8 h. ago Premier League buildup and WSL action, Earps book revelations, Vieira out – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look for | Mail matchday liveLiverpool v Aston Villa: It’s a massive week for Arne Slot’s defending champions – after today’s game they face Real Madrid in the Champions League before a visit to Manchester City next weekend.Speaking yesterday, Slot identified Liverpool’s difficulties in converting chances as being more concerning than their leaky defence. They’ve lost six of their last seven games in all competitions and tonight face a Villa side who have won their last four league games.Against United, how many chances did we concede? Against Frankfurt when we were 3-1 up, we hardly conceded a shot on target. In all the games we played until now we haven’t conceded a lot of chances. Not at all. We do give away a bit more than last season but that has to do with us being 1-0 down so you take a bit more risk. But in general I don’t think that our issue is that we concede too many chances. Our issu...

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9 h. ago Premier League buildup and WSL action, Earps book revelations, Vieira sacked – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look for | Mail matchday liveLiverpool v Aston Villa: It’s a massive week for Arne Slot’s defending champions – after today’s game they face Real Madrid in the Champions League before a visit to Manchester City next weekend.Speaking yesterday, Slot identified Liverpool’s difficulties in converting chances as being more concerning than their leaky defence. They’ve lost six of their last seven games in all competitions and tonight face a Villa side who have won their last four league games.Against United, how many chances did we concede? Against Frankfurt when we were 3-1 up, we hardly conceded a shot on target. In all the games we played until now we haven’t conceded a lot of chances. Not at all. We do give away a bit more than last season but that has to do with us being 1-0 down so you take a bit more risk. But in general I don’t think that our issue is that we concede too many chances. Our issu...

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10 h. ago Premier League and WSL buildup, Earps book revelations, Vieira sacked – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look for | Mail matchday liveLiverpool v Aston Villa: It’s a massive week for Arne Slot’s defending champions – after today’s game they face Real Madrid in the Champions League before a visit to Manchester City next weekend.Speaking yesterday, Slot identified Liverpool’s difficulties in converting chances as being more concerning than their leaky defence. They’ve lost six of their last seven games in all competitions and tonight face a Villa side who have won their last four league games.Against United, how many chances did we concede? Against Frankfurt when we were 3-1 up, we hardly conceded a shot on target. In all the games we played until now we haven’t conceded a lot of chances. Not at all. We do give away a bit more than last season but that has to do with us being 1-0 down so you take a bit more risk. But in general I don’t think that our issue is that we concede too many chances. Our issu...

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13 h. ago Premier League buildup, Earps book revelations and more – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look for | Mail matchday liveFirst, a look at today’s timing from across the UK and Europe. All kick-offs 3pm (GMT) unless stated:Premier League Brighton v Leeds Burnley v Arsenal Crystal Palace v Brentford Fulham v Wolves Nottingham Forest v Manchester United Tottenham v Chelsea (5.30pm) Liverpool v Aston Villa (8pm) Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Clásico buildup, Hearts v Celtic, Arsenal host Crystal Palace and more – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Sid Lowe on Sunday’s clásico | Email matchday liveAlso in the Premier League yesterday, Sunderland clinched a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge thanks to a late strike from Chemsdine Talbi. The Blues had taken a 1-0 lead in the early stages thanks to Alejandro Garnacho before Wilson Isidor levelled things up in the 22nd minute.Talbi then scored the winner for the visitors in added time. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Coventry rampant against Watford; Alonso sidesteps Yamal’s ‘cheating’ jibe – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Ten things to look out for | And email matchday liveThe Premier League offering may be rather meagre today but there’s some meaty clashes in the EFL – especially in the Championship.Top of the table Coventry can continue their stellar form under Frank Lampard at home to Watford in one of the early games; Ipswich v West Brom is a battle of two underperforming sides who have ambitions to push higher in the table, while Wrexham go to second-placed Middlesbrough looking to inflict just a second defeat of the season on Rob Edwards’ side. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Coventry rampant against Watford, Liverpool look for league revival, and more – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Ten things to look out for | And email matchday liveThe Premier League offering may be rather meagre today but there’s some meaty clashes in the EFL – especially in the Championship.Top of the table Coventry can continue their stellar form under Frank Lampard at home to Watford in one of the early games; Ipswich v West Brom is a battle of two underperforming sides who have ambitions to push higher in the table, while Wrexham go to second-placed Middlesbrough looking to inflict just a second defeat of the season on Rob Edwards’ side. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Coventry v Watford; Liverpool look for league revival; Welbeck resurgent – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Ten things to look out for | And email matchday liveThe Premier League offering may be rather meagre today but there’s some meaty clashes in the EFL – especially in the Championship.Top of the table Coventry can continue their stellar form under Frank Lampard at home to Watford in one of the early games; Ipswich v West Brom is a battle of two underperforming sides who have ambitions to push higher in the table, while Wrexham go to second-placed Middlesbrough looking to inflict just a second defeat of the season on Rob Edwards’ side. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Liverpool look to resurrect league form; resurgent Welbeck faces Manchester United – matchday live

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Ten things to look out for | And email matchday liveThe Premier League offering may be rather meagre today but there’s some meaty clashes in the EFL – especially in the Championship.Top of the table Coventry can continue their stellar form under Frank Lampard at home to Watford in one of the early games; Ipswich v West Brom is a battle of two underperforming sides who have ambitions to push higher in the table, while Wrexham go to second-placed Middlesbrough looking to inflict just a second defeat of the season on Rob Edwards’ side. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Forest target Fulham’s Marco Silva, Liverpool v Manchester United build

⚽ Buildup, news and discussion before Sunday’s action⚽ Postecoglou could be least effective PL manager ever ⚽ Slot gambling on more Wirtz and less Salah | Mail us hereYou could cast Anfield today as flop striker Alexander Isak versus flop striker Benjamin Sesko, if you wanted. Jonathan Liew would rather you didn’t.Frank Lampard’s Coventry, to give them their legal name, are flying. The thought of them back in the top division is rather stirring to those of a certain age. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nottingham Forest latest and buildup to Liverpool v Manchester United – matchday live

⚽ Buildup, news and discussion before Sunday’s action⚽ Postecoglou could be least effective PL manager ever ⚽ Slot gambling on more Wirtz and less Salah | Mail us hereFair points made here from the comments section below.Getafe v Real Madrid is Sunday’s late game in La Liga, a local derby. Sid Lowe spoke to Abu Kamara, once of Hull. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Guéhi to leave Palace, Nottingham Forest Q&A as heat on Postecoglou – matchday live

⚽ Buildup, news and discussion before Saturday’s action⚽ Nottingham Forest Q&A at 11am | Mail matchday live hereLeague One fixturesBurton Albion v Peterborough United (12:30pm BST)Lincoln City v Stevenage (12:30pm BST)Bradford City v BarnsleyBlackpool v Wycombe WanderersRotherham United v Leyton OrientLuton Town v Mansfield TownCardiff City v ReadingPlymouth Argyle v AFC WimbledonWigan Athletic v Port ValeStockport County v Exeter CityDoncaster Rovers v Northampton TownSouthampton v Swansea (12:30pm BST)Oxford United v Derby County (12:30pm BST)Queens Park Rangers v Millwall (12:30pm BST)Birmingham City v Hull CityStoke City v WrexhamCharlton Athletic v Sheffield WednesdaySheffield United v WatfordNorwich City v Bristol CityCoventry City v Blackburn RoversWest Brom v Preston North EndLeicester City v Portsmouth (7:45pm BST) Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Guéhi to leave Palace, heat on Postecoglou as Premier League returns – matchday live

⚽ Buildup, news and discussion before Saturday’s action⚽ Nottingham Forest Q&A at 11am | Mail matchday live hereLeague One fixturesBurton Albion v Peterborough United (12:30pm BST)Lincoln City v Stevenage (12:30pm BST)Bradford City v BarnsleyBlackpool v Wycombe WanderersRotherham United v Leyton OrientLuton Town v Mansfield TownCardiff City v ReadingPlymouth Argyle v AFC WimbledonWigan Athletic v Port ValeStockport County v Exeter CityDoncaster Rovers v Northampton TownSouthampton v Swansea (12:30pm BST)Oxford United v Derby County (12:30pm BST)Queens Park Rangers v Millwall (12:30pm BST)Birmingham City v Hull CityStoke City v WrexhamCharlton Athletic v Sheffield WednesdaySheffield United v WatfordNorwich City v Bristol CityCoventry City v Blackburn RoversWest Brom v Preston North EndLeicester City v Portsmouth (7:45pm BST) Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Heat on Postecoglou, Arsenal lead way as Premier League returns – matchday live

⚽ Buildup, news and discussion before Saturday’s action⚽ Nottingham Forest Q&A at 11am | Mail matchday live hereSpeaking of Nottingham Forest, Ben Fisher will be on hand at 11am this morning to answer any questions you may have about the club.Be sure to email matchday.live@guardian.co.uk with your questions for the Q&A session or leave a comment below the line. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Postecoglou defends ‘trophy’ record; Arteta backs Gyökeres, Palmer injury blow – football live

Latest news and comment before weekend’s actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail JohnTroubling news for Chelsea: Cole Palmer, who has not played since September, faces six more weeks out with a groin injury.The latest on Maccabi Tel Aviv’s visit to Aston Villa:Senior government officials will meet on Friday as they look to reverse a decision by West Midlands police to ban fans of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv from a European match at Aston Villa next month. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arteta backs Gyökeres, Palmer injury blow, Liverpool v Manchester United news – football live

Latest news and comment before weekend’s actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail DominicTroubling news for Chelsea: Cole Palmer, who has not played since September, faces six more weeks out with a groin injury.The latest on Maccabi Tel Aviv’s visit to Aston Villa:Senior government officials will meet on Friday as they look to reverse a decision by West Midlands police to ban fans of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv from a European match at Aston Villa next month. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alisson out for Liverpool; Manchester United stadium latest; Palmer injury setback – football live

Latest news and comment before weekend’s actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail DominicTroubling news for Chelsea: Cole Palmer, who has not played since September, faces six more weeks out with a groin injury.The latest on Maccabi Tel Aviv’s visit to Aston Villa:Senior government officials will meet on Friday as they look to reverse a decision by West Midlands police to ban fans of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv from a European match at Aston Villa next month. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alisson out for Liverpool; Manchester United stadium latest; Palmer out for six weeks – football live

Latest news and comment before weekend’s actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail TahaTroubling news for Chelsea: Cole Palmer, who has not played since September, faces six more weeks out with a groin injury.The latest on Maccabi Tel Aviv’s visit to Aston Villa:Senior government officials will meet on Friday as they look to reverse a decision by West Midlands police to ban fans of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv from a European match at Aston Villa next month. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alisson out of Liverpool v Manchester United clash as Premier League returns – football live

Latest news and comment before weekend’s actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail TahaOn the rivalry with United, Slot says: “I look forward to every single Premier League but maybe even more towards the Man United one because I know how special it is United, in my opinion, have had a better start to the season than maybe the league table is showing.”On Alexander Isak: “I think now he’s had his five, six weeks of pre-season which is normal for every player, especially if you’ve been out for three or four months. Fitness-wise he’s close to the level he should be and I think we can judge him in a fair way from now on.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago WSL: Arsenal v Brighton, Liverpool v Manchester City and more – matchday live

⚽ News, live scores and results from today’s action⚽ Spurs’ positivity under Ho | Email us with your thoughtsGareth Taylor will be looking to impress against his former club this afternoon as Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield. Taylor was sacked by City in March and is still yet to win a WSL game with Liverpool.Ahead of the game, Taylor told Sky Sports: “There’s a certain amount of loyalty with my coaching history. I’m not a religious person, but this way and this style is like my religion. Continue reading...

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