Liverpool are ready to make a bid for Lyon star Rayan Cherki, with Reds head coach Arne Slot personally keen on the youngster.

Liverpool can book its place in the last-16 of the Champions League with a point against Lille, although Arne Slot will have to keep an eye out with one of his players at risk of suspension

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Liverpool continue to steer through the Premier League with an assured grip on the leaderboard, despite navigating a series of challenging fixtures and injury setbacks. Under the stewardship of Arne Slot,

Liverpool’s pursuit of Premier League glory encountered hurdles, with key players sidelined due to injuries. Yet, amidst these setbacks, Liverpool, led by Arne Slot, maintain a six-point lead at the top of the table. With crucial fixtures on the horizon, the fitness of Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez is under intense scrutiny.

He looked just like his dad scoring a hat trick in a 4-1 Bournemouth win against his father’s old club, Newcastle. A winner-within-a-winner gong goes to Tyler Adams, as the American defensive midfielder stole Kieran Trippier’s pass and assisted on Kluivert’s screamer of a third goal.

Julen Lopetegui has been fired by West Ham after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight.

West Ham United and Crystal Palace both get a chance with a Saturday matchup in London to close the gap with the current top eight sides in the English Premier League.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New West Ham United manager Graham Potter takes part in a press conference at the London Stadium, in London ...

Ibrahima Konate has admitted he has needed painkillers to play for Liverpool recently - that should come as a major worry, and leaves FSG no other option this month