LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Diogo Jota scored a 57th-minute goal to see Liverpool win the Merseyside derby 1-0 against Everton and retain a 12-point lead in the Premier League on Wednesday. Jota’s goal after Luis Diaz’s back-heel was enough to beat a well-organized defense and leave Arne Slot’s side …
Read More »Carabao Cup final puts race for Europe in front line in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | This weekend’s Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle United means there are just eight games to be played in the Premier League before the first title of the season is decided in England. Liverpool goes to Wembley as the big favorite to lift the …
Read More »Looks easy for Liverpool as Forest faces Man City to settle possession debate
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool has what should be a straightforward home game on Saturday as it looks to defend its 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League, while the battle for places in Europe next season looks likely to heat up on the weekend. Arne Slot’s …
Read More »West Ham wins at Emirates Stadium to dent Arsenal’s Premier League hopes
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback following a 1-0 home loss to West Ham United on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen’s diving header in the 44th minute from Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross gave Graham Potter just his second league win as West Ham coach. Potter …
Read More »Liverpool cruise, Arsenal dig deep and Man City fight back in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at home, maintaining their six-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool had few problems against a side that lost 6-0 at home to Manchester City last weekend and led 3-0 …
Read More »Liverpool to face Ipswich, Chelsea to test Man City’s leaky defense
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool has the chance to add further pressure at the top of the Premier League on Saturday as its nearest chasers face tricky away games. Arne Slot’s side plays at home to Ipswich Town, who will travel to Anfield chastened in the wake of last …
Read More »6 African stars to watch in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A
LONDON, ENGLAND | THE INDEPENDENT | Here are three African Stars to Watch across this week’s matches in the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. Youssouf Sabaly (Senegal) – Real Betis The right-back will be required to be in great shape when Betis go up against Alaves at Estadio Benito …
Read More »Liverpool to face tricky away test against Brentford
LONDON, ENGLAND | THE INDEPENDENT | Liverpool’s surge toward the Premier League title will continue on Matchday 22 of the 2024-25 season, which will see 10 fixtures played from Saturday 18 to Monday 20 January. Liverpool have been sensational under the guidance of Arne Slot, setting a pace at the …
Read More »A look into another fascinating Premier League weekend
LONDON, ENGALAND | Xinhua | The Premier League title race could take another turn this weekend as teams head straight into another round of games following the midweek fixtures. Liverpool, held to a 1-1 draw by high-flying Nottingham Forest earlier this week, faces another challenging away match against Brentford. Brentford, …
Read More »Arsenal misses chance to pressure Liverpool’s leading position in Premier League
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal missed the chance to narrow Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to three points when it was held to a 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Saturday. Although 17-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri put it ahead after 16 minutes after Mikel Merino’s …
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