27 h. ago What referee told Everton star after Liverpool controversy left David Moyes furious

Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 to move one step closer to the Premier League title but David Moyes was among those who had some questions over Diogo Jota's winning goal

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32 h. ago Liverpool close on title after derby delight against Everton: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Liverpool move one step closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 derby win over EvertonRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Liverpool win a slightly nervy Merseyside derby at Anfield to send them 12 points clear of Arsenal in second place. Should the Diogo Jota goal have stood and should James Tarkowski have been on the pitch when it happened? Not the best night for VAR. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Diogo Jota breaks down Everton’s blue wall as Liverpool move closer to title

The 246th Merseyside derby was as much of a cathartic release for Liverpool as another step closer to a 20th league title. Arne Slot’s side cleansed themselves of recent torment against Everton and two deflating cup defeats with a hard-fought but deserved victory courtesy of Diogo Jota’s fine individual goal. A maximum of 13 points is all that is required from the remaining eight games of the season to put the Premier League trophy on display at Anfield once again.There was a determination to seize control of the derby from the start by Liverpool and, unlike the previous two encounters at Goodison Park, a composure in possession that enabled them to do so. The painful Champions League exit and deserved Carabao Cup final defeat that preceded the international break, plus of course memories of their last run-in with Everton 49 days ago, may also have fuelled the hunger and intensity of a team closing in on the Premier League title. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago What Arne Slot got right as Liverpool move one step closer to the title after Merseyside derby

Liverpool have moved one step closer to the title with a 1-0 win over Everton thanks to Diogo Jota - and Daily Star Sport has a look at what Arne Slot got right and wrong

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56 h. ago Anthony Elanga’s solo special stuns Manchester United: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Mark Langdon as Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United, taking a step closer to Champions League football next seasonRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Anthony Elanga scores a wonderful solo goal against Manchester United and it proves enough for Nottingham Forest to claim a vital 1-0 win in the hunt for Champions League football. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago 'Extraordinary' Lewis Ferguson drives Bologna to brink of first Coppa Italia Final in 50 years

The Scotland star has been lavished with praise by a coach who says is getting better by the week

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61 h. ago Lewis Ferguson leads Bologna a step closer to silverware on dream night as ex

The Scotland international enjoyed a dream night in the Coppa Italia.

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3 d. ago Arsenal and Chelsea a step closer to European glory – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Tom Garry to discuss a dramatic week for the women’s gameOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly: the panel discuss both Arsenal and Chelsea’s progression into the semi-finals of the Champions League.With the international break looming, the relegation battle is on. Liverpool lost at home against Aston Villa, who moved out of the drop zone and four points clear of Crystal Palace. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Serie A Scots aiming to emulate Graeme Souness 40 y/o glory as Lewis Ferguson faces off against cup specialist

Empoli and Bologna eyeing a place in Italy’s knockout showpiece

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4 d. ago Manchester City one step closer to saving their season after claiming new FA Cup record

Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side have now reached seven consecutive semi-finals in the FA Cup

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5 d. ago Marcus Rashford ends drought as Aston Villa sink Preston to reach semi

Marcus Rashford ended a four-month drought to put Aston Villa one step closer to wiping out a 68-year dry spell after his double against Preston helped to book a Wembley semi-final with Crystal Palace as they seek their first FA Cup silverware since 1957.Rashford is a reigning FA Cup winner, lifting the trophy in May last year to help extend Erik ten Hag’s stay at Manchester United but it did little to reignite either’s Old Trafford career. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Lewis Ferguson reveals surprise star he's teaching Italian as he gears up for McTominay and Gilmour collision

The Bologna skipper is ripping up Serie A again after a year of injury hell and has vowed to help Scotland reach the 2026 World Cup

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7 d. ago New UK driving laws that would limit passengers and impose curfew move a step closer

The Department for Transport has previously admitted that young people are disproportionately affected by road deaths and injuries and that the government is exploring ways to address this

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9 d. ago My uncle Barry was my idol at Rangers – I wanted to emulate his career says Lewis Ferguson

After battling back from a horror injury the Bologna man now has his sites set on following in the footsteps of the Rangers icon

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9 d. ago Harry Kane one step closer to historic England landmark as he reflects on 10

Harry Kane admits that he has one eye on Peter Shilton's England cap record as the Bayern Munich striker reflects on reaching his 10-year anniversary with the national team

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2 w. ago Netherlands v Spain, Italy v Germany, Greece v Scotland, and more: Nations League – live

Nations League updates from 7.45pm GMT kick-offsLive scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail ScottSteve Clarke sticks to four at the back by the looks of it, given how the returning Kieran Tierney is on the bench. There are just two changes to the team that started the dramatic 2-1 win in Poland last November: Lewis Ferguson and Che Adams step up with Ben Doak and Lyndon Dykes missing out altogether.Greece: Tzolakis, Rota, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas, Siopis, Mantalos, Masouras, Konstantelias, Tzolis, Ioannidis.Subs: Vlachodimos, Mandas, Vagiannidis, Retsos, Zafeiris, Pelkas, Fountas, Pavlidis, Mouzakitis, Hatzidiakos, Karetsas, Giannoulis. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Scotland starting XI to face Greece as Kieran Tierney and Lewis Ferguson decisions made amid Ryan Christie conundrum

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland starting XI for tonight’s Nations League game against Poland.

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2 w. ago Lewis Ferguson earns Scotland cap return after starring role at Bologna

Ferguson hopes to play his part for Scotland against Greece after captaining Bologna to a win over Lazio

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2 w. ago Lewis Ferguson set for European 'transfer tussle' as Bologna draw up Serie A contingency plan

Ferguson is believed to have plenty of suitors around Europe interested in his services

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2 w. ago Lewis Ferguson stars in huge Bologna victory but Scott McTominay's Napoli suffer Serie A title setback

Mixed fortunes for Scots in Italy

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