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Football

<p>Manchester City celebrate after Erling Haaland's penalty</p>
Richard JollyAt Anfield

City breathing down Arsenal’s necks after frenzy and farce at Anfield

Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City: Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland scored to pull off a dramatic late turnaround and keep the visitors’ title challenge alive

<p>Szoboszlai was sent off in the last minutes of the loss to Man City</p>
Football

Guardiola and Haaland react to Szoboszlai’s bizarre red card

Ismaila Sarr (left) celebrates the winning goal (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Sarr on target as Palace end 12-match winless run at rivals Brighton

<p>Cristian Romero was sent off for a reckless challenge on Casemiro against Man United</p>
Richard Jolly

Calamitous Romero and his irony that shows he is Tottenham’s problem

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Bernardo Silva, centre, scored in Manchester City’s dramatic win (Peter Byrne/PA)
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Bernardo Silva feared title race was over before Man City comeback at Liverpool

<p>Jeremy Jacquet has suffered a 'serious' injury blow</p>
Football

Jacquet suffers ‘serious’ injury days after agreeing Liverpool move

<p>Olivia Smith’s strike proved the difference against the league leaders</p>
Football

Arsenal stun WSL leaders Man City as Smith stunner ends unbeaten run

<p>The loss to City means the Reds have won just one of their last five Premier League matches</p>
Football

Carragher reveals opinion on Liverpool’s Champions League push

Michael Carrick has claimed six wins in seven matches for Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Fernandes hails ‘great manager’ Carrick as Man Utd extend winning run

Head coach Eddie Howe took full responsibility for Newcastle’s 3-2 Premier League defeat by Brentford at St James’ Park (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Football

Howe takes ‘full responsibility’ as Newcastle booed after home loss

<p>The completed World Cup draw (Sam Corum/PA)</p>
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World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, match dates and venues

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Inside Football

<p>Arne Slot embraces Pep Guardiola at Anfield</p>
Football

What’s really happening with Guardiola and Slot amid erratic campaigns

<p>Guardiola has won six Premier League titles in seven years and claimed the Champions League trophy with City</p>
Football

Inside the latest twists in a title race defined by volatility

<p>Miguel Delaney's Inside Football newsletter lands in your inbox every Monday and Friday</p>
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Miguel Delaney’s Inside Football newsletter: Get three months for £1

<p>Arteta-ball is hard to get behind without results</p>
Football

The unbearable weight of Arsenal’s long wait for the league title

ACFC

<p>Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso shake hands with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior</p>
Football

Football’s next tactical innovation is ‘just not having a manager’

<p>Discover the absurdities and oddities of the beautiful game with the Adam Clery Football Column</p>
Football

Unpack football’s absurdities with Adam Clery’s ACFC newsletter

<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>
Football

Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>
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Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

Premier League

<p>Manchester City celebrate after Erling Haaland's penalty</p>
LiveFootball

Szoboszlai sent off in bizarre late twist as City beat Liverpool

<p>Szoboszlai was sent off in the last minutes of the loss to Man City</p>
Football

How many games is Dominik Szoboszlai suspended for after red card?

Erling Haaland won it for Manchester City (Peter Byrne/PA)
Football

Late Erling Haaland penalty keeps Man City in title race as they beat Liverpool

Fabian Hurzeler on the touchline (Steven Paston/PA)
Football

Fabian Hurzeler vows to fight on at Brighton after defeat to Crystal Palace

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League counts for “nothing” (John Walton/PA)
Football

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal’s Premier League lead counts for ‘nothing’

Cole Palmer said he is figuring out how to deal with the frustration of injury (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Chelsea hat-trick hero Palmer working out how to deal with injuries

Viktor Gyokeres, right, scored twice against Sunderland (John Walton/PA)
Football

Viktor Gyokeres hitting ‘highest level’ for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal

Michael Carrick has enjoyed a dream start (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Michael Carrick pleased with ‘buy-in and connection’ after latest victory

Brentford’s Igor Thiago (centre) celebrates his penalty in the win at Newcastle (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Football

Brentford snatch late victory as Newcastle’s struggles deepen

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery (left) and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola embrace before the match (Peter Tarry/PA)
Football

Andoni Iraola: ‘Over-achieving’ Aston Villa will find it difficult to win title

Michael Carrick has enjoyed a dream start (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Michael Carrick pleased with ‘buy-in and connection’ after latest victory

Brentford’s Igor Thiago (centre) celebrates his penalty in the win at Newcastle (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Football

Brentford snatch late victory as Newcastle’s struggles deepen

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery (left) and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola embrace before the match (Peter Tarry/PA)
Football

Andoni Iraola: ‘Over-achieving’ Aston Villa will find it difficult to win title

Women’s football

<p>Arsenal life the Champions Cup trophy</p>
Football

Arsenal eke past Corinthians to win inaugural Women’s Champions Cup

Football

Arsenal eke past Corinthians to win inaugural Women’s Champions Cup

<p>Arsenal life the Champions Cup trophy</p>
<p>Arsenal thumped Moroccan side AS FAR to book their place in the final</p>
Football

Arsenal seal Champions Cup final after six-goal thumping

<p>Beth Mead (middle) scored one and created another in a huge win for the Gunners</p>
Football

Chelsea’s WSL title hopes derailed in damning Arsenal defeat

<p>Trinity Rodman at a press conference following the announcement of her new contract</p>
Football

Rodman becomes highest paid female footballer with lucrative new deal

<p>A study into the impact of concussions on women footballers has been conducted</p>
Football

New study reveals potential impact of concussions on women footballers

<p>A study into the impact of concussions on women footballers has been conducted</p>
Football

New study reveals potential impact of concussions on women footballers

<p>Rafaela Borggrafe has been banned for six matches</p>
Football

Liverpool’s Rafaela Borggrafe hit with six-game ban for racist comment

<p> Referee Abigail Byrne shows a red card to Jayde Riviere </p>
Football

Arsenal held by 10-player Man United as Williamson returns to start

European football

<p>Barcelona have formally withdrawn from European Super League project</p>
Football

Barcelona officially pull out of European Super League

<p>Newcastle will hope to book their place in the Champions League round of 16</p>
Football

Newcastle to face Qarabag in Champions League knockout play-offs

LiveFootball

Europa League draw live: Forest and Celtic learn play-off opponents

Transfers

LiveFootball

Deadline day live: Liverpool sign Jacquet, Mateta future confirmed

<p>Moussa Diaby has spent 18 months at Al-Ittihad since leaving Aston Villa in July 2024</p>
Football

Tottenham set to rival Inter Milan for ex-Aston Villa winger Diaby

Football

Fulham agree Bobb deal as Manchester City include two key clauses

<p>Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli was booked late on over the clash (PA)</p>
Football

Martinelli sorry after ‘disgraceful’ manhandling of injured Bradley

<p>Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo (PA)</p>
Football

Liverpool transfer updates including Semenyo, Guehi and more

<p>Kenan Yildiz is among the names Arsenal hold a reported interest in</p>
Football

Arsenal transfer news round-up: Yildiz, Bartesaghi and more

<p>Mohamed Salah came off the bench in the first half at Anfield</p>
Football

Where Salah could go next after star’s possible Liverpool farewell

<p>Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Italy in World Cup qualifying this week</p>
Football

Donnarumma’s arrival signals a shift in style for City under Guardiola

International football

<p>Pape Thiaw took his Senegal players off the pitch late on in the Africa Cup of Nations final</p>
Football

Senegal manager Thiaw given five-match ban after Afcon final chaos

<p>Fifa president Gianni Infantino (right) may need to intercede with US president Donald Trump to avoid a World Cup boycott</p>
Football

How Trump’s Greenland obsession could spark a World Cup boycott

<p>Brahim Diaz tried to Panenka the decisive penalty and missed</p>
Football

Brahim Diaz and the worst Panenka penalty misses after Afcon despair

Football League

Football

Portsmouth and Southampton share points in fierce renewal of rivalry

<p>The fan sadly died after suffering a medical emergency at the Valley</p>
Football

Charlton fan dies as Portsmouth game abandoned for medical emergency

Football

Championship leaders Coventry strike late to go 10 points clear

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<p>Craig Pawson sends off Dominik Szoboszlai at the end of City's victory at Anfield</p>
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Why was Szoboszlai sent off? VAR controversy as City beat Liverpool

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Why was Szoboszlai sent off? VAR controversy as City beat Liverpool

<p>Craig Pawson sends off Dominik Szoboszlai at the end of City's victory at Anfield</p>
<p>Referee, Craig Pawson shows a red card to Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City </p>
Sport

Liverpool v Manchester City ends in drama and VAR controversy

<p>Arsenal players celebrate following the team's victory in the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Manchester City</p>
Sport

Arsenal end Manchester City’s 13-game winning streak

<p>Kieran Trippier cut a frustrated figure after another home loss for Newcastle</p>
Football

Trippier pledges to turn Newcastle’s dire form around

<p>Squirrel’s chaotic pitch invasion stops Hull City and Bristol City Championship match.</p>
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Watch: Squirrel’s chaotic pitch invasion stops Championship match

<p>Squirrel’s chaotic pitch invasion stops Hull City and Bristol City Championship match.</p>
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Watch: Squirrel’s chaotic pitch invasion stops Championship match

Football

Guardiola reveals the opportunity Guehi resisted to join Man City

<p>Manchester City assistant Pep Lijnders, left, wants City to reach numerous finals this season (Mike Egerton/PA)</p>
Football

Guardiola opens up on decision to appoint ex-Liverpool coach Lijnders

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