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Liverpool’s lighthouse has switched back on again after six months in the dark, illuminating Anfield

The Podium: Our three favourite things from Liverpool’s emphatic 4-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace at Anfield. That felt absolutely great, didn’t it? After such a long and anxious wait to watch Liverpool finally play again, it’s fair to say Sunday’s Merseyside derby was a bit of a damp squib. Liverpool were back, but it wasn’t Read More…

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‘Luiz hasn’t been a proper footballer for about three years’ – Defender should say ‘prayer of thanks’ after new Arsenal deal, claims Petit

The Brazilian defender signed a one-year contract, much to the disappointment of the former France star David Luiz should thank God after being given a contract extension at Arsenal, says Emmanuel Petit, who argued the defender has not played like a “proper footballer” for the last three years. The Gunners confirmed on Wednesday that the Read More…

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Burnley condemn ‘White Lives Matter’ banner flown over Manchester City match

Burnley have said they “strongly” condemn those responsible for flying a “White Lives Matter” banner over their Premier League match with Manchester City. The football club branded the banner “offensive” after it was towed by an aircraft above the Etihad Stadium on Monday evening. The small plane trailing the words “White Lives Matter Burnley” flew Read More…

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Chelsea fight back to earn 2-1 win at struggling Aston Villa

Second half goals from Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud secured for Chelsea a 2-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday. The victory boosted Chelsea’s hopes of securing UEFA Champions League football next season. The result left them fourth on 51 points from 30 games, five ahead of Read More…

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Everton keen to extend Liverpool’s long title wait

The nightmare scenario for Evertonians of handing Liverpool the Premier League title with a defeat in Sunday’s derby at Goodison Park has disappeared but Carlo Ancelotti’s team will still be desperate to turn the table on their rivals. Second-placed Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Arsenal in Wednesday’s return to action after the coronavirus stoppage means Read More…

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Sterling strikes, Luiz sent off as Manchester City outclasses Arsenal

Raheem Sterling scored the first goal of the Premier League’s return to action after the coronavirus lockdown as Manchester City defeated Arsenal 3-0 behind closed doors at the Etihad stadium on Wednesday. The result means Liverpool, whose lead has been cut to 22 points by second-placed City, cannot now win the title on Sunday at Read More…