3 h. ago Michael Owen wrong to claim winning the league not enough, says Arne Slot

Slot: ‘Nothing else matters’ if Liverpool win league titleOwen suggested cup exits left ‘bitter taste’ on seasonArne Slot has hit back at Michael Owen’s suggestion that the Premier League title would not be enough for Liverpool this season by insisting nothing matters more than becoming champions of England again.The former Liverpool striker was taken to task by Virgil van Dijk after the Merseyside derby on Wednesday for claiming the campaign was “building into something really special” until Slot’s team exited the Champions League and lost the Carabao Cup final. Owen agreed it would still be special for Liverpool to win the title for a record-equalling 20th time but with the caveat that the two cup defeats in six days would leave “a bitter taste”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Arne Slot sets the record straight on Liverpool theory rejected by Virgil van Dijk

Michael Owen was scolded by Virgil van Dijk for claiming this season won't be really special for Liverpool despite Premier League title success and Arne Slot agrees with captain

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6 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres transfer: Man Utd and Arsenal’s plans scuppered as new bidder emerges

Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres will leave Portugal in the summer transfer window, but his destination remains uncertain, with Manchester United and Arsenal in competition

Sport

8 h. ago Alan Shearer issues Liam Delap Man United transfer verdict amid Man City advantage

Ipswich Town has enjoyed a season in the Premier League, and other clubs have become alert to his situation should Kieran McKenna's side go down

Politics

9 h. ago Premier League's latest VAR controversy shows that something has got to give

There was VAR drama in Merseyside and London derbies in midweek - not the first time the Premier League has thrown up controversial moments and lengthy video checks

Politics

9 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne showed true colours after being asked if he would sign for Liverpool

Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a dominant Premier League reign, albeit one different to that he imagined as a child

Politics

9 h. ago De Bruyne’s exit creates Club World Cup uncertainty and Postecoglou the ‘lone voice’ on VAR: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendRead Football Daily | And email Luke with your thoughtsAn email: “On the subject of Ange Postecoglou,” writes Peter Wilkinson. “I’m not a Spurs fan so I don’t have a dog in the race but it amuses me that while fans give players and managers absolute pelters, as soon as they get a bit back the fans start clutching their pearls saying it’s a disgrace. If you can’t take it, don’t give it out.”A fair point well made, Peter. Ange is due to face the press shortly in an appointment he’s probably looking forward to with as much relish as a trip to the dentist for root canal surgery. It could get spiky, mate. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago ‘A sad day’: Pep Guardiola hails Kevin De Bruyne as one of the Premier League’s greatest

Guardiola said De Bruyne deserves his own statue outside of the Etihad

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10 h. ago Ruben Amorim has Man United record in sight which Pep Guardiola can only dream of

Manchester United will be hoping to record a rare double over Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend.

Politics

10 h. ago Man City XI vs Manchester United: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Kevin De Bruyne could come into side after statement announcing his summer departure

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10 h. ago Manchester United XI vs Man City: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Ruben Amorim has some big decisions to make with the spine of his team

Politics

11 h. ago Arsenal XI vs Everton: Bukayo Saka latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup for Premier League

Mikel Arteta could have one eye on Real Madrid clash as Gunners make final trip to Goodison Park

Politics

11 h. ago West Ham XI vs Bournemouth: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Graham Potter gave little away in his pre-match comments

Politics

11 h. ago Pep Guardiola makes final Kevin De Bruyne plea as Man City face Club World Cup issue

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne announced on Friday that he'll leave the Premier League champions at the end of the season, but the exact date of his departure remains undecided

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11 h. ago A look at the honours won by Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City

The Belgium international’s haul includes six league titles and Champions League glory.

Politics

11 h. ago Ruben Amorim ‘in a rush’ to restore Manchester United’s glory days as he sets title timeline

Amorim believes he would be ‘crazy’ to think his side can win the Premier League next year but says short-term success is possible

Politics

12 h. ago Ruben Amorim offers another Man Utd reality check with warning over winning title

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has made it clear that the club are unlikely to challenge for the Premier League title next year given their current woes

Events

12 h. ago Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher agree on prediction for Man Utd vs Man City

Manchester United beat Manchester City when the teams met in the Premier League back in December and City will go into the reverse fixture without Erling Haaland

Politics

12 h. ago Anfield reaction to Everton win puts Liverpool contract drama into perspective

Even by the stadium's noisy standards the celebration of Diogo Jota's winner against Everton was startling and showed just what this Premier League title will mean to Liverpool fans

Events

12 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City in summer but Club World Cup availability unclear: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendRead Football Daily | And email Will with your thoughtsAn email: “On the subject of Ange Postecoglou,” writes Peter Wilkinson. “I’m not a Spurs fan so I don’t have a dog in the race but it amuses me that while fans give players and managers absolute pelters, as soon as they get a bit back the fans start clutching their pearls saying it’s a disgrace. If you can’t take it, don’t give it out.”A fair point well made, Peter. Ange is due to face the press shortly in an appointment he’s probably looking forward to with as much relish as a trip to the dentist for root canal surgery. It could get spiky, mate. Continue reading...

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