Liverpool keep pace with Man City
Liverpool kept their Premier League title hopes alive as Sadio Mane’s winner beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday to move level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table.
Liverpool kept their Premier League title hopes alive as Sadio Mane’s winner beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday to move level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had a dig at title rivals Liverpool, saying the Reds have an incredible history in European competitions but not in the Premier League where “they have won one in 30 years”.
Manchester City showed no signs of a Champions League hangover on a weekend that could prove decisive in the battle for the Premier League title as they stretched their lead at the top of the table to three points.
Mikel Arteta has labelled Arsenal’s north-London derby against Tottenham on Thursday as the “defining moment” of their season as they chase a return to the Champions League.
Manchester City took advantage of Liverpool’s stumble in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 demolition of Newcastle on Sunday, while Arsenal and Everton also picked up massive wins. Catch up with all the highlights and reaction here.
Enjoy the best of Bafana Bafana midfielder Steven Pienaar who made 214 Premier League appearances during his career.
Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes suffered a huge blow even though they went top of the table as Tottenham clung on for a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday.
Manchester United’s dismal season hit a new low as Brighton condemned them to a 4-0 defeat, while Chelsea blew a two-goal lead against Wolves.
Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool that Tottenham forwards Harry Kane and Son Heung-min will pose a “massive” challenge for his quadruple-chasing team.
Chelsea FC said a group led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly would acquire the London club after agreeing terms in a deal worth £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion).