London, UK | XINHUA | The Premier League title could be decided this weekend if results go Manchester City’s way with Pep Guardiola’s side winning their match away to Crystal Palace while Manchester United lose at home to long-term rivals, Liverpool. Manchester City lead their neighbors by 10 points with …
Read More »Late Willock goal dents Liverpool’s hopes of a top-four finish
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A stoppage-time goal by Joe Willock secured Newcastle United a 1-1 draw at Liverpool that hit the champions’ hopes of a top-four finish. The midfielder struck only moments after fellow substitute Callum Wilson had seen a goal overturned following a VAR review for handball by him. …
Read More »Key players out as Real Madrid travel to face Liverpool in Champions League quarterfinal 2nd leg
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Real Madrid travel to Liverpool on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal return leg against Liverpool without several key players out through injury as they look to defend the 3-1 advantage they took in the first leg. Sergio Ramos is suffering a muscle problem …
Read More »Liverpool ease past Leipzig to move into Champions League last eight
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 …
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