Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Liverpool secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in Budapest on Wednesday evening. The Reds took the lead in Hungary with 20 minutes remaining when Diogo Jota teed up Mohamed Salah, who finished smartly …
Read More »Preview: No rest but weekend fixtures give Man City chance to extend lead
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester City look to extend their winning run to 20 games on Saturday and widen their lead at the top of the Premier League when they entertain fourth place West Ham on Saturday at lunchtime. That game opens a weekend which also offers a fascinating …
Read More »Preview: Liverpool derby & Man City’s visit to Arsenal highlights in Premier League
London,England | THE INDEPENDENT | A Merseyside derby and Manchester City’s visit to Arsenal promise to be the highlights of the weekend’s games in the Premier League when the relegation dogfight could also look a lot clearer. The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool comes after Everton last week suffered home …
Read More »Alisson blunders as Man City tighten title grip
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gundogan scored two second-half goals as Manchester City claimed a top-flight record-equalling 14th successive win in all competitions with a 4-1 victory at Liverpool. City were handed an opportunity to break the deadlock on 37 minutes when Sterling drew a foul from Fabinho, but Gundogan …
Read More »Liverpool v Man City: Vital showdown as Reds title defence hangs by a thread
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Liverpool have lost each of their last two Premier League home outings, having been unbeaten in 68 at Anfield before this. They have not lost three in a row at home in league competition since September 1963. Since a 2-1 defeat in May 2003, Liverpool …
Read More »How Man United pulled it off
London, UK | XINHUA | Manchester United gave their title hopes a massive boost as they held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield in the standout game in the Premier League this weekend. Although Liverpool had more of the ball, they lacked sharpness in front of goal, with Roberto …
Read More »Liverpool hit seven to top on Christmas
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A clinical Liverpool guaranteed they will be No 1 at Christmas with a 7-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Takumi Minamino showed good feet before finding the bottom corner after three minutes for his first Premier League goal. Palace responded but could not get the …
Read More »Liverpool visit Crystal Palace, Spurs face Leicester in Premier League
London, England | THE INDEPENDENT | Fitness and ability to recover will be key factors in the Premier League matches to be played over the next three days as Liverpool defend their leadership with a difficult visit to Crystal Palace, while Tottenham look to bounce back from their defeat at …
Read More »Firmino’s late header takes Liverpool top
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roberto Firmino headed in a 90th-minute winner as Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Anfield and overtook their title rivals at the top of the Premier League table. The Reds had the better of the first half and took a 26th-minute lead when Mohamed Salah’s …
Read More »Tottenham remain top despite draw as Liverpool drop points at Fulham
London, England | THE INDEPENDENT | Tottenham remain top of the Premier League despite being held to a 1-1 draw away to Crystal Palace after Liverpool also dropped two points on their visit to Fulham on Sunday. Harry Kane’s 24th minute shot from distance swerved past Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita …
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