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21+ min ago (534+ words) Steve Nicol was highly critical of Virgil van Dijk for two moments in Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Wednesday night. The visitors took the lead midway through the second half with a Chemsdine Talbi goal, with Jamie Carragher calling out the Reds captain for turning his back on the ball as the Moroccan winger struck, having initially gifted him possession with a slack pass out from defence. After the home side had drawn level, they were indebted to Federico Chiesa for producing a heroic block to deny what looked like being a stoppage-time winner for Wilson Isidor, who had half a pitch of empty grass into which to run as LFC threw everybody forward. In his post-match analysis for'ESPN FC, Nicol turned on Van Dijk over his defending for the Sunderland goal, and for leaving Liverpool so exposed in added…...

27+ min ago (422+ words) Performances often invite awkward debates, and our latest home setback has pushed Liverpool back into the spotlight for reasons that go far beyond a single result. Speaking via Liverpoolfc.com after our 1-1 draw with Sunderland, Arne Slot was asked whether Anfield was losing its fear factor, and his answer left no room for doubt. "No, not Anfield. For sure," he said when pushed on whether opponents feel more confident visiting Merseyside. The Dutchman accepted that teams "think they can get a result" but dismissed the idea that Sunderland grew stronger in the game. "I don't completely agree with you that they grew into the game because I think throughout the whole second half there was only one team that had the ball and only one team that was playing on one half," he explained. Slot argued that Sunderland's threat came…...

41+ min ago (799+ words) Steve Nicol explains Virgil van Dijk's responsibility on Sunderland's goal as Liverpool rescue a 1-1 draw against The Black Cats. (1:38) Harvey Elliott played one minute for Liverpool before his deadline day transfer to Aston Villa on loan in September -- an important minute that saw him start the move for Rio Ngumoha's dramatic stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 win at Newcastle on Aug. 25 -- but it is a minute that has turned the England midfielder's 2026 World Cup dream into a nightmare. Thanks to a little-known FIFA rule -- Article 5, paragraph 2 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players -- professional footballers are only able to play for two different teams in one season, and it is that regulation that has left Elliott facing a lost year without an escape route. The rule states: "Players may be registered with a maximum of three clubs during…...

49+ min ago (541+ words) Manchester United are eyeing several candidates with the aim of bolstering their backline in 2026. The Red Devils invested heavily in their defence in the summer of 2024, signing Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. Yoro and De Ligt are now first-team regulars under head coach Ruben Amorim, while Mazraoui is also a key part of the squad. However, United remain on the hunt for further reinforcements, especially since Harry Maguire's contract expires at the end of this season. The veteran defender has been at the club since 2019, but he is already on the wrong side of 30, and the Premier League giants are keen to lay down succession plans. A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person states that the Red Devils have set their sights on Nico Schlotterbeck to address the issue. The German defender has been a first…...

49+ min ago (489+ words) There was a strange feeling inside St James" Park after Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur. Toon fans had watched Newcastle United draw with Spurs, despite Eddie Howe"s side being comfortably the better team. Alan Shearer thought Newcastle played well against Spurs, but it did not translate to three points. Instead, the Magpies were stung by a 95th minute equaliser courtesy of a Cristian Romero overhead kick. Having seen a lead slip away twice, Bruno Guimaraes was furious after the game. In an interview after the full-time whistle, Bruno said it felt like a defeat, and that was a sentiment shared by multiple people within the club. Since his first start in March 2022, Bruno Guimaraes has been left out of Newcastle United"s Premier League starting XI on just 10 occasions. The Magpies have not won a single one of those games!...

56+ min ago (352+ words) Liverpool's turbulent start to the season has taken another dramatic turn, with reports suggesting that manager Arne Slot's position is now under serious threat following a string of poor results and growing unrest within the dressing room. According to a trusted source on X, an emergency meeting was held between senior Liverpool officials and the Dutch manager to address the team's alarming dip in form. During that meeting, Slot was reportedly told in no uncertain terms that his job is on the line if performances do not improve immediately. The next fixture, a crucial Premier League encounter against Leeds United, could be decisive for Slot's future at Anfield. After the 1-1 draw against Sunderland at Anfield, questions are being raised about Slot's long term future at the Premier League club. The Reds are currently 8th in the league, 11 points behind league leaders…...

1+ hour ago (568+ words) Roy Keane has declared the title race "over" after Arsenal tightened their grip on the Premier League trophy. Mikel Arteta"s side emerged from a potentially defining week in their season not only unscathed but in fine shape. Premier League fixtures against London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea and a Champions League clash with Bayern Munich threatened to trouble the Gunners despite their sensational start to the season. But Arsenal thumped Spurs 4-1 before also beating Bundesliga champions Bayern. A 1-1 draw with Chelsea was not the perfect outcome " especially after Moises Caicedo"s red card " but a satisfactory result given the Blues" impressive form under Enzo Maresca. Arsenal"s brilliant title charge continued on Wednesday night as the north London side beat Brentford 2-0 thanks to goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka. The win restored Arsenal"s five-point lead at the top…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (592+ words) David Lynch summed up Liverpool's woes this season with a damning three-word description as the Reds added yet another disapponting chapter to what's been a dismal campaign thus far. After romping to the Premier League title last term and spending almost "450m on new signings over the summer, Arne Slot's team were many people's favourites to retain their crown and potentially build a dynasty in English football. Liverpool needed a late Nordi Mukiele own goal to even salvage a point at home to promoted Sunderland last night, and with both clubs having recruited plentifully in the summer, Lynch was in no doubt as to which team looked the more cohesive. Writing for'Sports Mole, the journalist summarised:As they have for much of this season, Regis Le Bris' men showed a combination of hunger and quality to earn a deserved draw at…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (406+ words) Shai Bolton has been given one of the biggest honours at Fremantle by being handed the No.10 vacated by retired club great Michael Walters. It comes with news the No.7 most recently worn by dual Brownlow medallist and former captain Nat Fyfe is set to remain remain vacant. The Dockers have revealed Bolton will wear the guernsey which was donned by the fan favourite affectionately known as "Sonny" in 218 of his 329 games. Walters, 33, hung up the boots at the end of last season after not playing an AFL game in 2025 due to a knee injury. Bolton wore the No.15 in his first season at Fremantle after crossing from Richmond, where he featured in No.29 in 135 games. While they only played one season together at the Dockers, the duo formed a close bond with Bolton chairing Walters off alongside Michael Frederick…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (518+ words) Luis Garcia reviews Real Madrid's performance in their 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao to break winless run. (0:58) Six of the top Premier League clubs are all keen on a move for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, while Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matt'o Bahoya. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men's grades | Women's grades - Amorim: Cunha hasn't peaked at Man United yet - Salah confirms Salah's departure for AFCON will be Dec. 15 - Arsenal agree to sign twins from Hincapi''s former club - sources - Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester United have also been scouting Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown for months, as reported by Sport Bild. They go as far as suggesting that the 22-year-old's departure from the Bundesliga club is "practically sealed" due to Frankfurt having to offload…...