 goals, while he provided 61 assists. He won the Premier League the Champions League, the FA Cup and two League Cups.
Jordan Henderson has become the highest ever paid English player after finalising his high-profile move to Al-Ettifaq, penning terms on a deal worth £700,000-a-week.
But Carragher, who made 739 appearances for the Anfield club, was adamant he wouldn't be enticed by an offer and agreed with those questioning Jordan Henderson's decision to move to Saudi Arabia.
Much has and will be written of Henderson's impending move, lines of hurt, disappointment, counter-arguments and understanding. As his exit closes in, let us reflect on his time at Liverpool.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has confirmed his move to Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq, with the England midfielder signing a staggering £700,000-per-week deal at the Saudi Arabian side.
After previously been targeted by Liverpool, Caleta-Car joined Southampton on deadline day in an £8m deal from Marseille, signing a four-year contract at St Mary's.
How sensational his performances were last season. Lavia quickly established himself as Southampton's No 6 after arriving from City for £14m last July.
The former Aston Villa striker was involved in a war of words with the German last season, which surprisingly started over criticism aimed at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Footballers from across the world have reacted to Jordan Henderson's emotional farewell video after the Liverpool captain confirmed his departure from the club on social media.
Henderson is set to complete a controversial move to the Saudi Arabian club after agreeing a staggering £700,000-a-week deal that will see him link up with former Reds legend Steven Gerrard.
Henderson had said his farewells on Monday as his 12-year association with the Reds came to an end. He is poised to sign a £700,000-a-week deal with Al-Ettifaq.
A campaign to tackle the sharp rise in abuse of match officials by players and managers will be launched by the Football Association next week.
The Liverpool skipper is set to complete a move to the Saudi Pro League side after agreeing a staggering £700,000-a-week deal that would see him link up with former Reds team mate Steven Gerrard.
Henderson has been offered a staggering £700,000-a-week deal to link up with former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq, who are on a camp in Croatia.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog detailing all the latest transfer news on Wednesday, with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe the centre of attention.
Liverpool have completed deal for Wolves' young star Harvey Owen, in a deal worth £800k for the 14-year-old.
LEWIS STEELE: Fans will be disappointed to learn that Anfield, which is set to increase capacity to 61,000 when the works are completed, will not be full when Bournemouth arrived on August 19.
Southampton are demanding a total package of £50m, and Liverpool feel their improved bid, which will include add-ons, could be deemed acceptable.
Jordan Henderson was spotted filming what appeared to be a farewell message to the Liverpool fans on the Anfield pitch before heading to Saudi Arabia to link-up Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq.
Premier League fans were asked to vote on which grounds have the best atmosphere in the top flight and the results will please supporters of some clubs more than others.
GEORGE BOND: Here, Mail Sport reveals each top-flight club's favourite wells to return to since the Premier League began… and finds out which clubs have been fleecing each other!
After a fine midfield revamp, with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai arriving, Jurgen Klopp may now have to turn his attention to another glaring issue in his squad: the defence.
Liverpool's offer, understood to be in the region of £35m plus-add ons, has been knocked back by Southampton, with the Saints also braced for a rival bid from Chelsea.
Al-Hilal submitted a world-record £259million offer for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe, who has 12 months left on his current deal and been given permission to speak to the Saudi club.
Fabinho's transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad is reportedly at risk of collapse, with the midfielder now expected to rejoin pre-season training with Liverpool on Wednesday.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog with all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe's future the hot topic.
The defeat marked her second successive setback in the same manner after falling victim to a kimura from Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281 in November.
Marcus Rashford has named the toughest opponent of his career to date. Rashford netted 30 goals for Manchester United last season to fire them back into the Champions League.
Carvalho is eager to make an impact during his spell at the German club and says that it is better for him to find things out for himself.
Henderson underwent a medical in Manchester on Friday, and will end his 12-year association with the Reds to make the controversial move to the Saudi Pro League.
When he recovers from the after-effects of drinking a celebratory Guinness or two from the Claret Jug, Harman will be able to ponder the welcome prospect of a longed-for debut in the biennial event.
The former Liverpool midfielder took up the position on July 3, and during that time, the club are yet to win under his stewardship, having now played out two draws and two losses.
Fabinho remains keen on joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad after the move was held up by a paperwork issue.
Liverpool needed a late equaliser from Mo Salah to avoid an embarrassing defeat to Bundesliga 2 side Greuther Furth but Jurgen Klopp is not worried.
Brian Harman won his first-ever major at the Open Championship Sunday but his wife, Kelly Van Slyke, wasn't at Royal Liverpool to watch him achieve the feat. But who is the American?
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool got a worthy workout in their second pre-season friendly - but Jurgen Klopp's new-look team could only draw to German second-tier side Greuther Furth.
SIMON JONES: Manchester United may be poised to open the formal bidding for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund but last week staff held talks over signing another goalkeeper.
Liverpool avoided an embarrassing pre-season defeat against Bundesliga 2 side Greuther Furth as Mohamed Salah scored a late equaliser to rescue a draw for the Premier League side.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the pre-season clash between Liverpool and Greuther Furth as Jurgen Klopp's side ramp up preparations ahead of the new Premier League season.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog with all the latest transfer news on Monday, as PSG receive a world record bid from Saudi Arabia for Kylian Mbappe.
West Ham are reportedly determined that Scamacca will depart the club permanently, and are insistent that a £20m obligation to buy clause must be included in any prospective deal.
Brian Harman's fondness for hunting has garnered him the nicknames 'Brian the Butcher'. Much like the trademark patience and determination of one who hunts, Harman was able to stick to playing his game.
Enzo Maresca sees Choudhury as part of his plans for the campaign ahead yet given he will be a free agent in less than 12 months, Leicester would consider a permanent deal now.
Servette and Racing Genk face off in round two of qualifying with the winner advancing to face Rangers - the first leg taking place at Ibrox on August 8/9 and the return leg on August 15.
Dominik Szoboszlai misses Liverpool's pre-season friendly against Greuther Furth on Monday after rolling his ankle in training.
With a summer exit always on the cards after such a tumultuous campaign , reports suggest that Sane looks set to join the Saudi Pro League side in an eye watering £650,000-a-week deal.
Liverpool need to line up first-team midfield options in the event that Henderson and Fabinho depart. Klopp told the We Are Liverpool podcast: 'New players have to come in.'
Former Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is being chased by three different clubs after leaving the Reds this summer, according to a new report.
SOUL OF SPORT: Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. For our latest episode of the series, KEVIN QUIGLEY captured the best of the action at the Open Championship at Hoylake.
JAMES SHARPE: In the end, it was not just the raging bull from Spain who charged for Open champion Brian Harman but also a quiet Austrian who sneaked in from the shadows.
DOMINIC KING AT HOYLAKE: As a young boy who watched Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy make history, Jordan hoped he would walk down Royal Liverpool's 18th and receive the same acclaim.
IAN LADYMAN AT HOYLAKE: Brian Harman celebrated the first major of his career as the American held off the chasing pack on the fourth and final day of the Open Championship.
DOMINIC KING AT HOYLAKE: he 36-year-old with a passion for hunting saw off all comers at Royal Liverpool, dominating the 151st Open Championship to win by six shots with a final total of 13-under.
Sadio Mane has hit back at a reporter as speculation mounts over his future at Bayern Munich, as the 31-year-old forward continues to been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
When it comes to thrills, excitement and drama, the summer transfer window rarely disappoints for football fans and the 2023-24 summer window has been no different.
Arsenal are making some eye-catching moves in the window having also added West Ham talisman Declan Rice in a £105m deal and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber for £34m.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has moved a step closer to a £12million ($15.4 m) move to Steven Gerrard's Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq after completing his medical.
IAN LADYMAN AT HOYLAKE: Brian Harman took a five-shot lead into Sunday's last round at Hoylake, fending off a superb charge from Jon Rahm.
JAME SHARPE: Whenever there's a Ryder Cup around the corner, it is natural to look up at the leaderboard to see which European names are in the mix.
MIKE DICKSON AT HOYLAKE: Their mother and father, Russell and Susan, were told by their more famous son, Matt, to walk Royal Liverpool with his sibling and it proved the soundest of calls.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: The details of his story are awful, but they are vitally important because sometimes we can get lost in the bigger pictures and wider discussions.
Masters champion Jon Rahm surged into contention for his third major title with a stunning third round in the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.
As the final major of the year returns to Hoylake this year, Woods's emotional win to collect his third Claret Jug remains one of the most memorable moments in the tournaments history.
With just 20 days until the Premier League gets going, the pressure ramps up on managers to get their squads into shape for competitive action.
Fellow major winners Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Justin Thomas were all beaten by the swirling links course at Royal Liverpool after 36 holes of golf.
Bayern Munich are reportedly considering making an offer to Liverpool for the club's Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, despite ongoing negotiations with Saudi side Al-Ittihad.
IAN LADYMAN AT HOYLAKE: Brian Harman advanced to take the solo lead at the tournament, going five shots clear of his closest challenger Tommy Fleetwood, as big names missed the cut.
JAMES SHARPE: There was time for chats around the breakfast table but the two friends are yet to address the issue that requires serious conversation: will Johnson pick Thomas for his team?
After an abysmal showing at the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool this week, John Daly decided to cure his sorrows by visiting a Hooters on Merseyside.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog of all the transfer news on Friday, as Man United suffer a Rasmus Hojlund blow, while Ange Postecoglou admits he is 'not relaxed' about Harry Kane's future.
Starting off six over par in the tournament's second day of action, Daly, 57, was able to beat Dustin Johnson - a former No. 1 and two-time majors winner - over 36 holes at Royal Liverpool on Friday.
Hatton was two under par for his round when he walked on to the tee of the 596-yard par five, but ended the hole two over par following a quadruple-bogey nine.
Conditions made scoring devilishly difficult at Royal Liverpool - with sub-par rounds few and far between - but the course held no fears for American Harman who opened up a five-shot lead.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog of all the transfer news on Friday, as Man United suffer a Rasmus Hojlund blow, while Ange Postecoglou admits he is 'not relaxed' about Harry Kane's future.
Rahm has painted an irate figure throughout the proceedings at Royal Liverpool Golf Club after taking issue with photographers and camera crews at the event.
Just Stop Oil activists had already launched protests at the World Snooker Championship, Wimbledon and the Ashes this summer - and they have now struck again at The Open.
The ball smacked him in the head, causing him to fall to the ground. He said he was so dazed that he failed to recognise Scott, 43, when he approached him to apologise.
The 26-year-old is set to join Fiorentina on an initial loan deal, with the club having the option to buy him permanently from Juventus for €20m (£17.3m).
A former teammate of Steven Gerrard has admitted to 'hating' playing with the Liverpool legend in his time at Anfield.
David Murphy, 42, was seen to make the gestures - mimicking CPR - when City beat their Premier League rivals 3-2 in the Carabao Cup in December, last year.
The Premier League season is now just over three weeks away and the pressure is growing on teams to get their squads into shape so they can hit the ground running.
MIKE KEEGAN AT HOLYLAKE: Christo Lamprecht approached the mixed zone where journalists awaited the first major story of the major after he shot to the top of The Open leaderboard.
Tommy Fleetwood rode a wave of home support to the top of the leaderboard in pursuit of a first major title in the 151st Open Championship.
Tommy Fleetwood hailed the 'special' support of the Royal Liverpool crowd as he posted his lowest opening round in a major to sit joint-top of the Open leaderboard.
Liverpool knew they would lose three midfielders, but little did they know they might have to replace their two most important players in the middle of the park in Henderson and Fabinho.
Either side of the pond, golf fans are fascinated by Daly because they want to see what he's wearing, how much he smokes and what he is snacking on during his round.
INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: Szoboszlai's eyes widened then came an almighty puff of his cheeks. The question prompting this reaction was innocent but you knew a revealing answer would follow.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner have left with Fabinho and maybe Jordan Henderson to follow while Fabio Carvalho has left on loan.
The 31-year-old endured a disappointing season in Germany following his £35m from Liverpool last summer and is not believed to be part of the plans of new boss Thomas Tuchel.
The South Africa native, who was introduced to golf aged three by his father, has one eye on becoming a financial manager or advisor but he appears to have a bright future on the course, too.
New Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has hinted that Virgil Van Dijk will become Liverpool's new captain ahead of Jordan Henderson's imminent departure to Saudi Arabia.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Thursday, as Man City are set to break transfer record for Josko Gvardiol, while Mitrovic tells relatives he will never play for Fulham again.
Al-Ettifaq have agreed a £12m deal in principle with Liverpool that would see the midfielder move to the Middle East and earn a staggering £700,000-a-week.
Smith, 29, produced a stunning display last year to announce himself as one of the world's best golfers, before sending shockwaves through the sport by joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
The new Premier League season is rapidly approaching and, with pre-season now in full swing, clubs across the globe are frantically working to improve their squads.
Gvardiol has risen to prominence since his move to the Bundesliga in 2020, making 87 appearances for Leipzig and winning back-to-back German Cups.
The Optometry giants polled 2,000 Brits in a new study and found that 34 percent of participants favoured the then 18-year-old's startling triumph at Flushing Meadows.
DOMINIC KING AT THE BBBANK WILDPARK ARENA: Liverpool's pre-season campaign kicked off on the banks of The Rhine, to a soundtrack of ear-splitting noise, with a victory against Karlsruher.
Rory McIlroy will enter the final major championship of the season as the front-runner following his win at the Scottish Open.
Changes made at Hoylake since Rory McIlroy's victory in 2014 are intended to produce a dramatic climax to the year's final major.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the pre-season clash between Liverpool and Karlsruher in Germany.
A quick-fire double from Diogo Jota ensured Liverpool opened their pre-season campaign with an entertaining 4-2 win over Karlsruher in Germany.
Crystal Palace will set a minimum £70m price tag on midfielder Cheick Doucoure as Liverpool show interest ahead of Jordan Henderson's imminent departure for Saudi Arabia.
DOMINIC KING: Jordan Henderon is set to leave Liverpool's German training camp to decide whether to move to Saudi Arabia after Al-Ettifaq agreed a £12million deal.
The 57-year-old, who won the Claret Jug at St Andrews in 1995, enjoyed a round alongside US PGA Champion Brooks Koepka. Daly is no stranger to outlandish outfits and he turned heads again.
Tommy Fleetwood is dreaming of Open success ahead of the competition getting underway on Thursday and is hoping to honour the memory of his late mother who passed away one year ago.
Jordan Henderson has been left out of Liverpool's squad for their first pre-season friendly amid uncertainty over his future at the club.
Graeme Souness has doubled down on his criticism of Declan Rice following the midfielder's move to Arsenal, after previously stating that he doesn't score enough goals.
Slumbers said 'one of the most senior players' had been targeted at St Andrews last year, but nothing public materialised after security was increased at specific locations.
Everton fans expect to be relegated and four in five Newcastle supporters are predicting a trophy in the upcoming season, a new survey has revealed.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Wednesday, as Manchester United close in on Andre Onana, while Tottenham eye Edmond Tapsoba and Micky van der Ven.
R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers insists there has been no intelligence surrounding any potential protest at The Open this week but remains confident in the 'significant' security.
A fight broke out in a Liverpool pub at the wake of Conor McGregor's late aunt Pamela, police have confirmed. McGregor was in attendance and filmed making a hasty exit.
The Reds have been undergoing a midfield rebuild this summer and have already welcomed the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was fined £146 by Liverpool Youth Court, which ordered his mother to pay off at a rate of £40-a-month following the attack on David Quigley.
The 33-year old has been a staunch servant to West Ham since joining from Ipswich Town for £3.75million in 2014. He has gone on to make over 330 appearances for the club.
The new Premier League season is rapidly approaching and, with pre-season now in full swing, clubs across the globe are frantically working to improve their squads.
Rashford has agreed a fresh, bumper contract worth £300,000 per week, tying his future to the club until 2028. In eight seasons at Old Trafford, he has captured the hearts of fans.
Rory McIlroy will enter the final major championship of the season as the front-runner following his win at the Scottish Open.
Manchester United appear to have found the goalkeeper that Erik ten Hag has been longing for in Andre Onana, who is set to replace David de Gea as the club's No 1 going forward.
Liverpool's midfield rebuild could be given a further boost, with the opportunity to sign Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich.
Barnes is a prominent target for the Magpies and is set to be sold this summer, with the Foxes valuing the winger around the £35-40m mark. The deal could be completed in the coming days.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Tuesday, as Manchester United close in on Andre Onana, while Chelsea prepare an £80m bid for Moises Caicedo.
Steve McManaman expects Jordan Henderson to remain at Liverpool this summer, despite being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.
They played pickup games with MLS all-stars Christian Benteke, formerly of Crystal Palace and Liverpool; Lucho Acosta, USMNT defender Walker Zimmerman, and Kei Kamara.
The 25-year old, who joined Newcastle from Norwich City in 2020 after missing out on a move to Liverpool, but remains out of manager Eddie Howe's plans ahead of the new season.
Former Liverpool left-back Yasser Larouci has joined Sheffield United on loan from Troyes. He won the FA Youth Cup in 2019 before moving to France, where he made 30 Ligue 1 appearances last term.
NADINE DORRIES: Their poor-quality degrees fail to deliver on the glittering promise they were sold of an interesting and well-paid career.
Liverpool have long been linked with Thuram and Lavia , as Klopp is thought to want to add one more midfielder to his ranks ahead of the start of the season.
Harrison toiled in vain to get back onto the pitch for a year and half before packing it in and deciding to make a living out of renovating and selling properties.
No reason was given as organisers announced on Monday this would now not be happening. There were no fitness issues as the Northern Irishman practised as normal after arriving at Hoylake.
Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has picked up an injury just one month after signing for Werder Bremen.
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber doesn't appear to be concerned with the growing influence of the Saudi Professional League in the football landscape across the world.
Mail Sport revealed in October that Haaland's basic salary was in line with City's other top earners, however bonuses see his weekly wage surge beyond the £850,000 mark.
The Italians have rebuffed offers of players in return so far as they value the Dane at £86m in the current market where young centre forwards are at a premium.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Monday, with Man United set to announce Andre Onana as their new keeper.
Saudi Arabia has become the place to be in the world of football, with top stars flocking to the Gulf nation this summer. However, a neighbouring country has become a popular spot for players and their families.
The 11-cap international, who represented the Three Lions at the 2014 World Cup, had a distinguished playing career that saw him play for Southampton and Liverpool before retiring in 2017.
But next to the list of all the trophies Busquets has won was a picture of the former Real Madrid, Liverpool and Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa kissing the World Cup.
Liverpool are locked in talks with Al Ittihad after they made a £40m bid for Fabinho who was left off the club's pre-season tour on Saturday.
Pre-season training is underway as English top-flight sides step up their preparations ahead of the new Premier League campaign. But what team will clock up the most pre-season miles?
Liverpool and Al Ittihad are discussing the final details of a deal for Fabinho after the player agreed personal terms, according to reports.
Skupski made it a hat-trick of SW19 titles when he and partner Wesley Koolhof won the men's doubles and the icing on the cake would be to share his success with thousands of Reds fans.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Sunday, as Harry Maguire is offered a Premier League lifeline, while Brighton hold firm over their £100million price tag for Moises Caicedo.
The German giants are prepared to sell Mane for just £17m this summer in an effort to raise funds for Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
All of the club's players are now back in training after an extended break for international stars, though Fabinho was left out of the 32-man travelling party as interest in his services increases.
SIMON JONES: Caicedo, 21, has been the subject of interest from Chelsea and Liverpool, but neither club has come close to matching Brighton's £100million asking price.
The football world was stunned by revelation on Wednesday that Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq have offered Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson a whopping £700,000 a week to join them.
The midfielder was left out of the travelling squad and is on the brink of ending his successful five-year stay with the club, as previously reported by Mail Sport.
The midfielder moved to the Saudi club despite previous agreements falling through, and has now signed a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League club.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Saturday, as Declan Rice is unveiled as a £105m Arsenal player, while the race to sign Brennan Johnson heats up.
DOMINIC KING: Al Hilal, the Saudi team managed by Nuno Espírito Santo, have made a significant bid for the Brazil midfielder and Liverpool felt it was prudent to leave Fabinho on Merseyside.
Mail Sport takes a look back at the previous owners of Liverpool's No 9 shirt in the Premier League era and assesses who was the best, as Darwin Nunez prepares to sport the jersey.
MIKE DICKSON: Neal Skupski will be on edge before Saturday's men's doubles final at Wimbledon - but reckons he will be more nervous before a game of Padel with Jurgen Klopp.
DOMINIC KING: Jordan Henderson, 33, has agreed a contract worth £700,000 a week, but Liverpool want a transfer fee of around £20m. Al-Ettifaq are floundering in trying to meet that mark.
Henderson's slated move to Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to earn an eye-watering weekly sum of £700,000, has thrown up a mess of concerns and moral quandaries.
Alli revealed his struggles with addiction and abuse as a child in a tell-all interview with Gary Neville on The Overlap, speaking candidly throughout an understandably emotional conversation.
Jordan Henderson's move to Al-Ettifaq is far from cut and dry, with the Saudi Arabian club under pressure to raise the necessary funds to sign the Liverpool star.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Friday, as Declan Rice is set to complete his £105m transfer to Arsenal today, while Aston Villa have bid for Moussa Diaby rejected.
The departure of the experienced duo will leave Liverpool short in midfield again despite the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, meaning the Reds could go back in the market.
The LA Clippers point guard had previously seen former team-mate at the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, hold a minority stake at Liverpool, and now he will do similar with Leeds United.
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is setting himself up for criticism if he accepts a big-money contract to join up with Steven Gerrard in the Saudi Pro League.
The Molineux club have interest from Nottingham Forest in Jose Sa, inset, and are exploring alternatives should they sell the Portuguese.
How do you even go about accurately judging the value of a transfer? Here at Mail Sport we've set ourselves that inevitable task of ranking the deals that look extraordinary after the fact.
Steven Gerrard appears to be struggling to communicate with his Al-Ettifaq players after a recent video emerged showing the former Aston Villa boss encountering issues in a training drill.
Henderson has been offered a staggering deal worth more than £700,000 per week to join Al-Ettifaq, who are managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard .
Spanish international Thiago is entering the final year of his deal at Anfield and is drawing interest from a number teams across Europe and the Middle East.
Nunez has been given a huge show of faith by manager Jurgen Klopp as he will follow the likes of Roberto Firmino, Fernando Torres and Robbie Fowler in wearing the iconic No 9.
The new Premier League campaign is less than a month away and, with pre-season now in full swing, clubs across the globe are frantically working to put the finishing touches to their squads for 2023-24.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Thursday, as Al-Ettifaq want to quadruple Jordan Henderson's wages, while Man United are yet to agree a fee for Andre Onana.
Liverpool LGBT fan group Kop Outs have said they are 'appalled and concerned' as Jordan Henderson considers a move to Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is illegal.
The Brazilian midfielder was on the periphery of the Reds squad throughout the 2022-23 campaign and has been strongly linked with a move away in summer.
The amount teams received related to the number of days each player spent at the World Cup, starting from the day they were released by their clubs and ending after their final game.
COMMENT: This would be the deal that changes everything. This would be the transfer that sends shock waves through every Premier League club and tells them nobody is unobtainable.
DOMINIC KING: Jordan Henderson has been offered a staggering deal worth more than £700,000 per week to join Al-Ettifaq and become the Saudi Arabia's statement signing.
Declan Rice will join an exclusive club when his move to Arsenal is confirmed. A club of just seven others, in fact, to have persuaded a club to pay more than £100million for their services.
Pre-season is the perfect chance for players to get back to match fitness and get crucial minutes under their belts ahead of the new season.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Tuesday, with Jordan Henderson set to make a decision in 48 hours over a potential move to Saudi Arabia.
CHRIS WHEELER AND DOMINIC KING: Like Gerrard, Henderson has had second thoughts about moving to Saudi and is now giving serious consideration to Al-Ettifaq's offer.
Al Hilal have secured the services of Koulibaly and Neves this summer and are looking to complete a Premier League hat-trick with the capture of the Fulham marksman.
Klopp's side were in high spirits as the squad reconvened after their summer break and it was the work done in the off season by Henderson that caught the eyes of Robertson and Salah.
IAN HERBERT ON NO 3 COURT: Skupski, from Liverpool, should be a more familiar name than he is, given the way that he has consistently carried the country's torch when others are extinguished.
Crucial to this turnaround was the form of Alexander-Arnold - who had previously been widely castigated for his performances - as Jurgen Klopp gave the right back a new hybrid role.
After more discussions about the merits of wildcards at Wimbledon, Matthew Jordan is an interesting comparison of how they do things in the partially equivalent event of another sport.
With a blistering sprint and full-blooded slide tackle, Sofyan Amrabat launched himself into the footballing public's consciousness and cemented himself as the breakout star of the Qatar World Cup.
Mane, who endured a turbulent debut season in Bavaria following his £35m move from Liverpool last summer, is one of seven Bayern stars on the chopping block.
The Reds' midfield was consistently cited as the weak link in their side in 2022-23 as they faltered to a disappointing fifth-place finish, four points outside the Champions League places.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Tuesday, as Man United close in on Andre Onana.
Harry Redknapp has explained how one team will seriously challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title next season and insisted that a new arrival could make the difference.
The Reds struggled last season, finishing fifth in the Premier League - 22 points behind City - and were knocked out in the fourth rounds of domestic cups and the last 16 of the Champions League.
The Serbia international was previously targeted by a number of top-flight clubs when it became clear that he had no interest in extending his deal in the Italian capital.
Thiago has struggled to replicate the form that won him widespread plaudits at Bayern Munich, with his minutes disrupted by injuries over his three seasons at Anfield.
Liverpool's talismanic forward will already miss a chunk of the upcoming new campaign, given that he will feature at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for Egypt through January and February.
TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Simon Jones is on hand with insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape in this summer's transfer window
The Blues rank bottom of the Transfermarkt assessment of Premier League squad values, having spent around £880m assembling their current set of players.
CHRIS WHEELER: Despite exploratory talks, it's understood that the 33-year-old England midfielder would be reluctant to join the Saudi Pro League at this stage of his career.
OLIVER HOLT: Cricket seems to spend its life fighting charges of irrelevance, anachronism and exclusion, but since the beginning of the series its appeal has never felt more vibrant.
SIMON JONES: The 26-year-old Brazilian endured a disappointing loan spell with Liverpool last season that was blighted by a thigh injury and he is eager to prove he can shine in England.
SIMON JONES: After relegation Southampton had wanted to recoup around £100million in player sales and valued 28-year-old Ward-Prowse at around £40m.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog covering all the transfer news on Monday, with Tottenham set to reject Bayern Munich's Harry Kane bid and Manchester United to offer for Andre Onana.
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Mail Sport has learned that Foster resigned last week in favour of a move to the Saudi Pro League as Gerrard's assistant.
Smith, in his final event before defending the Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool in less than two weeks time, made a mess of the final hole on Sunday, but still pocketed the check of $4 million.
The Liverpool legend persuaded the Blackpool boss to ditch the Seasiders to join him at Villa in 2022. It would be an awkward move for Critchley considering he only re-joined Blackpool in May.
Ever the good sport, Gerrard took his medicine, recorded a few lines and saw his cameo entry join the annals of British managers and players butchering foreign languages.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Sunday, with Newcastle preparing a new offer for Leicester's Harvey Barnes, while Bayern Munich are still in hot pursuit of Harry Kane.
The deal is on the brink of collapse due to anger from Saudi officials working on behalf of Al-Ettifaq amid claims Zaha's advisors are trying to negotiate more money from the deal.
EXCLUSIVE: Britain's most notorious drugs baron Curtis Warren (pictured), once worth hundreds of millions of pounds, started a small enterprise shortly before his arrest this week.
The youngster is highly-rated at Anfield but still a way away from the first team and is likely to leave on loan again this season after spending last season with Kilmarnock in Scotland.
Lee Carsley's side were subsequently crowned champions having not conceded a goal throughout the tournament, an extraordinary statistic.
SIMON JONES: Juventus and Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have also expressed their interest but Lukaku has been set on a return to Inter, where he spent last season on loan.
JACK GAUGHAN: England goalkeeper James Trafford has claimed that he predicted his U21 Euro final penalty save and, earlier in the day, told friends that he would make the stop.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Saturday, with United closing in on Andre Onana, Arsenal looking to complete signing of Rice while Bayern Munich continue to chase Kane.
Firmino signed for Saudi side Al-Ahli on a free transfer following the end of his Liverpool contract, one of several high-profile players who have swapped Europe for the Middle East.
Paris Saint-Germain feel that Karim Bezema's move from Real Madrid to Saudi side Al-Ittihad is 'partly to blame for their current stand-off' with Kylian Mbappe.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Friday, with Leandro Bonucci holding talks with Newcastle United over a shock move, while Joao Felix has his sights set on joining PSG.
The Egyptian forward, 31, showed off his eye-catching muscles in a pair of tiny neon yellow shorts as he headed into the ocean for a dip.
Rio Ferdinand has continued his feud with Jamie Carragher after accusing the former Liverpool man of hypocrisy over Saudi Arabia's growing involvement in football.
Jamie Carragher has continued his online war of words with Rio Ferdinand as the pair of pundits come to verbal blows over Saudi Arabia's involvement in football.
SIMON JONES: Southampton have earmarked the 19-year-old midfielder as they brace themselves to lose Liverpool target Romeo Lavia and James Ward-Prowse.
A perfect illustration of how England Under 21s have attacked the European Championship - a tournament they could win on Saturday - came at the Adjarabet Arena earlier this week.
Elle Edwards, 26, was shot twice in the head after balaclava-clad Connor Chapman, 22, blasted a crowd outside The Lighthouse pub, Wallasey, Wirral.
Liverpool fans have taken to social media to mock reports coming out of Spain that their club has made a stunning £170m offer to sign PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Thursday, with Arsenal looking to complete the £105m signing of Declan Rice.
The Open begins on July 20 at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, where Garcia was tied for second behind Rory McIlroy in 2014. Garcia also came second in 2007 and has 10 top-10 finishes at the major.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Wednesday, as Man United announce Mason Mount signing as Arsenal agree Declan Rice deal in full.
After a tricky season on the pitch last year that threatened to implode at points, it has been well-publicised by Jurgen Klopp about the need to strengthen and refresh the squad.
The forward's debut campaign in Germany didn't go fully to plan despite the team's success. He found the net just 12 times in 38 appearances and was suspended in April.
Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino. The 31-year-old left Anfield following the expiration of his contract.
SIMON JONES: Spanish international Thiago is entering the final year of his deal at Anfield and is drawing interest from a number of Saudi teams as a result.
Having originally distanced himself from a move to the Saudi Pro League, the Liverpool legend has accepted a lucrative offer from the Dammam-based club.
Gerrard agreed to the role following a renewed round of talks with the Saudi club, who are committing millions towards player recruitment to help their new boss build a team of global superstars.
JACK GAUGHAN IN BATUMI: The Young Lions have not conceded in four straight games - largely down James Trafford - and will take on Israel for a place in the showpiece spectacle in Georgia.
INTERVIEW BY TUM BALOGUN: Costantino, who coached Szoboszlai with the national team between 2018 and 2021, said the youngster has all the ingredients to become a star at Anfield.
Football fans have been left in hysterics after a woman's visit to Jonjo Shelvey's house went viral after she claimed he put on highlights from his career for her to watch.
Fans have taken to social media to mock Steven Gerrard's attempt at Arabic after Al Ettifaq released a video of him addressing the club's supporters following his appointment at the club.
Dominik Szoboszlai is the latest piece in Liverpool's midfield reinvention, joining Alexis Mac Allister in what has been an exceptional summer window for the Reds.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Tuesday, with Chelsea planning mulitple moves while Man United close in on Mason Mount.
Feyenoord are yet to formally open discussions with the player, as per the Athletic , but they would represent an attractive option after qualifying for the Champions League as the Dutch champions.
Liverpool are yet to receive an official bid for the injury plagued midfielder, who is focused on making a return to first-team action following his lay-off at the end of the campaign.
Liverpool have reportedly ended their interest in Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram and have refocused their attention on pursuing a deal for Southampton star Romeo Lavia.
Liverpool's new star midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been getting expert advice from Manchester City striker Erling Haaland on the best places to live in the north west.
Jurgen Klopp's side have been linked with a move for the Nice midfielder throughout the summer window, with a fee of around £52m previously being touted for the 22-year-old midfielder.
A a torn thigh muscle back in October put paid to his progress in the Premier League and he would go on to make just one first team appearance - a Champions League defeat to Napoli - for Liverpool.
Ramsey, the Aston Villa midfielder, has been a standout performer during England's march to Wednesday's semi-final against Israel.
Jordan Henderson and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be two of Steven Gerrard's first targets as Al-Ettifaq boss after he was appointed at the Saudi Pro League club.
Saudi Arabia, whose wealth fund owns Newcastle, has long been accused of human rights abuses, widespread executions and discrimination against gay people.
Having originally distanced himself from a move to Saudi, the 43-year-old has now accepted a lucrative offer from the Dammam-based club.
The left winger only turned 16 in April and had been tipped to claim Jude Bellingham's record as the club's youngest player but ran out of games towards the end of the Championship season.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Monday, with Mason Mount on the verge of completing his move to Manchester United.
Having originally said he would not be joining, Liverpool legend Gerrard will take the reins at the Saudi club with a view to challenging for the title next season.
The midfielder has been a Liverpool player for almost three years following his move from Bayern Munich, and there have been suggestions that he will depart when his contract expires next summer.
Dr Juliet Bransby, 46, (pictured) was twice caught speeding in a 30mph zone. She has avoided a road ban after insisting disqualification would be 'disastrous' for the NHS.
Lavia came through the academy ranks at Anderlecht and Manchester City before signing for Southampton last summer.
Alexander-Arnold is one of Klopp's most important players but he is mainly deployed at right-back for Liverpool, although he was used in a more inverted role towards the end of last season.
Liverpool's newest star signing Dominik Szoboszlai has explained how Jurgen Klopp convinced him Anfield was the best choice for him after speaking on the phone while on holiday.
Liverpool's new £60million signing Dominik Szoboszlai has taken the No 8 shirt previously worn with such distinction by Steven Gerrard as the former captain is one of his inspirations.
Fanni Gecsek is the model girlfriend of the footballer Dominik Szoboszlai. Fanni, who was born in Budapest, Hungary, appeared to also be a talented athlete as she competed in ITF tennis tournaments.
He follows the £35m arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton last month, with both players strengthening a Liverpool midfield which was below-par last season.
It has been just over a fortnight since the summer transfer window opened and the Premier League's biggest clubs are all trying to get their business done early.
The 32-year-old has become a legend at the Etihad since his arrival in 2015, winning five Premier League titles, the Champions League, five League Cups and two FA Cups.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Sunday, with Liverpool set to announce £60m Dominik Szoboszlai signing.
Liverpool are poised to confirm the £60million signing of Dominik Szoboszlai from Red Bull Leipzig after he landed on Merseyside for his medical.
There are many fans - often supporting clubs who harbour a talismanic figure - who live in dread, counting down the hours until the window slams shut with their prized asset still in the building.
Relive the action with Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Friday, as Liverpool close in on Dominik Szoboszlai.
DOMINIC KING: One more week of holiday time for Jurgen Klopp and you can be certain he will enjoy it. He is a manager who likes the bulk of his transfer business before pre-season training.
The 22-year-old is set to head to Anfield after Liverpool triggered his £60million release clause. Personal terms are unlikely to be a problem for Szoboszlai, who can play in midfield or out wide
Jurgen Klopp is looking to reshape his Reds side after they disappointingly finished fifth in the Premier League last season, with Alexis Mac Allister arriving from Brighton for £35million.
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Mail Sport has learned that as part of a planned increase in the number of live games shown each season from 200 to 270.
DOMINIC KING and SIMON JONES: Reds officials have informed their Leipzig counterparts they are going to trigger his clause before it expires, with talks for his transfer now advanced.
Earlier this month the Liverpool forward boasted the results of his hard work as he enjoyed a yacht day, flaunting his impressive six-pack in swimming shorts.
Chelsea have reportedly offered Levi Colwill a new contract to try and fend off interest from Premier League rivals.
David de Gea looks set to leave Manchester United. The Spaniard is unlikely to sign a new deal and will become a free agent after 12 years at Old Trafford.
Victor Osimhen is only interested in trading Napoli for two clubs, according to a former legend of the Serie A side.
Jurgen Klopp wants the 20-year-old to gain more experience after making just 22 appearances in all competitions last season, only starting seven games.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news from Friday, with David de Gea set to leave Manchester Untied today.
Liverpool are thought to be pushing ahead with a deal to sign Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig after Newcastle United dropped out of the running for his signature.
Manchester City will be looking to pick up their fourth title in a row after finishing five points ahead of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal last season.
With Kai Havertz through the door and Declan Rice following him imminently, Mikel Arteta's fascinatingly experimental dream midfield trio is almost complete. But can they win the title?
From the retro design, kit manufacturers Nike have updated next season's strip wioth a digital effect treatment layering tonal greens - green spark, poison green and pine green.
Maguire and Milner are enjoying their breaks ahead of their return to pre-season training with their respective clubs. Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata also took part in the pro-am event.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news from Thursday, as Arsenal close in on Declan Rice.
Becky Allison, 26, and Amy Scott, 28, jet off for a day of sun, sightseeing and delicious food in Copenhagen. The international adventure set them back just £45 per person for flights.
Mbappe was spotted on South Beach in Miami just days after his statement on the tragic French police shooting and subsequent riots in the suburbs of Paris - near to where he grew up.
The Reds had a £51million bid for the Uruguayan midfielder rejected earlier this month and are gearing up to submit a new proposal of around £77m according to Catalan outlet El Nacional.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Wednesday as Man United's David de Gea posts a cryptic tweet on his future and Liverpool 'chase Szoboszlai'.
Liverpool star Andy Robertson has received his MBE for his achievements in the game as well as his charity and community work off the pitch.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Wednesday as West Ham do not immediately accept Arsenal's £105m bid for Declan Rice, while Man City sign Mateo Kovacic.
Liverpool 'have held talks with representatives of RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai', but his £60m release clause 'expires on Friday'. He was one of the Bundesliga's standout players last season.
Gundogan led City to the final part of a historic Treble at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, the same venue that played host to Liverpool's European Cup win nearly two decades earlier.
Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips is a target for Leeds this summer as they relegated side aim to bolster their defence for the Championship.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday as Mateo Kovacic signs for Manchester City, and Harry Kane reportedly agrees personal terms on a move to Bayern Munich
IAN HERBERT: Over at Manchester United it's Groundhog Day. New transfer window, same old confusion. All brand, no substance - unlike their obsessive neighbours down the road.
The record stood until May 2010 when 16-year-old Jack Robinson played for the Reds against Hull in the Premier League.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday as Bayern Munich make a shock £60mi bid for Harry Kane, while West Ham reject Man City's bid for Declan Rice.
Real Madrid are the favourites to land the 24-year-old after they narrowly missed out on his signature last year when he made a last-minute U-turn and decided to stay at PSG.
The Dutch midfielder left his boyhood club Ajax to join Bayern last summer, but was limited to just three Bundesliga starts in his first season at the club after falling out of favour.
House hunters were stunned to discover that a seemingly ordinary property on sale for £25,000 in Liverpool was hiding an entire cannabis farm
Dutch legend Ruud Gullit has hit out at Virgil van Dijk for his lack of leadership after the Netherlands slipped to successive defeats against Croatia and Italy in the Nations League.
Osimhen, 24, is one of the most coveted players in world football after scoring 31 goals in 39 games to help Napoli to the Serie A title.
Former Chelsea and Liverpool forward Fernando Torees is reportedly taking the Spanish Government to court due to damages incurred over the Covid-19 pandemic.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday as Man City are ready to step up their bid to sign £86million rated Josko Gvardiol, while United want Moises Caicedo.
Liverpool have been dealt a huge transfer blow as OGC Nice reportedly wish to keep midfielder Kephren Thuram for another season.
Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has revealed he almost signed for Real Madrid, but the move was blocked by manager Juande Ramos.
SIMON JONES: Guler, 18, has featured right across the midfield, with the wonderkid tending to play most of his minutes for the Turkish giants on the right side of the attack.
Liverpool have a 'strong interest' in bringing Stade Rennais winger Jeremy Doku to the club this summer.
As James Milner is joining Brighton, the Colombian assumes the shirt number worn over time by Liverpool legends like Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, and Luis Suarez.
Liverpool FC and Boston Red Sox owners Fenway Sports Group have bought a team to compete in the golf league being set up by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
The safety plans of every organisation responsible for staging next year's Champions League final at Wembley must be 'tested to destruction', Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has said.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday as Man City are ready to step up their bid to sign £86million rated Josko Gvardiol, while United want Moises Caicedo.
Lavia joined Saints from Manchester City last summer and impressed in his first full Premier League season despite the club's relegation to the Championship.
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Oxlade-Chamberlain, 29, is a free agent having been released by Liverpool after six seasons and would be the first England international to play in Saudi Arabia if he accepts their offer.
As a left-sided centre-back, Micky van de Ven is something of a rarity and is reportedly set to fetch a fee in the region of £26m if his current club gets its wish in this summer window.
Roberto Firmino is in negotiations over a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli, who are already planning his medical in case he says yes to the move this week, according to reports.
The Reds will feature in the continent's secondary competition for the first time since finishing runners-up in 2016 in what was Jurgen Klopp's maiden season in charge at Anfield.
Recent Euro qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia demonstrated Alexander-Arnold's effectiveness when utilised in role that allows him to showcase his considerable playmaking attributes.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister refused to take the number eight shirt at Anfield out of respect for the club's legendary captain Steven Gerrard and instead opted for the number 10 jersey.
The summer transfer window is open and all 20 Premier League clubs will be looking to strengthen ahead of the start of the new season. Here's a rundown of targets.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Sunday as Romelu Lukaku considers his future amid Saudi Arabia interest and Man City reportedly try to keep Bernardo Silva.
It comes as Jurgen Klopp is looking to replenish his midfield stocks this summer and has already taken steps to refresh his options in the centre of the park, signing Alexis Mac Allister.
ROB DRAPER: UEFA have again declined to address a series of questions raised by Mail Sport after we were inundated with accounts from fans in Istanbul.
Chiesa is one of the most important players in Serie A, Juventus and Italian football but with two years remaining on his contract, the Italian club and player must decide whether to continue their relationship.
Everton boss Sean Dyche has been spotted at Glastonbury festival along with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher after the end of the Premier League season.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Saturday as West Ham encourage Arsenal to make a third bid for Declan Rice, while Manchester City consider a move for Achraf Hakimi.
Celta have confirmed an 'agreement in principle' has been reached for the former Liverpool, Newcastle and Real Madrid boss to take charge at the Balaidos Stadium.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Friday as Chelsea step up efforts to sign Moises Caicedo, while Man United have made an improved third offer for Mason Mount.
The German centre-back, 31, showed off his shirtless physique as he took a stroll on the beach with his spouse, as they prepare to welcome their second child.
In a video posted to TikTok, the 24-year-old is seen handing bowlfuls of food to a group of waiting youngsters less than a week after competing with the Netherlands in the Nations League.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Friday as Chelsea step up efforts to sign Moises Caicedo, while Man United are set to make a third and final bid for Mason Mount.
The 20-year-old played a bit-part role for the Reds this season and made just 13 league appearances, but he did score a memorable 98th minute winner against Newcastle back in August.
EXCLUSIVE: The Man United fan handed a four-year football ban for wearing a shirt mocking the Hillsborough disaster was kicked out of Wembley last year for punching another fan.
Flick is now facing the axe as their run of form comes after failing to progress from the group stages at the 2022 World Cup and the pressure to win next summer's Euros - set to be hosted in the country.
The French giants have identified the 24-year-old as their 'main target' up front and intend to propose an initial £102m-£107m plus add-ons, according to Sportitalia's Alfredo pedulla.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MIKE KEEGAN: Steph Houghton was left out of the World Cup squad this summer despite impressing for Man City with a regular run of games since January.
The club are believed to be seeking a fee in the region of £50m for the England international, who has made a total of 409 appearances in a 12-year Saints career.
The Welshman was the star of the show, coming on in the second-half to replace Isco and help provide a focal point in attack for Zinedine Zidane's side following a tense first-half.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Thursday as Man City prepare a bid for West Ham's Declan Rice and Manchester United tell Harry Kane to hand in a transfer request.
Mohamed Salah could be the next high-profile player to make a move to the Middle East after a Saudi Arabian official urged clubs to go after the Liverpool star.
Milan are currently in the driving seat to secure his services next term, according to Sky Sports Germany, though RB Leipzig have also registered their interest in the attacker.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Even for someone with almost 50 Liverpool appearances and with recognition in this week's Golden Boy long list, a spot in England Under 21s midfield is not a given.
Lavia, who is set to leave Southampton following their relegation from the Premier League last season, is attracting interest from some of the Premier League's top clubs.
Liverpool target Ryan Gravenberch has admitted he may be forced to leave Bayern Munich in search of regular game time following a 'difficult' first season with the German champions.
In a bid to promote their new app, Madrid pledged to tag the handles of certain supporters in a personalised post dedicated to Vinicius' famous strike against Liverpool.
The Liverpool defender is fresh off the back of two impressive performances for England, during their Euro 2024 qualifier wins against Malta and Macedonia.
A clip, which was featured on the footy takes TikTok channel, shows a pan around the dressing room at Anfield, with 2023-24 kits hung up by each player's locker - but all is not as it seems.
Bild, however, has lost patience with the 58-year-old, with an editorial saying it is 'totally puzzling what is going on in Flick's head' and 'there is no discernible plan.'
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Rafa Benitez is reportedly on the verge of becoming the new manager of LaLiga side Celta Vigo, after turning down job offers from Saudi Arabia.
The former Liverpool defender believes Gareth Southgate would not play the 24-year-old at right-back due to the competition in that position.
Graeme Souness, 70, who is vice-president of the organisation, became emotional on talkSPORT when discussing his fundraising efforts with fellow Mail Sport columnist Simon Jordan.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, with Arsenal launching a new bid for Kai Havertz, while Al-Ittihad prepare to launch bid for Son Heung-min.
The Liverpool legend has been away from the dugout being sacked by Aston Villa. A return to the touchline appeared to be on the cards when he was approached by a Saudi Arabian club.
Mikel Arteta wants a versatile defender who is good on the ball and can start out at right back then fill in in midfield just as Oleksandr Zinchenko does on the opposite flank.
The centre-back, 18, is target for the Premier League side this summer and progress is being made towards the potential transfer.
There has long been a school of thought that Trent Alexander-Arnold is just too talented not to be an England regular. But we didn't see him as a regular in midfield.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday, with Arsenal confident that they will sign Declan Rice and Kai Havertz, while two Chelsea stars are set to leave the club.
A Manchester United supporter who wore a shirt mocking the Hillsborough disaster laughed in court after being handed a four-year ban on Monday - but insisted it referred to his grandad.
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Kyle Walker is keen to stay at Manchester City and has opened talks over a contract extension. Bayern Munich have been discussing a £15million move to sign the 33-year-old.
The Liverpool boss, who is reportedly an admirer of the 21-year-old, is pushing for his signing this summer after he was left frustrated by a lack of regular football in his first season with the Bavarians.
The 70-year-old battled through the darkness in rain and icy waters to reach the French coast in a relay swim for DEBRA - a charity close to his heart.
Palace want a defender as interest grows in Marc Guehi. Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs that have been monitoring Guehi.
Gareth Southgate insists he is ready to continue with his Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield experiment following the Liverpool star's excellent display against Malta.
LIAM MORGAN: Billions are expected to be splashed before the window slams shut - and a growing percentage of that will be spent using an online platform.
It comes after their initial £40m offer for the 24-year-old, whose contract at Chelsea is set to expire in the summer of 2024, was rejected with Erik ten Hag's side determined to get their man.
DANNY MURPHY: Body language is important for a footballer and he had a spring in his step against Malta. It might have even been a relief to try out another position after being criticised in defence.
SAMI MOKBEL: Malta couldn't get near him. They couldn't handle his poise nor his passing range. They certainly couldn't cope with a rasping 25-yard strike that doubled England's lead.
The former Liverpool midfielder is set to undertake the challenge this weekend in attempt to raise £1.1million for the charity DEBRA's A Life Free from Pain appeal.
Martin Tyler has become one of the most legendary voices in modern football commentary, narrating some of the biggest moments in the club game.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted he is happy to play anywhere for England, just as long as he's part of Gareth Southgate's team.
Trent Alexander-Arnold wasted no time is showing why Gareth Southgate was right to deploy the Liverpool man in a midfield three against Malta.
England made it three wins from three in their Euro 2024 qualifying Group with a comfortable 4-0 victory away at Malta on Friday evening.
Tiger Woods has told organizers of the British Open that he will not be playing at Royal Liverpool next month after ankle surgery in April.
Brighton have announced their capture of former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud following the expiration of his contract at last season's Bundesliga runners-up.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Friday, with Chelsea pushing for Moises Caicedo and Arsenal to make another Declan Rice bid.
Guehi is in line to earn only his second international start in this evening's European Championship qualifier in Valletta against Malta, as Alexander-Arnold could also play in midfield.
Manchester City will only sell Bernardo Silva to PSG if they can convince the Ligue 1 giants to part-exchange with talented teenager Warren Zaire-Emery.
Alongside Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, whose releases were previously announced, seven academy players are being let go.
It has been a gruelling campaign that started all the way back on July 30 when Liverpool faced Manchester City, meaning for some stars, they will have been playing for 46 weeks
It is always an eagerly anticipated day in the footballing calendar when supporters find out several key dates such as games against their rivals, along with how their end of season run-ins look.
Football clubs have forked out jawdroppping amounts of money over the years as they seek to reinforce their squads with the best of the best. From Jack Grealish to Alan Shearer and Harry Maguire, the list is varied.
Mohamed Salah's agent Ramy Abbas Issa has denied reports that the Liverpool forward held a meeting with Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi while on holiday in Morocco.
Premier League admirers of Japanese sensation Keito Nakamura are facing overseas competition for the LASK attacking midfielder.
The Premier League fixtures for the 2023-24 season were released on Thursday morning, meaning fans will be queueing up to debate about why their club has been hard done by.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Thursday, as Arsenal see lowball offer for West Ham captain Declan Rice rejected.
Jude Bellingham took Zinedine Zidane's old number five shirt at Real Madrid and vowed to try to 'extend its legacy' by adding a new chapter the club's extraordinary recent history.
Los Blancos secured their 14th UCL title thanks to a goal from Vinicius Junior in Paris last year, denying Jurgen Klopp's side a second title in three years.
After helping the club escape relegation last season, Lopetegui is hoping to climb the table with Wolves in 2023-24 as well as reestablishing his side as the No 1 force in the west Midlands.
Newcastle begin their Premier League campaign with a home game against Unai Emery's Aston Villa and face a tough opening month with games against Man City and Liverpool.
Manchester United will face Wolves in the opening game of the 2023-24 season before heading to face both north London clubs either side of a home clash against Nottingham Forest.
The Reds' end to the season looks more favourable with Tottenham at home and Manchester United away the only clashes against the Big Six in their final 10 fixtures.
Marco Silva and his Fulham side have been handed a tricky start to the season that will see them face both Arsenal and Manchester City away within the first four games.
Chelsea will not play any of the 'Big Six' in their final seven games after being handed a favourable run-in for the 2023-24 season. The Blues will face Liverpool on the opening weekend of the campaign.
Brighton will play host to Luton Town's first ever game in the Premier League when the Hatters make the journey to the south coast on the opening day of the season.
The Reds have been handed a tough start as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2022-23, as they prepare to take on Chelsea in what will be Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive game.
Liverpool had put in a request to the Premier League for their opener to be played away from home due to ongoing construction works to expand the Anfield Road Stand.
The Premier League fixtures for the 2023-24 season have been revealed, with champions Manchester City beginning their title defence with a trip to Premier League new boys Burnley.
The Premier League's big six are set to go head-to-head again in the 2023-24 season with the battle to secure the Premier League title and Champions League spots becomes more difficult.
Both teams had disappointing 2022-23 campaigns, with neither qualifying for the Champions League, but will be looking to bounce back by getting off to a winning start.
A kind run of fixtures at the start of the season can set a solid foundation for success, while a tricky run-in can take the wheels off a promising year quickly. Mail Sport looks at ten exciting games next term.
The pick of the opening round of games is unquestionably in south west London as Mauricio Pochettino starts his time as Chelsea boss with a blockbuster meeting with Liverpool.
Heading into the new season, Manchester City will be looking to claim the title for the fourth season in a row following their win in May .
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Manchester City will be looking to win their fourth title in a row after finishing five points above Arsenal last season.
The work, which is set to cost £80million, will add 7,000 new seats to Liverpool's home ground, but the club are in a race against time to ensure that the Reds can compete in the stadium next season.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is delighted with the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister at Anfield but wants the Reds to further strengthen in the summer transfer window after a difficult season.
Brighton confirm the signing of James Milner on a one-year deal with a year's option when his Liverpool contract expires on 30 June.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Wednesday, as Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid is confirmed.
Successes came not just at Anfield and in the English top flight, but in Serie A and the Championship. But some argued he tainted his legacy with a controversial crosstown move.
The 24-year-old England star has long been one of the midfielders tracked by the Anfield club as they prepare for a wholesale revamp in the position after an up-and-down season.
With the summer transfer window officially open, Mail Sport breaks down when Deadline Day is and who has been linked with a move
After a tricky season on the pitch that threatened to implode at points, it has been well-publicised by Jurgen Klopp about the need to strengthen and refresh the squad ahead of next season.
Last summer saw the Premier League set a new spending record of £1.9billion. This summer could see clubs in England surpass the whopping sum.
Despite signing Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton in a deal Mail Sport understands to be worth £35million, Jurgen Klopp is keen on further strengthening his midfield.
A Tottenham fan has been banned from attending football matches for three years after being found guilty of mocking the Hillsborough disaster.
World Cup winner Mac Allister completed his move from Brighton last week after passing a medical and agreeing terms on a contract that will run until June 2028.
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Kone is viewed as one of the most promising young talents in European football with German side Monchengladbach struggling to keep hold of the star amid interest from Europe.
After joining Liverpool from Aberdeen in an initial £4.2million move, the right-back made just two appearances in a season plagued by injury - firstly a back issue and then a knee injury.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, with Arsenal set for Declan Rice talks this week. PSG have been handed a shock with Kylian Mbappe vowing not to renew his contract.
Liverpool have been waved away by Real Madrid after reportedly having a £51m approach for their Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde rejected by the Spanish giants.
Jamie Carragher has advised Manchester United to pursue another England international star instead of continuing in their chase to bring Chelsea's Mason Mount to Old Trafford.
Timber rose through the youth ranks at Ajax and up to their senior team, making 121 appearances since being handed his debut in 2020, but he has recently been tipped to leave his boyhood club.
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The Premier League season has barely finished and already teams are starting to reveal their new kits for the 2023-24 campaign.
Mail Sport breaks down which Premier League players are out of contract this summer ahead of the 2023-24 season, which is due to get underway in August.
The Brazilian tore a thigh which blighted his loan at Anfield but is keen to leave Italy and has two Premier League sides waiting in the wings.
Gerrard has been out of work since he was sacked by Aston Villa last October. According to journalist Romain Molina , Gerrard has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he prepares to take the Al-Ettifaq job.
Kent was released by the Scottish side at the end of the season and has now agreed a fresh four-year deal with Fenerbahce. The 26-year-old signed for Rangers from Liverpool for £7m back in 2019
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday, as Declan Rice tells fan he's staying at West Ham.
Follow all of the latest major completed deals involving Premier League sides throughout the summer transfer window with our constantly updated club-by-club guide.
The Premier League has confirmed dates for the summer and winter transfer windows ahead of the new season, with the opening date fast-approaching.
The 24-year-old scored seven goals after linking up with Jurgen Klopp's men in January and found his feet when his new boss made him the focal point of the team.
Mail Sport breaks down when the 2023-24 Premier League fixtures will be announced as well as when the new season will get underway.
TEDDY SHERINGHAM: There is Treble talk around March of most seasons if Liverpool, Chelsea or Manchester City are going well and I've always thought, 'Nah, I don't really want them to do it'.
Mail Sport takes you through five starlets who made their mark in the season's final months, that you'd expect to make an impact and next.
Kone and Thuram are on Liverpool's shortlist this summer and would represent shrewd business, allowing Klopp to free the shackles in the middle of the pitch.
Leicester are considering giving Gerrard a route back into management after his sacking from Aston Villa last October, while he is also believed to have held talks with Leeds.
NICK PISA IN ISTANBUL: Furious Manchester City fans have slammed UEFA for the 'organised chaos' at the Champions League final. Supporters described how they almost missed the match.
Liverpool legend Gerrard has been out of work since being sacked by Aston Villa last October. According to L'Equipe , Gerrard has welcomed Al-Ettifaq's offer and is taking time to consider it.
TEDDY SHERINGHAM: Would our United have beaten Pep's team? We'll never know of course and there is so little to choose between us, it might have depended on the referee's performance.
Scott Carson has hit back at a fan who claimed he had done nothing to earn his two Champions League winning medals.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Sunday, with Saudi Arabia set to move for Luka Modric.
Liverpool are prepared to wait on James Ward-Prowse after Southampton named a £50million asking price on their midfielder following the club's relegation to the Championship.
The victory capped off an historic season for Pep Guardiola's side, who have now achieved the coveted Treble having also won the Premier League and FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola's side will take on Inter Milan in Istanbul - the site of Carragher's dramatic continental triumph over AC Milan in 2005 with Liverpool - for a chance to match their arch-nemesis.
Pep Guardiola's side booked their place in Istanbul after thrashing Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
Jamie Carragher believes Alexis Mac Allister is a 'super talent', but expects Liverpool to sign at least three more players in addition to their latest signing.
NICK PISA IN ISTANBUL: Manchester City fans partied into the early hours ahead of tonight's big Champions League final against Inter and have been urged by UEFA to 'get to the ground early'.
IAN LADYMAN: The last time a team began a Champions League final as unfancied as Inter Milan, we were also in Istanbul - and we all know what happened.
GRAEME SOUNESS: We arrive at the occasion many people will view as the pinnacle of this football season,though we may remember this Champions League final for the dominance of one team.
Liverpool, Newcastle and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in making a move for Federico Chiesa this summer with the Italian winger said to be 'unhappy' at Juventus.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who is second top scorer in this season's competition, is one surprise absentee, but there are plenty who will feel hard done by in this Sofascore best XI.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Friday, with Arsenal to make an official move for Declan Rice imminently.
The Bundesliga side announced the Guinean's arrival on a free transfer on Friday, with Keita returning to Germany after his previous spell with RB Leipzig.
The Reds released fresh drone video on Friday of the work on the stand directly opposite the Kop taking place, and say the process took one week with 75 skilled engineers working day and night.
Manchester City are on the brink of history and will complete an historic Treble if they beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on Saturday.
Merseyside Police said officers had been called to a report of concern for the safety of a man in his 20s in Huyton House Road, Huyton, at around 3.30pm on Thursday.
Witnessing the rampage earlier today, Anthony Le Tallec, 38, told how he had to scream at police to shoot the knifeman as he watched an elderly man get stabbed before officers opened fire.
Stephen Varley, 65, from Merseyside, Liverpool, says the piece of fish he purchased at a chip shop in Essex measured at just 4.5 inches long
The new 32-team Club World Cup, due to be played every four years from the summer of 2025 onwards, could involve seven extra matches for the teams reaching the final.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: The former Liverpool and England captain was sacked by Aston Villa last October after less than a year in the post, with the club struggling in the lower reaches of the table.
Liverpool have bought back their former Melwood training ground for their women's team to use. The men's first team vacated the site in November 2020 for a new build at Kirkby.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Thursday, with Arsenal preparing a £90m bid for West Ham's Declan Rice.
Jurgen Klopp's side have signed the midfielder following his stunning season in which he helped the Seagulls qualify for Europe and featured for Argentina during their World Cup success.
Jurgen Klopp's side got their midfield rebuild underway with the addition of the Argentine World Cup winner from Brighton for a bargain price.
DOMINIC KING: The World Cup winner, who passed a medical on Tuesday, has agreed terms on a deal that will run to June 2028 and will wear Liverpool's vacant No 10 shirt.
UEFA have told Manchester City fans to arrive at Istanbul's Ataturk Stadium nine hours before the Champions League final on Saturday, according to reports.
Reds fans were hopeful that they would bring in some fresh faces to help their struggles and it looks like their prayers have been answered.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Wednesday, with N'Golo Kante closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia.
Alexis Mac Allister's transfer to Liverpool will cost the Merseyside club a mere £35million due to an unusual clause in the midfielder's contract.
Michail Antonio is on the cusp of European glory after a remarkable journey that saw him transition from non-league football to the professional ranks at West Ham. However, it's not be plain sailing.
In January, Amrabat was touted for a move to Chelsea and Liverpool and more recently, he has been linked with Manchester United, Barcelona and even Arsenal.
Something similar is expected again over the coming months as the likes of Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool look to close the gap on potential Treble-winners Man City.
Mac Allister was seen heading into the Merseyside complex on Tuesday evening dressed in a hoodie and dark glasses to obscure his identity.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, as Ange Postecoglou agrees to become the new Tottenham boss.
Some shirts are famous for their sheer beauty, and some for the sheer beauty of the football played by those wearing it, such as Chelsea's home shirt when Ruud Gullit was thriving.
Alexis Mac Allister will undergo a Liverpool medical ahead of the Brighton midfielder completing a £60million move.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, as Ange Postecoglou agrees to become the new Tottenham boss.
Klopp's men will face Karlsruher SC from the 2. Bundesliga on Wednesday July 19 at BBBank Wildpark, ahead of a behind-closed-doors match against SpVgg Greuther Furth five days later.
City, who can add the Champions League to the Premier League and FA Cup if they beat Inter Milan this Saturday, have seen their brand value soar 15 per cent this year.
The Australian Test cricket team have finalised their preparations for the World Test Championship final against India with a friendly round of golf near Liverpool in the UK.
The Portugal U21 international wants to play more regularly but Jurgen Klopp still rates the 20-year-old. Leipzig had an offer of around £10m dismissed last month.
DOMINIC KING: Two days after one of the season's darkest days and Jurgen Klopp was prowling around Liverpool's training base, his appetite for change evident to all.
Contact between both parties is thought to have taken place and with Mac Allister keen to work with Jurgen Klopp, the process is expected to be a smooth one.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday, with Alexis Mac Allister's move to Liverpool nearing completion.
TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Simon Jones will be giving you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer's transfer window.
Kits such as these will live long in the memory for their garish appearances, like Manchester United's zebra third kit from the 2020-21 campaign.
Liverpool are set to make a bid for out-of-favour Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie after a difficult first year at the Nou Camp.
The model, 37, sported a black leather jacket and showed off her incredible figure in a brown bodysuit to pair with her designer clothing as she head out to the Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool on Monday.
The model, 37, sported a black leather jacket and showed off her incredible figure in a brown bodysuit to pair with her designer clothing as she head out to the Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool on Monday.
Contact between both parties is thought to have taken place and with Mac Allister keen to work with Jurgen Klopp, the process is expected to be a smooth one.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday, with Alexis Mac Allister's move to Liverpool nearing completion.
Manchester United have opened talks with the Blues over signing Mount, who has one year remaining on his contract and looks unlikely to agree a renewal.
The model, 37, set pulses racing as she strutted down the street in a draped sheer blue maxi skirt, boasting a daringly high slit that showed off her long and toned legs.
Liverpool's shaky season was given new life in the latter stages after Klopp made impressive tweaks to the midpack, but the modfications weren't built to last.
Chelsea star Mason Mount has refused to rule out a summer move to Manchester United in an awkward interview with Formula One's Martin Brundle.
Metropolitan Police stated that James White, 33, has been bailed to appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Monday 19 June.
Manchester United have opened talks with the Blues over signing Mount, who has one year remaining on his contract and looks unlikely to agree a renewal.
Klopp admitted that his side were in need of a rebuild, and the club have taken the initiative already, with Alexis Mac Allister poised to make the move to Anfield this summer.
Liverpool's shaky season was given new life in the latter stages after Klopp made impressive tweaks to the midpack, but the modfications weren't built to last.
City deserve to lift the trophy because they've clearly been the best team in Europe this season. Over two legs, they're practically unbeatable and, while it's not impossible I'd be surprised if Milan won.
City deserve to lift the trophy because they've clearly been the best team in Europe this season. Over two legs, they're practically unbeatable and, while it's not impossible I'd be surprised if Milan won.
A photo of a Manchester United supporter wearing a shirt reading '97 Not Enough' was circulated on social media during the FA Cup final between Man United and Man City.
His side defeated Manchester United 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday and the defender was a stand out, with many, including former Liverpool centre-back, Jamie Carragher, lauding the 29-year-old.
Liverpool are looking to bring in Kenny Tete from Fulham, with the right back expected to be available for just £10.5 million.
Spare a thought for the names on this list who will have a mammoth job coming close to what their dad's managed to accomplish in the game.
Despite the Premier League being awash with sponsorship and television revenues, several clubs claimed the raised costs of putting on matches left them with no choice.
The 25-year-old joined the Red Devils from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2019 for an initial fee of £45 million and, in a period of United disarray, became a lightning rod for criticism.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Friday, with Lionel Messi eyeing up a return to Barcelona.
Tottenham striker Richarlison has hit back at Callum Wilson and Michail Antonio after the pair mocked his goalscoring form, asking them how many World Cup goals they have.
IAN LADYMAN: Now that he has been on television talking emotionally about his plan to swim the channel to help poorly children, it's okay to tell the world how much you admire him.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Thursday, with Tottenham set to step up their chase for Ange Postecoglou.
Firmino arrived on Merseyside as a relatively unknown quantity when he joined from Hoffenheim in 2015, but went on to play a starring role for the club to become a fans' favourite.
To mark the departure of the Premier League's third-highest appearance maker, a host of Liverpool players and Jurgen Klopp were recounted touching anecdotes about the Yorkshireman
The business website values Real at $6.07bn [£4.9bn] with the reigning European champions hanging on to their top spot having increased their value by 19 per cent.
This season has been no different with the PGMOL coming under pressure for mistakes, with new technical director Howard Webb repeatedly outlining his desire to improve officiating in the top flight.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Wednesday, as Mauricio Pochettino plots a major clear-out at Chelsea and Harry Kane eyes a move to Manchester United.
Liverpool are thought to have rejected RB Leipzig's opening bid to buy Fabio Carvalho outright, as they do not want to let the young forward leave permanently.
Jurgen Klopp's side are exploring a number of midfield options as they look to strengthen an area of the field which had been a weak point for them this season.
Michael Legros (pictured), 32 from Liverpool, who call an Asian airport official a 'Rochdale paedo' after he tried to stop him smuggling a huge batch of cigarettes into the country has been jailed for three years.
Pep Guardiola has won the LMA's Manager of the Year award and been named the Premier League's top boss after guiding Manchester City to a third consecutive English top-flight crown.
SIMON JONES: Brighton, who have been fielding offers for Moises Caicedo in recent days, have agreed terms on a four year deal with free agent Mahmoud Dahoud.
Liverpool have reportedly stepped up their interest in Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram as Jurgen Klopp attempts to lure the Frenchman to Anfield in a summer deal that could be worth close to £60million.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, with Bayern Munich plotting a bid for Declan Rice.
Schmadtke's appointment was confirmed on Tuesday morning, with the experienced German replacing Julian Ward to oversee Liverpool's summer business.
Liverpool have reportedly stepped up their interest in Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram as Jurgen Klopp attempts to lure the Frenchman to Anfield in a summer deal that could be worth close to £60million.
James Milner might now be 37-years-old but he is showing no signs of slowing down, as he topped the Premier League this season for the biggest distance covered per game.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, with Bayern Munich plotting a bid for Declan Rice.
Schmadtke's appointment was confirmed on Tuesday morning, with the experienced German replacing Julian Ward to oversee Liverpool's summer business.
Arshavin, who made 144 appearances during his five-year spell at Arsenal, turned 42 on Monday and the north London club paid tribute to their former winger with a birthday message on Twitter.
The 59-year-old, who left a similar role at Bundesliga side Wolfsburg at the beginning of 2023 after more than four years, will take up his post on June 1 once work permit formalities are completed.
Central midfielder Ward-Prowse has three years left on his contract and is wanted by several clubs, leading to the hopeful £40m valuation.
The 2022-23 season has seen another dramatic campaign in Europe's elite club competition with Manchester City set to face off against Inter Milan in the final in Istanbul on June 10.
The 46-year-old has since partnered with travel expert and Champions League Official Supplier, Expedia Live, ahead of this year's final between two of his former teams - Man City and Inter Milan.
Fabio Carvalho has found game time hard to come by after a bright start at Liverpool, with the forward ending the season with 22 appearances and just seven starts in all competitions.
Leicester, Leeds and Southampton were all consigned to the Championship this season, although their drop will be cushioned by their earnings.
Southampton, Leeds and Leicester were relegated, with Everton surviving by the skin of their teeth on the final day. While Man City won the title (again) after hauling back long-time leaders Arsenal.
Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday, as Chelsea open talks for Manuel Ugarte on the day they confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as manager.
The Premier League season came to its traditional conclusion with all 20 teams involved in action at the same time on Sunday afternoon. Here's ten things we learned from Sunday's matches.
SIMON JONES will be giving you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer's transfer window.
The curtain came down on another unforgettable Premier League season on Sunday, with Everton coming out on top in the all-important race for survival.
The Blues endured one of the worst seasons in Premier League history and mustered a meagre 44 points, 30 fewer than in their 2021/22 campaign.
Although there is much interest in the England international, ten Hag believes he can get a deal over the line for Mount, as reported by The Telegraph.
The Blues endured one of the worst seasons in Premier League history and mustered a meagre 44 points, 30 fewer than in their 2021/22 campaign.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday, as Chelsea open talks for Manuel Ugarte on the day they confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as manager.
SIMON JONES will be giving you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer's transfer window.
Mount looked emotional as he joined his Chelsea team-mates on a lap of the pitch and posed with some of his former academy coaches on Sunday amid speculation he will leave the club this summer.
Don't be fooled, this is no ordinary steward gearing up for a day's work at Anfield. Under the Liverpool hat, huge glasses and fake beard lies a retired Premier League icon.
SIMON JONES: Roberto Firmino is waiting to see where he would fit in with Real Madrid's plans before taking a decision on moving to Spain. Firmino is on Madrid's list for the summer.
Kounde joined Barcelona from Sevilla last year and has made 38 appearances for the club, which has included being part of a LaLiga-winning side.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday, as Thomas Tuchel could leave Bayern Munich, while Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Wolves star Ruben Neves.
An 11th consecutive Bundesliga title triumph on Saturday was overshadowed by the sackings of chief executive Kahn and sporting director Salihamidzic.
Roy Keane wants Manchester United to cut ties with David de Gea in the summer and bring in a new goalkeeper that will help his former side challenge for the Premier League title.
MICAH RICHARDS: Why can't Tottenham sign a manager? I've asked myself this repeatedly, particularly since a deal for Feyenoord's Arne Slot fell through.
ISAAN KHAN AT ST MARY'S - SOUTHAMPTON 4-4 LIVERPOOL: It was an afternoon of poignant farewells and an expected, but difficult departure. It was always going to be.
MATT BARLOW: This summer's Premier League market is already building around the midfield all-rounder, with moves shaping up for Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham.
Mail Sport breaks down when the 2023-24 Premier League fixtures will be announced as well as when the new season will get underway following today's final gameweek of the season.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog as we take you through the final day of the Premier League campaign, with all 20 teams in action.
Mail Sport looks at the nine young talents who could take advantage of a first-team run out on the Premier League's final day of the season.
At the age of 37 and moving on from Liverpool for a new challenge, almost certainly with Brighton, Milner is indefatigable, almost a freak of nature.
Many partygoers were pictured in the early hours of the morning in Newcastle, Birmingham, Leeds and Liverpool enjoying the long bank holiday weekend.
DOMINIC KING: Mohamed Salah's social media posts on Thursday, shortly after Manchester United had secured a top four spot by beating Chelsea, caused eyebrows to be raised.
GRAEME SOUNESS: I have to confess that it's not easy to put the emotion aside when I'm in the company of the young woman I appeared with in a TV studio this week.
CHRIS WHEELER: Bruno Fernandes insists Manchester United's season cannot be judged as a success even if they complete a domestic cup double on the back of sealing a top four spot.
Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Friday, as Harry Kane is offered the chance to sign for Real Madrid, while Chelsea are prepared to match PSG's bid for Manuel Ugarte.
Jamie Redknapp and his fellow pundits were left giggling after Manchester United fans launched a foul-mouth taunt at him during Thursday's live coverage.
Jurgen Klopp said that Mohamed Salah was 'smiling' in the Liverpool canteen despite expressing his disappointment at failing to qualify for the Champions League.
The 19-year-old left the Etihad for £12.5 million last summer and has been a key player for the Saints, making 33 appearances across all competitions.
Alessia Russo scooped Player of the Year at the Women's Football Awards on Thursday, as London hosted the first ever publicly-voted ceremony recognising all-levels of the game.
Manchester United thrashed Chelsea 4-1 at Old Trafford to move up to third in the Premier League and in the process take the last available spot in the top-four.
CHRIS WHEELER: When Brighton won at Old Trafford in August, it felt as though Erik ten Hag would struggle to reach September as Man United manager.
KATHRYN BATTE: Manchester United forward Russo has been named Player of the Year while Keira Walsh, who joined Barcelona for a record fee last summer, picked up the international player award.
Mount is set to enter the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge and, despite becoming a firm favourite after rising through the ranks, appears increasingly likely to leave at the end of the season.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Thursday, as Arne Slot is set to stay at Feyenoord, while Man United are set to launch an early bid for Harry Kane.
With just one year remaining on his contract, Chelsea must sell the 24-year-old this summer if they're to get anything like their £85million valuation.
Reina, who plays for Villarreal, has suggested that Vinicius would gain more respect if he stopped 'provoking' opposition fans and protesting to the referee.
Mail Sport breaks down if the fifth place team in the Premier League can qualify for the Champions League, providing Manchester City win the competition.
United want to pay in the region of £55m for Mount and could use interest in Dean Henderson and Scott McTominay to help fund their pursuit of the England international midfielder this summer.
Declan Rice and Mason Mount could be set to reunite at club level with Manchester United interested in signing both England internationals this summer.
Mount and Chelsea have been in talks over a new deal but have failed to reach an agreement, and it seems increasingly likely he'll leave with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United all interested.
It comes as the striker gears up for his final match in a red shirt this weekend, after an emotional farewell for Anfield last weekend, a game in which he scored an important goal.
DOMINIC KING: James Milner is a fitness fanatic who follows a strict dietary regime so the irony of the dinner to celebrate his signing for Liverpool won't be lost.
Mikel Arteta can't afford to stand still, even though the Gunners have produced some of their best football in two decades in recent months. The new contract deals suggest he isn't.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Exactly how the Mason Mount saga will end out is not yet known. What is certain right now is the Chelsea star has a massive decision to make.
Mount has been heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge exit in the summer, with Manchester United also named as a potential destination should he leave the west London club.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has insisted that they have not received any transfer proposals over Jude Bellingham.
The Red Devils have become the latest high-profile Premier League club - alongside Liverpool and Arsenal - to register an interest in the 24-year-old England international.
With the end of the season just days away, clubs across the Premier League will already be looking at targets ahead of the new campaign.
It is understood that the former Scotland international is expected to seal the move on Wednesday afternoon. The Saints have also confirmed Selles will leave the end of the season after talks.
Jones, who was part of the Socceroos' squad at the 2018 World Cup, won three trophies apiece in England, Holland and Saudi Arabia while playing for the likes of Liverpool and Al-Nassr.
Read how Mail Sport's live blog covered all the latest transfer news on Wednesday, as Manchester United prepare to launch a major bid for Mason Mount.
EXCLUSIVE - STEPHEN McGOWAN: The outgoing European champions are scouring the market for a left-back in preparation for the departure of France international Ferland Mendy.
'Proud northerner' Sir Alex Ferguson visited Sale at their training ground on Tuesday in a bid to share his title-winning wisdom as the club prepare for their first Premiership Final in 17 years.
Leicester, Leeds and Everton, however will go into next week's finale still with their fates to be decided, with the Foxes and Toffees securing draws, while Leeds lost 3-1 to West Ham.
Liverpool's new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke is set to sign a three-month deal at Anfield starting on June 1, according to reports in Germany. Jurgen Klopp is keen to undergo a summer rebuild.
Liverpool have twice pushed them close over the last five seasons, but we have also seen City romp to titles by double figure point margins, and they look likely to achieve that feat again this year.
During his time at Anfield, Milner became one of the side's most decorated players, winning a raft of silverware including the Champions League and the Premier League trophies.
Despite this season being far from their usual standards, the duo believe Liverpool will be back in the title mix, while Neville hopes the Gunners can carry their good form into the 2023-24 campaign.
EXCLUSIVE BY ROB DRAPER: Arne Slot will be the new Spurs manager if his agent Rafaela Pimenta can negotiate an exit from his Feyenoord contract on Wednesday.
The player looked visibly touched by his manager's words as Klopp gave a short speech to tables packed with his team-mates and their families, the coaching teams, and Liverpool staff members.
The Premier League title was won by Manchester City following Arsenal's defeat to Nottingham Forest, but there is still plenty to be decided heading into the final weekend of the season.
Mac Allister has long been linked with the Reds, who are plotting a midfield revamp after an up-and-down season that is set to end without Liverpool securing Champions League football.
Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Tuesday, with Arne Slot set to become Tottenham's new manager with talks to negotiate his Feyenoord exit taking place tomorrow.
At the end of every campaign, both Neville and Carragher look back over the year just gone and name their best player, best signing, biggest surprise and standout XIs.
Gary Neville believes Mikel Arteta has a huge job on his hands in transforming the 'mentality' of Arsenal's stars who surrendered the Premier League title to Manchester City this season.
Tyrone Mings was booked by referee John Brooks for a chest high challenge on Cody Gakpo that left the Netherlands international writhing in agony.
The Premier League title has been wrapped up by Manchester City for the third season in a row, but there is still plenty to be decided in the final week of the season.
Arsenal slumped to their sixth defeat of the season on Saturday against Nottingham Forest, relinquishing the title race to Manchester City, who lifted the Premier League trophy.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in the 22-year-old England International, who could cost as much as £50million.
TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Simon Jones will be giving you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer's transfer window.
But Schmadtke, 59, a well-respected figure within German football, received a solid recommendation from manager Jurgen Klopp during discussions with club owners Fenway Sports Group.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news on Monday, as Arsenal eye potential alternatives to Declan Rice.
The former Liverpool and Scotland captain, who has just stepped away from his punditry role on Sky Sports, fought back tears as he talked about the impact of the condition.
Spurs were beaten 3-1 at home to Brentford on Saturday in a disappointing game that compounds what's been a frustrating season for the club, who will miss out on the top-four this season.
MICAH RICHARDS: Anyone outside the club who says this Man City squad isn't one of the greats is being contrary. I watched the players celebrate their fifth title in six years at the Etihad.
SPORTS AGENDA: The YouTuber, known as 'Jarvo', was intercepted by eagle-eyed Manchester City security staff ahead of their Champions League semi-final victory over Real Madrid last week.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: The prospect of final day drama had just been introduced to the conversation when John McGinn's eyebrows suddenly raised and he started to smile.
But despite Champions League football looking increasingly unlikely for Klopp's side, Van Dijk insisted that players will still want to come and ply their trade at Anfield.
Aston Villa full back Ashley Young posted a cheeky tweet on Sunday morning after doing his former club Manchester United a massive favour in the race for the top four.
Former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor has hit out at Jurgen Klopp again after Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa on Saturday to all but end their hopes of finishing in the top four.
ROB DRAPER FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: Football is about men in boots, not men in suits, a colleague reminded me last week, quoting the advice of a wise sports editor.
JOE BERNSTEIN FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: Mail Sport looks at the other outstanding sides who defined their era by winning the league championship again, and again.
DOMINIC KING: So on this spring day, with emotions heightened and the sense of nostalgia hang heavily in the air as goodbyes were prepared to be said, your mind drifted back to a similar occasion in 1994
JOE BERNSTEIN: A teary Firmino rescued a point for Liverpool with a late equaliser on his final Anfield appearance after eight years, and Klopp said losing him had been difficult.
Liverpool drew with Aston Villa, with a top-four finish now highly unlikely. Firmino - who is leaving the club at the end of the season - was the hero, though, as he equalised late on.
JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: Though Roberto Firmino will be able to look back on a pleasing late contribution, Liverpool are now almost certainly going to be without Champions League football.
The Premier League have revealed the reason behind the decision to disallow Cody Gakpo's equalising goal for Liverpool during Saturday's Premier League clash with Villa.
Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for coverage of the 3pm Premier League kick-offs, including Liverpool vs Aston Villa and Wolves vs Everton.
The trend of Americans investing in soccer overseas has become increasingly prevalent these days, especially in regards to their impact on the Premier League.
Before the top-flight drama got back underway last August, Neville and his punditry colleague were quizzed for their opinions on several of the hottest topics at the time.
Firmino is the player who most characterises Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp - relentless, talented and high-achieving - and that song is homage for everything he has done.
DOMINIC KING: Jurgen Klopp has indicated Liverpool's summer revamp will include a new defender as he insisted all options are open in the transfer market.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: In the end, the old fox devoured the little chick. Jose Mourinho won a match by playing with Italian spirit, putting up a wall that Leverkusen were unable to break down.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Perhaps I could start this week by setting a little exercise - to name the best composite Manchester United and Liverpool team from their performances this season.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has paid tribute to the departing quartet of James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper is under contract until 2026 but it is thought that Liverpool would be willing to sell up if they receive their asking price of around £20million.
Klopp was given a two-match suspension and fined £75,000 for comments about Tierney that were deemed improper conduct.
Eddie Howe has explained that Newcastle must be wary of competing in next season's Champions League as he stressed the requirement for further reinforcements to aid his squad in Europe.
Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Jurgen Klopp deserved a much heavier punishment than the one he was handed by the FA for his comments about referee Paul Tierney.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest transfer news from Friday, as Mikel Arteta hints at a new deal for William Saliba.
The Magpies survived a test of their top-four credentials when they defended a 2-1 lead in the face of a determined Seagulls backlash before eventually killing off the game to win 4-1.
Joseph Nee, 36, was shot in the chest and chased into the Liverpool home of Olivia, nine, by drug dealing hitman Cashman in August last year.
The FA has published a transcript of a conversation of referee Paul Tierney's comments to Jurgen Klopp, with Liverpool boss receiving a touchline ban after accusing the official of bias.
After scoring 109 goals in 360 appearances across all competitions for the Reds, the Brazilian forward now looks set to depart Anfield this summer , with his contract expiring in June.
Joseph Nee, 36, was shot in the chest and chased into the Liverpool home of Olivia, nine, by drug dealing hitman Thomas Cashman in August last year. Drug dealer Nee has now been freed from jail.
John Barnes has hit out at opportunities for black managers in football, saying they are treated poorly when compared to other candidates.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog with all the latest transfer news from Thursday, with Arsenal announcing a new contract for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Bernardo Silva - who has been linked with a move away this summer - scored twice in the first half, before an Eder Militao own goal and Julian Alvarez strike sealed the win for City.
The 5-1 aggregate triumph has now put City on course to seal the Treble which left Owen and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand in awe of Pep Guardiola's side.
SIMON JORDAN: I won't mention the dreaded 'B' word (as in bottled), but I do think Arsenal lacked the wherewithal to control their own destiny and contracted a bizarre case of altitude sickness.
While Spurs had reportedly earmarked the 41-year-old as one of their main targets and are prepared to pay his release from the Bundesliga club, there were concerns over his lack of experience.
DOMINIC KING: Milner has proven to be one of the best pieces of transfer business in Liverpool's history, arriving on a Bosman in the summer of 2015 but going on to win seven major trophies.
Man City star Erling Haaland tops the Premier League's list of highest earners this season, with his salary vastly exceeding the wages earned by Kevin De Bruyne and Mo Salah.
Furious Newcastle fans have called for referee Rob Jones to be taken off their crucial Premier League clash with Brighton on Thursday due to concerns about his impartiality.
Manchester United and Newcastle have reportedly emerged as the likeliest clubs to sign Sadio Mane with Bayern Munich keen to offload the winger following a miserable debut season.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog with latest transfer news from Wednesday, including updates on Joao Cancelo's potential move to Arsenal and updates on Harry Kane and Sadio Mane.
Relive Mail Sport's live blog with all the latest transfer news from Tuesday, as Arsenal prepare for talks with Declan Rice, plus all the latest on Lionel Messi.
NADINE DORRIES: When I received an invitation to the Coronation, I was thrilled - but pondered hard on my response. Would I be taking the place of someone more deserving?
Martin Keown believes Declan Rice will be too expensive for Arsenal and has even priced the West Ham star out of Liverpool's reach, too.
KIERAN GILL: Rice, 24, agreed to stay this season to help lead the team in the wake of Mark Noble's retirement, but the club could not convince him to remain longer.
It would have taken the most optimistic of Liverpool fans to believe they had a chance of finishing inside the top four just a matter of weeks ago.
CHRIS SUTTON: Pep Guardiola's side are point clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League and have a date with Manchester United in the FA Cup Final next month.
Toffees fans used the anthem as an opportunity to cheer proudly for their relegation-threatened team, ahead of their match at Brighton, who are chasing a European place for next season.
Mac Allister, 24, is set to be a wanted man this summer after his impressive season for Brighton as well as his excellent performances for Argentina.
The World Cup winner with Argentina in Qatar 2022 is now a key cog in Brighton's midfield as they aim to secure European football next season, with Liverpool and Man United keen on signing him.
The issue of time-wasting came to a head again on Sunday, with Newcastle United particularly unhappy with the perceived delaying tactics of Arsenal, who beat them 2-0 at St James' Park.
Even for studious fans of the German leagues, where Schmadtke has plied his trade since his first role in charge of Aachen in 2001, the director's career has gone under the radar.
Manchester United supporters believe their team's stars are becoming frustrated with David de Gea after the Spaniard's latest mistake saw him fail to save Said Benrahma's tame effort on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag insisted he wants David De Gea to extend his Manchester United contract on the night that the goalkeeper's gaffe cost them at the London Stadium.
MICAH RICHARDS: It's a strange thing to have sympathy for someone after you have watched them light up your Sunday but that was my first feeling for Martin Odegaard.
Jamie Carragher and Liverpool's supporters are starting to believe the could actually complete a remarkable turn around and finish in the top four after Sunday's results.
DOMINIC KING: Darwin Nunez grimaced and all around Anfield the reaction was as if a decisive penalty had been missed in a shootout.
DANIEL MATTHEWS AT ST JAMES' PARK: Arsenal maintained the pressure on Man City in the Premier League title race after Mikel Arteta's side battled to a crucial 2-0 victory over Newcastle.
KIERAN GILL AT THE LONDON STADIUM: A howler from Man United's David de Gea proved crucial as Said Benrahma's first half strike earned West Ham a narrow victory.
SAMI MOKBEL AT THE LONDON STADIUM: The abiding memory from this encounter will be of David de Gea shaking his head in confusion at the mess he'd got himself into.
MIKE KEEGAN: Agenda understands that Howard Webb, the new chief of refs' body PGMOL, is keen to increase transparency and has been instrumental in the creation of a planned 30-minute show.
Jordan Henderson has been supported by rival club supporters who have slammed some Reds fans for criticising their captain's decision to join in with singing the national anthem at Anfield.
In the UEFA conference rooms at Nyon, where the headquarters overlook Lake Geneva and the spectacular panorama of the Chablais Alps, Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez often share a moment.
Jude Bellingham will be treated like the King of Madrid IF he signs for the Spanish side ahead of their Champions League rivals.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: It is not that anyone was demanding bunting and flag-waving from the Kop. It was just that they might have given their protests a rest for one blessed day.
DOMINIC KING: Usually this level of animosity is only reserved for when the Manchester clubs are in town but this was different. Half the stadium didn't want anything to do with the National Anthem.
The goal against Brentford was the Egypt international's 30th across all competitions this season and more significantly he secured a century of home goals for the Reds.
Alexander-Arnold has enjoyed a resurgence since moving into a new role as an inverted full-back, with six assists in his last seven appearances for the Reds.
Follow Mail Sport's live coverage of Saturday's late kick-off between Liverpool and Brentford. Jurgen Klopp's side are looking to extend their winning run to six matches as they hunt down top four.
JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool's own Egyptian King, Mo Salah, became the first player to score in nine consecutive home games on an emotive day at Anfield.
The national anthem was played ahead of the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield on Saturday afternoon to mark the Coronation.
Clubs had agreed to play God Save the King after the Premier League 'strongly suggested' that teams do so to commemorate the Coronation of Charles III on Saturday morning.
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool can be better for riding through the 'crisis' that has bogged down his team's 2022-23 season. The Reds have endured a 'difficult season' by the manager's own admission.
That gap could have been reduced to three points - albeit with the Reds having played two games more - by the time Howe's side face Arsenal on Sunday with the chasing pack mounting a late sprint.
The Dutch defender was previously linked with a move to the Red Devils upon the appointment of his former manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
GRAEME SOUNESS: I have no problem with Sam Allardyce saying he is as good as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, even though a lot of the footballing world would disagree.
Having pulled out of the race to sign Jude Bellingham, Klopp was determined that Liverpool would maximise their ability to invest and they have formulated plans to get targets quickly.
Klopp was critical of Spurs' tactics after last weekend's dramatic 4-3 win and told Mason to 'worry about other stuff' following his frustration with Diogo Jota still being on the pitch to score the winner.
West Ham will reportedly demand £100m for midfielder Declan Rice this summer as they attempt to ward off Premier League clubs such as Arsenal.
The Reds have reluctantly agreed to play God Save the King despite the prospect that supporters could drown the anthem out with boos as they have done so before.
The ex-Liverpool star suggested that Allardyce's comments my have been made tongue-in-cheek, but insinuated the same claims would have been met with greater incredulity from a foreign coach.
Jude Bellingham is set to become Real Madrid's second-highest earner as his contract has been revealed, according to reports in Spain as he closes in on a move to Los Blancos.
The Liverpool and Scotland legend announced his departure from Sky following Liverpool's 4-3 victory over Tottenham at the weekend.
There has been a huge focus on the club since the Premier League contacted its members last week and advised them to mark the coronation by playing God Save the King.
The Premier League has 'strongly suggested' all its teams hosting fixtures on Coronation Day play the national anthem while displaying the official portrait of the King.
Brighton are set to sign James Milner on a one-year deal, bring the midfielder's eight-year spell at Anfield to an end.
EB - also known as 'butterfly skin' - is a painful life-limiting skin condition that is incurable and causes painful blisters and tears from any trauma or friction to the skin.
That sole point came in late April, after the Red Devils let slip a two-goal lead for beleaguered Tottenham to come back and secure a 2-2 draw late on , courtesy of a Son Heung-min strike.
KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Mac Allister fired Brighton to sixth in Premier League by converting a dramatic added-time penalty to dent Man United's Champions League hopes.
JONNY OWEN: So adidas, it seems, has often been faced with moments of existential crisis. It'll be interesting how this one works out. They've taken a few kicks before, this one might hurt for a bit longer.
The spot-kick had been awarded after Issa Diop was adjudged to have fouled Darwin Nunez as the striker sprinted to steal the ball from the Fulham defender.
After falling out of favour at Manchester City , Richards arrived at Villa Park in June 2015 after the club had narrowly avoided relegation the previous month.
Tottenham have confirmed their plans ahead of King Charles' coronation, though Liverpool are yet to make an announcement over whether they will play the national anthem.
He also starred on the international stage in December, playing a crucial role in Argentina's World Cup success in assisting Angel Di Maria's second goal for the Albiceleste in the final.
And Enrique clearly saw plenty to be impressed by, writing on Twitter: 'Konate, if he is able to stay fit, is going to be one of the best center backs in the world. What a player!'
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Brighton's clash with Erik ten Hag's Manchester United including start time and how to watch.
Liverpool recorded their fifth consecutive Premier League win on Wednesday to strengthen their hold on a Europa League spot, but the late season form is yet to boost the mood within the squad.
Frank Lampard's side have had a disastrous campaign, with the interim Blues boss losing his first six games in charge and sitting 12th in the Premier League standings.
JOE BERNSTEIN: On the night Erling Haaland broke more records, Darwin Nunez's run at Liverpool extended to only one goal in his last 10 matches. He cost £30m more than Erling Haaland.
The Norwegian scored against West Ham at the Etihad ensuring he went past Andrew Cole and Alan Shearer in the single-season scoring stakes.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Will it be enough to help them qualify for the Champions League? It is unlikely - but all Liverpool can do is ask the questions to keep teams honest.
JOE BERNSTEIN: The normally boisterous boss recognised he was under the microscope and made a big effort to stay controlled, sparing Anfield his usual hyperactive routine.
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SIMON JONES: Talks are at an advanced stage for 19-year old Jude Bellingham, who had been the most coveted of transfer targets this summer among the world's biggest clubs.
Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso has emerged as the primary target for the Tottenham Hotspur job after an impressive season at Bayer Leverkusen due to his impressive experience in football.
Jermaine Pennant says his father was the driving force behind his lucrative deal with Arsenal and admitted to being hungover on his league debut for the Gunners.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been charged by the FA for comments regarding Paul Tierney in the aftermath of the Reds' victory over Tottenham.
LeBron James is the highest-paid American athlete over the last 12 months, bringing in a total of $119.5million according to Forbes.
DOMINIC KING: Jurgen Klopp expressed regret for the behaviour that could lead to an FA charge as he gave a detailed explanation over comments about referee Paul Tierney.
Former Liverpool prospect Andre Wisdom has revealed that he didn't realise he had been stabbed in an attack by an armed gang until he arrived home.
Micah Richards has been left baffled by Richarlison's back tattoo which has his own face on it, alongside his international team mate Neymar and Brazil legend Ronaldo.
Paul Tierney has been assigned to fourth official and VAR duties in the Premier League this weekend, with the referee having been thrust into the spotlight after criticism from Jurgen Klopp.
Jurgen Klopp is set to be charged by the FA after he accused Paul Tierney of having an agenda against the Reds following their dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham.
KIERAN GILL: Jurgen Klopp is facing his second touchline ban of the season with referees' chiefs willing to share the audio recording of his conversation with Paul Tierney.
Frank Lampard has urged Todd Boehly to give Chelsea's next manager the stability that has been missing at Stamford Bridge for decades.
DOMINIC KING: The King and Queen visited Liverpool last week. A trip to the M&S Bank Arena, where the Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted later this month, then on to the grand Central Library.
Liverpool's 4-3 victory over Tottenham marked an end of an era, as it was the final game of Graeme Souness' 15-year tenure as a pundit for Sky Sports. Mail Sport takes a look at his best moments.
The defender, who was contracted to Queens Park Rangers at the time, moved to Anfield in January that same season as an emergency loan transfer to help provide cover for the Reds.
A capacity crowd of 2,500 at Warrington's Cantilever Park invaded the pitch at the final whistle after Isaac Buckley-Ricketts scored the 90th-minute winning goal against Bamber Bridge.
OLIVER HOLT: The behaviour of managers, and players, towards referees has become an embarrassment. It looks ugly and it looks pathetic. It's time to put managers in the stands permanently.
CHRIS SUTTON: I like Jurgen Klopp's passion. His air punching. His infectious smile. It's 'cool', as he would say. But I don't like this childish side to him.
It looked for all of a few seconds that Ryan Mason's side were going to earn a point, but Diogo Jota netted seconds later to put Liverpool back ahead and win them the game.
Simon Jordan has called for the audio of the row between Jurgen Klopp and referee Paul Tierney to be released - insisting that either PGMOL or the Liverpool boss are 'liars'.
This victory over Tottenham leaves the Liverpool boss with questions as well as answers. Well, one in particular: how best to arrange his attacking arsenal.
Sunday's dramatic finale at Anfield was just the latest instalment in a feud between Klopp and Tierney that has been running for some time now.
It comes after the Reds' dramatic 4-3 victory over Tottenham in which Klopp rushed over to celebrate Diogo Jota's stoppage time winner in front of fourth official John Brooks.
After an injury-hit summer, Jones has finally managed a prolonged run in the first team in recent weeks and brought balance to the Liverpool midfield.
The Premier League have asked clubs to play God Save The King before matches next weekend and that may cause issues at Anfield, where Liverpool host Brentford.
Football fans have criticised commentator Martin Tyler for a comment he made during Liverpool's 4-3 win against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday , which some supporters have claimed was 'racist'.
Gary Neville has stressed that Liverpool could be braced for an unsettling period under their current Fenway Sports Group owners similar to what Man United have had with the Glazer family.
The Liverpool boss sprinted over to confront Brooks after Jota scored a dramatic 94th-minute winner before limping back to his technical area.
Klopp launched an astonishing attack on referee Paul Tierney following his side's 4-3 win over Tottenham - but PGMOL hit back on Sunday night, insisting Tierney was in the right.
Richarlison's late equaliser from a Heung-min Son free-kick looked to have given Tottenham an unlikely point, but Diogo Jota pounced on a Lucas Moura error to win the game a minute or so later.
Jurgen Klopp appeared to pull his hamstring as he celebrated Liverpool's injury time winner against Tottenham.
Ryan Mason watched on aghast as the side he took on from the sacked Cristian Stellini earlier in the week were left at sixes and sevens as Liverpool ran rampant early on.
Fans have taken to social media to launch criticism at Tottenham Hotspur after Ryan Mason's side went three goals down in the opening 15 minutes against Liverpool.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Nothing encapsulated the madness more than the 120 seconds in injury time where Richarlison scored his first Premier League goal nly for Diogo Jota to strike back in the very next attack
Liverpool and Tottenham meet at Anfield with both hoping to boost their chances of playing European football next season. Recap the action with Mail Sport.
Spurs were blown away by Liverpool after they got off to the worst possible start in Merseyside, conceding three goals within 15 minutes, with all of Curtis Jones, Luiz Diaz and Mohamed Salah scoring.
After fighting back to draw 3-3 with a 93rd-minute Richarlison equaliser, substitute Lucas Moura made a poor mistake to allow Reds forward Diogo Jota to net a 94th-minute winner, imploding again.
Graeme Souness has delivered an extraordinary rant over Harry Kane following the Tottenham star's interview to Sky Sports ahead of their clash with Liverpool.
Virgil van Dijk has admitted his performances have been rightly criticised this season, with the Liverpool star acknowledging he has dipped below his usual high standards.
The 20-year old's impressive performances have made him a target for Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham and Liverpool with a buy out clause set at £35million.
Tottenham are regulars at Rennes as they follow the progress of Djed Spence during his loan spell, yet sources in France say Arsenal and Liverpool are taking a greater interest in Majer's situation.
Jurgen Klopp admits he is 'happy' to have seen Chelsea's struggles this season, with the Liverpool manager insisting the Blues approach to the transfer market is not an example to follow.
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Liverpool's clash with Tottenham in the Premier League including start time and how to watch
Tottenham star Oliver Skipp has warned his team-mates they cannot afford to start poorly away to Liverpool. Spurs bounced back to earn a 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Thursday.
JAMES SHARPE: After the handshakes and the pats on the back, Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool filed into their dressing room at the London Stadium to congratulate themselves on a job well done.
JAMES SHARPE: Fraser Forster believes Tottenham's comeback against Manchester United showed they still have the fight for their Champions League battle after an 'embarrassing' week.
MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Anyone thinking the Wembley heartache might destroy Brighton's spirit and tip them into a tailspin at the end of this campaign had better think again.
EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The Premier League has asked its clubs to play the national anthem ahead of their matches over Coronation weekend.
BBC bosses have been working with police to try and stop the Liverpool final being interrupted by the eco groups.
Football is everything in this city. It governs the mood, dictates the atmosphere. The idea that there may not be a competitive derby for the first time since 1962 is an outrage.
MARTIN KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Jurgen Klopp hailed Alexander-Arnold as 'absolutely insane' after Wednesday's 2-1 win over West Ham. And he's right.
DOMINC KING: Klopp does not have any social media accounts but he was shown some posts on Wednesday, which were critical of the inclusion of Curtis Jones and Joel Matip in particular.
Jurgen Klopp is eager to keep the veteran at Anfield as he plots to rebuild Liverpool's midfield in the summer window, but no contractual agreement has yet been made between Milner and the Reds.
While Spurs have endured a tumultuous campaign and currently have no permanent manager or managing director of football, it has been another impressive season for their talisman.
They then go to Fulham, due to the King's coronation, host Liverpool and travel to Newcastle while having to wait to see if other results go against them.
Moyes accused the VAR of 'disrespect' after West Ham were denied a late penalty when Thiago's arm hit the ball as he challenged Danny Ings in the box.
Should Mane depart after just twelve months in Germany Bayern are said to be interested in recouping most £27million rising to £35m with add-ons they paid to Liverpool last summer.
Despite winning their last three games, including a 6-1 win over Leeds last week, the Reds have had an undoubtedly disappointing campaign.
David Moyes is facing a Football Association probe with the authorities seeking the West Ham manager's observations after he accused VAR of 'disrespect' following their loss to Liverpool.
IAN LADYMAN - FOOTBALL EDITOR: As America continues to invest in football it is logical that eventually it will expect something in return other than pictures on a TV screen.
After a run of three straight losses, fans proclaimed the death of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool. There's no question they need a revamp. But reports of their demise are greatly exaggerated.
It was the first time the American businessman - who has been owner of Liverpool since October 2010 - has watched Jurgen Klopp's side live in almost 12 months.
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have clashed with the former Liverpool defender insisting Manchester United's treble winning team did not influence European football.
The monarch, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, met with the hopeful, 25, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool yesterday where they opened the stage for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
DOMINIC KING: The road from Academy football to the Premier League often ends in crashing disappointment for many aspiring players.
Liverpool are considering making a £75m swoop for Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella in the summer transfer window after ruling themselves out of the race to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.
KIERAN GILL AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Liverpool banished the curse of their away strip here at the London Stadium, after losses against United, Arsenal, Forest, among others.
Whilst Klopp said that there were many aspects of the game that he 'loved', he singled out Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose season has been up and down, for particular plaudits.
Erling Haaland broke the Premier League record for goals in a 38-game season, capping off a brilliant display in the title clash at the Etihad Stadium against Arsenal on Wednesday .
David Moyes accused the VAR of 'disrespect' after West Ham were denied a late penalty as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat by Liverpool.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown compared Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to childhood movie character because of his striking golden shoulder-length hair.
IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD: By the time John Stones got to celebrate his goal just before half-time, he was a good fifty yards away from where he had scored it.
This is the Mail Sport live blog covering tonight's three Premier League clashes: Nottingham Forest vs Brighton, Chelsea vs Brentford and West Ham vs Liverpool.
Charles and Camilla were shown around the M&S Bank Arena and met Mae Muller, the UK's contestant, as well as celebrity presenters and creative teams, ahead of the contest next month.
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of tonight's Match of the Day, which is set to feature Manchester City vs Arsenal and West Ham against Liverpool.
Back in January, Mykhailo Mudryk went into first place after he was clocked at 22.76mph on his debut against Liverpool, but the Ukrainian now drops to second fastest.
It's been talked about as being a Premier League 'final' and while Manchester City's home clash with Arsenal on Wednesday night decides nothing, it will certainly be pivotal.
The 23-year-old only moved to Torino from Ajax last year and has been outstanding in his first season in Serie A.
The Reds travel to the London Stadium off the back of consecutive wins while the Hammers are unbeaten in their last five matches and will be
Aubameyang, 33, was a popular figure in the Barcelona dressing room and would offer competition to Robert Lewandowski in the centre forward positions.
Brozovic, who has also been linked with Barcelona and Liverpool, has a contract at the San Siro until 2026, having played 318 games and scored 30 times for the club
The former Gunners midfielder saw his young side capitulate after taking an early lead at the Emirates. But Wilshere was still proud of the 'unbelievable memories' of their run to the final.
Fans watched Jack Wilshere hold an inquest with his players after Arsenal were hammered 5-1 by West Ham in the FA Youth Cup final on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium.
Jurgen Klopp has started plotting Liverpool's summer with meticulous detail as he warned his squad they cannot get left behind again following their struggles this season.
Frank Lampard says Mason Mount and Reece James are likely to miss the remainder of the campaign, raising the possibility Mount may have played his last game for the club.
Liverpool will reportedly attempt to lure Kalvin Phillips to Anfield in the summer by offering a cut-price £35million fee to Manchester City for the outcasted English midfielder.
West Ham - albeit boosted by Sunday's 4-0 thumping of Bournemouth - are 13th and just six points clear of the bottom three, meaning eight teams are still having sleepless nights worrying about relegation.
Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool's search for a new Sporting Director remains on track but explained he will not make the ultimate decision in terms of an appointment.
Klopp's Reds take on the Hammers on Wednesday night at the London Stadium, hoping to keep up their hopes of qualifying for Europe while keeping the pressure up on the relegation battling hosts.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Real Madrid are reportedly among the clubs weighing up a move for Samuel Chukwueze in the summer following his performances for Villarreal.
Spurs' season sank into further disarray on Monday night after the club sacked interim boss Cristian Stellini following their humiliating 6-1 defeat at Newcastle, with Ryan Mason put in charge.
The midfielder is said to have been angered at being named on the bench at Anfield after Cooper had deemed his training performances not good enough to warrant a starting place.
CHRIS SUTTON: There are some massive games at both ends of the table in a pivotal round of Premier League fixtures over the coming days including Manchester City's clash against Arsenal.
League leaders Arsenal dropped more points despite an extraordinary comeback against Southampton, while their rivals Tottenham were mauled 6-1 by Europe-chasing rivals Newcastle.
Jamie Carragher is adamant that Harry Kane will stay at Tottenham this summer as he believes that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will reject incoming offers from interested clubs.
Over 30 representatives from different clubs went to Blackburn Rovers' 1-1 draw with Coventry City last week - and many had eyes on one man, Adam Wharton.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle have joined Manchester City in the race to sign for Hajduk Split's Luka Vuskovic, after watching the highly rated teenage centre back in a UEFA Youth Leauge tie.
Another pulsating weekend of action saw Arsenal salvage a draw from the jaws of defeat on Friday night, scoring twice in as many minutes to come from 3-1 down at home to Southampton.
Before Ferguson signed Vidic for £7m in January 2006, the Serbia star was close to joining United's fierce rivals Liverpool - but Rafa Benitez didn't call him back after holding talks.
Talks between the club and Mount over a new deal have now been delayed until the summer, when the Blues plan to either extend his deal or sell the midfielder - with a £70m price tag touted.
SPORTS AGENDA: Julian Nagelsmann pulled out of the running to become the next Chelsea manager after harbouring serious concerns over the recruitment process, sources have disclosed.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Liverpool were grimly holding on to three points against Nottingham Forest but it had been another confusing afternoon, with many fans departing the Main Stand.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: It is still too early to rule on that, of course. They might yet fall apart and David Moyes could go on to walk or be shoved at the end of his wonky season.
MATT BARLOW: Todd Boehly's exhaustive search for Chelsea's sporting director took the best part of a year. He ended up hiring two people who had never done the job before.
The League Two club are on the hunt for a new manager after parting ways with Micky Mellon last month following a prolonged run of poor results.
Ramsdale has been a key man for the Mikel Arteta's side this season in their hunt for the title, producing some superb performances against Tottenham and more recently at Liverpool.
An easyJet pilot was forced to make a priority landing after a massive brawl involving about a dozen 'troublesome passengers' broke out during a flight, it has emerged.
Where clubs award young players stratospheric salaries, financial mismanagement or lavish, spending can follow, and a number of stars have seen their fortunes fall as rapidly as they once rose.
The 41-year-old has caught the eye with his stunning transformation of German side Bayer Leverkusen this season.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Liverpool forward Diogo Jota is making up for lost time after his double against Nottingham Forest made it four goals in six days after a year-long barren spell.
JACK GAUGHAN AT WEMBLEY STADIUM: Pep Guardiola left nothing to chance with his team selection at Wembley for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United.
After a fairly cagey first half, Diogo Jota opened the scoring just after the break but his header was cancelled out by a thumping strike from Neco Williams just four minutes later.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Liverpool were leading but Klopp wasn't exactly radiating the confidence of a manager who felt his side were primed to see out the job.
Like his father, it seems the five-year-old, who was a mascot during Liverpool's 3-2 win against Nottingham Forest , also has a knack for scoring goals at the historic stadium.
Liverpool are looking to take their unbeaten run to four games to keep alive their hopes of European football next season up against a Nottingham Forest team that are staring at relegation.
Gabriel Jesus claimed that Arsenal have 'no experience of champions' after falling to three consecutive draws in the Premier League as their lead at the top of the table is slashed in half.
EXCLUSIVE BY JOSUE SEIXAS: It will bring to a close his glittering eight-year stay at Anfield, where he is no longer a regular starter in Jurgen Klopp's team.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Some of that that old Leeds side's dour, aggressive quality would certainly do them no harm - judging by the 6-1 hammering Liverpool inflicted on them
None of the traditional top six clubs in the Premier League are considering a move for James Ward-Prowse, but he may still find his way into a Champions League side by the start of next season.
DOMINIC KING: John Barnes is walking down Blessington Road, in the shadows of Anfield. It's almost noon on Thursday, the sun is shining and one of Liverpool's all-time greats is wearing shades.
DOMINIC KING: Klopp was delighted with Nunez's performance at Leeds but is certain he will go up more levels once he is able to communicate in English rather than relying on Spanish.
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler aimed a dig at Manchester United after their exit from the Europa League quarter-final at the hands of Sevilla as they can no longer win the 'Mickey Mouse' treble.
IAN LADYMAN: In a new book about some of Wembley's most famous matches (Field of Dreams. 100 years of Wembley Stadium told through 100 matches) Johns is known simply as 'the other guy'.
Jurgen Klopp is ready to reshape his squad following Liverpool's disappointing season with several places also set to leave Anfield - including Fabio Carvalho.
Gravenberch, who joined the Bavarian giants from Ajax in the summer transfer window, has failed to see consistent playing time under Tuchel or former manager Julian Nagelsmann.
Howard Webb, the new boss of the PGMOL, is said to be more relaxed than his predecessors at the Football Association - and sees the benefit in his officials working in other domestic leagues.
Mane struck his team-mate in the face after Bayern's 3-0 defeat to City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Etihad.
In an email sent to ticket holders for the Paris final - seen by Mail Sport - Liverpool revealed they are starting the process to refund tickets and any additional postage fees from April 20.
Arsenal's eight-point lead over Pep Guardiola's side has been cut down to four after the Gunners were held to 2-2 draws against Liverpool and West Ham in successive weeks.
Arsenal let slip pointswith another 2-2 draw at West Ham, while Manchester City kept up the pressure with a 3-1 victory over Leicester - who continued their slide towards the Championship.
Pep Guardiola claimed in the days after that Tuchel and his Bayern Munich players could use it as positive energy moving forward, saying teams need 'conflict' to make them better.
It was another fascinating weekend of action in the Premier League, as the title race between Arsenal and Manchester City continues to spice up.
Whereas all the debate used to be about marginal offside calls, now it's handball decisions most likely to get fans worked up. So what on earth is going on?
The official was cleared of any wrongdoing by the Football Association after television footage appeared to show him apparently elbow the player at half-time of the 2-2 draw at Anfield.
Steven Gerrard is reportedly one name under consideration for the vacant managerial position as Greek side Olympiacos, with Gennaro Gattuso also sighted for the head coach role as well.
Jurgen Klopp refused to hide his pleasure as four of his Liverpool players battled to regain possession late on in Monday's 6-1 thrashing of relegation-threatened Leeds at Elland Road.
LEEDS 1-6 LIVERPOOL - IAN LADYMAN AT ELLAND ROAD: The fans who stayed were still cheering their team on at the end but by heaven Javi Gracia's players didn't deserve it.
Diogo Jota scored his first Premier League goal of the season against Leeds United on Monday and recalled the advice Cristiano Ronaldo gave him when speaking to the press after the game.
DOMINIC KING: Klopp, however, was immediately alerted to Alexander-Arnold's potential and the first Liverpool team he saw in action was the Under-18s, who beat Stoke 1-0 at the Kirkby Academy
Jurgen Klopp may have stumbled upon Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'perfect' position after the Liverpool star flourished in midfield against Leeds on Monday night, claims Jamie Carragher.
Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the Premier League clash between Leeds and Liverpool as the Reds look to keep top four hopes alive and the hosts aim to bounce back from Palace hammering,
Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Manchester United will be able to celebrate having a more successful season than Arsenal if Mikel Arteta's team of title chasers fail to win the Premier League.
Selling homegrown talents creates the greater profit margin on the accounts and the signs are ominous for Gallagher, who has two years left on a five-year contract signed in 2020.
The Netherlands international joined the German giants from Ajax last summer, but has struggled for minutes among strong competition for a starting place in the club's midfield.
TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Simon Jones will be giving you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer's transfer window.
Gary Neville has advised Arsenal to focus solely on beating Southampton on Friday night as they look to hold off Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
Bayern Munich handed Sadio Mane a huge fine and are now keen to sell him this summer after he punched team-mate Leroy Sane during a furious confrontation last week, according to reports.
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly refused to confirm that Mohamed Salah will remain as Liverpool's penalty taker following the Egyptian's two key misses from the spot in recent weeks.
Jurgen Klopp has been looking for someone to provide his team with a spark and the search will end on Monday night at Elland Road when they face Leeds United.
Martin Odegaard has blasted his Arsenal teammates for giving away a two-goal lead against West Ham United on Sunday just a week after the Gunners dropped points against Liverpool.
As was the case against Liverpool last weekend, Arsenal dropped two points against West Ham as they ended up drawing 2-2 despite having led 2-0.
There looks to be no end in sight to Leeds flop Georginio Rutter's bit-part role after Javi Gracia defended his sparing use of the France Under 21 star.
MATT BARLOW: There is still hard work ahead and O'Neil was not about to invite his players to put their feet up but it is worth pausing to applaud the job done thus far by the head coach.
MATT BARLOW: Virgil van Dijk will forever be one of the great Liverpool signings. True, he cost a fortune but he was simply a perfect fit for the team Jurgen Klopp was creating.
Mane's clash with Sane is not the first-time team-mates have come to blows and won't be the last as Sportsmail looks at the most memorable bust-ups from down the years.
EXCLUSIVE: Average pay packets have skyrocketed in recent years, with clubs such as Manchester United, City and Liverpool able to fork out monstrous salaries.
Liverpool, winless in their last five outings since the 7-0 rout of Manchester United, have not won away in the Premier League since beating Newcastle 2-0 at St James' Park in February.
Manchester United are struggling to record results on the road. The Red Devils suffered their seventh Premier League loss on the weekend when they faced Newcastle at St James' Park.
The French international has slipped down the pecking order in recent months, finding himself behind fellow countryman Eduardo Camavinga and experienced duo Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
DOMINIC KING AT AINTREE: Dozens of protesters from a group called Animal Rising scaled perimeter fences and at least two activists tried to glue themselves to the second jump.
The UK's entry, 25, donned an eye-catching blouse and figure-hugging skirt for the event.
CHARLIE WOOLLARD: West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna says the club has turned around its toxic atmosphere from three years ago, despite the fear of relegation looming large this season.
The Dutchman was one of European football's most sought-after players last summer after breaking into the Ajax first team and eventually moved to the German champions for £21m.
Red boss Jurgen Klopp has secured Champions League qualification in each of his six full seasons as manager but there is little prospect of that happening in this campaign.
DANNY MURPHY: David Moyes has always been the perfect man to keep West Ham in the Premier League. He is the exact type of manager you would want to come and save you in a relegation battle.
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Jordan Henderson laid floral tributes at the Hillsborough Memorial to mark the anniversary of the tragedy.
Mail Sport breaks down the prize money for the winner of this year's Grand National - which is set to take place later this afternoon at Aintree Racecourse.
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the Grand National today including start time and how you can watch the action.
This time last year the Reds were pursuing an unprecedented quadruple but the follow-up campaign has been a major disappointment, with Klopp's men 12 points off a Champions League spot.
Thomas Tuchel is ready to give Ryan Gravenberch an improved role at Bayern Munich amid interest from Liverpool, while Manchester United and Arsenal are also interested.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Like everything else in football today, the moment when Liverpool's Robertson approached the linesman at Anfield last Sunday has been analysed in microscopic detai.
Peter Crouch, who played as a striker in his days as a professional footballer for Aston Villa, Liverpool, Tottenham and others, is tempted to trust in history to deliver him a winner at the Grand National.
It is now believed that Chelsea could lose their talented youngster Levi Colwill at the end of the season as Man City and Liverpool are eyeing up a move for the on-loan Brighton defender.
Liverpool were favourites in a transfer battle to land the Borussia Dortmund and England star as many supporters dreamed that he could be the long-term midfield successor to club legend Steven Gerrard.
Sadio Mane's move to Bayern Munich last summer appeared to be the perfect next step in an already impressive career. It hasn't worked out that way at all.
Mail Sport revealed this week that Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign in-demand Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham , with Klopp's side prioritising spreading their cash around.
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the second day of the Grand National Festival including start time and how to watch.
JACK GAUGHAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: United, Ten Hag revealed, are a better team with the 27-year-old in it. The statistics seem to back that up, with them winning all nine of his starts this term.
It is understood Hatzidakis spoke to PGMOL chief Howard Webb on Sunday night. He was devastated by what had happened and it was decided that he would not officiate in any games this weekend.
IAN LADYMAN: Klopp had been at Anfield a little over two years and the departure of the Brazilian to the Nou Camp had put something of a torpedo right through the middle of his plans.
Liverpool's pursuit of Jude Bellingham is over and now they must explore alternative midfield additions ahead of the summer transfer window. Sportsmail previews eight alternatives to Bellingham.
Gravenberch has struggled to break into the team in Munich, first under Julian Nagelsmann , and now under new manager Thomas Tuchel.
The former soap star, 41, took to her Instagram to post a 'Get Ready With Me' video as she prepared for the event at Aintree.
The Reds have endured a nightmare 2022-23 campaign so far, currently sitting eighth in the Premier League table and eliminated from Champions League football.
Chelsea have it all to do if they're to make the Champions League semi-finals after they went down 2-0 to Real Madrid. DANIEL MATTHEWS has three talking points.
Ahead of this year's festival kicking off, our man Andy Hooper travelled to Merseyside to capture all the work that goes into preparing the venue along with some behind-the-scenes shots.
Gerrard became the shock front-runner to take charge of Poland, after the national team decided not to renew the contract of Czeslaw Michniewicz following the World Cup.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the return of the Grand National including start time, how you can watch it and the full three-day schedule.
DOMINIC KING: In some respects, they have been here before. Liverpool have history when it comes to making controversial transfers decisions but have always backed their judgement.
With the expected departures of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Roberto Firmino, Liverpool will wages to utillise next season and must transform their midfield.
The Norwegian netted his 45th goal of the season in Tuesday night's 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium, a result that puts one foot in the semi-finals for Pep Guardiola's team.
N'Golo Kante has trained ahead of this first leg and that could be huge. Two years ago, when Chelsea beat Real in the semi-finals, Kante was man of the match in both legs, and again in the final.
With Leeds United set to take their total outlay for Jean-Kevin Augustin to £40million, in return for just 48 minutes of service, the striker must now rank as the worst signing in the history of English football.
Bellingham, the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, has been top of Liverpool's wish list for 18 months and Jurgen Klopp even took the unusual step of publicly singing his praises on Boxing Day last year.
The Brazilian, who has made 359 appearances for the Reds since joining in 2015, has decided not to renew his contract and leave Anfield at the end of the current season.
IAN LADYMAN: When looked at again in the cold light of the morning after, it is not just the first movement of Constantine Hatzidakis's arm that takes the attention, but also the second.
Harvey Elliott has revealed his family supporting Liverpool had been influential in convincing him to join the club in 2019, despite having been close to a move to Real Madrid.
The former Liverpool centre back called Van Dijk the 'most impactful' defender in Premier League history, and compared the Dutchman's recent struggles to 'poor seasons' from Ferdinand.
Top and bottom of the table it's been a highly dramatic weekend of Premier League action with major impacts off the pitch as well as on it. Sportsmail goes through the ten things we learned.
OLIVER HOLT: Imagine Sir Alex Ferguson had never won the Champions League as the manager of Manchester United. Imagine there had been no Treble.
CRAIG HOPE: If you are walking down the street and an aggressor approaches, what would instinct dictate you do? You would, on impulse, defend your personal space.
Liverpool's head of recruitment Dave Fallows and chief scout Barry Hunter were among the crowd to check on the 19-year-old as England U20s faced Germany last month.
Simon Jones will be giving you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer's transfer window.
Constantine Hatzidakis raised his elbow to the Liverpool defender's throat as the teams left the field at half-time during Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield.
Constantine Hatzidakis raised his elbow to the Liverpool defender's throat as the teams left the field at half-time during Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield.
Liverpool have lacked intensity in some of their limp performances this season, and their thrilling 2-2 draw will go some way to proving to critics that the flame inside them still burns.
Ramsdale made a string of remarkable saves in added time to ensure Arsenal escaped Anfield with a point after coming under a siege of Liverpool pressure.
It's no secret that the Reds are determined to strengthen their midfield this summer, given that it is an area of the pitch where they have struggled massively this season.
The moment riled up the Liverpool crowd with Mohamed Salah halving the deficit almost immediately afterwards, before Roberto Firmino completed the comeback with a late header.
Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher have questioned Trent Alexander-Arnold defensively in the wake of Liverpool's captivating 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.
DOMINIC KING: Andrew Robertson's eyes were wide and blazing, as Mohamed Salah tried to lead him away. He had the kind of look you might expect someone who had just been mugged.
Andy Robertson appeared to be elbowed by linesman Constantine Hatzidakis at half-time of Liverpool's crunch match against Arsenal.
In a hugely entertaining contest, league leaders Arsenal established a two-goal lead through Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.
The hosts won a penalty at the start of the second-half after Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale brought down Liverpool forward Diogo Jota inside the box as he came to try and claim a corner.
Arsenal manager MIkel Arteta saw his side slip-up in the Premier League title race with their gap to chasers Man City - who have a game in hand on them - reduced to just six points.
For 79 minutes, Arsenal stuck their elbows out at Anfield. That was how long they led this game. That was how long their lead at the top of the Premier League looked set to remain at eight points.
Despite going two goals ahead in the first-half, Mikel Arteta's side were left hanging on as Jurgen Klopp's side came back in the second term, after they were spurred on by the energy of the fans.
Last season Arteta clashed with Klopp on the touchline and Arsenal subsequently capitulated after the incident, with Liverpool running out 4-0 winners.
Jurgen Klopp's side were keen on the France international last summer before he moved to the Spanish capital and are now hunting the 23-year-old again.
JAMES SHARPE: Liverpool are not who they used to be. Fans know it. Even Jurgen Klopp knows it. They don't even try to play like it.
DANNY MURPHY: Liverpool are highly unlikely to qualify for the Champions League this season even if it is not Jurgen Klopp's nature to give up.
Jurgen Klopp has given assurances he has the energy to turn Liverpool around, despite acknowledging their poor run is testing his patience.
KIERAN GILL AT CRAVEN COTTAGE : The Hammers picked up just their second away win of the season to secure a vital three points in their fight for Premier League survival.
Out of teams that competed in last year's Premier League, Brentford had the lowest wage bill at £68m - which ranked at 18th including the promoted sides Forest, Bournemouth and Fulham.
Jurgen Klopp has faced up to the prospect of Liverpool not qualifying for Europe and admitted they will deserve whatever hand they are dealt.
Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal players to embrace the moment and 'go for it' as they take their title charge to the Anfield 'jungle'.
MARTIN KEOWN: Man City are on course for a historic treble. Pep Guardiola's team have gone into overdrive in their pursuit of another Premier League title, the FA Cup and Champions League.
Thiago played with manager Xavi after breaking into the Barcelona first-team and went on to make 101 senior appearances before leaving for Bayern Munich in 2013.
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he doesn't like seeing himself getting so frustrated on the touchline and hopes to avoid further beef with Jurgen Klopp when Arsenal travel to Anfield to play Liverpool
JACK GAUGHAN: The 22-year-old missed last weekend's victory over Liverpool as he rehabilitated from a groin injury but is set to travel down to the south coast.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Liverpool's clash with league leaders Arsenal this weekend including how to watch and start time.
Oleksandr Zinchenko reunited with Mikel Arteta last summer at Arsenal after being convinced to join the club from Manchester City, where the pair had previously worked closely together.
Jurgen Klopp has been preparing his Liverpool side to face Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday afternoon and will be hoping to put an end to his side's four-match winless streak.
Liverpool were second-best to a dysfunctional mid-table team that have just lost their manager and but for Chelsea's profligacy and Alisson's saves, they'd have lost.
The 31-year-old was also joined in the training session by Luis Diaz, who has been out since October - when he last faced this weekend's opponents at the Emirates.
Liverpool's plight has now worsened, with the club formally charged by English football's governing body in the wake of the rout.
The Stamford Bridge legend - who was sacked by the club in January 2021 after a season-and-a-half in charge - will be in charge for Saturday's trip to Wolves.
Curtis Jones insists that he is not bothered about midfield reinforcements arriving this summer at Anfield and is ready to fight for his place at Liverpool.
However, he has not quite been able to deliver the numbers expected of the new £85m signing, scoring just 14 in 35 appearances for the Reds in 2022-23, although at 22 he still has plenty of time to develop.
JOE BERNSTEIN: In the following 60 completed seasons, Liverpool have finished higher than their present position on 56 occasions - 14 times as champions.
Former Blues boss Lampard attended Chelsea's goalless draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday as a guest of the club's majority shareholder Behdad Eghbali.
Sportsmail reported earlier this week that Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have committed to an 'exhaustive' search as they look to appoint the third permanent manager of their short tenure.
Alisson has given his verdict on the row that ensued on the field between him and Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson in their goalless draw with Chelsea.
The law firm engaged by supporters, Leigh Day, issued a group injury claim on Monday at the Liverpool District Registry of the High Court.
Frank Lampard is set to take over at Chelsea as interim manager until the end of the season. He was in attendance at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to watch the Blues draw 0-0 with Liverpool.
City still have sights set on an unprecedented treble, something Haaland - who has scored 42 goals in 37 games across all competitions this season - would play a huge part in achieving.
Liverpool's bosses won't show any loyalty to Jurgen Klopp if the club's disappointing form continues into next season, Simon Jordan insisted on Wednesday.
'A point at Stamford Bridge isn't the one that will define our season,' said Andy Robertson. 'We've struggled away from home and if we could put our finger on it, we'd have fixed it by now.
The central midfielder received a standing ovation for his performance as he helped shut down Liverpool in west London, helping them secure a 0-0 draw.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: It was the Blues first game since the departure of Graham Potter, who was sacked on Sunday after lass than seven months in charge - a decision that Kai Havertz described as 'frustrating.
DAN MATTHEWS: So it's back to the future for Jack Wilshere. He was the beating heart of Arsenal's Under-18s, the star boy of the club's academy, when they triumphed in the 2008/09 FA Youth Cup.
Chelsea's most presentable opportunity against Liverpool fell to German forward Kai Havertz, who was played clean through and one-on-one by N'Golo Kante, but could not score.
The Reds manager said that he didn't want to focus on 'only negatives' but acknowledged that Liverpool are experiencing a previously-unknown run of poor form this season.
Liverpool showed a better fighting spirit from their humiliating weekend defeat with Manchester City to clinch a point at Stamford Bridge, but Carragher questioned their style of play.
Liverpool rode their luck at times as they made away from west London with a point having been under sustained Chelsea pressure for much of the evening.
Chelsea supporters at Stamford Bridge watched as their side familiarly created plenty of goalscoring opportunities but failed to convert a single one of them into a goal on Tuesday.
IAN LADYMAN AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Change in the dugout for Chelsea and changes on the field for Liverpool. But still nothing changes. Chelsea still can't score for a start.
The chants heard marred what had been a significant day at Chelsea, following the sacking of Graham Potter on Sunday, with interim Bruno Saltor taking charge of the team for the first time.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea were held to yet another 0-0 draw by Liverpool on Tuesday in their first match since sacking coach Graham Potter
AADAM PATEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Kante, captain on the night, led from the outset. His energy, unparalleled. His presence, unmissable. His impact, undoubted.
Chelsea return to action for the first time after sacking manager Graham Potter when Bruno Saltor begins his interim spell as boss for his side's clash with Liverpool. Follow all the action here.
Klopp admitted after the 4-1 defeat on Saturday that Liverpool had been 'lucky' not to concede more, criticising his team for their inability to handle City all over the pitch.
It was announced at the same time as Potter's sacking that Saltor would be taking over first-team duties on an interim basis as the club carried out a thorough search for its next manager,
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to be snubbed by Bruno Saltor in his first game in charge for Chelsea ahead of their clash with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
CRAIG HOPE: Kim, 26, is said to prefer a move to the Premier League, were he to leave Napoli after just one season with a trio of English clubs interested in him.
The Reds winger, 30, was pictured wearing clothes from the bright, colourful new clothing range. Salah joined a host of high-profile footballers to represent the collection.
As Roberto Firmino slid home Liverpool's magnificent seventh goal against Manchester United almost exactly a month ago in front of a raucous Anfield, one was tempted to think: corner turned.
Although the title looks set to go to one of Arsenal or Manchester City, there are still a number of sides still battling for the final two spots in the race for Champions League football next term.
Simon Jones will be giving you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer's transfer window.
Sunday's result means the Red Devils are winless in three Premier League games after losing 7-0 to Liverpool and drawing 0-0 with bottom side Southampton before the international break.
Thomas Tuchel is confident that Sadio Mane can still produce his best form at Bayern Munich despite a largely poor first season at the club.
Bruno will pick a team for the first time in his coaching career in Tuesday's huge game against Liverpool. The 42-year-old admitted he didn't sleep much on Sunday night.
Hall played in three different positions while on duty for England U19s in their European Championship qualifiers. He also grabbed a goal and assist in their 2-0 win over Turkey.
DAVID COVERDALE: Javi Gracia believes the Elland Road crowd could be 'crucial' to Leeds United's survival hopes as his side embark on a run of three straight home games that could define their season.
Potter brought Saltor with him from Brighton in September last year, but on Sunday, after just shy of seven months, it was announced he would be leaving the club.
It was a big enough decision for Bruno Saltor to agree to leave his beloved Brighton to join Chelsea when he had the chance to stay. His head must now be spinning.
Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp expressed sympathy for Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers, who were jettisoned from Chelsea and Leicester respectively on Sunday.
The 30-year-old was offered a drink of water by a member of the Liverpool coaching staff but instead placed the bottle on the floor as he was observing Ramadan.
CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle returned to third in the league for the first time in two months after Sunday's 2-0 win over Manchester United - it is a vital result in the race for the Champions League spots.
A clip of Alisha Lehmann's sensational training ground goal has gone viral on social media, with some fans calling for her to 'replace Darwin Nunez at Liverpool'.
Grealish was outstanding in City's 4-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday, with his performance including scoring a goal, creating another and making a vital interception to prevent one at the other end.
JACK GAUGHAN: Erling Haaland was a fan for the day. A fan in a posh box, but one all the same. A fan who joined the other fans in doing the Poznan.
Graham Potter leaves Chelsea with the joint-lowest points-per-game return of any manager to take charge of over 20 games for Chelsea in the Premier League.
MICAH RICHARDS: What is going on with Liverpool? You will have to go a long way to find someone who has more respect for Jurgen Klopp than me, but I'm really puzzled by what I'm seeing from his team.
A City statement expressed disappointment at a song during the first half, adding they ‘regret any offence it may have caused’. City also apologised for damage to Liverpool’s coach.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to rebuild his side's midfield this summer and has reportedly identified Chelsea's Conor Gallagher as an option to provide energy into the team.
Pep Guardiola's side cruised to a 4-1 win over their rivals thanks to goals from Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Ilkay Gundogan.
JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Jurgen Klopp didn't mince his words after watching his side collapse at The Etihad despite taking the lead early on through Mo Salah.
The $123million Englishman provided an assist and scored in the resounding victory, but he questioned whether City boss Pep Guardiola will still be demanding greater urgency with the ball.
Mike Myers, 59, looked worlds away from his Austin Powers character as he posed alongside Rio Ferdinand, 44, in Manchester on Saturday.
The Spaniard joined the Citizens back in 2016 and has overseen some huge wins during his time at the club, a tenure that has seen him win four Premier League titles, four League Cups and an FA Cup.
EXCLUSIVE: All of it is there on one page. The millions he earned, the watch collection that was his only extravagance, his generosity, injuries, pain The money he earned and how it has cost him.
DAN MATTHEWS AT THE EMIRATES - ARSENAL 4-1 LEEDS: And then there were nine. Another win for Arsenal. Another box ticked. Another few questions answered, too.
Statement said the club regrets any offence caused by the chanting and added that measures will be taken in an attempt to eliminate further incidents of hateful chanting occurring in the future.
Jack Grealish missed the majority of Pep Guardiola's half-time team-talk on Saturday after spending the majority of the break against Liverpool in the toilets as he battled a sickness bug.
Erling Haaland was left out after he picked up a groin injury in midweek, but replacement Julian Alvarez proved a more than capable deputy in his absence, equalising for City in the first-half.
Liverpool fans were less than pleased after Pep Guardiola's enthusiastic celebrations after Julian Alvarez's equaliser against the Reds.
Manchester City face a huge clash in their bid to put pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race as they take on old rivals Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
The former Anfield striker was relegated to the bench on plenty of occasions during his time at Liverpool as he played second-fiddle to Spanish star Fernando Torres.
Local councils across England have spent more than £10m clearing out illegally dumped rubbish from their areas, with areas such as Newham in London spending £702k on dealing with the issue.
As the Premier League restarts for its final act this season, who will triumph in the race for the top four, and European competition, in 2023-24?
The 20 clubs in the English top-flight forked out a combined £318,219,426, according to the FA, with reigning champions Manchester City leading the way with a spend of £51.6m.
DOMINIC KING: When Steven Schumacher was a pupil at Cardinal Heenan High School in Liverpool, he gave the answer that all little boys do during talks about careers.
Matteo Guendouzi's first-half penalty was all Marseille had to show for dominating possession and chances as the visitors maintained their seven-game unbeaten run under Michel Der Zakarian.
JACK GAUGHAN: Haaland picked up a groin injury during the FA Cup victory over Burnley and was not deemed ready to feature for Norway over the international break.
Manchester City host Liverpool on Saturday in a mouth-watering lunchtime clash with serious implications at the top of the table. Pep Guardiola's side need every point to overhaul Arsenal.
The Blues have the largest squad in the Premier League, but with losses of £120million and the prospect of no European football next season, stars will need to be offloaded.
IAN HERBERT: City, who had Liverpool in mind when recently discussing the possibility of putting nets in front of away fans, contend that this club bring trouble and disorder to their stadium
Saturday's clash with Man City is followed by a trip to Chelsea on Tuesday and then a home game against Arsenal next Sunday in a nine-day spell that is likely to make or break their top-four hopes.
JACK GAUGHAN: But Jurgen Klopp goes to the Etihad Stadium with other things on his mind this year, the seven-point gap to fourth-placed Tottenham rather than silverware.
The Premier League is finally back on our TV screens following the conclusion of the international break - but some Liverpool fans may have been dreading the return of domestic football.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Julen Lopetegui said he could write a book of the refereeing howlers his team have suffered this season but the Wolves boss has decided it is time to begin a fresh chapter.
GRAEME SOUNESS: When Antonio Conte sat down with Daniel Levy at the start of the season, a top-four finish would have been the target. Tottenham are currently fourth. So, why are they in turmoil?
The Reds currently lie seven points off fourth place Tottenham and face a battle to qualify for the Champions League - although they do have two games in hand on Spurs.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Liverpool this weekend.
Guardiola put Liverpool on red alert with news that Haaland could yet feature against the Reds when they travel to the Etihad to face City on Saturday.
Sportsmail breaks down Manchester City's team news ahead of their clash with Liverpool as forward Erling Haaland is in line to feature in the crucial showdown with Jurgen Klopp's side.
Manchester City and Liverpool may not be going head-to-head for the title this season, but believe there will still be plenty of tension and hostility as they face off at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon.
DOMINIC KING: Domestically, at least, there has been nothing wrong with Liverpool's mentality when the stakes are at their highest.
CHRIS WHEELER: Erling Haaland is a serious doubt for Manchester City's showdown with Liverpool at the Etihad on Saturday as he struggles to overcome a groin problem.
CHRIS WHEELER: The Premier League title race is about to hit the final lap, and there could hardly be a better game to lead the way than Manchester City's clash with Liverpool.
The Premier League returns this weekend following the international break, and everything is still to play for as we reach the business end of the season.
Thomas Cashman, 34, who was found guilty of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel, is suspected of using the same Glock pistol in a bid to kill convicted burglar Joseph Nee weeks earlier.
Thomas Cashman, 34, is pictured smirking as he stands next to a model of the late Elizabeth II with his fingers pointing at her head.
Real Madrid have reportedly Jude Bellingham as their priority signing for the summer transfer window - but have set a limit on how much they are willing to spend.
The England international's future at the club is under some doubt, with the two parties yet to reach an extension on his current deal which expires at the end of next season.
L'Equipe revealed the list of the world's top managerial earners on Thursday, with a trio of Premier League bosses predictably taking up three of the four top spots.
A total of 16 Premier League icons have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 2021, including the likes of Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer and David Beckham.
Sportsmail revealed in November that Mount, who remains locked in contract talks at Chelsea, rejected a £200,000-a-week deal at Stamford Bridge. He is reportedly wanting a salary of £300,000 a week.
Danny Murphy has claimed Mason Mount would have the pick of Europe's top clubs should the England midfielder leave Chelsea this summer amid a stalemate in his contract talks.
On their 'The Therapy Crouch', a weekly couples therapy and advice podcast, Clancy revealed she gave the mystery boss a cheeky pat on the bum.
Former army veteran Peter Doherty, 61, from Halewood, Merseyside was today found not guilty of the offence after claiming he had been seeking refuge from his partner Carly O'Hare
The Reds have suffered an injury crisis and dramatic loss of form this season after an excellent 2021-22 campaign which saw them reach four finals and win the FA Cup and League Cup.
The Liverpool star scored his 49th Egypt goal against Malawi - having notched his 48th just four days earlier against the same opposition, as his side coasted to a comfortable victory in Cairo.
The Arsenal academy player had to weigh up his options after receiving persistent interest from Everton and news that Arsenal had signed a player for his preferred position.
The South Korean forward has struggled for form this season after winning the golden boot in 2021-22, with only 10 goals and four assists in 37 games across all competitions.
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Gerrard scored the first goal of the game from the penalty spot, and then taunted Celtic fans who threw bottles and coins at the former Rangers boss.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has announced he is going to become a grandfather at the age of 55 during an interview with his former Borussia Dortmund player Lukasz Piszczek.
CHRIS SUTTON: Saka is only 21 and it is his decision-making that impresses me most. He knows when to dribble and the ball stays glued to his foot. He knows when to lay it off and make a run.
The Dutch captain had a game to forget in the heart of defence during Ronald Koeman's first game back in charge of the team as Les Bleus ran riot in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday.
England sensation Bellingham is set to be one of the most sought-after players this summer following his remarkable rise to the top - coming to the fore after an impressive World Cup.
The Colombia international is set to return to action after not playing for the club since he damaged his knee ligaments in a 3-2 defeat at Arsenal last October.
Folarin Balogun pulled out of the final camp before the summer European Championship through injury, with the United States keen on the Arsenal striker pledging his allegiance to them.
AFCON QUALIFIERS ROUND-UP: Algeria joined Morocco and hosts Ivory Coast in having already qualified for the tournament, which will take place between January and February next year.
Liverpool captain Henderson has struck up a strong bond with the Borussia Dortmund star and wherever one has been on England camps, the other has not been far away.
The line was drawn from James Tomkins rather than last man Marc Guehi , who was standing behind him. The goal would have stood had it been correctly drawn from Guehi instead.
Central midfielder Neves' contract at Molineux expires in summer 2024, meaning the Midlands club could look to sell him at the end of the season rather than lose him for nothing the following year.
England came out 2-0 victors over Ukraine and Jude Bellingham was once again crucial in midfield for Gareth Southgate's side. This led Steven Gerrard to heap praise on the Borussia Dortmund star.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, whose last appearance for the club came in the recent loss at Real Madrid, will almost certainly leave Merseyside in the summer and rival clubs are keen on snapping him up.
Throughout the discourse, three key players have emerged in the race to buy Bellingham: Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool. But which club is in the most need of Bellingham's skillset?
Steven Gerrard scored the opener for Liverpool Legends from the penalty spot - before the ex-Rangers boss embraced celebrating in front of the Celtic fans.
Erling Haaland is 'touch and go' for Manchester City's clash with Liverpool at the start of April, according to the Norwegian star's dad.
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Gerrard stepped up at the 12 yard line before sending Artur Boruc the wrong way from the penalty spot to give his side the lead and send Anfield into a frenzy.
Liverpool fans have had a difficult season and took to Twitter to joke that club legend Steven Gerrard could be the answer to their midfield woes.
WSL sides Everton and Liverpool shared the points with a 1-1 draw in the Merseyside Derby on Friday night at Goodison Park. Gabby George scored for the hosts but Katie Stengel equalised.
Everton women have not played at Goodison Park since the opening day of the 2021-2022 season, where 5,998 fans watched them beaten 4-0 by Man City but are set to play in front of a record crowd.
The former Tottenham director of technical performance left the north London club after feeling sidelined by sporting director Fabio Paratici.
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The midfielder is yet to start a single Premier League game for club side Manchester City since completing his big-money move from Leeds last summer.
Thomas Cashman, 34, is accused of shooting the nine-year-old and injuring her mother, 46, after chasing Joseph Nee, into their home in Liverpool, on August 22 last year.
The singer, 75, donned a colourful Gucci bomber jacket and matching trousers as he stepped off his private plane.
Jose Mourinho wanted to sign Virgil van Dijk in 2017 before his £75m move to Liverpool, but Manchester United's chiefs were not prepared to shell out on the defender, according to Chris Kamara.
The Liverpool goalkeeper, 30, has been Brazil's first-choice shot-stopper since 2016, winning the Copa America in 2019 and 61 caps for the South American nation.
The first two spots are almost certainly tied up by title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City, while third and fourth places are currently occupied by both Manchester United and Tottenham respectively.
Here Sportsmail takes you through 20 signings that have either instantly endeared themselves to supporters or started off their careers at new clubs on the wrong foot.
Earlier this month Sportsmail revealed that, following a number of instances of disorder at recent games between the two sides, City had been told to cut the visitors' following by 20 per cent.
Grujic has impressed several European clubs at the heart of the Portuguese side's midfield, with the Serbian the subject of initial approaches from two sides according to reports.
The FA, English football's governing body, has collected £1,279,375 so far this campaign from more than 100 fines given to Premier League and English Football League (EFL) teams.
Fulham are concerned Aleksandar Mitrovic will not receive a fair trial amid the outrage at his actions in Sunday's FA Cup meltdown against Manchester United.
Ben Doak has been ruled out of Scotland's upcoming U21 fixtures after collapsing on the pitch during Liverpool's UEFA Youth League game last week.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to strengthen his midfield ahead of next term after a disappointing 2022-23 campaign which sees the club battling for a top four spot rather than the title.
Keys labelled Weghorst United's 'worst ever player' earlier this month following the team's humiliating 7-0 defeat at Liverpool, but Erik ten Hag has continued to stand by the Dutch striker.
Patrice Evra has revealed how a meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson at a Parisian airport convinced him to make the move to Manchester United and turn down interest from Liverpool.
Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City are reportedly growing increasingly confident of winning the race to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham this summer.
Paul Merson has urged Chelsea to 'give Mason Mount what he's asking for' amid stalled contract renewal talks.
Ella Deakin, from Melling, Merseyside, opened a sleepover business when she was 17 and still at sixth form after being inspired by a similar business on holiday in Australia.
Liverpool's hopes of signing gifted midfielder Jude Bellingham could be ebbing away due to the anticipated fee Borussia Dortmund will demand, and the greater financial power of rival bidders.
Stamford Bridge was already a stadium that held happy memories for Ellis Simms, having made his Everton debut there in December 2021.
MIKE KEEGAN: The former England captain has largely gone under the radar since he was sacked as Aston Villa manager in October after just 11 months in charge.
Salah put pen to paper on a new deal at Anfield last summer that is due to run until 2025, but the Reds have struggled badly this season and face an uphill battle to make the top four.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Manchester United's FA Cup-winning captain Martin Buchan was widely-mentioned in the tributes to legendary commentator John Motson when he died last month.
IN THE MONEY: Last week UEFA announced full refunds of all 19,618 tickets allocated to Liverpool supporters at the match, costing the governing body between £3m and £3.5m.
Jamie Carragher has weighed in on Antonio Conte's extraordinary comments following his Tottenham side's 3-3 draw with relegation-threatened Southampton.
Eder Militao is 'the best centre back in the world' according to his Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti - but believes the Brazilian can improve.
Jurgen Klopp's side have largely failed to live up to their superb 2021/22 campaign, with Wednesday night's exit from the Champions League.
The Borussia Dortmund star's contract is set to expire in 2025, but several clubs, including Liverpool and Real Madrid, have been heavily linked to sign him later this summer.
Klopp is regarded as one of the best man-managers in the game, with Lewandowski's story attesting to the German's ability to understand his players in order to get the best out of them.
Newcastle United's stoppage time win at Nottingham Forest has thrown Manchester United back into the top four race, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher urged on Friday.
The former Liverpool midfielder made the announcement in a tearful press conference on Friday, where he said the decision came because 'health comes first'.
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Luis Suarez missed a penalty for Gremio in their 3-0 win over Ferroviaria last night, then fluffed the follow-up with an unfortunate miss-kick for the Brazilian side.
He has struggled for the Reds in 2022-23, and came in for criticism after another poor display against Real Madrid in Liverpool's aggregate loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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DOMINIC KING: Virgil van Dijk has highlighted Liverpool 's need for a successful summer transfer window if they want to remain part of Europe's elite.
The Borussia Dortmund star's future has been much discussed, with rumours of a potential move to Liverpool in the Premier League.
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Jay Byrne, Joseph Byrne and the unnamed teen beat Christopher Molloy (pictured) to death in an early hours 'gang attack' in the Bootle area of Merseyside last July.
Andy Robertson has backed his Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold to not get weighed down by recent criticism and believes the right-back has been unfairly singled out for criticism.
DOMINIC KING: Trent Alexander-Arnold stood alone, grappling with the situation. Hands on his hips and head bowed, he was clearly inconsolable as the pain of it all took hold.
Instead of the 14-times Champions League winners playing their usual 'Hala Madrid' anthem around the 81,000 capacity stadium, Liverpool's anthem was instead blared out.
The teenager who broke into the first-team this season, missed their Champions League exit to Real Madrid on Wednesday due to an adductor injury.
The Liverpool legend, after the Reds' 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid, claimed that the England international 'needs serious competition' at right-back in order to get back to his best.
Klopp gave a damning review of the Reds' sub-par display, saying Madrid deserved to progress to the quarter-finals after his team offered little to make them sweat on their first leg lead.
The 19-year-old is one of the most coveted players in Europe after putting in a series of mature and accomplished displays in the middle of the park for Dortmund and England in recent seasons.
DOMINIC KING: Jurgen Klopp has demanded Liverpool overcome their bitter disappointment in the Champions League and be ready to attack the crucial week that will define their Premier League season.
In truth, the game encapsulated much of the Reds' season, with Jurgen Klopp's side having badly struggled throughout this campaign and in a fight to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Benzema's goal 12 minutes from time wrapped up a comfortable victory for the defending champions , who inflicted Liverpool's heaviest aggregate European defeat.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher insisted that Trent Alexander-Arnold 'needs serious competition' at right-back if the Reds are to consistently qualify for the Champions League every season.
Real Madrid decided to play Liverpool's famous club anthem 'You'll never walk alone' at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday after they knocked the Reds out of the Champions League.
Follow Sportsmail's live blog for the Champions League round of 16 second-leg clash between Real Madrid and Liverpool, as well as updates from Napoli vs Eintracht Frankfurt.
The theft took place on March 2 and police were able to identify the two thieves, including a former security guard in the residential complex, the Ministry of Interior said.
In his first response to an independent panel's report, which found UEFA 'primarily responsible' for the chaotic scenes, Ceferin has ensured that UEFA will ensure the situation is not repeated in the future.
Liverpool have allayed fears about teenager Ben Doak's condition after the forward collapsed on the pitch following a head clash in their UEFA Youth League match against Sporting Lisbon.
IAN HERBERT - DEPUTY CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: The full details of the failings - which the club told me they had not seen and Sheffield City Council refused to offer me a reply on - are now public.
Doak, 17, fell to the floor after jumping for a header with a Sporting player having initially managing to stay on his feet. Medics ran onto the field to help the Liverpool man as the referee stopped play.
Chelsea secured their spot in the last eight with victory over Borussia Dortmund last week, while rivals Tottenham fell short against AC Milan as they were dumped out of the tournament.
Only seven teams were involved in the latest edition in January, but this is due to change in 2025, with the tournament moving to June, and 32 sides set to compete.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Liverpool's meeting with Spanish Giants Real Madrid as the Reds look to overturn a 5-2 deficit.
There was uncertainty over whether Benzema would be able to feature at The Bernabeu because of a knock, but he will be fit to play on Wednesday.
Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to fight fire with fire and warned Liverpool that Real Madrid are aiming to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with more goals.
SIMON JONES: He is admired by Pep Guardiola, desired by Jurgen Klopp, while Chelsea were told £77.4million for him simply wasn't enough.
In a stunning interview on Tuesday morning, Los Blancos winger Hazard revealed he is no longer on speaking terms with his boss - with Ancelotti responding by denying their relationship is 'cold'.
Gvardiol is one of the most sought-after centre-backs in world football after a string of impressive performances for RB Leipzig and the Croatian national team. He would command a huge fee.
Junior and local general sale tickets will remain at £9 per ticket but the majority of general admissions will see a small rise, although adding no more than £17 to the price of a season ticket.
Two police officials said on Monday that the burglars stole only TV receivers from the winger's villa in the upmarket Tagamoa area, some 30 miles east of Cairo city centre.
CRAIG HOPE: Only now, after a Freedom of Information request made by Newcastle, is it known that 15 recommendations were made in total, including the removal of a corrugated fence.
The Reds slipped to a 1-0 loss at the Vitality Stadium as Philip Billing's effort took the hosts off the bottom of the table.
KATHRYN BATTE: Their latest defeat against Liverpool on Sunday proved to be the final straw, with the club believing a change is necessary to preserve their WSL status.
Newcastle supporters reported feeling unsafe in the same end 97 Liverpool fans were killed in during their 1989 FA Cup semi-final clash with Nottingham Forest.
It was a great week for some; Arsenal keeping up their run at the top of the table with a confident win over Fulham, while Manchester City kept pace with them by beating Crystal Palace
Real Madrid have made their first contact with Jude Bellingham in a bid to persuade the England star to join them from Borussia Dortmund for €140m (£123.7m), according to a new report in Spain.
MLS side St Louis City are 'looking to bring in Roberto Firmino' when his Liverpool contract expires this summer.
Jamie Redknapp believes Martin Odegaard is the best midfielder in the Premier League right now and has surpassed Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne.
SPORTS AGENDA: Lineker is being pursued by HM Revenue and Customs for £4.9million it says should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.
OLIVER HOLT AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: If there has been plenty of fire, brimstone and brinksmanship about some of their encounters this season, this was a gentle jaunt on the cusp of spring.
The Liverpool legend has been spending some time away from management, after he was sacked by Aston Villa back in October , following a poor run of league form.
Australian-based Irish boxer Darragh Foley scored a shock win when his English opponent Robbie Davies Jr suffered a horror ankle injury - and tried to continue fighting through the pain.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has admitted that every team in the Premier League will be feeling the 'pressure' amidst a congested fixture schedule between now and the end of the season.
Liverpool were brought back down to earth as they slipped to defeat at relegation-threatened Bournemouth. Sportsmail's DAN BENNETT takes a look at some of the things you may have missed.
Bournemouth had not won at home since beating Everton 3-0 on November 12 but Phillip Billing's first half strike was enough to topple Liverpool.
DOMINIC KING AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: For Liverpool, it meant the opportunity to momentarily jump into the top four was squandered and it might be decisive in their pursuit of a top four place.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admitted he didn't enjoy 'facing a deep and compact side' after his 7-0 triumph over Manchester United last week, as his side lost Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.
Liverpool help kick off the weekend's Premier League action when they travel to Bournemouth looking to move above Tottenham in the race for the top four. Follow all the action here.
Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks has returned to the team's matchday squad for the first time in 525 days after beating cancer as he has made the bench against Liverpool.
After a difficult season that has seemingly continuously reached new lows, things are beginning to look brighter at Anfield with the Reds now only three points off the top four.
But Klopp is adamant that Liverpool will strengthen a key area of their team in the next window: Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham remains the prime target.
The Argentine was sacked in 2019 after a torrid run following their Champions League final defeat to Liverpool.
Graham Potter told the press that he thinks Mason Mount, 24, is 'a fantastic person' and that he is very much part of his plans for next season, despite the uncertainty around the player's new contract.
Thomas Cashman, 34, is accused of fatally shooting Olivia Pratt-Korbel (pictured) and injuring her mother, Cheryl Korbel, 46, after chasing Joseph Nee into their house in Dovecot, Liverpool.
GRAEME SOUNESS: I've been in that tunnel at Anfield enough times to know what United were up against last weekend. I've seen players looking intimated there before a ball's been kicked.
Taking to her Instagram story, the presenter, 35, looked sensational in a cut-out black bikini as she posed for a mirror selfie.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Bournemouth's meeting with Liverpool in the early kick-off on Saturday.
Newcastle have spent over £215m in the three transfer windows since their takeover backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and would like to spend more to improve quickly.
JACK GAUGHAN: The top managers now always say that the first trophy of the season is cementing a top-four finish. Given the riches on offer in the Champions League, it is not hard to see why.
CHRIS WHEELER: This has been a difficult week for Fernandes, arguably the toughest of his United career. Not only were United humiliated 7-0 by bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
Perhaps the cleverest thing Erik ten Hag did between Manchester United's annihilation at Liverpool and last night's game against Real Betis was pick the same thing.
Antony may have made it on to the scoresheet, but his exacting manager Erik ten Hag demanded much more from his first half performance against Real Betis in the Europa League.
Erik ten Hag was delighted by his players' show of character and quality against Real Betis as United bounced back from their seven-goal shellacking at Liverpool with a Europa League win.
Man United showed their character as they bounced back from their annihilation at Anfield with a 4-1 win at home to Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.
Rashford, Antony, Fernandes and Weghorst scored to lift Man United to an emphatic 4-1 win over Real Betis. Sportsmail's CHRIS WHEELER takes a look at some of the things you may have missed.
The 63-year-old Italian suggested a radical idea whereby FIFA would consider cancelling stoppage time in the future if one team is leading by a certain number of goals.
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United need a less emotional captain than Bruno Fernandes if they are to battle for major silverware in the future.
Real Madrid have released a damning statement rejecting UEFA's plan to compensate fans with reimbursed tickets in the wake of the chaotic Champions League final last year.
Cheryl Korbel, 46, was injured in the shooting which killed her daughter Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Dovecot, Liverpool.
MailOnline charts the rise of pop sensation Mae Muller, 25. The North London girl who went from writing songs in her room to touring with Little Mix in 2019 - and will represent the UK at Eurovision
If you were an Arsenal player sat in Mikel Arteta's pre-match briefing for this game, you can be sure he alerted his squad to the presence of two talents - Goncalo Inacio and Manuel Urgarte.
JONNY OWEN: Manchester United fans were soon trying to compete with the scousers off the pitch as bitterly as on it. Some of these designs are still very much sort after to this very day.
United, who have made vast improvements under Erik ten Hag this season, are prepared to commit the majority of their transfer fund in pursuit of a new forward to partner in-form hitman Marcus Rashford.
Steven Black, from Salford, whose thefts took place within just three months on Merseyside, was told by a judge that it was a 'finely balanced' sentencing exercise.
Thomas Cashman, 34, is accused of carrying out the attack in Dovecot, Liverpool, which killed Olivia and injured her mother Cheryl Korbel, 46, and Joseph Nee, 36.
The striker, 30, had previously argued that Liverpool 'weren't back' in the race following their 2-0 win over his club, but victory at Anfield against Manchester United has made him eat his words
KIERAN GILL: Speculation has long been rife that once this 10-year deadline passes, David Sullivan and Co would look to sell their shares, potentially to the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
The Eurovision Song Contest will make its long-awaited return in May, with the UK set to host for the final for the first time since 1997.
The singer, 25, was selected by industry bosses in the hope that she can do one better than Sam Ryder, who last year finished runner-up to winners Ukraine.
The £100million-plus-rated England star looks certain to leave Borussia Dortmund and appears to have the pick of some of Europe's biggest clubs.
Peter Crouch has questioned the point of Tottenham being in the Champions League after their woeful exit to AC Milan.
CHRIS WHEELER: Fernandes has been heavily criticised for his lack of leadership and petulant behaviour during Sunday's humiliating 7-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
Evra has recalled how Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes were left frustrated by Nani during a Man Utd game at Liverpool, despite him suffering a horror challenge by Carragher.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Bellingham is wanted by some of Europe's biggest clubs and Sportsmail understands Liverpool are growing in confidence that they will win the race for the England star.
The stage is set for another massive Premier League summer of spending. Below, Sportsmail looks at the biggest transfers sagas to come and rates their chances of happening.
The defeat was the joint heaviest in the club's history as United collapsed in the second half, conceding six goals against their arch rivals at Anfield.
United were thrashed by their arch-rivals at Anfield after conceding six second half goals, leading to significant criticism from fans and pundits that they gave up during the second half.
Roberto Firmino is set to leave at the end of the season after a storied Liverpool career but one team-mate would rather the Brazilian stayed long-term, with Fabinho hailing him as 'a very special guy'.
The talented Dutch defender previously turned down a spot in Erik ten Hag's line-up at United, but stoked rumours that he might yet leave the Amsterdam club in the summer transfer window.
The talented centre back is one of the most highly coveted players in Europe after starring for Croatia at the Qatar World Cup last year.
Schmeichel is a United legend, having made over 400 appearances for the club. The duo were pundits for the game between Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge.
Cooper was left incensed by Brooks' decisions at the City Ground, expressing disbelief that Everton were not penalised for a foul just before the free-kick that led to their second goal in the draw.
Milner, 37, has spent two decades in the Premier League and has won every domestic trophy there is to win at club level with Manchester City and his current club Liverpool.
Richard Keys has launched a bizarre attack on Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag as well as January signing Wout Weghorst following their 7-0 humiliation at Liverpool on Sunday.
The quarter-final is where the Champions League really becomes interesting, with seedings no longer a factor and clubs from the same country able to face each other.
The England star's deal expires in summer 2024 and he has rebuffed multiple contract offers from the club. Chelsea are determined not to lose Mount for nothing when his deal runs out.
Henry revealed last month that Liverpool wouldn't be sold outright, four months after news broke FSG were considering a sale, while he explained they were still seeking a third party investor.
United supporters were far from pleased with their new star's antics on what turned out to be a heavy defeat to their arch rivals, with Weghorst seemingly adding insult to injury.
The ex-England international was inspired after meeting ex-TOWIE star James Argent, who underwent a similar procedure, and believes surgery has meant he has 'cheated death'.
ROB DRAPER: An independent report commissioned by UEFA concluded that only the calmness of Liverpool fans prevented a 'mass fatality catastrophe' in Paris.
Erik ten Hag's high-flying United side were being tipped to win the quadruple following their Carabao Cup triumph at Wembley, but Evra insists the Premier League title is out of reach.
Some of the contests look as good as settled but many remain tantalisingly in the balance given the competitions proven track record of delivering knockout stage drama.
CHRIS WHEELER: Humbled and humiliated, Manchester United's players filtered solemnly into Carrington at 9am on Monday morning after their capitulation against Liverpool.
OLIVER HOLT: There was a great victory at Anfield on Sunday evening but there was a momentous defeat, too, and the defeat was more compelling.
PETE JENSON: Carlo Ancelotti has the look of winding down his spell at Real Madrid, while Diego Simeone reached a major landmark. Here's Sportsmail's 10-things we learned from La Liga.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown was unhappy with the behaviour of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in Sunday's 7-0 Anfield annihilation against Liverpool.
Gary Neville claimed on Sky Sports commentary duty that the United captain requested to be taken off after Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool's sixth goal.
EXCLUSIVE: The Portugal international has been heavily criticised for his latest petulant showing in Sunday's humiliating 7-0 loss at Liverpool and there are concerns over his role at Old Trafford.
DOMINIC KING: Big things are expected of him for club and country - that Klopp started him against United showed the esteem in which he holds him - but Elliott isn't flustered.
The Reds thrashed bitter historical rivals Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield on Sunday. But the evening was soured when a fan ran onto the field, slipped and crashed into Andy Robertson.
The Portuguese completed the 90 minutes as United were hammered 7-0 by rivals Liverpool in one of the most astonishing results in modern football history.
As if Sunday's capitulation on Merseyside wasn't bad enough, Manchester United have also taken a battering in the European press the morning after their 7-0 defeat against Liverpool.
In one of the most remarkable results of the modern era, a supposed out-of-sorts Liverpool blew United away 7-0 - including with six second half goals.
The post-mortem after Manchester United's atrocious 7-0 defeat at Liverpool was brutal with these club legends stunned at what had just unfolded at Anfield.
Raphael Varane vociferously urged his Manchester United team-mates over to acknowledge the away supporters after the heavy 7-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool.
Nunez - who has now scored eight league goals this season following his £85m summer move from Benfica - seemed to ridicule United forward Rashford after his second goal.
The damning indictment of the £85.5million Brazilian winger came after Liverpool routed Manchester United 7-0 in a match which saw them score six goals in the second half.
IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: The truth is that Liverpool do not rely on the Egyptian quite like they used to. For the first time in a long time, it is possible to imagine a future without him.
United were torn to shreds on their latest visit to Anfield, conceding six goals after the break in an astonishing second-half collapse at the home of their bitter rivals.
Gakpo and Nunez both scored twice in the Reds' sensational 7-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday, while Mohamed Salah was also on hand with a brace of his own.
Labelled by Sportsmail's Chris Sutton as one of the worst displays ever by a Premier League player , Fernandes was singled out by Gary Neville for failing in his role as Manchester United captain.
Mohamed Salah became Liverpool's record Premier League scorer as they put the boot into Manchester United's chances of joining the title race with a humiliating and historic 7-0 mauling at Anfield.
The Red Devils succumbed to their heaviest defeat since Boxing Day 1931, at the hands of their Lancashire Rivals, no less, with Cody Gakpo continuing his fine run of form.
Manchester United were embarrassed as Liverpool produced their best performance of the season to inflict a devastating 7-0 defeat on Erik ten Hag's side at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
Mohamed Salah became Liverpool's record Premier League scorer as they put the boot into Manchester United's chances of joining the title race with a humiliating and historic 7-0 mauling at Anfield..
Gary Neville was furious with the performances of Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw in Manchester United's devastating 7-0 defeat to Jurgen Klopp's free-flowing Liverpool side at Anfield on Sunday.
Graeme Souness heavily criticised Manchester United pair Raphael Varane and Fred after Cody Gakpo fired in Liverpool's opener during their 7-0 mauling of the Red Devils at Anfield.
After opening the scoring for the reds, the 24-year-old arrived to meet a cross from Mohamed Salah, to finish off an excellent breakaway goal from a very tight angle to put the Reds 3-0 up.
Gary Neville labelled Manchester United's defending a 'mess' after watching Darwin Nunez's goal for Liverpool straight after half time, which led to his old side's humbling 7-0 defeat at Anfield.
Manchester United substitute Scott McTominay lunged into Coady Gakpo with his studs showing in the 64th minute but managed to get away with just a booking.
Bajcetic has been a shining light in a challenging campaign for Liverpool, with the 18-year-old having produced some very impressive performances.
The suggestion the club is for sale was rebuffed recently by FSG. Several Reds fans have seemingly had enough, however, with an aircraft spotted over Anfield before kick-off on Sunday.
Sunday's encounter at Anfield undoubtedly has less riding on it than some previous United vs Liverpool games but victory would still mean everything to both sets of supporters.
Rashford had a difficult couple of years on the field, but has turned into one of the form players on the planet this term as Manchester United continue to improve under Erik ten Hag.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's career has been dominated by Liverpool success and Man United struggles. But last Sunday, he had to watch rivals United win their first trophy in six years.
Damning data which was revealed on Wednesday 1 March showed three in 10 children in London missed out on a place on their top secondary school choice as parents now face a postcode lottery
Jurgen Klopp's side still have an opportunity to finish in the top four, especially as they have played two games less than Tottenham who are only six points ahead..
Manchester United can do the league double over Liverpool for the first time in seven years when they visit Anfield on Sunday in one of England's biggest rivalries. So who makes Sportsmail's combined XI?
Manchester United go into Sunday's clash with rivals Liverpool as rare favourites to walk away with the victory. Sportsmail take a look at where the match will be won and lost.
Varane and Lisandro Martinez have emerged as the preferred combination during United's ascent to third in the table and played in last Sunday's Carabao Cup final victory over Newcastle.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Embarrassed by defeats against Brighton and Brentford, Ten Hag made the bold and some thought brazen move to drop Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire.
DANNY MURPHY ANALYSIS: OK, he's not been at his best this season but he's set such high standards for himself, nobody is able to play for years without making the occasional mistake.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Though the Portuguese does not blow his own trumpet, Reds fans consider his four-month absence as much a reason for Liverpool's modest season as the sale of Sadio Mane.
Fabinho has started three of the last four matches, in all of which Liverpool have kept clean sheets, and his display in the midweek win against Wolves showed signs he was returning to his best.
The two clubs are due to meet on Sunday at Anfield, and have picked up 39 league titles between them to establish themselves as England's two most successful teams.
Erik ten Hag and Jurgen Klopp have urged fans of Manchester United and Liverpool to stop taunting each other over tragedies involving both clubs when they meet at Anfield on Sunday.
The Borussia Dortmund star is expected to leave Germany at the end of the season, with a number of Europe's biggest clubs battling for his signature. Liverpool are keen to land the 19-year-old midfielder.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Sunday's clash with arch-rivals Manchester United feels like a 'derby to him'. He says they are fighting for 'more than just three points'.
Ian Tilston and his car were crushed by a horse, who escaped from a nearby field, while he was driving to work along the M56.
The 31-year-old forward is set to leave the Merseyside club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
While the Reds have enjoyed a position of superiority in recent seasons, United come into the game in greater form, having secured their first piece of silverware in six years on Sunday.
John Goddard and his family, which included his newborn baby, were escorted out of Liverpool Empire Theatre after the staff called security and left his wife in tears.
DOMINIC KING: The Spanish midfielder has been a beacon of positivity for Liverpool this season, his performances illuminated with tenacity and class.
DOMINIC KING: The news felt inevitable but that doesn't stop it from being significant: Roberto Firmino is to leave Liverpool and that devastating trident is down will be down to one prong.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Liverpool's clash with Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United.
DOMINIC KING: Roberto Firmino will end his Liverpool career this summer after informing the club he will not sign a new deal. The Brazil international has been a huge figure.
Erik ten Hag believes his squad of superstars contains 'many leaders' that have helped turn Manchester United into 'mentality monsters' ahead of a weekend trip to Liverpool.
The Brazilian has played a huge role in United's revival this season, and looks to be the dominant midfielder that the club have been crying out for in recent years.
The England star is thought to be one of the most in-demand players in Europe, with a raft of clubs including Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United keen on his services.
Jurgen Klopp's men have looked weak at the back and Neville feels their defence is something United will hope to exploit - pinpointing Alexander-Arnold as one player the team could target.
The incident happened around 10.25am on Tuesday, February 28 at the Everlast Gym, which is a short distance from the world famous racecourse.
EXCLUSIVE BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: Experience taught Fabio Borini to hatch a plan just in case the ground ever shook beneath his feet. Again.
Mount - who is the club's reigning Player of the Year - is believed to want to treble his £80,000-a-week wages, which would put him in line with the other senior players and new signings.
CHRIS WHEELER: United are on a roll after winning the Carabao Cup and advancing in the FA Cup and Europa League. They visit bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday still in contention for the title.
The last time Mohamed Salah scored against Wolves in front of The Kop, he raced away in a state of delirious euphoria. Last season, he was convinced his strike had won Liverpool the league.
DOMINIC KING: Virgil van Dijk has admitted he jeopardised his own form and fitness by playing on last autumn when he should have missed some games.
Jurgen Klopp disagreed with the decision to overturn their opening goal as there as 'no foul' in his eyes. However, he did say he was impressed with how his side reacted mentally.
Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool a hard-fought win against Wolves. Sportsmail's DOMINIC KING takes a look at some of the things you may have missed.
After nothing could separate both sides at 1-1, the tie went to penalties, where the Reds claimed a 6-5 win, securing their spot in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool were not particularly convincing. They were a little leaden at times. What happened here against Real Madrid has taken a psychological toll and understandably so.
Jurgen Klopp's side are hoping to close the gap to the top four following a disappointing goalless draw against Palace. Follow Sportsmail's live blog for Liverpool's clash with Wolves at Anfield.
EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Safety officials have told City that Liverpool should be given 2,400 seats - a substantial drop from the 3,000 they would normally receive.
Clubs have been releasing their financial accounts for the 2021-22 season, with numbers showing that Manchester United paid out the most of the 'big six' clubs on player wages at £384m.
All of Liverpool's parking meters are now off-limits for convicted thief Nicholas Brennan after he was caught - and later convicted - of stealing from one in William Brown Street.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Liverpool have played Wolves so often this year that they could probably do it with their eyes closed but they must stay wide awake on Wednesday to avoid another nasty shock.
Former Liverpool star Sadio Mane is 'convinced' that Jurgen Klopp can lead the club back to the 'top' of the Premier League standings after a torrid season so far for Reds supporters.
With the games piling up, Ten Hag is in a position where he needs to change his team somewhere to help keep his main players fit going into the decisive months of the campaign.
Pep Guardiola called him one of the best players in the world and Liverpool have a strong interest in him. For Matheus Nunes, Wolves' trip to Anfield on Wednesday is the perfect time to show why.
The fan favourite from Liverpool, 30, was beaten by Dricus du Plessis in his last outing in December, submitting in the third round at UFC 282.
Fenway Sports Group are reportedly targeting major media companies as potential investors in Liverpool, with F1 owners Liberty Media considered a contender to take a stake in the club.
The 30-year-old striker left Anfield last summer in a £35.1million deal with the German club. He has scored 11 goals across all competitions since moving to Bayern.
League leaders Arsenal host Sean Dyche's Everton while Liverpool face Wolves - with all four teams in league action during an FA Cup gamweek,
Arthur returned to first team training on February 9 but has been doing double sessions several times a week, all coordinated with the club and his personal team.
Both Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are reportedly trying to lure Naby Keita to the Bundesliga in the summer once his contract at Premier League giants Liverpool expires.
CHRIS WHEELER: United meet West Ham in the FA Cup fifth round at Old Trafford on Wednesday night three days after beating Newcastle at Wembley to lift the Carabao Cup.
DOMINIC KING: Luis Diaz is set to miss Liverpool's rescue mission against Real Madrid after manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed the influential forward is not yet able to train despite positive rehabilitation.
IAN HERBERT - DEPUTY CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: While Wrexham contemplate blockbuster friendlies with United and Chelsea, Southend are preparing for a winding-up hearing at the High Court.
The stars, who first became pals during lockdown after meeting each other in a vaccine centre, appeared on DNA Journey and went on an adventure to uncover their histories.
DOMINIC KING: Liverpool's historic 2021-22 campaign, in which they played every single match in the calendar, only resulted in the club making a pre-tax profit of £7.5million.
And, according to Spanish outlet AS , both Manchester United and Arsenal have expressed an interest in Veiga, who Celta fans have labelled a 'revelation' after his performances this year.
A plethora of stars were on show at the award show in Paris, with several accolades handed out during the evening. Three defenders made the team, alongside four midfielders and four forwards.
CHRIS WHEELER: Erik Ten Hag is a clear thinker and a straight talker with a laser-like vision of what he wants. This has been a no-nonsense revolution since he arrived at Old Trafford last summer.
Virgil van Dijk has said that Liverpool have been 'spoilt' with success over the past five years and that the disappointing nature of this term has come as a 'shock' to everyone.
Liverpool have struggled this season and are nine points behind the top four, with Salah also enduring a disappointing campaign to date.
Manchester United beat Newcastle 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday to claim Ten Hag's first piece of silverware since he arrived ten months ago, and the club's first in six long years.
AADAM PATEL: Telling in the frustration that Trent Alexander-Arnold reacted with when his goalbound free-kick crashed into Jordan Henderson and when the full back trudged off in the second half
CRAIG HOPE AT WEMBLEY: Loris Karius is unlikely to play ever again as a Newcastle United goalkeeper. But at least this time - in reverting to the shadows - they will not feel nearly so dark.
When businessman Bill Foley finalized his deal to buy Bournemouth in October, the Cherries became the 10th current Premier League club to have at least minority ownership from the USA.
The former Liverpool stopper is set to make his first appearance for the club in the clash against Man United due to Nick Pope's suspension and the fact that Martin Dubravka is cup-tied.
CRAIG HOPE: Howe may have shied away from comparison to Simeone, but Trippier wears a smile as cunning as Newcastle's underhand tactics when he hears of the similarities.
A goalless draw against 12th-placed Crystal Palace was probably not the emphatic statement Klopp's side would have hoped to make after their 5-2 Champions League defeat.
Jamie Redknapp believes Liverpool have to win their next two matches to turn their season around - but that the squad is capable of finishing in the top four. This follows their 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.
Football fans came together to pay tribute to the late John Motson during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Liverpool on Saturday night.
CRAIG HOPE: Howe may have shied away from comparison to Simeone, but Trippier wears a smile as cunning as Newcastle's underhand tactics when he hears of the similarities.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT SELHURST PARK: In summarising the kind of game this was for Liverpool, it is probably reasonable to go directly to a scenario that played out around half an hour in.
DANNY MURPHY: While most people will feel sympathy for Nick Pope missing out, Erik ten Hag 's players will do whatever they can to take full advantage of Karius coming in from the cold.
Michael Olise's trickery and delivery from both wings created panic throughout for Crystal Palace, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Naby Keita had difficult nights for Liverpool.
Liverpool will look to put their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid behind them when they face Crystal Palace. Follow all the action with Sportsmail's Michael Pavitt in our live match blog.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Newcastle are one victory away from winning their first major trophy in 54 years, as Eddie Howe's side take on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
DOMINIC KING: Klopp launched an impassioned defence of Virgil van Dijk and insisted he has no concerns about his star defender's form despite the Dutchman being in the spotlight currently.
DOMINIC KING: Liverpool are in transition and the scrutiny on them has been intensified after they were skewered by Real Madrid, the 5-2 defeat putting them on the brink of Champions League elimination
Jamie Carragher was told to behave by commentator Martin Tyler after the former Liverpool star's joke about Manchester United and referees during Fulham's match with Wolves.
Nick Pope's absence will be 'costly' for Newcastle United's hopes for Carabao Cup glory, according to Paul Merson. The Magpies take on Manchester United in the final at Wembley.
GRAEME SOUNESS: I don't think there's a city in the UK where you'd see as many people out wearing the local team's colours when that team weren't even playing. It never failed to amaze me.
Jurgen Klopp has said he 'knew this season would be tricky' and chose to sign a new contract accordingly to help rebuild his side.
Arsenal and Liverpool are among the Premier League teams to be frustrated by Newcastle's tactics this season, and Ten Hag is expecting more of the same.
The 25-year-old's brace against Leicester on Sunday took his total for the season to a career-best 24 goals, including 16 in his last 17 games.
The Spaniard is currently injured and has struggled throughout 2022-23, having previously missed six games at the start of the season with a hamstring issue.
Alaba, 30, was forced off 27 minutes into the 5-2 Champions League last-16 first-leg victory at Anfield due to a hamstring injury and had to be replaced by Nacho.
It's a crucial clash for Liverpool, who are in need of a strong performance following their damaging 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid in their round of 16 Champions League first leg on Tuesday evening.
Mikel Arteta's team travel to Leicester two points clear at the top and with a game in hand on second-placed Manchester City as they look to clinch the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.
There really is nothing quite like the thrill of Champions League football, especially with so many mouth-watering ties taking place in this season's round of 16.
IAN LADYMAN: I was there in Kyiv and you don't forget moments like the one when Karius allowed Karim Benzema to pinch the ball as he rolled it out for goal number one in the Champions League final.
For all the rhetoric about growing Premier League supremacy off the pitch, none of the four English representatives managed to win their first leg ties in the round of 16.
Adam Gilbert (pictured) terrified shoppers with a pair of raids in Bootle, Merseyside, in May and June last year, going so far as to fire the weapon in a desperate bid to scare staff into giving him cash.
In an open letter to fans, Lovren described his announcement as 'somber news', and spoke of the emotion he had gone through in deciding to hang up his boots for his country.
The BT pundits debated Bellingham's future on Wednesday evening, with most of Europe's top clubs currently vying for the youngster's signature after his meteoric rise at Borussia Dortmund.
There was a sense of bewilderment within Liverpool's squad as they tried to come to terms with how an early two-goal lead and their best start in months ended with them on the end of 5-2 drubbing.
Groups of fans held protests in response to the way they were treated at last season's Champions League final at the Stade de France in Paris during Liverpool's 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid.
Many stalwarts who have been integral to Liverpool's success such as Fabinho and Joel Matip have looked a shadow of their former selves, leading to several calls for a squad overhaul this summer.
Former Liverpool League Cup winner Luis Enrique has questioned the ongoing form of the club's superstar Mohamed Salah since the Egyptian signed his lucrative new contract with the club.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds were leading 2-0 in the dying minutes of the game when Andy Robertson kicked the ball away from Toffees goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after the whistle had already been blown.
A four-second BT Sport advert for UFC London has drawn a huge number of complaints from viewers who are angry at the 'ridiculous' increase in volume.
The former Los Blancos president, 71, made the comments when asked about Real's mental strength and how most teams would have crumbled in their position.
Liverpool had got off to the best possible start against a Real Madrid side who have beaten them in two Champions League finals in the last five years.
Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to earn a devastating 5-2 victory at Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Klopp's frustrations boiled over in his post-match press conference when the Reds manager, 55, was asked about Real Madrid players.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Real Madrid feel they are already through to the Champions League quarter-finals after an emphatic 5-2 win at Anfield.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr is peerless when it comes to inflicting damage on opponents, his manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the Brazilian scored twice in a brilliant 5-2 comeback win at Liverpool.
Cameron Smith has been given the green light to defend his British Open title in July after tournament organisers confirmed defectors to LIV Golf will be able to compete at St Andrews.
LIV Golf's foremost stars will be able to play in the 151st Open following an R&A announcement Tuesday. The likes of Cam Smith, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson are all eligible to play.
Real Madrid took a major stride towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a 5-2 first leg win over Liverpool, but Carlo Ancelotti warned his players still have work to do in the last-16 tie.
Former defender Ferdinand compared the two teams' trajectory, insisting Real are on the way up with the number of young players in their squad.
Carragher was astounded by the defensive frailties his former club showed after initially storming into a two-goal lead, branding their performance in the second half a 'disgrace'.
Real Madrid took Liverpool apart after gathering their composure. The match was evenly balanced at 2-2 but the second period was one side to the extent that Carragher laid siege to his old club.
Liverpool will be looking to build a first leg advantage when they take on Champions League holders Real Madrid at Anfield in their last-16 clash. Follow all the action here.
Kroos, 33, had been left at home along with fellow midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni due to illness, but was deemed well enough to travel to England at the very last minute.
The 49-year-old is currently a Los Blancos ambasador and is set to be present at Anfield for the highly-anticipated Champions League clash.
CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe spoke to Loris Karius straight after Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool, in which Nick Pope was sent off and ruled out of the Wembley showpiece.
The Premier League has released its fixture list for the month, and the Reds have been left with the daunting task of playing three of the other 'Big Six' clubs in just over a week.
PETE JENSON: The table doesn't lie after 22 games and Real Madrid being eight points behind Barcelona, despite having beaten them earlier in the season, tells its own story - all has not been well.
John W Henry's revelation that Liverpool are not for sale has created a huge debate amongst supporters and led to more questions about the club's future under Fenway Sports Group.
It's not even been a year since Vinicius Jr scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Liverpool in Paris - in a fixture overshadowed by chaotic scenes that led to the game being delayed by 40 minutes.
CHRIS SUTTON: It happens in all sports, not only football. The 1991 Ryder Cup started with a local radio DJ revealing the phone numbers of the European players' hotel rooms.
Mohamed Salah can break three major scoring records in under a week - with the forward set to feature against Real Madrid and Crystal Palace.
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool host Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid in a mouthwatering Champions League showdown at Anfield - with the Reds looking to keep their good run of form going,
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Real Madrid will have several Brazilians on the pitch at Anfield on Tuesday night - and they will be delighted if any of them manage to do what Julio Baptista did back in 2007.
With second choice goalkeeper Dubravka cup-tied - and Karl Darlow on loan at Hull City - Eddie Howe has been left with selecting either Loris Karius or Mark Gillespie at Wembley.
Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid might be waking up with weary heads on Tuesday morning, after Liverpool fans set off fireworks outside at 2:00am.
Vinicius, 22, has been the victim of near-constant abuse throughout his time in Spain with Real Madrid, with much of it turning truly nasty and racist this season.
DOMINIC KING: Liverpool's manager would have been happy if he had never watched it again, but circumstances forced his hand. And what Klopp realised is that this was one that got away.
Rafa Benitez, who led Liverpool to two Champions League finals, winning one, casts his eye over both sides and picks out where he feels the tie will be won and lost.
MARK SHAPLAND - ASSOCIATE CITY EDITOR: The most likely scenario, according to investment bankers, is that Henry wants to find out how much Liverpool is worth.
SIMON JONES: Former Watford manager Gracia is one of two names under consideration by Leeds but Rafa Benitez is not in the running as he is holding out for a different project.
The Brazilian, who has scored three goals in his last three meetings with Jurgen Klopp's side - including the winner in May's Champions League final - has found himself the subject of sick insults.
The midfielder played a key role in every game as the club knocked out Paris Saint-Germain , Chelsea and Manchester City en-route to the Paris final, where they beat Liverpool 1-0.
DOMINIC KING: Henry, the principal figure in Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group, barely speaks publicly these days and his visits to Merseyside are few and far between.
Martin Dubravka could be awarded a Carabao Cup winner's medal this weekend despite being unable to play in the clash - and remarkably, the goalkeeper could do so regardless of who wins.
The Champions League has thrown up an excellent last 16 clash between two of the tournament's most successful sides, as Liverpool host Real Madrid on Tuesday.
The weekend brought with it stunning results, a comeback Arsenal win, and more positive signs for Arsenal. Sportsmail looks at ten things we learnt from the Premier League.
DOMINIC KING: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put himself through torture to re-watch last season's Champions League final for the first time to prepare for football's ultimate test against Real Madrid.
Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni have not been named in Real Madrid's Champions League squad to face Liverpool. Veteran Luka Modric headlines Carlo Ancelotti's midfield.
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Leyland joined Newcastle from Liverpool midway through last season, with Howe praising his 'big impact' and 'huge part' he played in their transformation.
The former Magpies and Chelsea winger, 31, was confirmed to have died under the rubble of the devastating earthquake that has hit Turkey and Syria - with tributes pouring in from old clubs.
Sadio Mane has given a somewhat surprising answer when asked who the best finisher he has played with.
The Reds beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Premier League this weekend but are being criticised for their decision to board a plane home from the match.
PETE JENSON IN MADRID: He arrives in England on Monday as the greatest single threat to Liverpool's Champions League progress, but he'll be glad to be away from Spanish grounds.
Graeme Souness cannot completely rule out Manchester United as Premier League winners this season - as long as they can keep their main man fit.
Although Jurgen Klopp's side have won their last two games, they have been a shadow of their former selves for much of this campaign and are currently in eighth place in the Premier League.
Darwin Nunez is doubtful for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Tuesday after picking up a shoulder injury.
The UEFA independent review, which was published last week, has corroborated The Mail on Sunday's own findings from last year's debacle and cited Sportsmail as a key source for its work.
With Martin Dubravka cup-tied having already featured in the tournament for Man United this season - and Karl Darlow on loan at Hull - Howe has been left with either Loris Karius or Mark Gillespie.
The hosts showed grit and courage to continue their high tempo approach, and drew several good saves from Brazil international Alisson as they looked to force their way back into the game.
The French winger, 25, described the match as 'a very bad day' and pointed out that Pope will miss the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United next Sunday.
The Uruguayan, who has had somewhat of an erratic season, scored Liverpool's opener in a 2-0 victory over Newcastle but has often been criticised for his poor finishing across the season.
CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Not since the tradition of stag-dos the night before a wedding have preparations for a big day gone quite so spectacularly wrong.
Rafael Benitez appears to have lost his touch with the on-screen graphics at Sky Sports. As Liverpool boss, he was captured waving his hands on the touchline, just as an information bar appeared.
Newcastle play host to top-four rivals Liverpool who inflicted the Magpies' only loss of the season at Anfield, with Jurgen Klopp's Reds in desperate need of a win to close the gap to the top four.
Mohamed Salah charged forwards to receive a pass, but in an extraordinary moment, the Newcastle goalkeeper came out of his box diving to collect the ball with his hands.
Newcastle take on Liverpool tonight, at St James' Park, where there will be a minute's silence in remembrance for former Magpies winger, Atsu
EXCLUSIVE: The trial - which will be the first of its kind in the world - is being carried out to determine if bodycams improve behaviour and respect towards officials.
Newcastle and Liverpool will get the chance to take out their frustrations on each other on Saturday, and that suits them just fine as they are not particularly fond of one another.
There will be a minute's silence ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool after former Magpies winger Christian Atsu was found dead in Turkey.
Bajcetic only turned 18 in October, but has forced his way into Liverpool's starting XI in recent weeks and has been a rare bright spark in what has otherwise been a disappointing campaign.
EXCLUSIVE: He is not the only manager to have been swallowed up in the Farhad Moshiri era but his frustration, 13 months on, remain visible.
The findings of an independent inquiry were published this week and highlighted failings on UEFA's behalf that led to a 'near miss' outside the Stade de France on May 28.
MARTIN KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Newcastle's game management has been first-class. Recognising when to skilfully slow down play is not a tactic that should be underestimated.
Liverpool have shocked everyone this season but not in the way that Jurgen Klopp would have been hoping for. However, there are positives for the Reds as Sportsmail analyses some staggering stats.
A significant gap exists between Mason Mount and Chelsea in the star's ongoing contract negotiations, with Liverpool now pushing hard to sign the England international.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday, with Benzema and Kroos now facing a race against time to return for the match at Anfield.
Van Dijk has been sidelined since being replaced at half time in Liverpool's 3-1 defeat at Brentford on January 2, but he was on the bench for the Merseyside derby on Monday.
Salah spent two-and-a-half years with the Blues after completing an £11m move from Basel in January 2014, yet most of that time was spent out on loan after a difficult first half-season under Mourinho.
Benitez took charge of the Spanish giants in the summer of 2015 but was dismissed just seven months later following a rollercoaster tenure that was chaos behind the scenes.
IAN LADYMAN: Mbappe has established himself as one of the world's elite players at PSG. But there comes a time when the fun has to stop and the real work must begin.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Dawson even scored on his debut, a 3-0 win over Jurgen Klopp's side. Wolves face Bournemouth at home on Saturday and will be confident of a third straight win.
Liverpool were leading 2-0 with the clock running down when Andy Robertson kicked the ball away from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after the whistle had already been blown.
Stoke City have admitted they failed to meet standards their women's team after an online backlash, with fans and former players having hit out at the conditions at their home ground.
And Sir Martin Broughton - who as chairman of the club sold the Reds to FSG in 2010 - revealed the ownership's objectives after he talked to current Liverpool and FSG chairman Tom Werner.
Jamie Carragher had admitted that he is desperate to see Liverpool sign Jude Bellingham after the midfielder helped Borussia Dortmund to a 1-0 Champions League victory over Chelsea.
Parker, 42, was sacked by Bournemouth in August just three days after losing 9-0 at Liverpool, but swapped a relegation battle for the Champions League knockout stages.
It is takeover season in the Premier League with Tottenham now subject to fresh interest from billionaire businessman Jahm Najafi and his New York investment company.
Liverpool icon Carragher suggested earlier this month that the Norwegian striker may have picked the wrong club in joining City and claimed they look a 'lesser team' with him playing.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits he is relieved that the 'lies' of last year's Champions League final chaos have been exposed after they were cleared of blame by an independent panel this week.
Nunez became Liverpool's record signing last summer when he arrived from Benfica for £85m, and he scored on his debut in the Community Shield against Manchester City.
The 55-year-old, Califonia-native jetted to the U.K. from America just a couple of days ago and was in the stands to see the Egyptian score in the first half against the Toffees before Cody Gakpo made it 2-0.
Jurgen Klopp subbed Stefan Bajcetic off so he could receive the thunderous appreciation from the Anfield crowd he so richly deserved.
Hogan said the experience of the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy and the after-effects and understanding which had taken place since meant a significant loss of life at the Stade de France was avoided.
IAN HERBERT: Even in the hush of a warm Spring morning, there is the intoxicating sense of soul about Old Trafford. The old Munich clock on the corrugated red metal of the South-east corner.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson accepts it is the players' responsibility to kickstart the charge for Champions League qualification.
But the pair are now set to be reacquainted in the ring, giving Eubank Jr a chance to avenge the bitter loss - which came after several high-profile controversial exchanges between the pair.
CRAIG HOPE IN GERMANY: Here, he is just a teenager talking football, mourning lost goals in much the same way as the Sunday morning plodder in the pub.
The Manchester City manager last week mocked Liverpool legend Gerrard's infamous slip during a defeat by Chelsea at Anfield in 2014 that led to City winning the Premier League title.
The knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition is among the most exciting in world football and after a 104-day break, the Champions League is back - with eight intriguing match-ups.
The independent report also fully exonerated fans who were initially blamed by UEFA for arriving late at the ground and causing the kick-off to be delayed by more than half-an-hour.
There should be a sense of satisfaction when vindication arrives but, that is not the case. The fury remains as intense as it was that evening, eight months ago, and no statement will change it.
OLIVER HOLT: A few days ago, no one would have given Liverpool a sniff of beating Real Madrid in the Champions League second round tie that is fast approaching.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford attached a 'penalty cheat sheet' to his water bottle for Monday night's Premier League clash with Liverpool. Everton ended up losing the fixture 2-0.
Paris should not have hosted the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool last season because officials did not have enough time to prepare, a senior sports chief admitted on Monday.
Liverpool have had a poor season so far and are nine points off Newcastle in fourth with a game in hand, but looked somewhere close to their usual selves on Monday at Anfield.
DOMINIC KING: UEFA conducted a their own investigation to the shambolic and dangerous scenes that led to the game between Liverpool and Real Madrid in the Stade de France.
Gakpo was deployed up front against Everton on Monday night and proceeded to score his first Liverpool goal in his seventh appearance for the club.
Jamie Carragher has called out Jordan Pickford's positioning for Liverpool's opener in Monday's Merseyside derby.
The 18-year-old midfielder starred for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's side registered their first Premier League win of 2023 with a 2-0 victory against Everton at Anfield.
Mo Salah scored his first goal this year and Cody Gakpo slotted home first ever Reds goal as Liverpool claimed a much-needed win to ease the pressure on Jurgen Klopp.
DOMINIC KING: Liverpool recorded their first Premier League win since December 30 with goals either side of half-time from Salah and Gakpo, his first since joining from PSV for £45m.
Liverpool secured a 2-0 win over rivals Everton as Jurgen Klopp's side returned to winning ways. Sportsmail's Ian Ladyman was at Anfield to rate the players, with Jeorge Bird providing the words.
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The Reds are enduring a torrid season so far after spending over £120million over the summer and winter windows but are still struggling in mid-table and face an uphill task to secure a top four finish.
Liverpool and Everton will play out the 242nd Merseyside derby at Anfield on Monday but Benitez has refused to favour a side, given he is one of only two managers to have coached both.
On a weekend where VAR came under huge fire, Brooks chalked off Pervis Estupinan's strike - which would have been the opening goal - after drawing the offside line from the wrong defender.
Of those in the top 10 no manager has lost fewer games than Pep Guardiola's 34, with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, third with a 62.6 per cent win rate, losing 41 in total.
Bournemouth are still hunting their first victory since returning from the World Cup break, with a return of two points from seven matches leaving them second from bottom of the Premier League.
The highly-rated attacker featured in the No 10 position as part of the rarely used 4-2-3-1 system for the Magpies, who moved away from Howe's trusted 4-3-3 formation at Bournemouth.
MATT BARLOW AT PORTMAN ROAD: The quote was pitched perfectly as 29,072, Ipswich's biggest crowd of the season, pulsated to the rhythm of another thrilling game in the third tier.
Jurgen Klopp has challenged Liverpool's critics to turn their focus on him as he defended the backroom staff who have helped build the club's success.
Questions are swirling off the pitch with several senior figures departing - including the sporting director who only took the job last summer. It has left a seismic reshuffle off the pitch at Liverpool.
Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara faces up to a month out of action after the extent of his hip flexor injury was revealed. The Reds star was hurt during a recent training session for Jurgen Klopp's side.
On Friday, in his first appearance in front of the media following Monday's bombshell revelations, Guardiola came out fighting, including referencing Gerrard's most infamous moment.
After challenging for the quadruple last season and hitting the maximum possible fixture count, Klopp's side have struggled this year and sit 10th in the league after 20 games.
DANNY MURPHY: This Merseyside derby with both Liverpool and Everton struggling is a far cry from the ones I attended as a fan, when they were the best two teams in the country.
INTERVIEW BY JOE BERNSTEIN: Cody Gakpo isn't pretending the start to his Liverpool career has been ideal. Six games in, there has been only one win, and no goals.
The Toffees head to Anfield with momentum after their win over Premier League leaders Arsenal last weekend while their hosts are still scrabbling around for form with just one win in 2023.
The Reds have endured a difficult campaign and head into the Merseyside derby on Monday in mid-table, with the side currently 11 points off the Champions League places.
And Jamie Carragher believes that several transfer mistakes over recent years has left Klopp with a limited amount of players who are in the peak of their careers.
Keita has struggled massively for form since joining Liverpool for £52.75million in 2018, managing just 127 appearances for the club in five years as a player at Anfield.
JOE BERNSTEIN: You'd have got long odds on Brighton, Brentford and Fulham being above Liverpool and Chelsea with less than half a season left.
Sportsmail looks at how Jurgen Klopp can undergo a rebuild at Liverpool - including being forced to cut some of his biggest success stories to help land key transfer targets..
The Colombian forward's injury was a significant blow for his manager Jurgen Klopp, whose side have struggled this season plummeting to 10th in the Premier League.
The England international, like many Liverpool players, has struggled to match the heights of recent years in terms of their performances this season.
Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk, Roberto Firmino and Arthur all returned to training this week in a massive boost for the struggling Reds. Thiago though has missed training.
Liverpool are under siege after a dreadful start to 2023 and have not won in the Premier League since December 30, when they beat Leicester 2-1 thanks to two Wout Faes own goals.
According to German journalist Christian Falk's CaughtOffside.com column , the 19-year-old is not thought to be keen on a switch to the Blues due to a perceived lack of a plan in west London.
Their 3-0 loss at Molineux was the latest setback for the Reds who have also suffered heavy defeats to Brentford and Brighton since the start of January.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has claimed his feisty clashes with journalists are not disrespectful, insiting reporters make 'massive things' out of what he says.
A FIFA report has confirmed English clubs spent a total of £742million during the January transfer window, largely spearheaded by Chelsea's £323m outlay on new signings.
DOMINIC KING: It was a warm morning in 2018 when Jurgen Klopp made the analogy. Surveying the size of the task in front of Liverpool, he said they were 'like Rocky Balboa, not Ivan Drago'.
The catalyst and last straw, from their own perspective, was the Carabao Cup tie between the two clubs before Christmas when a 15-year-old girl was hit by a beer pot.
MIKE KEEGAN: The Premier League champions have acted after the teenager was struck by a beer pot weighted with coins that had been hurled from the visiting area.
The Reds have endured a dismal run of form in recent weeks - with just one win in their last seven matches - and it's led to mounting pressure on boss Jurgen Klopp.
Yorke labelled the Sky pundit a 'waffler', and insisted that his opinion on the Norwegian striker was not worth paying attention to after he suggested Haaland made Man City a 'lesser team'
Liverpool, 10th after the opening 20 games, have endured a miserable season to date and are staring at the very real prospect of having no European football in 2023-24.
The Premier League giants and James have both teased the collection , but it only seemed fitting that it was officially released after the Lakers star became the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
Broughton insisted the majority of foreign investors have property in London, and would therefore be more interested in buying clubs in the capital, rather than moving their 'pads'.
PETE JENSON: It was the Brazilian winger who scored the goal that won the Champions League final against Liverpool last year that qualified Real Madrid for this competition and he did it again here.
Kane became Tottenham's all-time leading goalscorer last weekend when he scored his 267th goal for the club. However, there remains uncertainty regarding his future at Tottenham.
SIMON JONES: The 20-year-old centre back has impressed while on loan at PSV Eindhoven and has been improving under the tutelage of his coach, former Man United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Gary Neville thinks Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are pushing hard for the Premier League to punish Manchester City because they are jealous of the reigning champions.
SIMON JONES: Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo has returned to training and is hoping to contribute as Jurgen Klopp intensifies preparations for the upcoming Merseyside derby on Monday.
The vastly-experienced McParland spent ten years at Liverpool and has also served as sporting director with the likes of Brentford, Nottingham Forest and Rangers.
Real Madrid are reportedly hoping to take advantage of Liverpool and Manchester City's misfortune in their bid to sign Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland this summer.
The 23-year-old forward's new national team coach said it was good to have young Dutch players moving to bigger leagues, but added that it could also be difficult for them.
The term applied to the likes of Fowler, Redknapp, McManaman and James, became famous thanks to the cream suits and sunglasses that they donned at the 1996 FA Cup final.
Ward announced in November that he was stepping down from his role with Liverpool at the end of this season. And he is now being seriously considered by the Dutch champions.
The Premier League returned in full force last weekend after taking a short pause for the FA Cup - and it certainly did not disappoint. Sportsmail takes a look at its latest power rankings.
Allen picked up 74 caps during his time with the Dragons and was part of the team who reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals under Chris Coleman - with the side going on to lose 2-0 to Portugal.
Javier Atalaya was Benzema's personal trainer before before joining up with Real Madrid to work closely with the striker. He also worked with Ronaldo during his time at the club.
Should Man City be found guilty, they face a range of potential sanctions including a points deduction or even an expulsion - though it could take years to come to a conclusion.
It was a throwaway comment from a senior star on the Costa Blanca last December that told you all was not well at Leeds United. 'Relegation will be fun this year,' the player quipped.
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann wants current Reds boss Jurgen Klopp to apologise for his recent behaviour in a post-match press conference following a heavy defeat to Wolves.
The Guinean midfielder's current contract expires at the end of the current season and Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg claims he is unlikely to sign a new one.
With plenty of action across the ten Premier League games including shocks at both ends of the table, here is what we learned from the weekend's encounters.
Liverpool's defeat to Brighton was their latest setback this season. Sportsmail takes a look at what the Reds can achieve and how their manager can get them back on track.
Former Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan has jokingly asked when Liverpool's belated 2013-14 title parade might be after the announcement of charges facing Manchester City.
Many are calling for Man City to be stripped of their titles from that period in light of the charges - and if that extreme punishment ever materialised it would alter the history books significantly.
Carlo Ancelotti's side are said to be interested in signing the 19-year-old who has become one of the world's most sought after players.
The Liverpool legend, 45, joked that the Sky Blues bring in more commercial revenue than some of Europe's biggest clubs.
It was announced on Monday morning that the reigning champions had been charged by the Premier League for breaching financial rules more than 100 times in the space of nine seasons.
A terrible season for the Reds hit another low point on Saturday after they were easily swatted aside 3-0 by a Wolverhampton Wanderers team who had only scored a top flight low of 12 goals this season.
The journalist who Jurgen Klopp refused to talk to on Saturday has reportedly explained why the Liverpool manager furiously snubbed him.
Liverpool fell to their seventh Premier League defeat of the season at Wolves on Saturday, one of three losses this year Carragher referenced as among the worst in the club's recent memory.
STUART BRENNAN AT MOLINEUX: The defender, who was central to his side's resistance for the rest of the game - was praising the Wolves revival under manager Julen Lopetegui.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT MOLINEUX: There have been a few moments in this most brutal tumble down the mountain when it has been necessary to wonder how exactly it came to this for Liverpool.
MIKE KEEGAN - SPORTS AGENDA: You might have thought new £105m Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez would have looked into putting down roots in London.
Brennan Johnson's early goal handed Nottingham Forest a crucial 1-0 home win against Leeds on Sunday, as Steve Cooper's side carved out an eight-point lead above the relegation zone.
Alan Shearer has slated Joel Matip for his role in Liverpool's poor showing against Wolves on Saturday. Matip's own goal opened the scoring on the way to Wolves winning the game 3-0.
Dozy Mmobuosi has been described as a billionaire whose reported £90million takeover of the stricken Championship club could rescue them from financial dire straits.
It is understood preliminary talks between Red Bird and Liverpool owners FSG have taken place. The Group paid £533million for an 11% stake in FSG in 2021.
Klopp said he was refusing to answer the question due to the journalist's coverage of the club, but added that he was happy to elaborate on the topic if someone else asked.
DANNY MURPHY: Harry Kane should leave Spurs if Bayern Munich come calling this summer while Erling Haaland should be the first Premier League player to hit 40 goals
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT MOLINEUX: It is the first time that Liverpool have lost three Premier League games away from home since 2012, under Kenny Dalglish.
An own goal from Joel Matip and a strike from Craig Dawson put Wolves 2-0 ahead inside just 12 minutes before Ruben Neves struck to hand Liverpool a third straight away loss.
Jurgen Klopp's side will be hoping to get back to winning ways after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton. Follow Sportsmail's live blog for the all the 3pm games.
His fall from grace hit rock bottom in the FA Cup defeat at Brighton last Sunday, when he was lucky not be red-carded for a reckless challenge on Evan Ferguson.
Chelsea spent over £300million in the January transfer window, with deals being struck for players including Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk and Benoit Badiashile.
The Manchester City star and former Lionesses defender emerged as the leading candidate to take over as head of the players' board at the union
Things will look extremely different this weekend with teams spending big in the January transfer window. Sportsmail takes a look at 10 things to watch out for in the Premier League after a two-week break.
After a month of massive spending, the Blues wrapped up their business with Enzo Fernandez from Benfica on deadline day , who joined for a British record £107m fee.
Chelsea broke the British transfer record on Tuesday to sign Argentine World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for £107m.
Darwin Nunez is taking inspiration from international team-mate and former Liverpool star Luis Suarez as the Uruguayan forward seeks to adapt after a mixed start in the Premier League.
NBA legend LeBron James was seen wearing a customer pair of Liverpool trainers for Tuesday night's game against the Knicks.
The duo were both captured smiling outside at the AXA Training Centre on Thursday afternoon, as they continue to recover from their respective injuries. Van Dijk hasn't featured since last month.
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has offered some words of wisdom to Darren Till, who is on a difficult run of form. The Liverpool native has won only one of his last six fights.
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have been given six extra points thanks to interventions in the 2022-23 campaign and would be sitting six points off the bottom three without VAR technology.
The 31-year-old is one of the club's longest-serving current players, having joined the club in 2015 - four months before Jurgen Klopp was appointed manager.
THE NOTEBOOK: Erik ten Hag's men took the tie 5-0 on aggregate after winning the first leg 3-0 at the City Ground, with Anthony Martial and Fred on the scoresheet at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Follow Sportsmail's live blog as we bring you all the latest news and reaction following a frantic deadline day.
Liverpool's drop in form and mounting injury list has led to fans calling for investment in Jurgen Klopp's side, but little to no movement in terms of transfers left supporters pulling their hair out.
Liverpool moved out of their historic Melwood training ground in 2019, but have now entered negotiations with property developers to buy the base back for their women's team.
IAN HERBERT: It's been 34 years since police officers pursued despicable acts of deceit to cover up the incompetence which claimed the lives of 97 fans at Hillsborough.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: The England international said his goodbyes to the Magpies during their Carabao Cup meeting with Southampton on Tuesday before finalising his agreement with Forest.
Here is Sportsmail's Transfer Deadline Day live blog where we will keep you up to date with all the latest and breaking news as we get it throughout the day.
EXCLUSIVE BY DOMINIC KING: The France international was hurt during Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Brighton, which saw the holders knocked out of the FA Cup, and is now going to be sidelined.
Liverpool do not plan to bolster Jurgen Klopp's squad before the close of the January transfer window, with all efforts aimed towards luring Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham this summer.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know about transfer deadline day and how you can keep up-to-date with the latest news concerning your team.
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Canadian rapper Drake pocketed a $2 million payout by placing a $1million winning bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday's AFC Championship.
Liverpool centre back Phillips, 25, is fifth choice and has only played 65 minutes in the Premier League this season, so may be willing to leave in search of regular first-team football.
SAMI MOKBEL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Liverpool are sick of the sight of Brighton. They'll be sick of this season, too.it goes from bad to worse for Jurgen Klopp's men.
Former Brighton striker Glenn Murray believes Liverpool's defensive midfielder Fabinho should have been shown a straight red card for his challenge on Brighton's Evan Ferguson.
The Reds were knocked out of the FA Cup in the fourth round on Sunday when they fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Roberto de Zerbi's side, with Kaoru Mitoma scoring a stoppage time winner.
DANIEL MATTHEWS: Kaoru Mitoma's injury-time winner handed Brighton a shock 2-1 upset against Liverpool on Sunday, which knock Jurgen Klopp's side out of the FA Cup.
It was Mitoma's fifth goal in his last six appearances across all competitions and his superb finish has not gone unnoticed by fans.
Asked what he believes to be the the primary factor that has led to the team struggling so much this season, Robertson attributed the side's failings to a lack of confidence going forward.
Follow Sportsmail's live blog for the FA Cup fourth-round clash between Brighton and Liverpool as Roberto De Zerbi's side look to secure their second victory over ther Reds in as many weeks
The 30-year-old has not looked at his best all season as Sportsmail looks at the reasons why the forward is struggling to hit his best form after his latest blank against Chelsea.
Xabi Alonso's appointment at Bayer Leverkusen at the start of October raised a few eyebrows. But, Alonso's men have moved up to ninth place and have new aspirations.
City won the FA Cup 'warm-up' by the narrowest of 1-0 margins on Friday night with a big Premier League double-header to come, the first at The Emirates on February 15.
Sunday's FA Cup trip to Brighton gives the German an early chance to avenge a 3-0 defeat at The Amex a fortnight ago, which he described as the 'worst' in his seven-year tenure at Anfield.
Sportsmail's experts conducted a mid-season review and issued awards for the best youngster, signing, manager, goal, game and save, as well as, the worst VAR decision and more.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has rejected accusations that his some of his player's have developed an 'attitude problem' after the club's struggles so far this season.
The 38-year-old Italian made his name at Roma, before moving to Liverpool for £20million back in 2009. Supporters were left struggling to recognise him with a short haircut and a beard.
LEWIS STEELE: After Manchester City knocked out Arsenal on Friday night, there is just one all-Premier League clash remaining this weekend between Brighton and Liverpool.
Though Salah has scored 17 goals for Liverpool this season, there is a general recognition that his levels have not been of the same standard to previous years in the Premier League fixtures.
The Deadpool star, along with co-chairman Rob McElhenney, have helped transform the Welsh team, and have had huge success documenting their progress in season one of their documentary series.
Can - who left the Italian club after two seasons to join Borussia Dortmund - revealed the surgery was actual for thyroid cancer which had been diagnosed by club doctors.
Former Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has made it five trophies in three years since taking charge of Fiorentina's U19 side with Wednesday's Super Cup triumph over Inter Milan.
The Reds - still feeling the effects of playing 63 matches overall last season - are set to travel to the Amex this weekend and Klopp could not resist another rant about the club's fixture chaos.
SIMON JONES: Whether it's Arsenal looking to add firepower to their title charge or teams like Everton and Bournemouth looking to stave off relegation, we can expect more business to be done.
The 18-year-old has made starts in the Premier League - also scoring his first goal - FA and Carabao Cups and also made his Champions League debut in 10 appearances.
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The 41-year-old notched 96 goals in France's top flight during spells at Auxerre, Marseille and Bastia. Cisse is desperate to round that up to 100 and has offered to sign for a Ligue 1 club for free.
LeBron James arrived for the LA Lakers game against the San Antonio Spurs wearing a special edition Liverpool kit, all but confirming an upcoming clothing range with the Premier League outfit.
Chelsea are no strangers to jumping ahead of their Premier League rivals in the transfer market at the last minute, having managed to pip Arsenal to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk earlier this month.
DOMINIC KING: Liverpool will look to reward Stefan Bajcetic's progress with an improved and extended deal. Jurgen Klopp admires the 18-year-old and sees him as a big part of the club's future.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JACK GAUGHAN: As it happens, Ryan Lowe was picking up secrets about Antonio Conte before realising he even needed them.
Off a corner kick, the 20-year-old made a run to the back post to latch on to a headed pass and immediately ran to the corner to celebrate by sticking his fingers in his ears.
Frank Lampard lost his job craving a goalscorer. West Ham grabbed theirs in Danny Ings, Bournemouth are gazumping Southampton to buy another and Man United are still on the look-out.
Leadership within the Liverpool dressing room is shared amongst a handful of key senior players, Andrew Robertson has revealed. Jurgen Klopp introduced a 'leadership group' at Anfield in 2018.
The Gunners maintained their five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table thanks to Eddie Nketiah's last-gasp winner, which capped a pulsating encounter in north London.
Centre back Phillips, 25, is fifth choice and has only played 65 minutes in the Premier League this season, so may be willing to leave in search of regular first-team football.
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With both clubs currently up for sale, their biggest fan representative groups have urged government ministers to include a robust club owners and directors test in a forthcoming white paper.
Brighton have registered an interest in signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. But any deal is likely to depend on whether Liverpool are open to letting the player leave on a free transfer.
The English superstar, 19, is one of the best up-and-coming players in world football, with European giants like Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid interested in signing him.
DAVID KENT: The Italian has enjoyed a strong start at Brighton after replacing Graham Potter last September, keeping Albion in the hunt for European football while securing eye-catching wins.
The latest round of Premier League games saw plenty of drama and controversy, with Arsenal scoring a 90th-minute winner to down Manchester United 3-2 in a thriller at the Emirates.
The Red Devils have long-been the most valuable club in English football and continued that streak after seeing their value increase by 28 per cent over a two-year period.
Merseyside Police confirmed on Tuesday that, in three separate incidents, two arrests took place outside the stadium on Anfield Road with the other inside the arena itself.
Chelsea's WSL clash with Liverpool on Sunday was abandoned after just six minutes due to a frozen pitch , despite the game passing a pitch inspection two-and-a-half hours before kick off.
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KATHRYN BATTE: The decision to abandon the game came far too late. Player safety should always be the priority but the 22 professionals who stepped on the pitch were put at risk.
The Blues supporters were initially given a warning by the stewards to not repeat the chants about the disaster in 1989, which led to 97 football fans losing their lives.
The Dutchman is expected to be out for at least a month with the knock, adding to a list of unavailable stars that already included the likes of Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota.
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The game passed a pitch inspection just two-and-a-half hours before kick off. However, it was called off in the early stages of the game due to concerns over players falling over.
JEFF POWELL: The devastating resolution of the most bitter of British grudge fights came out of the blue. So swift and shocking that nobody saw it coming. Least of all Chris Eubank Jnr.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Cesar Azpilicueta raised his eyes and moved his feet to escape as quickly as the man about whom he was taking questions.
IAN LADYMAN: Imagine being Liverpool. Finally a sign of relative weakness from Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team and Liverpool are not in the position to take advantage. That must hurt.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Liverpool's chances of playing in the Champions League seem to be more centred on them winning Europe's premier trophy as opposed to finishing in the top four.
DAVID COVERDALE AT ELLAND ROAD: Jesse Marsch said this week that he now has an 'arsenal of weapons'. But just when he needed them to cause mass destruction, they fired blanks.
The 19-year-old midfielder certainly wasted no time on his return to the pitch, opening the scoring in wondrous fashion, to net his fourth goal in 15 appearances for the Bundesliga side.
As the game got underway the referee stopped play and postponed the match, which resulted in anger from the players and fans and Chelsea manager Emma Hayes speaking to supporters in the ground.
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Eddie Howe's side have been incredibly resilient in defence this season, and have gone 15 games unbeaten in the Premier League following their goalless draw against Crystal Palace.
Gakpo has yet to score in four appearances for Liverpool but Owen stressed that it is very difficult for the Dutchman as he is coming into a team that has lacked consistency.
The ex defender is a well-renowned Chelsea fan and supports the club after his retirement from playing and has been spotted with fans before, but he was mobbed by supporters in Merseyside.
The Anfield club took the unusual step of making a Tannoy announcement during play after receiving reports of discriminatory abuse from inside the ground.
£89million Mudryk showed exciting glimpses of his ability as a second-half substitute and went close with a couple of chances - one that he created himself with a mazy dribble inside the penalty area.
LIVERPOOL 0-0 CHELSEA - ROB DRAPER AT ANFIELD: Only transfer fees attached to the players would have given it away that these are two super powers.
Chelsea's latest superstar addition Mykhailo Mudryk has received high praise from both Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand following his debut against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.
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Jurgen Klopp has explained that Darwin Nunez and Trent Alexander-Arnold were not fit enough to start against Chelsea with both having recently recovered from injuries.
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The Barcelona chief claimed Infantino was ready to discuss the European Super League, less than two years after FIFA stated they 'strongly disapproved' of it, according to the Times .
The Reds finally got back to winning ways and, with a crucial clash against Chelsea coming up, Sportsmail assesses which of the eight changes should retain their place on the weekend.
Jurgen Klopp delivered thinly veiled barbs ahead of Chelsea's visit to Anfield on Saturday. The Liverpool boss tried his best to keep it brief when discussing the near-£200m spend by the Blues in January.
England midfielder Bellingham has been subject of high-profile interest form numerous clubs across Europe, with Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Milner is pushing to start today's crucial Anfield clash with Chelsea, having been outstanding in Tuesday's 1-0 win at Wolves in the FA Cup. The 37-year-old will be a free agent in the summer.
The predominantly Mersey crowd in the Manchester Arena will not care that Liam Smith has subjected Chris Eubank Jr to false homophobic insinuations before tonight's watershed fight for both of them.
Mount's current deal has 18 months remaining and there is interest in the England international from Liverpool, as reported by The Guardian.
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Jamie Carragher has backed Arsenal to continue their stint at the top of the Premier League table and ward off the challenges of the chasing Manchester City and Man United.
The Brazilian forward and the former Liverpool defender have not always seen eye-to-eye, with the feud perhaps peaking when Richarlison told Carragher to wash his mouth out.
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The Reds are the biggest movers in this year's edition thanks to a revenue increase of almost 22 per cent, from £487.4m during the 2020-21 season, to £594.3m in 2021-22.
Live sport draws in enormous viewing figures and is a lucrative opportunity to top the ratings, but it does not come without its risks - as numerous presenters have found out in recent years.
In a major security breach, Youtuber Daniel Jarvis managed to get into Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux stadium and tape the mobile to some furniture.
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Floodlights at Molineux flickered off slightly in the first few minutes of the FA Cup match, preventing Wolves star Adama Traore from crossing the ball.
A prankster and serial pitch invader has admitted to being behind the loud porn noises that left Gary Lineker and his co-hosts red faced during the BBC 's coverage of the FA Cup.
The Brazil international has been an integral part of everything Liverpool have achieved under Klopp, who believes he was left 'a gift' by former manager Brendan Rodgers.
Follow the action with Sportsmail's live blog covering all of Tuesday's FA Cup replays. Liverpool will be travelling to Wolves hoping to bounce back from their dismal showing at Brighton on Saturday.
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Steven Gerrard has become the latest sporting star to visit the controversial Fame Park zoo in Dubai, with the Liverpool legend having been recorded feeding a bear.
Chelsea and Manchester United supporters will be among those facing uncertainty over travel for fixtures this weekend, with Avanti West Coast delaying the release of advance tickets.
Rashford, 25, has experienced a renaissance in form this season as he leads Erik ten Hag's revolution at the club . The England international has scored 16 goals in all competitions.
CHRIS SUTTON: Everyone got their oranges? Good. It would not be a half-time team talk without those. There are 19 games to go and we have a big second half ahead.
Liverpool face Wolves in an FA Cup third round replay on Tuesday and the tie has assumed huge significance on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Brighton - who await the winners in round four.
Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has showed fans a glimpse of him back in training, as the Colombia star eyes a return to the first team after a lengthy spell out injured.
Arsenal claimed the bragging rights in north London - beating Tottenham - and Manchester United earned a controversial victory over their neighbours Manchester City.
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Scott Parker got his first point as manager of Club Bruges at the second time of asking with a 1-1 draw at home to Anderlecht on Sunday.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI :But aside from what it told us about Brighton, it told us more about Liverpool. About eras and the warnings you see when they might be ending.
Pound for pound, name five managers across Europe better than Brentford's Thomas Frank. Well done if you got to more than three.
Liverpool 'could be interested in signing Ruben Neves this January' amid concerns over their midfield.
Echoing his manager's sentiments, Henderson described the performance - and the wider feeling surrounding Liverpool at present - as having reached the nadir.
Roberto De Zerbi has revealed the 28-year-old can return to the squad if he's willing to work with him as he emphasised the winger's importance to Brighton despite missing the big win over Liverpool.
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Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid are confident they have taken the 'necessary steps' to sign Jude Bellingham, despite interest in the midfielder from several of Europe's biggest clubs.
Top-flight officials blame an over-eager cameraman for Wolves' disallowed FA Cup winner instead of a lack of VAR cameras.
Those four years Arteta spent at Barcelona will prove to be decisive should Arsenal do what no one believed they could at the start of the season and win the Premier League.
Liverpool fans have been venting their anger after being hammered 3-0 by a rampant Brighton side on Saturday.
Danny Welbeck added to a second-half brace from Solly March to leave Jurgen Klopp bewildered as his side drifted seven points away from the top four.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Under angry skies and before a simmering manager, Liverpool slipped ever deeper into that dark place with which they are growing a little too familiar.
Ahead of the bout, middleweight Eubank has begun playing mind-games on his rival by claiming that the Liverpudlian will take a 'beating' in their highly-anticipated fight.
Liverpool became the first team to play every match in every competition in a campaign that culminated in a Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid, the last of 63 fixtures.
Liverpool are not enjoying the best of seasons and Jurgen Klopp's mood will have been dented even further by the news that Virgil van Dijk will miss more than a month with a hamstring injury.
Brighton's Belgian winger Leandro Trossard has reportedly left England on-board a Eurostar tunnel train heading for his home nation of Belgium after being dropped the club.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has ruled out making anymore January additions to bolster his squad - despite their continued struggles.
An exasperated Jurgen Klopp hit back at a journalist for asking about Liverpool's transfer activity this month. The German became irate before speaking for two minutes.
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Gomes has been a regular for the Brazilian outfit since making his debut in October 2020, and has already won several honours at club level, including the Copa Libertadores.
Sources have indicated that Trossard's lack of involvement in training is a decision taken by manager Roberto De Zerbi amid concerns over the forward's attitude.
A look at the away results table in the Premier League makes for fascinating reading, with some sides struggling far more on the road than they do when they have the comforts of home.
The FA has always condemned the use of the homophobic term - which is predominantly aimed at Chelsea - but until this week has never felt able to charge clubs whose fans chant it.
Eric Cantona has warned his former club Manchester United that the world's best players will not move to Old Trafford because they cannot guarantee trophies.
Alan Shearer has backed Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez to become a 'world-class striker' with time and the right advice, but admitted the Uruguay star 'may not be a natural finisher.'
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The French defender took the initiative with his side in possession playing the ball around the back, before Koumetio spotted the goalkeeper off his line and sent it flying in over his head from miles out.
The ball-in-play time in the Premier League this season is the lowest it has been for 13 years, Sportsmail can reveal, amid growing calls for an overhaul of football's timekeeping system.
The pundit clashed with the Liverpool boss at the beginning of the season after Klopp jumped to the defence of Man United coach Erik ten Hag, following a lambasting from Agbonlahor.
City failed to register a shot on target for the first time in a match since April 2018 (against Liverpool) and Southampton advanced to set up a semi-final clash with Newcastle.
IAN HERBERT: Newcastle United supporters had complained of overcrowding and crushing in their third round FA Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday last week.
Nedum Onuoha and his ESPN colleagues were left chuckling at Jurgen Klopp when the Liverpool manager wondered whether the ex- Man City, defender had 'ever played football.'
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The previous boss Czeslaw Michniewicz's contract was not renewed after his side's World Cup exit at the last-16 stage against eventual finalists France.
Jurgen Klopp is desperate to strengthen in midfield this month to revive the Reds' top-four hopes, and Koopmeiners is believed to be one of the names on their shortlist.
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TOM COLLOMOSSE: Wolves have written to referees' chief Howard Webb after they were controversially denied victory by a disallowed goal at Liverpool last eeekend.
The Carabao Cup semi-finals will take place later this month, in what has been a jam-packed schedule of football since the conclusion of the World Cup.
Al-Khelaifi, who is also the chairman of Qatar Sports Investments, met with Levy last week amid the group's desire to shift their ownership approach as part of a strategic shift in 2023.
PETE JENSON: Gareth Bale's brilliance will always be best summed up by one goal - and it isn't that extraordinary volley past Liverpool keeper Loris Karius in the 2018 Champions League final.
IAN LADYMAN: The first goal of two that Gareth Bale scored for Real Madrid in the 2018 Champions League final is worth watching again. For its beauty, its athleticism, its timing.
Newcastle fans have warned Sheffield Wednesday that they risk supporters suffering serious injury unless they improve safety in the away end at Hillsborough.
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Cody Gakpo signed for Liverpool just after Christmas from PSV on a five-and-half year deal and made his debut for the club on Saturday. However, he admits to having some sloppy moments.
Images from the Leppings Lane end, where 97 Liverpool supporters were fatally injured in 1989, show Newcastle fans packed together around one entrance to the seating area.
An inspired away performance deserved to see Julen Lopetegui's side earn a spot in the next round , but a lack of camera angles ended up ruling out what appeared to be a perfectly legal goal.
Mikel Arteta's Premier League-topping Arsenal will face Manchester City if they can defeat League One Oxford on Monday evening.
Sinclair, now 26, was introduced by Brendan Rodgers against West Brom in 2012 - in the process becoming the youngest player to ever appear for the club, a record he still holds.
Wigan are in talks with former England defender Steven Caulker who has spent the last four years in Turkey.
Man United backed Erik ten Hag to freshen up a stagnant side while Liverpool and Man City got a new No 9 each. Sportsmail looks at the progress of the ten most expensive players.
Darwin Nunez scored his tenth of the season for the Reds' first goal - assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold on his 250th appearance - while left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri ran the show for the visitors in a lively display.
Chaos erupted as the Wolves defender back heeled the ball into the net following a scramble inside the penalty area, but the match officials quickly ruled his goal out for an offside.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Jurgen Klopp pulled a face on Friday lunchtime when he was presented with a question about FA Cup replays and their worth in the modern game.
With the scores level at 0-0, the Liverpool goalkeeper was in possession of the ball in the back field and looked to play a short pass out to one of his defenders.
After Cristiano Ronaldo said he had moved to South Africa after signing for Saudi side Al-Nassr, Sportsmail looks back at the best transfer gaffes over the years.
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Brighton have received no offers for Moises Caicedo, according to the club's CEO Paul Barber, despite rumours linking their midfielder to Liverpool or Chelsea.
Gvardiol starred for Croatia at the World Cup, helping his nation finish third in Qatar, and is viewed as one of the hottest prospects in European football.
Cody Gakpo's club and international team-mate Virgil van Dijk has praised him for being a 'great guy' - but insisted that it might take 'a bit of time' for him to get up to speed at Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola is looking to revamp his midfield but the club will base their level of investment in relation to whether Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva stay at the club.
Gakpo has impressed his new team-mates in training this week and he will be involved in Saturday night's FA Cup third-round tie against Wolves, with Klopp set to field a strong team.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Every manager is two different people. There is the guy who is winning, and the guy who is not. Sir Alex Ferguson was absolutely charming after a game, if he had won.
Despite an improvement in performances since Eddie Howe took over from Steve Bruce, the threat of relegation was real as the Magpies headed into 2022 joint bottom of the Premier League.
Virgil van Dijk came off at half-time against Brentford with a hamstring injury. However, the Liverpool boss admitted it was his decision to take him off.
Liverpool could have been just one point off the top four - the perfect launchpad for 2023 - but instead they are now seven adrift after United beat Bournemouth.
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A study of all 54 decisions referred to the Video Assistant Referee in the competition so far has revealed which clubs have had most verdicts go in their favour.
The 19-year-old midfielder only returned to training with Dortmund this week having been granted three weeks off following England's World Cup campaign.
The 19-year-old, who has been tracked by Arsenal, Liverpool and Real Madrid, is being closely monitored by Villa boss Unai Emery, as he looks to Spain to find players to bolster his squad.
The Reds announced the arrival of the PSV forward in late December, but his transfer was not officially ratified until Tuesday - and on Thursday, Gakpo took part in Liverpool training for the first time.
No player has missed more big chances than Nunez this season at 15, and he has also registered the fifth-most offsides (11) of any top-flight player.
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The staggered Christmas and New Year schedule saw Liverpool beaten 3-1 at Brentford on January 2, with Wolves drawing 1-1 at Aston Villa 48 hours later, in only Lopetegui's third game in charge.
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia but is still leaning towards signing a new deal at Anfield. His contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
DOMINIC KING: Virgil van Dijk is facing a race to be fit for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Real Madrid due to the unexpected severity of his damaged hamstring.
IAN HERBERT: It was a book by Pep Lijnders, published last August, which made you wonder if Liverpool were perhaps getting a little too caught up in their own publicity.
On Tuesday, Foden was pictured getting a massive hug from his manager before getting stuck into the session and with City facing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a crunch clash on Thursday.
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Freiburg forward Kevin Schade has undergone a medical at Brentford ahead of completing an initial six month loan move, with a view to a club record £22million summer switch.
The centre-back picked up the problem during the club's 3-1 Premier League loss at the Bees on Monday and will now undergo a scan to assess the full extent of the damage.
The Reds have become accustomed to challenging for the title in recent seasons, but are well off the pace this time around after they suffered their fifth league defeat against Brentford.
The 25-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge in the summer after Chelsea agreed a £63million fee for him last month. Chelsea reportedly paid £10m over Nkunku's release clause to secure him.
TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: It is tempting to ask exactly how much time Leicester City spent on the defensive side of the game during the World Cup break.
DOMINIC KING: Klopp will not panic with 63 points in the Premier League up for grabs but he cannot ignore the warning signs around his team. Sportsmail pinpoints the areas he needs to address.
The Bees have agreed a six-month loan deal for the 21-year-old winger, which will become an obligation to buy for £22m if he achieves certain add-ons relating to his performance (like goals or assists).
The Reds revealed their £44million move for the PSV Eindhoven forward on December 28, subject to the final details being completed - and Liverpool have confirmed Gakpo is now registered with them.
Nunez started up front for Liverpool as they went in search of their fifth straight league win, but he wasted a number of chances, with his most glaring miss coming in the first half.
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When asked whether he had spoken to officials about the issue, Klopp told beIN Sports : 'Yeah, but actually that's exactly the same as I would talk to my microwave, you get no response, really.'
Brentford beat Liverpool 3-1 in a brilliant performance in front of their home crowd and, as ever, the Bees' support was deafening.
Jamie Carragher has slammed Liverpool for their lack of physicality after their 3-1 loss to Brentford on Monday, accusing them of 'not looking like a Jurgen Klopp team'.
Liverpool are weighing up a summer move for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes. Dortmund's Jude Bellingham is their prime target but Nunes is also under consideration.
Liverpool are hoping to continue their assault on the Premier League's top four as they travel to Brentford on Monday evening - seeking a third straight win since returning from the World Cup.
Jamie Carragher has hit out at Liverpool's defending after they conceded two first half goals against Brentford in their Premier League clash.
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The New Year was ushered in with another full round of Premier League action and it's very much advantage Arsenal at the top. Here's a few things we learned from the latest set of games.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has not ruled out anything in this 'crazy' season as he looks to make up for his World Cup dismay. The Reds signed his Holland team-mate Cody Gakpo last week.
JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: Sometimes it is hard not to feel sorry for Premier League managers. If they speak every few days, there are occasions when what they say whacks their nose.
CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: It says much about the progress Newcastle have made that after a draw against Leeds, their supporters found consolation in Man City also dropping points.
Jurgen Klopp has hit out at demands for Liverpool to spend again in January as disrespectful to his current players given they've already sealed a £45million deal for Dutch forward Cody Gakpo.
Croatia defender Dejan Lovren is set to leave Zenit St Petersburg and 'rejoin his old club Lyon.'
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Glasgow-born McGarvey joined St Mirren in 1975 and stayed at the Paisley club for four years before making a £270,000 move to Liverpool, before returning to Scotland the following year.
Liverpool were forced into moving earlier for Cody Gakpo than they planned after injuries to their forward line and rival interest from Manchester United, reports have claimed.
The debate about the greatest player of all time will always be impossible to settle but I think it's fair to say Pele did more for the game of football than anyone else who ever lived.
Impressive performances has sparked transfer interest among some of Europe's biggest teams ahead of the January window. Dailymail.com takes a look at the US stars who could move.
Scott Parker is heading into the Champions League as new coach of Belgian side Club Bruges, four months after being sacked by Bournemouth.
Chelsea will continue their aggressive approach to the January transfer window as further talks are planned today over a move for Benfica's £106m-rated midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Leicester are leading the race to sign Morocco World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi from French club Angers. The midfielder starred as the African country reached the semi-finals in Qatar.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Kolo Toure will forever be remembered as an Arsenal Invincible but it's not a tag you could throw at his Wigan Athletic players.
Gremio, the Brazilian top-flight side, have unveiled the signing of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez. The 35-year-old featured in a short introductory video on Twitter next to the club's No. 9 shirt.
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Liverpool endured a difficult start to the season under Jurgen Klopp, with Alexander-Arnold's defending being questioned on multiple occasions by fans and pundits.
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GRAEME SOUNESS: Man City, it was said, were going to run away with the Premier League after signing Erling Haaland. Some feared it would be boring. It does not quite work like that here.
Liverpool have made a 'concrete move' for MLS starlet Jhon Duran but face extensive competition to secure his signing, according to reports.
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Martinez had extended time off after playing a crucial role in Argentina's World Cup triumph earlier this month, thanks to his penalty heroics - and antics - throughout the tournament.
Jurgen Klopp has made the 'obvious comparison' between Darwin Nunez and Robert Lewandowski, with the Polish star having initially struggled after signing for Borussia Dortmund.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Klopp's side face Leicester on Friday night five points off a Champions League spot , with the German working on the basis of five clubs fighting for two places
JOE BERNSTEIN: Amad Diallo, on loan from Manchester United, completed the scoring in the final minute to leave Toure still looking for his first win as a manager.
The German giants are actively looking in the transfer market for a replacement for Jude Bellingham, who is said to be attracting the likes of European giants Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Parker has been out of work since Bournemouth sacked him in August, three months after he led them back to the Premier League. His final game in charge of the Cherries ended in a 9-0 defeat.
Kuyt spent six years at the club, during which time he scored 71 goals in 285 appearances in the No 18 shirt, which the 23-year-old ex-PSV forward will now wear under Jurgen Klopp.
Jurgen Klopp's side are playing catch up in the race for the Premier League top four but the signing of Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven - ahead of rivals Manchester United - is a statement of intent.
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The Reds swooped to sign Gakpo, 23, from PSV Eindhoven in the days prior to the January window opening, beating their rivals Manchester United to the punch.
The Merseyside club confirmed that the Holland international had agreed a five-and-a-half-year deal at Anfield after swiftly completing a medical earlier this week.
There were tidings of comfort and joy for football fans everywhere as the Premier League made its triumphant return following the long World Cup break. Here's what we learned as it came back.
SIMON JONES: Cody Gakpo has revealed the role Virgil van Dijk played in convincing him to join Liverpool, as he completed his £37million move from PSV Eindhoven last night .
James Maddison will miss Leicester's clash against Liverpool, Brendan Rodgers confirmed on Wednesday, with the midfielder set to see a specialist in London over a new knee injury concern.
The girl was struck by a beer pot weighted by coins after it had been hurled from the away section at the Etihad Stadium. Her head wound was glued by paramedics and she has been left 'scarred for life'.
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo in a deal worth €50million (£44m). He passed his medical without a hitch on Wednesday.
Lewis is one of City's most highly-rated young players and impressed in the club's 3-2 win over rivals Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last week.
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PSV Eindhoven announced that they had reached a £44million deal with Liverpool for their star forward Cody Gakpo on Boxing Day.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Many New Year purchases over the years have been tremendous successes but others haven't turned out to be value for money.
Liverpool still see the England midfielder as their main summer target, but he is one of the most-wanted players in world football, with Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid also keen.
Spearing has appeared twice as an overage player for the U21s this season - but revealed the harrowing experience of being summoned urgently to hospital after blood tests revealed how ill he was.
The European champions have only been encouraged by Bellingham's displays during the World Cup and the player's representatives are aware of their interest.
The club missed out on reported target Cody Gakpo to Premier League rivals Liverpool and it is looking very likely that United will have to dip into the loan market to secure the services of a striker.
MATT BARLOW: Let's start with his goals because his goals caught the eye in Qatar, where Cody Gakpo became the first Dutchman to score in each of their three group games at a World Cup.
Liverpool's Ben Doak produced a moment of pure skill in the closing minutes of their 3-1 win over Aston Villa - showing up the experienced defender Lucas Digne in the process.
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Although the Premier League club are yet to officially comment, Liverpool goalkeeping coach Achterberg seemingly confirmed the transfer with a post on his social media account.
While the news of Gakpo's signing excited many Liverpool fans, ex-Red Nicol wasn't so convinced and pondered exactly where the 23-year-old forward would fit into Jurgen Klopp's system.
The Merseyside club hijacked Manchester United 's move for Gakpo on Boxing Day after reaching an agreement with the Dutch club to sign the rising talent for £44million.
The news comes a day after bitter rivals Liverpool hijacked the Red Devils' move for Cody Gakpo , with Jurgen Klopp's side agreeing a £44million deal with the PSV and Holland star.
Benfica officials are fearful Newcastle could trigger Enzo Fernandez's £105 million release clause with the Premier League side already seeing a bid rejected, according to reports in Portugal.
The 18-year-old needed just two minutes to grab his first senior goal after coming on as a substitute late into their Premier League clash at Villa Park.
The forward had been widely linked with a move to Old Trafford in January but on Monday night, it was announced out of nowhere that the Reds had agreed a £44m move for Gakpo.
Liverpool still regard Jude Bellingham as their main summer transfer target and could land the Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder for a cut-price fee of just £60million.
This looks to have cost them a deal for Liverpool bound Cody Gakpo who is moving to Anfield from PSV Eindhoven in a £44million deal as United were left floundering.
Liverpool have agreed a €50million (£44m) deal with PSV Eindhoven for striker Cody Gakpo after talks on Monday night. Man United had instigated talks but were still to finalise a financial offer
TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: ASTON VILLA 1-3 LIVEPOOL: Goals from Salah and Van Dijk put Liverpool in control before Bajcetic sealed the win after Watkins netted.
The bizarre incident occurred in the early stages of the second half, with supporters left with a message on their screens reading: 'Thank you for watching the event live on Prime Video.'
The Scottish full-back went into the match with 53 top-flight assists to his name, putting him level with former Everton and Wigan defender Leighton Baines.
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The Reds find themselves in 6th place ahead of the Premier League's Boxing Day restart which sees the Merseyside team travel to Aston Villa for their first match back.
We've seen foul-mouthed tirades about United, arguments with a whole nation following their dance moves, while the wittier side of Keane has been on display at times too.
While Jurgen Klopp doesn't think Champions League participation is the only thing transfer targets should take into consideration, finishing in the top four certainly won't do them any harm.
Sportsmail takes a look at each Premier League team and their plans ahead of the January transfer window. We detail who they're interested in and where they want to strengthen.
The Brazilian, has been a huge disappointment since his £17million move from Barcelona and has only just recovered from the thigh injury that made him unavailable for the World Cup.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has broken cover to hail 'exceptional' Jude Bellingham as the race between Europe's biggest clubs hots up for the young England World Cup star.
When I was a young player, Ian Rush seemed to be Liverpool's best defender, the way he hunted down the ball and never gave us a moment's rest. Jesus is in the same mould as Rush.
Cole scored 187 Premier League goals in total - a stat which puts him fourth on the league's all-time goalscoring list - only behind Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane.
Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett was making waves even before he signed for the UFC but few could have predicted such a rapid rise to stardom. It has been a stellar year despite recent controversy,
The 30-year-old and his family - wife Magi and daughters Makka and Kayan - posed in matching pyjamas for the picture on social media.
Family, food... for many, football is far from the most important thing going on over Christmas. But for fans, the festive fixture pile-up can mean gruelling and expensive trips all over the country.
Forget PlayStations, bikes or Apple Watches, Premier League clubs will be wishing for big outcomes this Christmas. Sportsmail takes a look at what every Premier League team will be wishing for this year.
L'Equipe - France's biggest but famously harsh football newspaper - have named their ultimate XI from the year of 2022 that includes plenty of stars such as Messi, Mbappe and Benzema.
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Suarez spent the first half of the season back with boyhood team Nacional in Uruguay, where he was building up his fitness ahead of the World Cup after leaving Atletico Madrid.
Phillips, who has played just 94 minutes of competitive football in an injury-plagued season, was told not to train with his team-mates when he returned to City after the World Cup.
It was understood that Liverpool were the frontrunners, but in recent days Real Madrid are believed to have overtaken the Reds as favourites to land the 19-year-old.
CHRIS SUTTON: We're readying for the restart of the Premier League season after the World Cup, and here are my 12 takes on the big return - one for each day of Christmas.
Manchester City and Liverpool were again forced to condemn supporter behaviour yesterday after a 15-year-old girl was left with head injuries by a missile thrown at Thursday's match.
The central midfielder - who has played just 94 minutes of competitive football this season due to injuries - was left out of City's squad for Thursday night's victory over Liverpool.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The former Liverpool star is experiencing a very delicate moment in his career, and at the age of 27 he has already started to experience a technical regression in Serie A.
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he'd like Liverpool to be busy in the January transfer window following calls from former player Jamie Carragher that the club need a £250million investment.
Amrabat was one of Morocco's best players in Qatar and already has Premier League clubs scrambling - with Liverpool and Tottenham believed to be interested.
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Milner, then a Manchester City player, and Jagielka, of Everton, paired up on the golf course but made the mistake of deciding to walk back to the hotel when they'd finished.
Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Geoff Hurst are now the only living players from the team that famously and thrillingly defeated West Germany 4-2 after extra time at Wembley.
City moved into the quarter-finals of the competition on Wednesday as they edged past Liverpool 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium, but Phillips did not even make the bench.
The Premier League has been highly-represented in the Middle East with 133 stars from 26 different nations and it's been a memorable tournament for the likes of Lionel Messi - but no everyone dazzled.
Manchester City and Liverpool played out a five-goal thriller, with Pep Guardiola's side edging the encounter to move into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Here is how both sets of players rated.
Both clubs, along with Manchester United, have both been linked with the Borussia Monchengladbach and France star, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Marsch warned supporters that he was fully aware of how dangerous the Norwegian can be but also revealed Erling and Alfie Haaland were quick to support the American on his appointment.
Man City and Liverpool conclude the week's last-16 Carabao Cup drama as they look to gain a huge morale boosting win on their return to action after the World Cup. Follow live here.
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Hodgson was sacked in January 2011 with Liverpool four points clear of the relegation zone and having also endured an embarrassing League Cup exit to League Two side Northampton Town.
Fernandez played the full match as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the World Cup final on Sunday, and Benfica are now holding out for a club to pay his £105m release clause.
The goalkeeper, who played a decisive role in the shoot-out victory over France in Qatar last Sunday, has been celebrating with his international colleagues in their homeland.
Three-time Wimbledon champion Becker, 55, had asked bosses at HMP Huntercombe if the fellow German could be one of his approved visitors while he was serving his sentence.
Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah have both had five weeks off from terrorising defences after missing out on the tournament in Qatar with their respective nations - Norway and Egypt.
Bellingham cemented his status as the hottest property in world football at the 2022 World Cup, where he produced a string of breathtaking displays before England lost in the quarter-finals.
Lovren and Marcelo Brozovic - who was seen making what appeared to be a gun gesture - were filmed partying back in their homeland after Croatia's elimination from the World Cup in Qatar.
Guardiola was allegedly struck by coins at Anfield in October, with City fans accused of mocking the Hillsborough disaster. City also claimed their team bus was attacked when leaving the stadium.
Players and managers have been warned about their increasingly toxic behaviour by the Premier League ahead of the season's restart, with clubs warned that abuse will not be tolerated.
Rabiot, 27, looked destined for Manchester United last summer until his wage demands put the club off. It has been reported those same demands are putting Juventus off now.
Follow Sportsmail's daily live blog for all the latest transfer news and rumours ahead of the January window, with Real Madrid said to be increasingly confident of signing Jude Bellingham.
Bellingham has grown from a promising teenager to a midfielder worth more than £100million, drawing the notice of European giants like Real, Liverpool, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs.
From the outside, Milner may appear as someone who would smoothly transition into coaching but the Liverpool man has admitted that he's not all convinced.
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Lewis, who has already scored on his full Champions League debut during a breakthrough season, could be in line to start against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
The fourth round of the competition is handy 'soft-landing' fixture for those stars who played in Qatar before the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day. Sides would be much stronger than usual.
Amrabat was a key part of Morocco's run at the World Cup as they became the first ever African side to reach the semi-finals of the tournament, playing every minute in Qatar.
JACK GAUGHAN: The rivals meet in the Carabao Cup fourth round, two months after a tempestuous affair at Anfield that saw tensions further escalate and relations hit an all-time low.
The trio, who were all eliminated from the World Cup at the quarter-final stage, are in contention for the club for their Carabao Cup visit to Manchester City later this week.
The debate over whether Messi is the greatest player to have ever played the game has raged for years, with comparisons frequently being made with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Benfica have joined Premier League clubs Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United in the hunt for Colombian forward Jhon Duran.
Chelsea and Liverpool have 'both expressed interest in Moises Caicedo' after his impressive performances with Ecuador at the World Cup.
EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: On May 13, 2006, Lionel Scaloni could not stop crying. The tears flowed from the moment he left Cardiff's Millennium Stadium to arriving in London.
Manchester City eased to a comfortable 2-0 win in their winter friendly on Saturday thanks to goals from two of their biggest stars.
Manchester United will try to bring Jude Bellingham to Old Trafford in the summer as manager Erik ten Hag targets midfield reinforcements with the club also launching a fresh bid for Frenkie de Jong.
Nathan Ake, Aymeric Laporte and Rodri are expected to return to City training early in the week and could feature in the squad for the cup clash against Jurgen Klopp's side.
Youssoufa Moukoko is reportedly not close to signing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund amid interest from the Premier League.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: Crysencio Summerville has just completed a shooting drill in the Spanish sun when he wanders over to the side of the pitch.
Goals from Mohamed Salah, Thiago Alcantara and two from Darwin Nunez gave Klopp's side a 4-1 win in their final friendly before a return to competitive action.
Darwin Nunez scored twice on his Liverpool return from World Cup disappointment as Jurgen Klopp's side enjoyed an impressive 4-1 win over AC Milan at the Dubai Super Cup.
Liverpool earned a dominant 4-1 victory over Serie A giants AC Milan in a mid-season Dubai Super Cup friendly, as they prepare for a return to domestic action next week.
Jude Bellingham has been spotted getting over his World Cup disappointment by getting festive at London's Winter Wonderland
Senior officials from Liverpool and Manchester City have reportedly held a meeting in a bid to improve relations between the fans of both teams after a chaotic October fixture.
Former Watford and Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue scored the only goal of the evening late into the match at Villa Park.
The Reds have been undertaking a warm-weather training camp in the United Arab Emirates, and were beaten 3-1 by Olympique Lyon in the Dubai Super Cup earlier this week.
The 26-year-old was a constant throughout the Atlas Lions inspirational World Cup campaign, featuring in every minute of their six matches, to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
This year's spend on agents was also up by 24 per cent from the figures released in 2021, and only 4.9 per cent less than the record spending on intermediary service fees set in 2019 of £531.5m.
The 18-year-old is one of the world's most exciting young strikers, having played 52 games in the Bundesliga and Champions League since making his debut.
With the rest of the squad celebrating reaching a second successive final, two of the side's defenders were summoned for anti-doping tests, with Barcelona's Kounde complaining that 'it sucks'.
Amrabat revealed he asked the AC Milan striker to 'Just stop!' following him, as the Moroccan explained that the French side resorted to man-marking in order to restrict the Atlas Lions in the tie.
INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE IN RIYADH: His two mistakes led to Real Madrid goals in a 3-1 defeat for Liverpool precipitated the fall. The German has been fighting to stay afloat ever since.
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) put the Merseyside club up for sale last month after 12 years at the helm, while the Glazer family followed in their footsteps by putting United on the market.
Darwin Nunez has been pictured in Liverpool training after joining up with team-mates at their warm-weather training camp in Dubai, following Uruguay's group stage exit at the World Cup in Qatar.
While they lead Real in the race to sign Bellingham, Liverpool will also pip them to Fernandez as well after reaching a 'pre-agreement' with the player's entourage, Portuguese outlet La Capital claim.
Tottenham held talks with Amrabat's current club Fiorentina over a move in January but failed to get a deal over the line, while the 26-year-old has recently been linked with Liverpool.
Adam Lallana has admitted to Googling Jurgen Klopp's style of football after Liverpool announced his appointment in October 2015.
Luis Diaz's partner Gera Ponce has shared an update from the Liverpool ace's hospital bed after his knee surgery. The 25-year-old Colombian faces a further three months out after another setback.
Despite being knocked out of the tournament after a 3-1 defeat to Holland in the Round of 16, Musah's impressive performances have reportedly caught the eye of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp has called on his Liverpool stars to be ready to 'chase' when the Premier League resumes after watching his side suffer a 3-1 friendly defeat to Ligue 1 side Lyon on Sunday in Dubai.
The French side came from behind to win 3-1 - before sealing a bonus point on penalties - after Liverpool took the lead in the Dubai Super Cup, with Mo Salah missing a penalty early on.
Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo is ahead of schedule in his recovery from injury. The 26-year old joined on loan from Juventus on deadline day but tore a quad muscle in October.
A weakened Liverpool side were beaten by Lyon in a mid-season friendly on Sunday afternoon. Relive Sportsmail's live blog for the Dubai Super Cup clash between Liverpool and Lyon.
JAMES ST DENIS IN DOHA: Holland captain Virgil van Dijk says he is proud of what his side achieved at the World Cup after they were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Argentina on Friday night.
UFC's Paddy Pimblett has revealed he would love to fight Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, with the Liverpool supporter claiming the midfielder is a 'horrible wrong'un'.
Louis van Gaal's side crashed out of the World Cup quarter-finals after a heroic comeback saw the game end 2-2 before the penalty shootout saw Argentina progress.
Sitting in a hotel lobby in London, Siya Kolisi has one eye on the World Cup bulletin being shown on the TV.
GRAEME SOUNESS: England are a dangerous team, who have been to a World Cup semi-final and a Euros final. They're here to win the tournament, not just entertain and go home empty-handed.
The Magpies have flown to Saudi Arabia for to prepare for the Premier League's eventual restart later this month and kicked things off with a 5-0 win over high-flyers Al-Hilal .
MARTIN SAMUEL: Who is going to do a better job? Does Southgate want it? Now that's another matter entirely. I've always felt we were watching his last tournament as England boss.
The duo spent two seasons together at the Bundesliga club before Haaland parted ways and signed for Premier League champions Manchester City this summer.
With just 18 days until the Premier League returns, top clubs are returning to training to get their squad members fully fit ahead of competitive matches.
The Reds are keen to bolster their midfield options with James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita all out of contract in the summer and Jordan Henderson and Thiago both in their 30s.
The 19-year-old has boosted his already high-profile throughout the World Cup after playing a starring role in Gareth Southgate's team whilst out in Qatar.
Beckham, the former Three Lions captain who earned 115 caps for his country, was welcomed into Gareth Southgate's camp for the day ahead of their last-16 victory over Senegal at the weekend.
Too many excuses are made that England get lucky in results or they profit from injuries, taking away some of the respect they deserve. That's the topic in today's World Cup Confidential.
Paddy Pimblett has a huge amount of interest around him and is unbeaten in three UFC fights, but still feels a lack of respect. The Liverpool fighter features on the co-main event of UFC 282.
Jude Bellingham has been one of the stars to light up the World Cup in Qatar - which has prompted an abundance of rumours of where he will end up beyond Borussia Dortmund.
Darren Till has revealed the full extent of a horrendous eye poke that 'felt like a finger went to the back of his brain'. The Liverpool fighter has had rotten luck with injuries.
Amrabat is currently representing the Atlas Lions at the 2022 World Cup and he has been a major part of their historic run to the quarter-finals - the first time they have ever reached that stage.
JACK GAUGHAN: Toure's first step into management is the tough task of preserving Wigan's status in the Championship, which starts at Millwall on Saturday.
DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: Liverpool defender Konate, who is vying to start alongside Raphael Varane, knows well enough the damage Kane can do - he has faced the England star three times.
Darren Till isn't quite in the last chance saloon but he might be drinking in the bar next door. His UFC 282 showdown with Dricus du Plessis could be the launchpad for a new chapter.
Luis Diaz has handed Liverpool a boost ahead of the resumption of the Premier League season by returning to training after his knee injury, as Jurgen Klopp's side begin a camp in Dubai.
Jude Bellingham's family have reportedly signalled their approval of a move to Liverpool over Real Madrid, with the Premier League side considered favourites to sign the England star.
The 20-year-old caught the eye of some of Europe's elite on soccer's global stage after being part of the USA's powerhouse midfield that headed the team's charge to the knockout stages.
The Spanish giants have supplied Liverpool with the same number of tickets they controversially gave Chelsea last term, with their iconic ground undergoing significant redevelopment.
The midfielder's electric World Cup performances have only increased interest in the 19-year-old but Sportsmail understands Liverpool are ahead of Manchester City in the race for him.
Paddy Pimblett has vowed to finish Jared Gordon in the first round of their UFC 282 co-main event on Saturday night. The Liverpool fan favourite remains unbeaten since signing.
Monaco's Minamino, 27, has played for Cerezo Osaka in Japan, Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, Liverpool, and Southampton (on loan) in England, and now in France - but not Germany.
Graeme Souness doesn't believe that his former club Liverpool are able to compete in the transfer market for England star Jude Bellingham as clubs circle to land the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.
DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: A few seconds earlier, the pair had been stopped by a European TV channel and Liverpool's captain had been asked to give an appraisal of Bellingham.
Jordan Henderson has revealed he won't be asking for insider secrets on how to stop France superstar Kylian Mbappe from Liverpool teammate Ibrahima Konate ahead of England's last-16 meeting.
Teenage sensation Bellingham has been the talk of the tournament with his impressive performances for England leading to rumours over his club future circulating already.
The Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton will be shown live on Sky Sports on Monday February 13, while Arsenal take on Manchester City live on Amazon Prime on February 5.
The Belgian has been in scintillating form for his club this season and already provided nine assists from his opening 14 Premier League matches before the World Cup break.
Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold recreated the midfielder's memorable celebration with Jude Bellingham after England booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The Borussia Dortmund star took most of the plaudits at full-time but Jude Bellingham made his feelings clear on Jordan Henderson on his social media as he called for more respect.
OLIVER HOLT: Jordan Henderson's appearances against USA and Wales were greeted by many fans as a sign of the Apocalypse. The anyone but Henderson attitude is pathetic.
Mane injured his knee in November and lost his race to be fit for the World Cup, after having played the decisive role in leading them to the African Nations trophy last year.
OLIVER HOLT: Jordan Henderson's appearances against USA and Wales were greeted by many fans as a sign of the Apocalypse. The anyone but Henderson attitude is pathetic.
Bellingham has long been linked with a move to Liverpool and speculations of a move to Merseyside ramped up recently after taking a photo with Alexander-Arnold.
Suarez was seen hiding behind his shirt with tears in his eyes as he watched on with his side the latest side to head for a surprising early exit in a week that has seen several high-profile upsets
Jurgen Klopp's agent Marc Kosicke has dismissed suggestions the Liverpool manager could replace Hansi Flick as Germany head coach, after the national team crashed out of the World Cup.
The Liverpool forward was one of several players from both sides to surround the referee ahead of Ayew's shocking miss, and footage appears to show his attempts to ruin the penalty spot.
The Liverpool defender is often criticised by rival fans and pundits for how he approaches defending but he believes their opinions are 'lazy'.
Speaking on the Pub Talk podcast, Pimblett said: 'I don't really follow international football. I don't care about it, it's ruined the [Premier League] season.'
The teenager has been linked with a potential move to Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid - and Dortmund will be looking to maximise the fee they receive following his performances in Qatar.
Chelsea 'keeper Mendy was the hero of their penalty shootout victories in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt in February and the World Cup play-off.
Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group are considering a partial sale of Liverpool rather than a full takeover of the club after putting the club on the market for £2.7billion.
Coins were thrown at Pep Guardiola when Man City visited Anfield in October, but Liverpool have closed their investigation due to a lack of conclusive evidence, according to a new report.
Jurgen Klopp's side have made the 19-year-old their top transfer target, with the talented teen set to spark a £130m bidding war next summer, with Premier League rivals all reportedly interested in him.
The mood at Duhail Sports complex was buoyant last night as Senegal's squad started the countdown for one of the biggest games in their history when they take on England in the last sixteen
England and Liverpool legend John Barnes has accused the British public of 'bullying' Qatar. Barnes, 59, told fans on Thursday to 'stop lecturing' the World Cup hosts on their human rights record.
The former Dortmund chief scout is currently with fellow Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart as their sporting director, but reports from Sky's Florian Plettenberg suggest he is 'open' to the switch.
USA defeated Iran 1-0 thanks to a brave first-half goal from Christian Pulisic and finished second in Group B, setting up a knockout tie with the Netherlands, who won Group A.
Liverpool have registered an interest in signing Sofyan Amrabat following his impressive performances during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The inclusion of the Liverpool captain in England's 3-0 win over Wales has come under scrutiny by some fans, with calls for younger more attacking players to be named in the line-up.
Liverpool midfielder Henderson is set to get the nod ahead of either Jude Bellingham or Mason Mount, who both started the opening two fixtures for the Three Lions at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Liverpool right-back is yet to feature for the Three Lions in their opening two group-stage fixtures with Newcastle's Kieran Trippier the preferred choice.
The 23-year-old striker has been in electric form for Eredivisie side PSV this season, with 12 goals and 15 assists across all competitions. He is also proving himself on the international stage.
Wigan Athletic have confirmed Kolo Toure as their new manager. As a result, the 41-year-old will become the first African international to ever manage in senior English football.
On Tuesday night - as always - that national identity is pursued in the face of England and Englishness at this World Cup.
The Liverpool captain replaced Jude Bellingham in midfield in the second half of the Three Lions' bore draw with USA on Friday, and is set to replace the teenager from the start on Tuesday.
The Liverpool captain replaced Jude Bellingham in midfield in the second half of the Three Lions' bore draw with USA on Friday, and is set to replace the teenager from the start on Tuesday.
Power, who comes from West Derby in Liverpool, previously spent over four years as the England men's team performance medicine doctor between 2017 and 2021.
The Mail on Sunday has learned that representatives of consortiums from Saudi Arabia and Qatar have expressed an interest in buying the club.
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, Sky Sports colleagues in the studio, have traded banter online over the World Cup.
Virgil van Dijk has fired back at Marco van Basten after the Dutch legend criticised the Liverpool star's defending in his country's 1-1 draw with Ecuador.
GRAEME SOUNESS: My mind has been drifting back to my Liverpool days since I heard that we'd lost one of the great men of the team that I played in.
The 37-year-old forward said, last week, that he had been offered a two-year contract worth an astonishing €350million (£305m) from an unnamed club - which he rejected.
Cody Gakpo, who has 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 games, is one of the most promising players at this World Cup and is quickly making a name for himself on the biggest stage.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Through the years there have been a whole lot of Jims who have claimed they can fix it for the club and now they have got their chance.
The former defender admitted it was 'not ideal' that Ward was vacating his role after only taking on the responsibility in the summer, as he was a key component in the Reds' recruitment attempts.
It is a sudden and unexpected development, as Ward only took over from Michael Edwards at the end of last season. It's understood the decision has been made for personal reasons.
Kuyt, who scored 71 goals in 286 matches for Liverpool between 2006 and 2012, was hopeful of a successful start to management but endured a turbulent time instead.
By acting now, hot on the heels of Liverpool, Manchester United believe the biggest financial names in the market will steer their interest towards Old Trafford rather than Anfield.
It raises the intriguing scenario of two bitter rivals both being on the market at the same time and with a limited pool of investors wealthy enough to buy them out.
Alisson Becker has said he made the decision to watch his father's funeral online to avoid missing Liverpool matches during the pandemic, despite team-mates offering to charter flight
SIMON JONES: known as 'the Doc', Johnson played eight times for England and scored six goals, including two in a 3-1 win against the then reigning World champions Argentina.
Former England international David Johnson has passed away aged 71. Johnson is one of only two players to score for both Liverpool and Everton in the Merseyside derby.
The France star joined the Spanish giants from Monaco this summer for a reported £70m with the midfielder having hit the ground running at Real Madrid.
Tomiyasu, who was called up by Japan for the World Cup, was asked in an interview who his favourite Spanish player was, with the defender picking Liverpool's midfield maestro.
Virgil van Dijk says Holland's stars are taking inspiration from Louis van Gaal's courageous fight against prostate cancer.
The 19-year-old has earned plaudits from across the world after netting his first senior international goal in the Three Lions comfortable victory in their 2022 World Cup opener.
Former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong believes England star Jude Bellingham is 'ready' to leave Borussia Dortmund and move to the Premier League in the summer.
Speaking ahead of Croatia's opener against Morocco on Wednesday, Lovren expressed his disappointment that close friend Salah's Egypt failed to qualify for the tournament.
The Senegal forward, who was ruled out of the 2022 World Cup with a knee injury on the eve of the tournament, instead joined Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool from Southampton in 2016.
Conor Coady, not Harry Kane, was England's captain at the Fifa Under-20s tournament in 2013 and the current Everton defender was a holding midfield player with Liverpool at that time.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has addressed critics of his defending, claiming that people prefer to focus on his mistakes rather than giving him credit when he is performing well.
Brighton beat Liverpool to sign him from Bohemians and he scored his first senior goal for them earlier this season against Forest Green Rovers in the Carabao Cup.
The former Reds striker who joined the club the club in July 2005 and spent three years at Anfield, discussed the high standards set by legends Gerrard and Carragher.
The England star is widely expected to leave the German side this summer, with interest being shown from elite clubs such as Real, Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea.
The 31-year-old, who is currently preparing to play for Holland at the 2022 World Cup, admitted that current team-mate Roberto Firmino tops the list.
Jordan Henderson wants the FA to fast-track all misconduct cases involving allegations of racist language after a false complaint from Arsenal defender Gabriel left him under a cloud.
News broke earlier this month that the American owners were looking to end their 12-year ownership of Liverpool through the selling off of their controlling stake in the club.
FSG confirmed it had hired Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to sell its stake in Liverpool but partner Sam Kennedy suggested they may look for increased investment, rather than a full sale.
Manchester United are off to Spain, while Liverpool and Arsenal will compete in the Dubai Super Cup to keep legs fresh ahead of the frenetic festive period.
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse had been optimistic when discussing Sadio Mane's injury earlier this month, but the Bayern Munich forward has now been ruled out of the showpiece event.
Not even the richest clubs in the world could afford to go out and buy the central-midfield partnership that Gareth Southgate has at his disposal for free in Qatar.
The 21-year-old, who has made 81 appearances for the Reds since making his first-team debut in the FA Cup back in 2019, has become a key squad member for Jurgen Klopp's side this campaign.
The former Liverpool and England striker admitted that he frequently felt that he was the butt of the joke throughout his career, and believed that fans were 'laughing' at him.
The former Reds striker discussed the rigidly high standards at Anfield led by club legends Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, who were not afraid to call players out in front of the whole squad.
The duo have been spotted in discussions throughout England 's opening training sessions in recent days, as the squad prepare for their opener against Iran on Monday.
Jurgen Klopp's side are joined by Max Allegri's Juventus in reportedly keeping track of developments between the England star and the club where he has spent his entire career.
The wantaway central midfielder is widely expected to leave the German side this summer, with his family said to be demanding offers from Real Madrid, Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea.
Casemiro and Antony moved to Old Trafford this summer in big-money transfers, while Fred signed in 2018, with all three named alongside the Liverpool midfielder in Tite's World Cup squad.
Ronaldo has spoken about the tragic death of his son Angel and how the support of the Royal Family, rival fans and partner Georgina Rodriguez helped him make the difficult return to football.
Bellingham, 19, is already one of the hottest properties in world football after becoming a first-team regular for Borussia Dortmund and an important member of England's senior squad.
Steve Clarke admitted Scotland have much room for improvement ahead of their Euro 2024 campaign after a mixed performance in Turkey.
It was one of a number of damning assessments from Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, in the first part of his 90-minute sit-down with Piers Morgan, as he took aim at the club and opened up on criticism.
TURKEY 2-1 SCOTLAND - JOHN MCGARRY: Ragged and error-strewn, Steve Clarke's side were miles off the pace until a wonderful strike from John McGinn finally sparked them into life.
The final squads for the 32 competing nations at the tournament were confirmed on Monday, with 134 players from England's top-flight selected and a further 29 from the EFL.
The final round of Premier League fixtures before the World Cup break produced a major shock, with Manchester City falling to a 2-1 defeat against Brentford.
The attacking midfielder, 20, who joined the Reds this summer for £8m, has played four times for the Portuguese U21s, scoring twice, but has now quit the team, with no reason given for his decision.
Liverpool will spend 12 days in Dubai as they look to escape the English winter and iron out some of the errors that have cropped up in their underwhelming start to the 2022-23 campaign.
Arsenal went five points clear and pressure has built on Graham Potter Sportsmail takes a look at 10 things we learned from the Premier League's action over the weekend.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has put his rivalry with Man United to one side after leaping to the defence of Erik ten Hag. Carragher rubbished Cristiano Ronaldo's 'disrespect' claims.
During a second 45 minutes in which the Saints players gave new manager Nathan Jones reason for optimism, Alisson made three superb saves to thwart Southampton's forwards.
France's resources are so strong even a team made up of players who missed out on their World Cup squad - announced on Wednesday - could still have a good run at the trophy in Qatar.
The Reds boss was punished for his outburst during his side's recent 1-0 win over Man City. He was initially charged £30,000 for his actions but the FA won an appeal to get him banned for one game.
Wayne Rooney has handpicked Phil Foden as England's best player heading to the World Cup after Gareth Southgate named his 26-man squad that will travel to Qatar next week.
The 20-year-old is enjoying a stellar campaign with Blackburn Rovers in the Championship and has helped the side reach third in the league table after 20 games.
It is understood Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have been involved in secret talks for several weeks after an approach was made over a full takeover for the Anfield giants.
New Southampton boss Nathan Jones has promised he can turn Che Adams into a prolific marksman for the club after watching the striker score against Liverpool
DANNY MURPHY: World Cups can change lives. I saw it happen to Michael Owen, who returned from the 1998 tournament in France as a national hero. It could be the same for Jude Bellingham.
Jurgen Klopp has praised his summer signing Darwin Nunez for his first-half performance as he helped his side make it two wins on the bounce with a 3-1 victory against Southampton.
Signed by Brendan Rodgers in the summer of 2015 Firmino is one of just four first-team players at the club whose time at Anfield pre-dates Klopp's arrival that year.
LIVERPOOL 3-1 SOUTHAMPTON: JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD - Roberto Firmino, left out of Brazil's World Cup squad last week, headed Liverpool in front after only six minutes.
The Dutch winger, currently at PSV, is wanted by Erik ten Hag's Red Devils and has also been linked to Spanish giants Champions League holders Real Madrid, Leeds and Southampton.
After confirming his 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday, you would have hardly blamed Gareth Southgate for being a bag of nerves ahead of this weekend's club-football finale.
Jurgen Klopp has been handed a one-match touchline ban after the FA successfully appealed against the decision to only fine the Liverpool manager for confronting a match official.
Roberto Carlos has said Gareth Southgate should start Trent Alexander-Arnold for England - and that he's one of two England players good enough to play for Brazil.
The Reds have the likes of Alison Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Darwin Nunez all jetting off to Qatar.
The former Manchester United defender recently claimed that England boss Gareth Southgate will not be able to trust Alexander-Arnold when it gets to the knock-out stages at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Antonio Conte has said he wants to continue to build at Tottenham, despite the fact that his contract in north London currently only runs until June.
The Manchester United legend came up against the Borussia Dortmund midfielder back when he was playing for Birmingham City during the 2019/20 season.
However, the Spanish boss didn't select PSG defender Ramos, despite the centre-back having won 180 caps for Spain and being the most capped player in his national team's history
The West African country announced their official 26-man list on Friday morning for the Qatar tournament which begins later this month, with Mane included despite his injury.
Liverpool's record-signing Darwin Nunez is one of the star names included in a stacked attacking line-up selected by manager Oscar Tabarez. He is joined by Rodrigo Bentancur.
Fans of Liverpool and Manchester City have reacted on social media after the two Premier League giants were drawn to play in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Manchester City have been drawn against Liverpool in the headline clash of the fourth round Carabao Cup draw. They will play just days after the World Cup final in Qatar.
DOMINIC KING: James Maddison slunk out of Goodison Park and had a clear message for anyone who wanted to discuss his prospects of going to Qatar. His face suggested pessimism; he was wrong.
Mane, who finished second in this year's Ballon d'Or voting behind Karim Benzema, limped off during Bayern Munich's 6-1 win over Werder Bremen on Tuesday.
Jurgen Klopp's side have lacked consistency so far this season and their midfield has been one of the main areas of concern. McCoist feels that Harvey Elliott isn't ready to start regularly.
Wilson will go as backup to star striker Harry Kane, as will Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, who has not played for the national side since the Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy last summer.
DOMINIC KING: Jurgen Klopp has reaffirmed his commitment to Liverpool and insisted his future is not linked to any developments with Fenway Sports Group.
FSG has hired Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to sell its stake in the Premier League club in a deal that is reportedly expected to fetch $4-5bn and is said to already be in talks with suitors.
The odds of James Tarkowski, Ben Mee, Aaron Cresswell and James Maddison starting together in the same England team at the Qatar World Cup seems infinitesimally small.
Olivier Giroud was named in France's provisional squad for the Qatar World Cup as coach Didier Deschamps unveiled a 25-man group on Wednesday amid injury concerns for the defending champions.
DOMINIC KING: They won it again in February, again via penalties, so how fitting that another drama from 12 yards was needed to settle a game in this tumultuous week.
Real Madrid had for a time appeared closest but City have snuck in while the likes of Liverpool still harbour hopes of signing the 19-year-old.
The German manager also insisted that the 30-year-old South Korean forward has become one of the world's leading strikers after several fantastic seasons in north London with Tottenham.
Nathan Jones confirmed he will hold talks with Southampton on Wednesday as he moved a step closer to becoming their new manager.
Who next? On a day when Liverpool insisted it was business as usual, there was only one question being asked by supporters - and it had nothing to do with the start of their Carabao Cup defence.
With FSG looking to sell the Premier League outfit, McGregor - a known Man United fan - threw his name into the mix as a potential successor to the owners at Anfield via a Q&A on social media.
Divock Origi had the ball in the net for the Rossoneri during the second half only for a VAR check to deny the former Liverpool striker who had turned in from close range before being deemed offside.
Liverpool were put up for sale by Fenway Sports Group (FSG) on Monday, while there has also been speculation that the Glazer family could be willing to share their stake in United
Gary Neville has insisted that he is not surprised that Liverpool have been put up for sale, and he expects the Glazer family at Manchester United to be considering their options as well.
The Liverpool striker, who has 55 caps for Brazil, was a notable absentee to Tite's 26-man World Cup travelling party, with Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Antony and Raphinha going instead.
Pepijn Lijnders released a book called 'Intensity: Inside Liverpool FC', and it's described as giving 'expert first hand insight into everything from training to tactics and team talks'.
Fenway Sports Group, who first took control at Anfield back in 2010, announced on Monday that they are ready to put Liverpool up for sale after 12 years on Merseyside.
After Fenway Sports Group went public to put Liverpool on sale, Sportsmail looks to answer all of the key questions surrounding Monday's announcement and what could follow as a result.
The Carabao Cup may have much less gravitas than other competitions, but it is never short on drama and provides coaches with the chance to assess young talents and fringe players.
Vincent Aboubakar, who plays in Saudi Arabia for Al Nassr, told 90FootballFr : 'I'm not impressed by him. I can do what he does. I just don't have the opportunity to play in a big club.'
Despite the fact the two sides have met in the final of the competition twice recently, Klopp has suggested that the two-legged affair 'is proper Champions League'.
MARTIN SAMUEL: The weak pound, state-owned rivals, the monetisation that is the heart of venture capitalism. Yet, most of all, FSG's choice to sell Liverpool confirms what English football feared.
DOMINIC KING: Liverpool have always been swift to make it clear that FSG are in it for the long haul so the change in tone could not be missed and, for that reason, the significance could not be overstated.
Graeme Souness has backed Manchester City to win the Champions League, believing the addition of Erling Haaland's goals to the squad make them an unstoppable force.
Arsenal and Manchester City both secured narrow victories to continue setting the pace at the top of the league, while Newcastle moved into third with a 4-1 rout of Southampton.
Manchester City 's clash with Tottenham and Liverpool 's trip to Chelsea were both scheduled to take place in September, only to be postponed due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, Chelsea's Thiago Silva, Manchester United Antony, Liverpool's Fabinho and Spurs' Richarlison are just a few of the talent flying over from England.
News that Fenway Sports Group have put Liverpool up for sale has got Red Sox fans excited, as Bostonians are hoping the deal would free up resources for their struggling team.
Spirit of Shankly requested to be kept up to date on any developments as the Boston-based owner looks to sell the club, but also 'expect' to be involved in any part of the process of finding a new owner.
Liverpool versus Real Madrid is a repeat of last year's final while Tottenham return to face AC Milan at the San Siro for the first time since 2010-11. Sportsmail runs through every last-16 tie.
The Boston-based owner - who also owns the Red Sox - is looking to sell their majority stake after 12 years at Anfield, and is reportedly looking to make a sale for around $4.58bn (£4bn).
FSG purchased Liverpool in 2010 and have overseen significant success in the ensuing period but fans have been heavily critical recently regarding the club's transfer activity.
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has reignited his feud with Jurgen Klopp by making a dig at the Liverpool boss following their Premier League clash on Sunday.
Ralph Hasenhuttl has been sacked as Southampton manager after a poor start to the season. Southampton have subsequently turned their attention to Nathan Jones.
Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates as Fenway Sports Group put Liverpool up for sale.
DOMINIC KING: It is understood an Information Memorandum was sent out to potential buyers last month, which is effectively a sales document.
Manchester United fell to their fourth defeat of the season with a 3-1 loss away at Aston Villa - their first in the league at Villa Park since 1995.
Jurgen Klopp's side were beaten by Real in the final in Paris last season. The Reds have struggled for consistency in the league and now face a tough task if they are to progress in Europe.
The fate of Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea was decided at the Champions League last-16 draw on Monday morning.
The Champions League last-16 draw takes place on Monday morning as Europe's heavyweights wait to discover who they'll face next. Join ADAM SHERGOLD for live coverage.
The likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain could now await, with the attention swiftly turning to the knockout stages, and in particular the last-16.
CHRIS WHEELER AT ELLAND ROAD: Jesse Marsch will wake up on his 49th birthday tomorrow and look in the mirror at a man who probably feels a lot older now.
The artwork stretches alongside a footpath behind which work is ongoing to build the new Anfield Road Stand, which it is hoped will be completed before the start of next season.
Harry Kane bemoaned the 'story of our season' after Tottenham slumped to defeat against Liverpool following another slow start on Sunday,
Spurs have won just one of their last four league games but still sit fourth in the Premier League standings, three points clear of Manchester United who also lost today.
Spurs were loudly booed down the tunnel at half-time, trailing 2-0 against Liverpool. Harry Kane reduced the deficit in the 70th minute but they could not find an equaliser.
The England international starred in Liverpool's 2-1 win away at Tottenham on Sunday but came under criticism after nearly conceding a penalty for a push in the back on Ryan Sessegnon.
MATT BARLOW AT TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Jurgen Klopp hailed Mo Salah as one of the truly great strikers and said football fans in the future will one day reflect on his incredible statistics.
Eric Dier has been panned by some footballing heavyweights after his erroneous backwards header gifted Mo Salah his second goal in Liverpool's match at Tottenham.
IAN LADYMAN AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: There is a habit that Tottenham must break, though, and that is the one that involves giving the opposition a head start.
Tottenham have suffered two defeats in their last three Premier League games and face Liverpool in North London on Sunday, though they could drop out of the top four by the end of the day.
The former England midfielder, 42, was fired three days after the Cherries were thrashed 9-0 by Liverpool at Anfield in late August, having guided them back into the top-flight last season.
Elliott, who was born in Surrey and grew up near Ascot racecourse , has shown plenty of fight to come back from a serious ankle injury in order to feature in every league game under Jurgen Klopp.
International managers will no doubt be holding their breath when watching Tottenham take on Liverpool, as they hope to avoid anymore last minute injuries ahead of jetting off to Qatar.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has revealed how it was Trent Alexander-Arnold's idea to get tattoos after their Champions League triumph over Tottenham in 2019.
Since Arsenal were last Premier League champions, Manchester City have won the title six times. Manchester United and Chelsea have won five apiece, and Liverpool ended their 30-year wait.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Plenty of people salivating at the idea of another manager getting his cards. Picking up on the fact that some of the Leeds fans had turned on Jesse Marsch.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker believes he could be in the best form of his career and that is borne out by the number of times he has come to the team's rescue already this season.
Forest have endured a tough start to life back in the top flight and currently sit bottom heading into two potentially season-defining home games against Brentford and Crystal Palace.
Antonio Conte is ready to forgive Jurgen Klopp for criticising his style of football, and claims the verbal swipe was only taken because Tottenham ended Liverpool's title challenge.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was reluctant to speak about the World Cup initially on Friday but he could not hold his tongue and eventually admitted his distaste for the tournament.
MARTIN KEOWN: There is an obsession with ball-playing centre backs today and Van Dijk is one of the very best in that sense, but we cannot lose sight of the fundamentals of defending.
The German escaped a touchline ban but was fined £30,000 by an independent regulatory commission on October 27 over his conduct towards officials during the game on October 16.
Watch out for some tactical yellow cards this weekend... there are no fewer than 11 Premier League players with World Cup aspirations who are one booking away from a one-game suspension.
Everton manager Frank Lampard wants more goals from his wide players but is prepared to make allowances at this stage for their relative lack of inexperience.
The 19-year-old has established himself as one of Europe's best midfielders and will not be short of suitors at the end of the season. The race for his signature is expected to intensify.
Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool's trip to Tottenham on Sunday is 'massive' after the Reds suffered successive defeats by Nottingham Forest and Leeds last month.
The Champions League group-stages came to a close with a nail-biting finish to see who would progress into the last-16 of the competition. Who makes Sportsmail's Team of the Week?
The 24-year-old was an unused substitute for England during the most recent international break with fears that he won't make Southgate's final 26-man squad for the tournament in Qatar.
The Argentina international arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax this summer in a deal worth up to £57million and has been an almost ever-present under boss Erik ten Hag.
Virgil van Dijk left Gary Neville in stitches as he joked that Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher wouldn't even make their current squad - stating he would instead be sat in the stands.
Pep Guardiola's side are all-conquering in England and have won four of the last five Premier League titles, but have never won the top European prize despite a stellar and expensive squad.
Van Dijk has come up against Giroud in Liverpool matches against Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as for Holland against France - and the striker has got the better of him more than once.
The 23-year-old Colombia international, who signed from Feyenoord in the summer for a reported £21million, sustained the injury in the recent home defeat to Fulham.
He is expected to miss their final three games before the tournament - fixtures against Liverpool and Leeds in the Premier League and a Carabao Cup clash with Nottingham Forest.
The likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain could now await, with the attention swiftly turning to the knockout stages, and in particular the last-16.
The probability calculations, courtesy of MisterChip , comes as the 16 teams that have progressed from the group stage await their fate in the draw at 11am UK time on Monday.
Klopp arrived on Merseyside in October 2015 to take over from Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool boss, and he has since won every major trophy available with the Reds.
Wilfried Zaha: one-man transfer rumour, football gossip column stalwart, Crystal Palace player for... potentially not much longer. But would the star forward fit in at any of Europe's big hitters?
Labour MP Ian Byrne, himself a survivor of the 1989 tragedy, said in a letter to the Premier League last week that such chants had now become 'incessant', and a 'weekly occurrence'.
We have seen experimentation with a 4-2-3-1, a 4-4-2, a 4-2-4 and a midfield diamond in recent weeks - with decidedly mixed outcomes - but it was the familiar 4-3-3 that did for Napoli at Anfield.
Former Man City defender Micah Richards made the suggestion that the 29-year-old Brazilian can no longer 'get around the pitch' like he previously has been during his Liverpool career.
The race for Bellingham's signature is expected to intensify at the end of the current season, with the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea also circling as well as Liverpool.
Liverpool can still go on and win this season's Champions League trophy, despite finishing second in their group, according to Peter Crouch and Rio Ferdinand.
The Uruguayan had endured a difficult start to his Liverpool career after his club-record move from Benfica but has begun to settle in and now boasts five goals in his last seven games.
The 36-year-old was recalled to the starting line-up and handed the captain's armband for their Champions League clash last night. The experienced midfielder, however, took a heavy blow to the head.
Having gone closer than any side in English football history to winning an unprecedented quadruple, things have gone awry this season but a win over in-form Napoli can galvanise their campaign now.
Rio Ferdinand has said some of Liverpool's midfielders are past their prime - and claims Sir Alex Ferguson was ruthless in ditching Manchester United players before they got to that stage.
The Spaniard agreed to succeed Steven Gerrard on October 24 but has been unable to take control as he awaits international clearance to begin work in England.
Micheal Owen has admitted he enjoyed watching Curtis Jones in an advanced role for Liverpool during their victory against Napoli in the Champions League.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Perhaps in a few days it will all be forgotten. It's hard to linger on dead-rubbers but, really, we should be making an exception about this one.
Owen Hargreaves thinks that is Liverpool can defend like they did against Napoli and pair it with their threat from set-pieces that they will be on for successful season.
Micheal Owen has insisted that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will turn things around at the club after their inconsistent start to this season.
The race for the Champions League places is heating up, although both Arsenal and Manchester City seem to be pulling clear of the rest of the pack in the Premier League.
12 teams have already qualified for the round of 16, including Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool - leaving just four places up for grabs. Tottenham face a tricky match in Marseille to secure their passage.
Jurgen Klopp's side have had a poor start to the season and part of that can be blamed on their dysfunctional midfield, with players either out of form or injury prone.
Diaz has been a revelation since joining Liverpool in a deal worth up to £50m from Porto in January as he excelled upon arriving at the club and has scored 10 goals and added eight assists in 38 games.
Former AC Milan manager Arrigo Sacchi has compared Napoli's playing style to that of his late 80s side at the San Siro. The Serie A league leaders prepare to put more pressure on Liverpool.
The Premier League champions have averaged a starting XI costing around £560m in a CIES study based on fixtures played up to October 26, in a top six dominated by English clubs.
DOMINIC KING: Liverpool have come in for fierce criticism following a desperate start to the campaign that sees them languishing 15 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
This, Klopp readily accepted, was a period unlike anything he has faced during his tenure at Liverpool. Having once been so energetic, to the point that they were feared across Europe.
Klopp watched on on Saturday night as his team fell to a second consecutive defeat - their fourth of the season so far - against Leeds having lost against Nottingham Forest the weekend prior.
Manchester United and Chelsea are not too far behind and are building under new managers, but the Blues' defeat at Brighton is Graham Potter's first setback since taking over.
FIFA stipulations meant that national teams had to submit a provisional squad, up to a maximum of 55 names, by October 21, before the deadline for a final 26-man squad on November 13.
The Reds' latest defeat, a last-gasp 2-1 loss against relegation battlers Leeds at Anfield on Sunday, leaves the Reds languishing in mid-table, three points behind promoted Fulham.
Jurgen Klopp is facing arguably his greatest challenge as Liverpool manager, with the Reds hitting a new low in their shocking 2-1 defeat to Leeds at Anfield on Saturday.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Five months ago they were two games away from the greatest club campaign in history. Now they are five points above the relegation zone.
The 2014 Premier League golden boot winner left Atletico Madrid in July, joining up with his boyhood club for the 2022 season, scoring six times in 13 appearances for the Uruguayan side.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Marsch, against the backdrop of questions about his future, needed to devise a plan and implement it in one of the most foreboding stadiums.
The Reds on Saturday suffered a second successive loss in the Premier League to a struggling side, being beaten 2-1 at home by Leeds a week on from the loss at Nottingham Forest.
The vastly experienced Moyes has failed to win away from home in the league against the 'big six' in 69 attempts, but believes he is closing the gap and Sunday could be 70th time lucky.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Summerville turns 21 on Sunday and he celebrated his landmark birthday in the most spectacular fashion, scoring in the 89th minute to win the game.
Jurgen Klopp praised his players following Liverpool's 2-1 Anfield defeat against Leeds on Saturday evening as he questioned his squads fitness levels following the shock loss.
Crysencio Summerville scored a dramatic late winner as Leeds pulled off a 2-1 defeat over the Reds at Anfield to add more misery on their poor start to the season.
Liverpool suffered yet another humiliating defeat Saturday as it lost 2-1 to Leeds United following Crysencio Summerville's last-gasp winner. The result left it ninth in the league with only four wins
EXCLUSIVE: Last weekend's epic win against Liverpool was based on blood and thunder with a dash of total football thrown in, with the defender setting up Forest's winner.
IAN WHITTELL AT ANFIELD: Who impressed most in the game at Anfield and which men disappointed? Sportsmail 's Ian Whittell is on hand with ratings for both sets of players.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Fabinho has been a seven or eight out of ten performer every week but, on this bizarre night, common sense was missing all around.
LIVERPOOL 1-2 LEEDS - OLIVER HOLT AT ANFIELD: It was not just the three points that Leeds earned at Liverpool that was their reward. It was the way they earned those points.
On the face of it, it is perhaps easier to measure the worth of a forward than perhaps a midfielder or defender, simply by looking at the barometer of how many goals they're scoring.
Russell Wilson and Ciara were presented with Liverpool jerseys ahead of the Broncos' Sunday matchup with the Jaguars at Wembley, as the pair were given a reminder of the city where they wed.
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Arthur Melo's injury is 'really serious', admitting the midfielder will be out 'long-term'. Liverpool's summer signing injured his thigh during training in October.
Leeds go into the game in the relegation zone and without a win in eight matches, which includes four consecutive defeats. Klopp is wary Marsch will demand a reaction from his players.
Hurst, 34, may be too young to have fully appreciated that buzz of the 1990s, but Lee felt it first hand. He joined Newcastle in September 1992, seven months after Keegan took charge.
Legendary Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has offered a sympathetic hand to Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting he understands the 37-year-old's predicament at Manchester United.
Radio pundit Simon Jordan has labelled Jurgen Klopp's £30,000 FA fine as 'piddly-pop' after the Liverpool boss was charged with 'improper conduct'
There have been three managerial sackings at Wolves, Aston Villa and Bournemouth, and there is very little to separate over half the teams in the division.
Nunez scored his sixth goal for the club in Wednesday night's 3-0 Champions League win away to Ajax, having also scored the winner against West Ham in his last Premier League outing.
Marsch is fighting for his Elland Road future after an eight-game winless run has seen Leeds plummet into the relegation zone. Next up, they play Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
Eddie Howe has hit back at sneering comments made by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp over Newcastle's spending power and insisted 'money doesn't guarantee success'.
PETE JENSON: Madrid will offer Jude Bellingham the chance to come and be the new Luka Modric next summer, but fear the England international is leaning towards Liverpool over a switch to LaLiga.
Liverpool and Leeds fans are preparing to watch their sides during an unusual timeslot this weekend, with the two clubs set to kick-off at 7:45pm on Saturday at Anfield.
Darwin Nunez has revealed some sage advice from Luis Suarez, a man who knows all about the expectation of leading the line for Liverpool and losing his rag every so often.
Manchester United have a long-standing interest in Bellingham dating back to his time at Birmingham, while Chelsea and Liverpool are following developments.
Paul Scholes has opened up on the time he refused to come off the bench for Manchester United, comparing his situation to Cristiano Ronaldo last week.
PSG and Liverpool stormed to impressive victories with the Parisians beating Maccabi Haifa 7-2 while Jurgen Klopp's side securing a 3-0 victory away against Ajax.
The German charged down the touchline and berated the officials after deeming Mohamed Salah to have been fouled late on in the second-half of the Reds 1-0 victory over City.
English representatives Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool can go into matchday six next week safe in the knowledge they will be in the competition after Christmas.
Liverpool have had a below-par season so far but Jordan Henderson led by example as they qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League on Wednesday night.
The former United manager wanted to bolster his side with the likes of Dusan Vlahovic, Luis Diaz only for them to join Juventus and Liverpool and Erling Haaland who joined Manchester City.
Emery is determined to make the most of this significant step in his career and the desire to have the respected Ayestaran by his side is both important and shrewd.
The Reds put in a polished display at the Johan Cruyff Arena to triumph 3-0 thanks to goals either side of half-time from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez as well as a fine Harvey Elliott effort.
Mo Salah put the visitors ahead at Ajax in the 42nd minute, but two minutes later Nunez was given an opportunity to double the lead just before half-time, but was unable to convert Roberto Firmino's pass.
DOMINIC KING AT THE JOHAN CRUYFF ARENA: The game had long been sewn up and the bulk of the goals had been scored when Darwin Nunez made one of his most compelling contributions.
IAN LADYMAN AT THE JOHAN CRUYFF ARENA: For Liverpool, all the trauma of the opening to their season at home and in Europe, some kind of respectability and calm is in sight.
Eriksen was one of six new signings made by Ten Hag after the Dutchman took over at Old Trafford in the summer, and United have shown significant signs of improvement after a difficult start.
Liverpool's puzzlingly poor start to the season has been summed up by their form away from home. They have won just 14 percent of their matches on the road this this term.
Both sets of players clashed in the second half of Arsenal's win over Liverpool, just moments after referee Michael Oliver awarded the Gunners their decisive penalty at the Emirates Stadium.
World Cups have provided many players with the platform to announce themselves as a global superstar and earn a career-defining move on the back of a starring role on the grandest stage.
Should Liverpool avoid defeat in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening against Ajax, they will qualify for the Champions League knockout phase with a group game to spare.
The Liverpool legend was missing in action when the crew first went to air but later showed up hilariously, suggesting Christian Pulisic's dad may to be at fault given his criticism of the USMNT star.
The Reds suffered the third loss of their Premier League campaign on Saturday as they went down 1-0 at struggling Nottingham Forest. They also lost to Arsenal earlier this month.
Striker Nunez missed the Reds 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday after tweaking his hamstring during last week's 1-0 win over West Ham United.
The Hammers winger stepped aside and let Said Benrahma tuck away the late spot-kick which sealed a 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday night.
So what are the permutations for each of the eight groups ahead of this week's fixtures. Sportsmail takes a deep dive into the potential outcomes.
The Lazio star has enjoyed a bright start to the season, netting four goals and contributing seven assists across all competitions and has drawn wide acclaim across Europe.
Hollywood-owned Wrexham told star striker Paul Mullin, 27, to delete pictures of his custom-made 'F*** the Tories' football boots taken at their stadium this week.
It is understood there are no plans to sack Leeds's American manager before he takes his team to Liverpool on Saturday night., but the owners are concerned about a run of eight games without a win.
There will be six top-flight matches on New Year's Eve, including a teatime game between Brighton and Arsenal, while 2023 will begin with Tottenham vs Aston Villa and Forest vs Chelsea.
Gerrard was dismissed from his role as manager of the west Midlands club last Thursday in the immediate aftermath of their disastrous 3-0 defeat to Fulham.
The defender appeared on the The Overlap Xtra and spoke with Gary Neville revealing several facts about himself, including he loves sushi, and Andy Robertson is the funniest Liverpool player.
Jordan Henderson found himself on the bench for his side's 1-0 defeat and lackluster performance against the struggling Nottingham Forest.
IAN LADYMAN: Arteta's squad is deeper than it has been for a while. Already he is coping without one of his key signings, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and playmaker Emile Smith Rowe.
Sportsmail takes you through Group A featuring Holland, Qatar, Senegal and Ecuador, including how each qualified for the tournament, their history in the competition and who to look out for.
Curtis Jones feels he has a point to prove after finally recovering from the 'freak' injury that has plagued his start to the season.
Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign young Borussia Dortmund star Youssoufa Moukoko, as the starlets contract expires at the end of the season.
The Reds fell to a shocking 1-0 defeat away to Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon with Taiwo Awoniyi's goal proving to be the difference between the two sides.
De Bruyne's second Premier League goal of the season, a curling effort, made sure City bounced back from last week's defeat against Liverpool by beating Brighton.
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United have 'expressed interest in MLS starlet Jhon Duran, joining Liverpool in the race for the £10 million-rated forward's signature'.
Klopp revealed that Thiago had woken up at 5.15am in agony and called for the team doctor who informed the Liverpool manager an hour later the Spanish international needed to go to hospital for checks.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1-0 LIVERPOOL - JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE CITY GROUND: Awoniyi was the hero against his former club having spent six years at Liverpool without playing in the first-team.
Steve Cooper's hunch that former Liverpool striker Taiwo Ayoniwi could excel against his old club paid big dividends at The City Ground.
Steve Cooper's basement boys produced a huge victory over the Reds to climb off the bottom of the Premier League table, with Taiwo Awoniyi scoring the only goal of a fervent afternoon in Nottingham.
JAMES ST DENIS AT THE CITY GROUND: Taiwo Ayoniwi scored the only goal of the game 10 minutes after half time as Jurgen Klopp's side suffered a shock setback at the City Ground.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Emile Heskey has hailed the potential of Liverpool starlets Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho, insisting the talented pair will be 'frightening' by next campaign.
Sacked Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has broken his silence on the Premier League club's decision to remove him from his role following Thursday's 3-0 loss away to Fulham.
He will, however, face punishment from the FA after being shown a red card for remonstrating with assistant referee Gary Beswick, but will not know the severity until next week.
Elsehwere, there was an impressive win for Manchester United against Tottenham in what was no doubt the Red Devils' best performance under Erik ten Hag in the Dutchman's tenure so far.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are in pole position if Frenkie de Jong decides to leave Barcelona in the January transfer window
Man City boss Pep Guardiola was speaking for the first time since the fraught 1-0 loss at Anfield last week but he totally dismissed that the rivalry had turned toxic, from City's side at least.
Away fans were filmed labelling Liverpool supporters as 'murderers' in a clash that was marred by off-field incidents with City boss Pep Guardiola also saying Liverpool fans threw coins at him.
Gerrard was axed for the first time in his coaching career on Thursday night following Villa's dismal 3-0 loss to Fulham, with the club acting quickly after being left furious by the team's display.
City alleged that Klopp saying his side could not compete with the champions' spending had heightened tensions before the game.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: The former Liverpool and England captain, who had just 11 months in the role, was dismissed less than two hours after the humiliating 3-0 defeat at Fulham on Thursday.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Gerrard was sacked less than two hours after Thursday's humiliating 3-0 defeat at Fulham that left Villa above the relegation zone on goal difference alone.
Despite being in scintilating form for Liverpool over the past five years, Alexander-Arnold has had a difficult relationship with England , earning just 17 caps for the national team since.
TOM COLLOMOSSE AND SAMI MOKBEL: The former England captain has been dismissed just 11 months after succeeding Dean Smith at Villa Park, and Villa have targeted Mauricio Pochettino.
MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: What an atrocious idea this is. Fantasy football as played by idiots. Yet, if reports are to be believed, some of these idiots are at the helm of our biggest clubs.
The 23-year-old clocked a top speed of 23.61 miles per hour as the Reds sealed a 1-0 victory over West Ham, setting a new record in the top-flight.
Liverpool have been handed a boost as Naby Keita - who has less than a year remaining on his current deal - was spotted back on the pitch with his team-mates.
Forest host Liverpool at the City Ground in a repeat of their first home fixture in the Premier League in 1992, when Teddy Sheringham's goal gave them a 1-0 win.
Jurgen Klopp's men secured their second successive win in the Premier League and look be gaining confidence - but it was not easy against the Hammers during the 1-0 win at Anfield.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Darwin Nunez is now backing up his potential with goals after the Uruguay international scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over West Ham.
Former Liverpool legend Steven McManaman has brazenly defended Jurgen Klopp's touchline antics, insisting Anfield fans want the German to continue to be 'passionate'.
IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: While Sunday's one goal win over their great modern rivals Man City was born of the fire and the fury of a desperate Anfield, this was a result more calmly earned.
Bellingham, who is seen as one of the most promising talents in the world, has made 105 appearances for Dortmund and scored 15 goals since joining for £25m from Birmingham back in 2020.
The annual fixture takes place the week before the league season kicks off and consists of the FA Cup winners against the Premier League winners, with Liverpool beating Man City 3-1 this year.
During a talkSPORT debate on more immediate punishments for misbehaving managers, it was suggested each time a manager sees red, a player should be sacrificed as well.
The rivals were set to square off in an intriguing battle at the Emirates tonight, where Arsenal have been in superb form this season, winning all five league games.
DAVE BASSETT: The emotion and stress of managing makes you behave like that. Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola like to come across as cool customers.
The FA yesterday charged Klopp for breaching Rule E3 during Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday. He has until Friday to respond and the governing body will then decide a course of action.
Liverpool have been exploring all legal avenues after an anonymous briefing from City alleged that Klopp saying his side could not compete with the champions' spending had heightened tensions.
IAN HERBERT: Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp reinforces the reputation he holds among some referees as the worst, most unpleasant loser and then tries to characterise himself as a genial figure.
Some of England's most important players are injury doubts for the tournament in Qatar and the lists seems to be growing by the week amid the hurly-burly of Premier League action.
Diogo Jota was stretchered off in the dying minutes of Liverpool's 1-0 home win against Manchester City and the resulting injury will force him out of the World Cup.
The Liverpool manager was sent to the stands by Anthony Taylor after being deemed to have acted in an aggressive manner towards Gary Beswick.
The defender confirms that he's 'tried everything possible' to get back to fitness after a knee operation, but having failed to do so, insists that his 'long term health has to come first'.
Less than 48 hours since the dust settled on last weekend's action, it is already time to gear up for another round of Premier League fixtures with nine games to come over the next three days.
JEFF POWELL: At last, a latter-day Premier League match reminiscent of the way so many of us still believe the game should be played.
Mane attended the event after a strong campaign at Liverpool last term which put him in the running for the main award, while Saka finished in the top 10 for the Kopa Trophy.
Referee Anthony Taylor dismissed the German after he appeared to scream in the face of the assistant referee late in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool and City have been involved in a war of words in the last few days - both before and after their heated Premier League clash on Sunday.
Fans were hopeful Jota would make it back in time for the World Cup but Klopp has confirmed he will miss the showpiece tournament - which starts next month.
Pictures emerged on social media on Monday night of Gerrard posing for pictures in the Bowring Park pub in Liverpool amid suggestions Villa had sacked him following poor results.
David Moyes has defended Jurgen Klopp's touchline outburst which saw the Liverpool manager sent off in Sunday's Premier League win over Manchester City.
Jack Grealish has quietly impressed this season and if Phil Foden was not instructed to run at James Milner, then they could have unlocked Kevin De Bruyne centrally.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is set to speak to the media in the wake of his side's 1-0 win against rivals Manchester City that saw growing tensions between the two managers.
Former Liverpool footballer-turned-cocaine dealer Layton Maxwell (pictured), 43, has been jailed for eight years after he became a cocaine dealer after quitting the professional game.
Klopp's comments came after Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth's assertion that there was 'no ceiling' on the club's ambition under their new Saudi-backed owners.
This weekend was not short on drama with Manchester City losing at Liverpool and the power going out at Leeds. But the question is, who sits top of the pile in this week's power rankings?
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was shown a red card in Sunday's victory against Manchester City after launching an angry rant at the assistant official when a foul was not given against Mohamed Salah.
The 23-year-old has scored four goals in 11 appearances so far, but he has also endured a three-match suspension too following a straight red card for headbutting Joachim Andersen.
The Spanish and European champions are reportedly surprised by Vinicius Jr finishing only eighth and Luka Modric ninth despite hugely successful seasons.
The report also suggests UEFA's 'egregious failures' led to thousands of supporters being caught up in severe congestion on the approaches to the Stade de France.
Despite a stellar season in which they won the Champions League and the LaLiga title, Real ended up missing out on the accolade to Manchester City.
JACK GAUGHAN: Before Liverpool halted City's unbeaten start to the season on Sunday, Klopp had claimed: 'There are three clubs in world football who can do what they want financially.'
MARTIN KEOWN: Jurgen Klopp's entire defence were exceptional on Sunday, showing collectively what needs to be done to deny Haaland, and I was particularly pleased for Joe Gomez.
In the dressing room and on the pitch, Milner is the one who has delivered above all others in these attritional past few months. He, more than captain Jordan Henderson, has been the leader.
DOMINIC KING: It is staggering, an insulting and preposterous deduction, and Liverpool are rightly furious. All legal avenues are being explored.
The Uruguayan made a significant impact for his former club Benfica before joining Liverpool in the summer, which led to him being nominated for football's most prestigious individual prize.
Jack Grealish was an unused substitute against Liverpool and his day will have probably got a little worse after a stat began to do the round son social media after the game.
There you have it - Manchester City and Erling Haaland can be beaten after all, with Liverpool becoming the first side to achieve the feat this season after their 1-0 victory at Anfield.
Football fans were amused when a new camera angle of Mo Salah's winner against Manchester City emerged on Monday showing pep Guardiola knew what was coming.
Sadio Mane insists he was very happy to see Liverpool get the better of Manchester City in the weekend's big Premier League game at Anfield.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was targeted with coins on the touchline from home fans while Manchester City also allege that their team bus was hit by an object as they left Anfield.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had football fans in hysterics with his reaction to a question out to him by Geoff Shreeves following Sunday's defeat to Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola's side came into the game in ominous form after winning seven and drawing two of their first nine Premier League games.
JACK GAUGHAN: Players and staff heard a crack in the glass as the coach passed down Anfield Road following a day that saw Pep Guardiola claim he had coins thrown at him.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the suggestion that Mo Salah refused to be substituted during the second half of Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester City.
The Reds will be keen to add depth in midfield given that James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will all be out of contract in June, while Arthur Melo's loan deal will expire.
Gary Neville has revealed that Pep Guardiola altered his usual pre-match routine ahead of Manchester City's defeat to Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool's manager was already on edge after several questionable decisions by referee Anthony Taylor and was especially frustrated when Bernardo Silva brought down Mohamed Salah.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Mohamed Salah's strike provided only a fraction of the story, as Pep Guardiola had coins thrown at him during the second half and Jurgen Klopp was sent off
Gary O'Neil is proving to be one of the Premier League's best caretaker coaches after leading Bournemouth to six unbeaten following the 2-2 draw with Fulham.
MIKE DEAN: He didn't hinder it in any way. He let the game flow by waving away soft fouls and penalising the ones that clearly overstepped the mark.
CHRIS SUTTON: This was a different Liverpool team to the one we've seen of late, the feeble side that had fallen into the habit of conceding first. To a man, they were superb on Sunday.
When Haaland tried to wrestle with him, Gomez clenched his teeth and stood firm, nipping in ahead of him and poking a foot out to win possession. He used the ball well.
Jurgen Klopp's side recorded their finest afternoon of the season to date as they beat City 1-0 in front of a feverish Anfield that appeared to revel in an underdog mentality.
Jamie Carragher believes Virgil van Dijk produced his most dominant performance the likes of which he had 'never really seen' against Manchester City as Liverpool ran out 1-0 victors at Anfield.
Gomez, next to Virgil van Dijk, kept out City's array of attacking talent - most notably Erling Haaland - as Liverpool ended Pep Guardiola's side's unbeaten start to the league season.
Diogo Jota is a doubt for the Qatar World Cup after being stretchered off in stoppage time during Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday.
'This is Anfield. The referee spoke with my assistants and said he's not going to make fouls unless they're clear, all game was play on play on play on,' he said. 'Except the goal.'
In the 53rd minute, City thought they had taken the lead when Phil Foden poked home from close range, before VAR overturned the decision after a foul by Erling Haaland in the build-up.
In an intense tactical battle, Mo Salah pounced on an error from Joao Cancelo to run through and slot past Ederson in a feisty affair that saw Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sent off.
The Liverpool manager charged down the touchline and berated the officials after deeming Salah to have been fouled late on in the second half. Anthony adjudged Klopp overstepped the mark.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: It just had to be Chelsea. The team who gave Steven Gerrard the most painful memory of his playing career won again to increase the pressure on him at Aston Villa.
MARTIN SAMUEL AT ANFIELD: One slip. That's all it took. One misstep separated these teams. Joao Cancelo failed to trap a long kick from Alisson and everything changed.
GRAEME SOUNESS: I remember the old article of faith there always was at Liverpool, during my time, about constantly refreshing the team. They aren't doing that at the minute,
In a video posted on Liverpool's Instagram , manager Jurgen Klopp rounds up everyone in a huddle and says: 'Trent turned 24 today, so congratulations'.
TOM COLLOMOSSE: The Welshman has agreed a deal until 2025 after Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis decided to back his manager following talks earlier this week.
The Reds will be hoping to get back to winning ways, following their 3-3 draw with Brighton last week, when they face Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates.
Saliba went straight into the Gunners' backline at the start of the season after returning from his loan spell with Marseille and has been one of the team's standout performers.
Saliba returned to the Emirates Stadium in the summer after three separate loan spells in France, and has played a crucial role in Arsenal's positive start to the campaign.
PETE JENSON: Five months after leaving Real Sociedad's B-team the 40-year-old has taken charge of Champions League side Bayer Leverkusen who sit one off the bottom of the Bundesliga.
Manchester City put five past Copenhagen and were so comfortable that Pep Guardiola thought it safe to take off Erling Haaland at the break having scored just the two goals in the first half.
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has heaped praise on his former club after their 3-0 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding and Fabio Vieira were all on target.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was satisfied with a comfortable win and a clean sheet as he gave his fringe players a much-needed run-out in the Europa League.
After what seems like no time at all, every side is three matches down in the Champions League and we're at half-time in the group stage.
Real Madrid star midfielder Federico Valverde has admitted comparisons to 'world icon' Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard by compatriot Luis Suarez are 'spectacular'.
Jurgen Klopp knew something had to change, system-wise, after his team were repeatedly picked apart by Brighton in that helter-skelter 3-3 draw on Saturday.
Liverpool earned around £90m from their run to last season's final, which they lost to Real Madrid. Clubs in this season's Champions League receive £13.48m for being in the group stage.
The German club have endured a woeful start to the new campaign, recording just five points in eight matches so far as the second-lowest side in the Bundesliga.
MLS side LA Galaxy have reportedly entered talks with Luis Suarez over a potential transfer. The former Liverpool and Barcelona striker is currently playing in Uruguay with Nacional.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has admitted that he struggles to to understand what manager Jurgen Klopp is saying most of the time.
Despite a run of four Premier League wins, triggered by their 2-1 win over Liverpool last month, Ten Hag pinpointed a lack of self-belief in the aftermath of Sunday's defeat.
Owen came through the ranks at Anfield, before becoming a global star in Liverpool as well as England's attack before he left to join Real Madrid in 2004.
Mane and Benzema are among the nominees for the prestigious award, with the winner due to be announced at a glittering ceremony in Paris on October 17.
Ten Hag believes the derby day defeat is part of the ups and downs he faces in trying to turn United around, and took the unusual step of thanking Guardiola for the brutal reality check.
Nunez, the headline addition of Liverpool's summer transfer business, has not had the kind of impact many anticipated but the visit of Rangers was an opportunity for him to build up confidence.
The Reds captain started on Tuesday night and played nearly 70 minutes during his side's 2-0 Champions League win over Rangers to ease a stuttering start to the season.
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to push on from a controlled Champions League victory against Rangers that began with the widely scrutinised Trent Alexander-Arnold's stunning free-kick.
Allan McGregor produced an epic display to limit Liverpool at Anfield - but the veteran goalkeeper couldn't prevent Rangers from suffering a third straight Champions League defeat.
Liverpool got back to winning ways on Tuesday night with a 2-0 victory over Rangers in the Champions League. BRIAN MARJORIBANKS was at Anfield to rate the players' performances.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a moment of brilliance to potentially transform his season as Liverpool eased past Glasgow Rangers.
Mark Wilson: Neither Ben Davies nor Ryan Kent fulfilled it in red, yet here they were in blue. Playing against their former club with whom first-team breakthroughs had remained elusive.
Michael Owen has praised the role Jordan Henderson played in protecting Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool's Champions League win over Rangers.
Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Trent Alexander Arnold after his stellar showing in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Rangers in the Champions League.
They say history repeats itself, and that certainly proved true on Tuesday for Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry. Seven years ago, they learned live that Brendan Rodgers had left his Liverpool post.
Sadio Mane showed Liverpool fans what they are missing with a wonder goal in Bayern Munich's 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Viktoria Plzen.
The right-back put Liverpool in the ascendancy in the seventh minute with an effort that went into the top corner. McManaman was full of praise for the defender following the goal.
Police are also investigating after several Liverpool murals across Merseyside, including prominent ones of Jurgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold, were damaged.
Antonio Cassano believes that Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are better than AC Milan's and Rafael Leao - and the forward seems to agree with him.
CHIEF SPORTS WRITER AT ANFIELD: Crisis over. In Europe at least. Napoli will take some catching, but Liverpool are now comfortably on course for qualification in the Champions League.
Leandro Trossard scored a scintilating hat-trick during the Seagulls pulsating 3-3 draw with Liverpool on Saturday and the Belgian winger has begun the Premier League campaign in fine form.
Odegaard was thrust into the spotlight an an early age when he was signed by Real Madrid at the tender age of 16. However, he spent the majority of his time on loan before joining Arsenal.
Jurgen Klopp's side have won just two out of their opening seven Premier League games and are already 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal - albeit, with a game in hand.
No doubt Klopp will have been agonising over how to put things right for several weeks now, but here are a few changes that could help them avoid further damage against Rangers.
GRAEME SOUNESS: I don't think Rangers will be emboldened or encouraged by Liverpool's recent results, because they know Jurgen Klopp's team are going to click in some game very soon.
Liverpool aren't playing like Liverpool but, most worryingly for Klopp, they don't even look like Liverpool. There have always been times on his watch when they have shipped goals
Rangers go into the clash off the back of two-consecutive thrashings at the hands of Ajax and Napoli, whilst the Reds found salvation against the Dutch side three weeks ago.
The Reds are ninth in the Premier League table with just two wins from seven games so far this season, and drew 3-3 with Brighton on Saturday as they continued to struggle without the ball.
The Liverpool legend claimed that Haaland was a 'world class' player who is already in defenders' head, while Sky colleague Gary Neville stated he had taken City 'to a different level'.
Alexander-Arnold, 23, has endured his toughest start to a season yet with pundits and supporters alike questioning his defensive abilities amid Liverpool's slow start to the campaign.
Another weekend of Premier League action is in the books with two huge local derbies garnering the majority of the attention.
Liverpool loanee Sepp van den Berg was taken to hospital on Sunday after he suffered a 'serious' ankle injury while playing for Schalke.
Ripped to shreds by their rivals Man City after a run of four successive wins prior, it's back to the drawing board for the Dutch boss in his ongoing battle to overhaul the club's fortunes.
If Liverpool were watching on the weekend, the reports coming in at Anfield would have been glowing. Duran scored twice as the Fire beat Cincinnati 3-2 on Saturday night.
Nunez, 23, joined Liverpool from Benfica this summer in a £85m move but has so far found it difficult to settle with an early-season red card and the side's poor general not helping his case.
The Reds have won just two of their opening seven league matches this term and already find themselves 11 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
The Reds have had a rocky start to the season and that continued as they were held to a 3-3 draw with Brighton on Saturday, after Leandro Trossard scored a late equaliser for the Seagulls.
IAN WINROW AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Gary O'Neil insists he is not thinking about his long-term Bournemouth future, but the interim head coach is clearly building support inside the dressing room.
With the World Cup less than two months away, players will be keen to put in strong performances for their clubs to cement their involvement in Gareth Southgate's plans.
The Belgian could not have provided a more emphatic response as he became the first visiting player to score a hat-trick at Anfield since Arsenal's Andrey Arshavin netted four in 2009.
DOMINIC KING: It was November 2015 and Liverpool were about to lose for the first time under Klopp, 2-1 to Crystal Palace. As the game entered added time, he looked over his shoulder.
A fourth draw in seven Premier League matches left manager Jurgen Klopp admitting confidence is as much of a problem as rhythm and momentum, after the Reds drew 3-3 to Brighton on Saturday.
The Frenchman managed the Gunners from 1996 to 2018, and he has faith that Mikel Arteta's men are well poised to win their first title since Wenger led the Londoners to top-flight glory in 2003-04.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Whereas Alexander-Arnold has won every major trophy at Anfield, Kent made only one competitive appearance before furthering his career with Glasgow Rangers.
JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: De Zerbi marked his Seagulls debut with a dramatic 3-3 draw at Liverpool and promises more thrills along the way.
JAN AGE FJORTOFT: There were some very lazy pundits around before Erling Haaland moved to England. They emerged again after Liverpool beat Manchester City in the Community Shield.
DANNY MURPHY talks to Adam Forshaw: Some moments make you feel old. Sitting down with Leeds' Forshaw, he revealed that, he used to go to Anfield as a kid to see me play.
JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Brighton took advantage of his side's fragile confidence and was surprised by the Seagulls in their 3-3 draw.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance in Liverpool's Premier League eventful clash with Brighton has come under criticism from some fans on Twitter.
Suarez believes the young Real Madrid star shares several 'characteristics' with Gerrard - widely considered one of the greatest all-round midfielder of his generation.
LIVERPOOL 3-3 BRIGHTON - JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: Leandro Trossard became the first opposition player to score a Premier League hat-trick at Anfield for 13 years.
The 26-year-old joined the club from Juventus on a season long loan on the final day of the summer transfer window but has failed to impress the Reds' boss having made just two appearances since joining.
The Birmingham City striker heaped praise on the 19-year-old midfielder, claiming Borussia Dortmund starlet Bellingham will be the next England captain in three to four years time.
Liverpool and Arsenal would also likely face competition from Sevilla, Borussia Dortmund , Inter Milan and Juventus for the Norway U21 international, with Europe's top clubs bowled over by his talent.
The Reds trail Premier league leaders Arsenal by nine points although they have a game in hand after their trip to Chelsea before the international break was postponed due to the death of the Queen.
For a side that came within a point of winning the League twice in the last five years, their stuttering, start is well below par, and leaves their prospects balancing precariously on a knife-edge.
By the time the tournament in Qatar comes around, the Premier League table has the potential to be looking very different, as a season-defining period awaits several teams.
Tottenham and Liverpool have been slammed after announcing new commercial deals with Coca-Cola, with leading health experts calling on cubs to 'sever ties' with junk food companies.
Alexander-Arnold has been the subject of significant debate all week after Gareth Southgate cut him from England's 23-man squad for the Nations League clash with Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most recognisable players on the planet and while every competing nation in Qatar will get a giant 75 foot poster - the Man United star is set to be overlooked.
Xavi's side have been light on defensive midfield options in recent times and don't have a proper understudy to Busquets, with Frenkie de Jong filling in for the 34-year-old when required.
Lawrenson, who retired at the end of last season after 30 years as a pundit and co-commentator with the corporation, previously claimed his own departure was due to him being '65, white and male'.
Imagine if, as a result of the failed Super League project, a trade-off was promised to the breakaway group. Here's the deal. From 2024, the Premier League would be divided into categories.
The 29-year-old may be a lifelong Red, and a graduate of Liverpool FC's academy with two senior appearances to his name, but he is more than happy to embrace the blue half of the city, now.
While many of his colleagues prepared for the international break, Arthur cancelled his holiday in order to take to the field with Liverpool's U21s against Rochdale.
Club football is back on the menu this weekend following the conclusion of the final international break before the World Cup. But who are the players who have a point to prove?
Peter Scarfe from the Hillsborough Survivors Support said the two supporters had taken their own lives since the game at the Stade de France on May 28,
The 23-year-old has been in sensational form this season, scoring 10 times in 13 games in all competitions.He also scored for Holland in the 2-0 win against Poland.
He has struggled for consistency in the opening weeks of the season, leading to some speculation that he is unhappy in his new environment, but Salihamidzic isn't worried.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is adding to his sports portfolio with a new pickleball team that he's buying with NBA stars Dramond Green and Kevin Love.
The right back, 23, was once again not used at all by Gareth Southgate in the final international break before the World Cup, suggesting he could miss out on England's final group of 26.
Bellingham is one of Europe's hottest properties and is set to be the focus of several top clubs in next summer's transfer window, including Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid.
It comes weeks after Chelsea owner Boehly revealed his desire to have a 'multi-club modal' and is understood to have held initial discussions with buying a Portuguese team earlier this month.
Paris Saint-Germain registered an interest in Andre Villas-Boas in 2013. Daniel Levy wanted Villas-Boas to take the job at the Ligue 1 side. He was interested in the £15m compensation.
IAN HERBERT: Gelhardt has now broken through into the Leeds first team, though is still living week to week, wondering if he will cement that regular place. One Premier League start so far this season.
Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold was left out of the squad to face Germany on Monday night, casting doubt over his place in Southgate's plans ahead of Qatar.
First-half strikes from the $91million striker and Nicolas De La Cruz was enough to see Uruguay win in Slovakia, as both teams now focus on prepping their final rosters for the winter World Cup.
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Following a 1-0 win over Belgium and a 2-0 win over Poland, Van Basten's criticism seems to be coming at a strange time after consecutive clean sheets. However, Van Dijk's not been at his best.
With Bruno Martins Indi expected to miss the World Cup in Qatar this winter, Louis van Gaal is seeking alternative solutions at centre back and he decided to give Tyrell Malacia a trial in the role.
Alexander-Arnold, alongside Jarrod Bowen, James Ward-Prowse and Fikayo Tomori, was one of the players left out of the squad for the side's final game before the World Cup.
DOMINIC KING: Do not think for one moment that Alexander-Arnold hasn't been hurt by his omission for this game. He desperately wants to be the player for England that he has been for Liverpool.
Southgate named his 23-man squad to face the four-time world champions, leaving out James Ward-Prowse, Jarrod Bowen and Jack Grealish (suspended) alongside Tomori and Alexander-Arnold.
Alexander-Arnold's chances of featuring in Qatar look increasingly slim after he failed to make it into Southgate's squad for their Nations League fixture against Germany on Monday.
Liverpool goalkeeper coach John Achterberg and Newcastle sport scientist Daniel Hodges have been charged by the FA following their explosive touchline clash at Anfield last Wednesday.
The Reds, beaten by Real Madrid in last season's final, travel to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night. 'I was involved in an accident on Sunday,' the Italian, 63, told reporters.
Twenty First Group have assessed each Premier League club's transfer activity to calculate the impact on their final positions in the table and to work out who bagged the biggest bargains.
The Reds travel to Napoli to face Luciano Spalletti's side at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in their first European group-stage game this season, and the return of Thiago from injury is a massive boost.
With the qualifying rounds completed, 32 teams are in eight enthralling groups of four and this year's Champions League is expected to provide as much drama and intrigue as ever.
The Champions League group stage gets underway on Tuesday night as Europe's heavyweights once again battle it out for the biggest club prize.
The Real Madrid midfielder's words come after former Los Blancos team-mate Casemiro joined Manchester United on a four-year, £375,000-a-week deal in August.
The 32-year-old was forced off in the 71st minute of their 2-1 victory over the Magpies on Wednesday last week and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp described the injury as 'serious'.
It promises to be an explosive return to Champions League action, with six British sides in action and two mouthwatering mega-ties sure to have fans licking their lips.
Title favourites Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Aston Villa as a tired Liverpool played out a goalless draw with rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Arsenal's 100 per cent record came to an end at Old Trafford, with Mikel Arteta's men going down 3-1 at Man United - who have now won four games in a row - despite an impressive performance.
Napoli confirmed that Osimhen, who poses a significant threat in front of goal, trained individually on Monday. Osimhen has already scored two goals in five games so far this season.
CHRIS WHEELER: The mood at Manchester United has swung dramatically from one of despair after losing the opening two games to wild optimism following four wins in a row.
German Champions Bayern Munich have reportedly joined the race to sign Barcelona's Gavi, with Manchester United and Liverpool already believed to be after the 18-year-old midfielder.
At just 5ft 9ins, Lisandro Martinez is the shortest centre back in the top flight, but so far at least, he is defying his critics. The Argentine's height raised eyebrows when he joined United from Ajax.
Duncan - the cousin of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard - showed huge potential as a young player in the club's academy and once scored a remarkable 66 goals in a season as a youth player.
The midfielder was playing for the Italian side in the European showpiece as they went 3-0 up but succumbed to a second-half comeback from the Reds, before losing on penalties.
It is adorned with 97 stars, each one corresponding to the club's away victories or trophy wins in Europe and each of their respective locations. The shirt will set supporters back nearly £70.
Jurgen Klopp's men have drawn half of their six top-flight games this season following their goalless stalemate at Goodison Park in Saturday's Merseyside derby.
Having missed out on Zakaria, Liverpool subsequently moved to sign another Juventus player, Arthur Melo, who arrived on loan.
DOMINIC KING: Alisson sprung up like a quarterback and hurled one of those pinpoint throws that enabled Trent Alexander-Arnold to start scampering as a wide receiver would.
IAN LADYMAN: Watching Jordan Pickford play so well against Liverpool, my mind wandered to another goalkeeper I once thought may replace him for England: Jack Butland.
The USL Championship side announced the signing of Benteke on Sunday -- just four weeks after his brother, Christian, signed for Wayne Rooney's struggling MLS team.
When Forest won promotion via the play-offs in May, following a top-flight absence of 23 years, the club's owner promised Nottingham he would provide the 'ammunition' to deliver success.
EXPERT VIEW BY CHRIS FOY: Anthony Taylor had an excellent Merseyside derby and he was absolutely right to show the yellow card to Virgil van Dijk for his challenge on Amadou Onana.
The Red Devils' record goalscorer insisted that a passive approach against Mikel Arteta's side would prove to be a 'recipe for disaster' due to the speed with which they move the ball.
Having lost 2-1 to Brighton and 4-0 at Brentford in their opening two games, United responded with a 2-1 win over Liverpool and 1-0 successes over Southampton and Leicester.
Both midfielders have been absent for the Reds at the start of the 2022-23 Premier League season, but the omission of Keita could hint at a more serious injury prognosis than first feared.
The Old Trafford club are expected to post financial accounts showing that they paid players £385m last season, when they finished sixth with 58 points - their fewest since 1991.
The Liverpool boss was targeted by a fan behind the technical area with a plastic bottle in the 71st minute, after the hosts had a goal disallowed by VAR.
Everton boss Frank Lampard insisted Virgil van Dijk should have been sent off for a dangerous tackle on Amadou Onana in the goalless Merseyside derby.
Jurgen Klopp had just started to dissect the frenzy when, for once, he ran out of words. Instead, he offered a question for which no answer was required.
Everton and Liverpool played out a competitive 0-0 draw as both sides went close to finding winning goals.
Fans of Everton and Liverpool have joined together in order to pay tribute to Olivia Pratt-Korbel during the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Shocking footage shared by Andy Heaton, who works on The Anfield Wrap podcast, shows a mural of Trent Alexander Arnold has been vandalised.
Hundreds of Liverpool fans missed kick-off of the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, with images showing them outside Everton's ground as the match began.
JOE BERNSTEIN AT GOODISON PARK: Everton's former Liverpool defender Conor Coady had a goal ruled out by VAR as the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended goalless.
Virgil van Dijk has been criticised by the likes of Jamie Carragher this season while Mohamed Salah has been kept quiet more than usual in a Liverpool shirt.
Premier League clubs spent well over £2billion during the transfer window, but it's fair to say some enjoyed the summer more than others as rate each side's summer deals.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants Darwin Nunez to use being targeted by opposition defenders to his advantage.
CHRIS SUTTON: Celtic won't fear Rangers, and Rangers won't fear Celtic, and that makes for one almighty Old Firm. You wouldn't be wrong to think of this as a Man City-Liverpool type of clash.
In Frank Lampard's mind, his attempt to rebuild Everton will be a steady and methodical process. On derby day at Goodison Park it can be easy for that message to get lost.
City could not recover after quickly falling behind Liverpool that season and Guardiola suggested yesterday it was down to a slip in standards.
The letter arrived on August 24, 2011. That night, Liverpool would play at Exeter in a Carling Cup tie and win 3-1 but, for one young fan, the day began with enormous disappointment.
It was a dramatic weekend of Premier League football once again, but who caught the eye from an individual perspective? Here's the latest top 10 of Sportsmail's Premier League Power Rankings.
Frank Lampard has defended his Everton team against allegations of time wasting ahead of Saturday's Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Goodison Park.
Liverpool are preparing for the Merseyside Derby on Saturday, where the Reds will be hoping to pick up a third consecutive victory - following a sluggish start to the campaign.
It seems most likely that Arthur Melo's first involvement as a Liverpool player will come against Napoli in the Champions League next Wednesday due to his international clearance.
Sportsmail dissects the key talking points from another gripping round of action in the Premier League as Manchester City put six past newly-promoted Nottingham Forest.
The newly promoted side have splashed out an astonishing £165million on 21 players in the summer transfer in an unprecedented splurge as they desperately attempt to avoid relegation.
The former Manchester United and Stoke City defender believes Ronaldo, 37, can't be feature on the pitch for the Red Devils, if they want to press high-up and play with intensity from the start
ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Consider the Brazilian as a patch to be applied on worn trousers and not a brand-new piece of clothing to show off with great enthusiasm. Fine for now, not great for later.
Liverpool have completed a season-long loan deal for Juventus' Arthur Melo as the Premier League side secured a deadline day move for the midfielder.
Jack Stephens has completed his move to Bournemouth on a season-long loan to become the club's sixth signing of the summer transfer window.
Benteke officially signed with the club on August 5 as a designated player and reportedly earn a club-record salary - even more than Rooney made as a player with the club.
With both benches clashing in ugly scenes, summer signing Nunez was filmed standing on his seat, pumping his fist and shouting 'f*** you!' towards the Newcastle dugout.
Gabby Agbonlahor has risked the ire of Liverpool fans once again, this time for calling out Virgil van Dijk. The error came two games ago but the pundit opted to speak about it on talkSPORT.
Southampton are looking to offload Jan Bednarek with West Ham waiting in the wings for the Poland international, while Jack Stephens has agreed a loan deal with south coast rivals Bournemouth.
Captain Jordan Henderson came off injured in the 71st minute of Wednesday night's 2-1 win against Newcastle, with Jurgen Klopp confirming his skipper picked up a knock.
The transfer comes just days after Mario Balotelli nearly came to blows with Adana Demirspor manager Vincenzo Montella following their 1-0 Turkish Super Lig victory over Umraniye
Liverpool are talking to Juventus about a loan deal for Brazilian Arthur Melo. In an unexpected move the for out-of-favour midfielder, the Reds are keen on providing cover in the centre of the pitch.
Jurgen Klopp could be without Henderson for a pro-longed period of time after he injured himself during Liverpool's victory over Newcastle on Wednesday evening.
Sportsmail understands the Gunners are planning a second offer worth in the region of £23m after having an opening offer of £20m turned down but Villa are determined to keep Luiz.
Former Manchester United and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has warned Liverpool about having to come from behind in games following their comeback against Newcastle.
Several members from both dugouts were held back in the melee after the winner, while a bottle was thrown from by member of Newcastle staff towards the home dugout beforehand.
The Magpies were unhappy that Liverpool's winner came three minutes after the game should have ended and it resulted in the two benches having to be separated.
Klopp felt Liverpool's 98th minute winner was the perfect way to secure victory after being frustrated by Newcastle's timewasting during Wednesday's emotionally-charged tussle at Anfield.
Benteke brings experience and pedigree at the top level. But at 31, his best years are behind him and it's not all been plain sailing at Palace, with injuries, low confidence and goal droughts.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 NEWCASTLE - IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: A melee on the touchline, bedlam in the stands and something between relief and early season ecstasy on the field.
EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Saint-Maximin picked up the problem during the closing stages of Sunday's 1-1 draw at Wolves , a point salvaged by his stunning strike in the 90th minute.
Jurgen Klopp is prepared for a tough task as his Liverpool side take on Newcastle in the Premier League. The Reds are fresh off their first win in the league after thrashing Bournemouth 9-0.
There had been doubts whether the Sweden international could feature due to not receiving his visa in time despite signing from Real Sociedad for £60million last Friday.
INTERVIEW: In the two new episodes of the documentary produced by owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney that are released this week, it is Paul Mullin who takes centre stage.
Here is Sportsmail's daily live blog for all the latest transfer news and new deals, with a number of high-profile players set to be on the move this summer.
The 9-time NBA champion, who just came fresh from his fourth NBA crown in charge of the Golden State Warriors, was described by Klopp as a 'great guy' and 'one of the greatest of the game'.
CRAIG HOPE: The Magpies were due to kick off at Anfield at 4pm, the only Premier League game scheduled for Sunday August 31, 1997 as part of Sky Sports' Super Sunday coverage.
Eddie Howe has transformed the goal-shy Brazilian striker into a box-to-box midfielder. He was named as Newcastle's Player of the Year last season after reinventing himself in a new role.
The German boss labelled the decision to sack the 41-year-old 'unbelievable' and reiterated his comments after their huge victory at the weekend that Parker was an 'outstanding' manager.
Sportsmail clears up some of the rumours from the Premier League and clarifies where we are at with some of the biggest possible deals ahead of the transfer window closing on Thursday night.
According to oddschecker, Dyche - who has been without a job since he was sacked by the Clarets in April - is the bookmakers' early favourite at 2/1 to take over on the south coast.
Football fans are being treated to another ten matches in midweek from Tuesday until Thursday with the games coming thick and fast for players during a shake-up of the World Cup in Qatar.
Jack Ross has been sacked as Dundee United manager following his side's devastating 9-0 defeat by Celtic on Sunday. He follows Bournemouth's Scott Parker in losing his job.
Frenkie de Jong, Moises Caicedo and Sander Berge have all been linked with moves to Anfield in recent days but Sportsmail understands that there is little truth in these rumours.
The Sweden striker, a £60million arrival from Real Sociedad last week, had to sit in the stands during Sunday's 1-1 draw at Wolves because his Home Office paperwork had not arrived.
Bournemouth were thrashed 9-0 by Liverpool after they were also beaten in the Premier League by Arsenal and Man City following their opening-weekend win against Aston Villa.
He becomes the first Premier League boss to be sacked in the first month of the season since Newcastle got rid of Sir Bobby Robson and Southampton axed Paul Sturrock 18 years ago.
Here is Sportsmail's daily live blog for all the latest transfer news and new deals, with a number of high-profile players set to be on the move this summer.
The 20-year-old, who was a £4.5m signing from Independiente in February 2021, has caught plenty of attention from the Premier League's top six after impressing under Graham Potter this season.
The Portuguese, 37, did not start either of United's last two fixtures - against Liverpool and Southampton - with manager Ten Hag instead opting to start Rashford.
It was a dramatic weekend of Premier League football once again, but who caught the eye from an individual perspective? Here's the latest top 10 of Sportsmail's Premier League Power Rankings.
Fulham have agreed a deal with Paris St Germain for out of favour left-back Layvin Kurzawa, as they continue to bolster their squad this summer.
Bayern Munich have posed for their traditional Oktoberfest photoshoot by raising a pint of beer, but summer signing Sadio Mane opted against joining in with his team-mates due to his religious beliefs.
The Premier League table is beginning to take shape with hard fought wins for Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham, while Brighton and Newcastle United remain the only other two unbeaten teams.
The impressive playmaker has caught the attention of Reds' boss Jurgen Klopp and could provide the solution to the club's midfield injury crisis. Sheffield United paid Genk for Berge in January 2020
Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is expected to join Birmingham City on loan. Mejbri would be the fifth Man United player to exit Old Trafford on loan this summer.
MATT BARLOW AT ST MARY'S: No one received more criticism after the 4-0 mauling at Brentford than Lisandro Martinez, written off as simply not tall enough to play in central in the Premier League.
IAN LADYMAN: Chelsea's Reece James is a better nuts and bolts full back and should therefore be picked ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold in Gareth Southgate's World Cup team.
ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Thomas Tuchel was full of praise for new striker Raheem Sterling after his double guided 10-man Chelsea to a 2-1 home win over Leicester City.
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: The post-match chatter carried a familiar refrain. No Liverpool game takes place without the midfield being discussed and so it proved after Bournemouth's blitzing.
It is not the first run-in between the pair. After the pundit aimed criticism at the Brazilian last season, the 25-year-old took to social media to call out the ex-Liverpool defender.