35 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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40 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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55 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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55 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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63 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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69 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 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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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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1 week 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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3 w. ago GPs drop their opposition to assisted dying as landmark law change moves step closer

Family doctors are split on the divisive issue, but the Royal College of GPs has removed its opposition to assisted dying as MPs scrutinise the contentious bill

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3 w. ago Manchester United finally show ‘the future’ as Bruno Fernandes inspires Europa League progress

Manchester United 4-1 (agg. 5-2) Real Sociedad: Bruno Fernandes hit a hat-trick as Ruben Amorim’s men took a step closer to a final in Bilbao and the opportunity of securing a backdoor entry to next season’s Champions League

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3 w. ago Aston Villa earn shot at greatness after setting up historic PSG showdown | Jonathan Wilson

In reaching the Champions League quarter-finals, Unai Emery’s side have taken a step closer to being immortalisedGlory comes in many forms. Perhaps the best Aston Villa could hope for on Wednesday was a game of little drama. They had in effect won the tie in Belgium last week; the last thing they wanted was to have to win it again. And yet, straightforward as it was, this was glorious, a night that in its outcome, if not the precise details, was epochal, marking Villa’s return to the European elite. Perhaps that will be a long‑term state, perhaps fleeting; either way, it is significant.There is a tide in the affairs of clubs which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. For Villa this was one of the nights fans yearn for, a night of destiny, a night to be spoken of for a long time to come. Even five years ago it would have seemed absurd that all that they had to do to reach the Champions League quarter-finals was avoid a two-goal defeat against the Belgian champions. Continue read...

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3 w. ago Potential changes to Bridgend community councils take a step closer

The draft plans could lead to a number of town and community councils in the area being merged

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3 w. ago German election winner Merz moves step closer to forming government

Conservative bloc and SPD to start full coalition talks as chancellor-in-waiting plans to revive ailing economyGermany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz came a step closer on Saturday to forming a government that he says will revive Europe’s top economy and its armed forces with massive new spending.The bold moves are part of his plan to rebuild Berlin’s standing in Europe, which Merz has said must respond to the sweeping changes driven by US president Donald Trump that have rocked the transatlantic alliance. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago When Liverpool can win the Premier League title as Reds extend lead at top

Arne Slot's Liverpool are a step closer to the Premier League title thanks to comeback win against Southampton at Anfield but they do not play in the competition again until April

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