Klopp admits eyebrows will be raised at Van Dijk fee

Netherlands international Virgil van Dijk will prove his worth to Liverpool over the long term, according to Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.

Late Tomkins header not enough to defeat Arsenal

Alexis Sanchez stole the show with a pair of excellent quickfire goals as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park in Arsene Wenger’s record-equalling 810th Premier League match in charge of the club.

Salah capable of playing for Real Madrid – Cuper

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is good enough to play for Real Madrid, according to Egypt coach Hector Cuper.

Kane aiming to match Messi, Ronaldo dominance

Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane insists it is too early for him to be compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but he is eager to get to that level.

Van Dijk finally completes ‘world-record’ Liverpool move

Virgil van Dijk’s protracted move from Southampton to Liverpool has been completed, with the reported £75-million fee a world record for a defender.

Sterling sends leaders 15 points clear

Manchester City made it 18 wins in a row in the Premier League with a 1-0 procession against Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Kane proud of Messi & Ronaldo-like numbers

Harry Kane called it an “honour” to rival two of the “best players ever” in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of his goal-scoring exploits over the last year.

Firmino nets double as Liverpool run riot

Liverpool recaptured fourth place in the Premier League table with a comfortable 5-0 victory over rock-bottom Swansea City on Tuesday.

Lingard brace rescues Mourinho’s men

Manchester United’s lingering Premier League title hopes were dealt another blow despite them coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Burnley on Tuesday.

Morata, Alonso grounds Brighton

Goals from Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion and moved the reigning Premier League champions to within a point of second-placed Manchester United.