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FA seek to extend Milwall keeper Roberts’ ban for dangerous Mateta challenge

The Football Association is seeking to extend the three-match suspension handed to Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts following his dangerous challenge on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta during their FA Cup fifth-round clash. Roberts was shown a red card just eight minutes into the match at Selhurst Park on Saturday after a high challenge that left…

‘They just kept calm’ – Slot hails players as Liverpool extend lead at Premier League summit

‘They just kept calm’ – Slot hails players as Liverpool extend lead at Premier League summit

Arne Slot hailed the calm his players have shown after what we called “mental challenges” as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 13 points with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle at Anfield. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister secured the win for Slot’s team against a Newcastle…

Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle: Reds extend lead at the top while Magpies struggle without Isak

Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle: Reds extend lead at the top while Magpies struggle without Isak

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 13 points after securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Newcastle at Anfield on Wednesday. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister gave Arne Slot’s side all three points as the Reds continued their march towards the title. Newcastle were without star striker…

Jota celebrates with team-mate Daizen Maeda after doubling Celtic's lead against Aberdeen

Clinical Celtic extend title lead with victory against Aberdeen

Clinical Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 16 points after they returned to winning ways against Aberdeen. Brendan Rodgers wanted a reaction after their draw at Hibs and after the Dons failed to capitalise on early chances, Daizen Maeda volleyed in the opener. Goals from Jota and Callum McGregor…

Title race over? Liverpool beat Man City to extend lead at top to 11 points

Title race over? Liverpool beat Man City to extend lead at top to 11 points

Liverpool eased to a convincing 2-0 win over reigning champions Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points. Knowing Arsenal had already lost to West Ham on Saturday, Arne Slot’s ruthless Reds seized their opportunity to stretch the gap even further in their pursuit of a first…

Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool: League leaders fail to extend lead at top to ten points

Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool: League leaders fail to extend lead at top to ten points

Liverpool squandered the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 10 points as they had to come from behind to avoid defeat against Aston Villa on Wednesday evening. In a scintillating encounter at Villa Park, Mohamed Salah gave the league leaders an early lead before goals from Youri Tielemans…

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Papers: Diaz desperate for Salah to extend Liverpool contract

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Luis Duiz is keen to see Mohamed Salah extend his Liverpool contract but says Arne Slot has his dressing room fully focused on the task at hand. Image: Mohamed Salah celebrates with team-mate Luis Diaz after doubling Liverpool’s lead against Brentford Carlo Ancelotti has…

Liverpool 2-1 Wolves: Hosts hold on as Salah penalty helps Reds extend lead over Arsenal

Liverpool 2-1 Wolves: Hosts hold on as Salah penalty helps Reds extend lead over Arsenal

Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah’s first-half goals sent Liverpool seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as the Reds held on for their first win in three games in all competitions after Matheus Cunha replied for Wolves at Anfield. Colombia international Diaz bravely bundled the 15th-minute opener over the line after fellow…

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Joao Felix hoping to extend AC Milan stay and ‘pushed hard’ for loan move from Chelsea

Joao Felix says he “pushed hard” to join AC Milan on loan from Chelsea and revealed he would like to stay with the Serie A giants past this summer. The Portugal international secured a switch to Milan on transfer deadline day and came off the bench to score against Roma on hus debut in the…

Ashleigh Gardner of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Nat Sciver-Brunt of England during game two of the Women's Ashes ODI series between Australia and England at Junction Oval on January 14, 2025 in Melbourne,

England fall short in low-scoring thriller as Australia extend Ashes lead

Australia extended their Women’s Ashes lead over England as the hosts defended a modest total to seal a 21-run victory in a thrilling second one-day international in Melbourne. After losing Sunday’s opener in Sydney, the tourists appeared to be in good shape to level the series at Junction Oval when a fine display in the…

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Anderson in talks to extend Lancashire deal into 24th season

Lancashire are in talks to extend James Anderson’s playing career at the county into a 24th season. Anderson, the most prolific fast bowler in Test history and England’s leading wicket-taker, has not played since retiring from international duty last July. He has since worked with England as a bowling consultant but the 42-year-old has expressed…

Amad Diallo turns down 'two top clubs' to extend Man Utd contract

Amad Diallo turns down 'two top clubs' to extend Man Utd contract

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has agreed a new long-term contract with the club, according to multiple reports. Amad has been a shining light in an otherwise difficult season for United, grabbing a chance presented to him by former interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy and continuing to flourish under the leadership of Ruben Amorim. The…

Tottenham extend contract of 'modern day great' by further year

Tottenham extend contract of 'modern day great' by further year

Tottenham Hotspur have triggered the one-year extension option in Son Heung-min’s contract, keeping the club captain in north London until June 2026. Only fours players in the 143-year history of Spurs have scored more goals than Son, who moved to N17 in 2015. After a sticky start to his Tottenham career, the South Korea star…