ben, it's another big night of champions league football at anfield. liverpool lost their first game against napoli back in september but they have managed to get back on track in these group stages. so, how does tonight's game look? well, klopp's side beat genk 4—1 when they met in belgium almost a fortnight ago and the omens for genk‘s trip to anfield... they're are not promising. they've conceded five goals in each of their past three champions league away games — tonight could be a significant win for liverpool. they sit currently second in their group. but they're unbeaten in 23 european games at anfield and, with their next two group matches at home, it's a chance to take control of qualification for those knockout stages, with maximum points against genk, and then the group e leaders napoli. butjurgen klopp has warned that there will be no foregone conclusions. it is an open group and everything is possible. we have to create an incredible atmosphere again. we have to make life uncomfortable as possible for them. we have to make sure we ge

not quite as sensational at anfield — but liverpool collect a win to go top of their group. and the biggest story in english club history — we'll have more on the sanctions placed on saracens over salary cap breeches. good evening — welcome along to sportsday where we will start with the most remarkable night at stamford bridge in the champions league. at one stage chelsea were 4—1 down in their tie against ajax. but momentum swung in the second half — when the visitors had 2 men sent off. chelsea fought back, levelled it at 4—1; and at one stage thought they had won it — our reporter rhia chohan had the tricky task of condensing it all for us. under of condensing it all for us. the lights of stamford b they under the lights of stamford bridge they had the chance to go three points clear of ajax, but it started badly with the faintest of touches when he put his side behind after just two minutes. it looked to be getting much worse when they hit this beauty and went three up thanks the most part. if you that the first half was frantic, it was nothing on the second

a decision or two not going city's way at anfield. "thank you so much" is what guardiola said to officials after the game. did he really mean it? you can decide for yourself. elsewhere, wolves beat aston villa and manchester united boss ole gunnar solskjaer says he's not sure how his side didn't score five six or even seven against brighton. they had to make do with threein the 3—1 win, with andreas periera and marcus rashford bookending a davy propper own goal. excellent performance by the lads. i thought they were right on the front foot, attacking. when you see these boys go forward, as we did today, it isa boys go forward, as we did today, it is a joy to watch. we need to keep on improving, keep on winning games, and see where it takes us. where it takes them is seventh, level with wolves but ahead on goal difference. and just look at what liverpool's win means for the top four. city 9 points adrift afterjust 12 games. leicester and chelsea in between them and leaders liverpool. in the premier league era, only manchester united

a crucial day in the premier league with leaders liverpool hosting champions manchester city at anfield, with the host leading 2—0 at the moment. earlier, wolves beat aston villa 2—1

we were expecting a premier league thriller at anfield — and we got one! top of the table liverpool, put the champions manchester city in their place today with a 3—1 victory. the reds have won every game at home this season and are now 8 points clear of 2nd place. nick parrott reports. it is a fixture that has seen controversy off the pitch and intensity on it. manchester city were fearing a hostile welcome, there were jeers and gestures, but nothing more. liverpool haven't lost in the league since january, but that was at manchester city. while anfield is a fortress which hasn't seen a defeat for two and a half years. there was drama from the start when a city penalty appeal was waved away. the report launched a counterattack and found the net. this could turn out to be one of the most important goals of the season. while the champions were feeling hard done by the video assistant referee, liverpool made the most of the disarray. mo salah making the most of it. less than 15 minutes gone, the game already felt up. last weekend, city manager pep guardiol

stay with us on bbc world news, still to come, liverpool beat manchester city 3—1 at anfield to go eight points clear at the top of the english premier league. all from the bbc‘s sport centre in a few minutes time. this is bbc world news today. i'm tim willcox. the latest headlines. partial results in spain's general election suggest the socialists will remain the biggest party, but won't have a majority. let's remind you of our main story, oui’ let's remind you of our main story, our main headline at this hour. apologies for technical glitch there. but our main headline is that president evo morales of bolivia has just announced his resignation after the army called for him to go. it follows those contested elections last monday which he claims that one within international report saying there in —— irregularities. there have been mass demonstrations in bolivia ever since those elections at the end of last month and in the last few minutes, former president evo morales has announced his resignation on national television. apple's credit card is being investigated by a us financi

city's coach has been bottled outside anfield and have asked for assurances there will not be a repeat. hope it does not happen again. the police knew, but didn't do anything in the champions league before. i don't know what they are going to do. we all did not throw the bottle or whatever it was, but it was one of us. so that is why we are responsible for that and have to make sure all of us have to make sure that something like this will not happen again ever. whatever the result, it will come with an asterisk, city know how to chase liverpool never give in, but the margin of error has never been smaller in the premier league era. the higher they both climb, the less they can afford to slip. now, we see it all the time — feuds between celebrities on social media. very rarely, though, do they ever end up literally battling it out in the ring. well, this weekend, youtube stars ksi and logan paul go toe to toe in their boxing rematch in la. they faced each other at manchester arena in august last year. it was billed as "the biggest internet event in history" as over a million people w

while anfield is a fortress which hasn‘t seen anfield is a fortress which hasn‘t seen a anfield is a fortress which hasn‘t seen a defeat for two and a half yea rs. seen a defeat for two and a half years. there was drama from the start in there! when a city penalty appeal was waved away. the report launched a counterattack and found the net. this could turn out to be one of the most important goals of the season. while the champions were feeling hard done by by the video assistant referee, liverpool made the most of the disarray. mohamed salah making the most of it. let stand 15 minutes gone, the game already felt up. last weekend, city manager pep guardiola accused sadia manet of being a diver. early in the second half, the striker gave his emphatic reply. his revenge served cold, liverpool on fire. but city managed to douse it thanks to bernardo silva man for the first time in the match, anxiety crept in asa time in the match, anxiety crept in as a city tried to fight back. it was a nervy ending after such a positive start. but it is still love looking like the gap between these t

in 2009, after the memorial service at anfield, the then culture minister andy burnham called for the release of all documents relating to the hillsborough disaster. three years later, the hillsborough independent panel reported back with shocking conclusions about when the victims died. the families say that, for 23 years, they've never had the truth. do you now feel that that's changed for them and this is the truth? in the process of the panel's work, on more than one occasion the families have said to me that this is the first time that they feel they've ever been taken seriously and that anybody has ever really listened to them. if today says one thing to the world, we are vindicated in our search for the truth. despite the inquest coroner's insistence on a 3.15pm cut—off point for all those who died, the panel determined that 41 victims could have survived had they received timely medical treatment. indeed, the new evidence that we are presented with today makes clear in my view that these families have suffered a double injustice. prime minister david cameron apologised. home

they are up against brighton who have not won at anfield since 1983. and that fun continues but only just. liverpool with a 2—1 victory. liverpool starting very confidently. batman bare, terrific towering header to put them in front for cups a minute or two later he went and did it again. another had us 02— zero. pretty comfortable until the second half. first, a straight red card for handling outside his box. a free kick. side footing the ball and whilst liverpool were still rearranging themselves. very quick thinking led to a nervy last few minutes for lots of celebrations, as you would expect. lots of leap around anfield on what has been an emotional week the fans and everyone associated with the club. they have 11 points clear at the table. let's hear from juergen klopp who was full of praise for the substitute keeper despite that free kick. he is the man of the match for me because coming in in a game like this and, yeah, making two saves in the one was tricky and even the goalie kicks of course a difficult and everyone who ever did that with

two shocks at anfield, firstly that napoli‘s dries mertens was onside and then that he scored, but those were the facts. jurgen klopp erupted so often, the liverpool manager was booked before half—time. 65 minutes, and tensions still rising, when lovren leapt and anfield breathed — relief. but 1—1 means liverpool still need something from their final group game. a similar story for chelsea. in valencia, they are still wondering how maxi gomez missed. not just the chance but the actual ball, completely. yes, that. but opportunities were ceaseless, from the spanish side taking the lead... ..to chelsea equalising 108 seconds later. mateo kovacic, well timed. christian pulisic finished this. var looked at it, var liked it. valencia didn‘t. now the game seemed won for chelsea, but hang on, what was that? well, daniel wass. the 2—2 draw is ok for chelsea, especially because valencia should have won. remember, it started with a miss. it came to an end like this. joe wilson, bbc news. one of the most prominent chefs of the past 30 years — gary rhodes — known for his passion for bri

they lost 3—1 at anfield yesterday, and trail the league leaders by nine points. there was a frantic start to the game. city felt they should have had a penalty when trent alexander arnold handled in the box. their misery compounded by liverpool's opener from fabinho, coming just 21 seconds later. mo salah made it 2—0 before sadio mane sealed the victory, though city did pull one back. pep guardiola appeared less then genuine as he applauded the referees for their performance at full—time. city are fourth, a point behind leicester and chelsea, they have been crowned champions twice now, back to back. i don't see why the defeat yesterday would cast any doubt. i know if i was in the middle of the dressing room i would have been thinking, we created a lot of chances against a very strong liverpool, more chances probably than in previous years when we went to anfield. and nine points is really — it's something you can overcome. but with a busy winter period coming, i would still believe. the video assistant referee was again under the spotlight yesterday, with t

liverpool seized control of the title race today at anfield with a convincing 3—1 win over champions manchester city in the premier league. jurgen klopp‘s side have every match at home in the league are well out in front now, at the top of the table. fabinho‘s early long range strike set the tone of things to come. mo salah made it two shortly after... bernardo silva scored a consolation for city — that after sadio mane effectively made the game safe in the second half. the intensity of the game was incredible. it was pretty wild for us, not too unusual, thinks it is certainly enjoyed the game more, they were good. we had to defend with all we have, and scored incredible goals. think we played 90 minute, it is not easy after what happened, the way we react and that way it's... honestly it is one of the best performances ace team playing, so that is the step we needed. hopefully we can continue their in the bigger stages. manchester united gained a valuable three points with a 3—1 win over brighton. andreas perriera and davy propper‘s own goal put 0le gunnar solskjaer‘s si

anyway, playing in anfield, how it means for them, for all their rivals. it is 90 minutes, or 94, and we are going to try to follow the plan we have thaw of in this game. we have to play our best game. everybody in the stadium has to be absolutely top shape. the guys who sell the hotdogs have to be in a top shape. so everybody has to be from the first second come early in the stadium, go inside, nothing to do outside, wait for the team warming up, be there, all that stuff. well, could leicesterjoin liverpool and manchester city as title contenders? they're now in second place after a 2—0 win over arsenal. jamie vardy‘s 11th goal of the season put them in front. and james maddison secured the win as he added a second. that's a fourth consecutive league win for leicester. this chelsea are also well in the mix. they're up to third after their sixth league win in a row — beating crystal palace 2—0. tammy abraham and christian pulisic with the goals. tottenham's disappointing run of form continues. they were held to a 1—1 draw at home by sheffield uni

in the past, it has overheated, city‘s coach has been bottled outside anfield and have asked for assurances that will not be a repeat. oh player does not happen again. the police knew but didn't do anything in the champions league before. i don't know what they are going to do. we did not throw the bottle or whatever it was but it was one of us. so that is why we are responsible for that and have to make sure all of us have to make sure that something like this will not happen again ever. whatever the result it will come with an asterisk, city know how to chase liverpool never given but the margin of error has never been smaller in the premier league era, the higher they both claim the less they can afford to slack. just one fixture in the premier league tonight. the bottom two teams face off with norwich hosting watford at carrow road. both sides desperate for three points. we always love a fairy tale story in the fa cup — well there‘s a chance of one happening tonight as non—league side dulwich hamlet take on league two side carlisle in the first round. dulwich have never reached th

about 15 minutes gone at anfield, currently x—x. at anfield, currently goaless. you can listen to commentary on bbc radio 5live. it's the europa league tomorrow night. manchester united have ten players yet to make a senior appearance in their squad to face astana. for 19—year—old max taylor, it's set to be an extra special evening. this time last year, he'd just been diagnosed with testicular cancer. he's had a full recovery, and after only returning to playing at the end of october, is now set for his debut. he's been telling the bbc about his experience. you are by yourself, you cannot sleep and all you're thinking is, thinking is, this is serious. this could end my life. hi, my name is max taylor and i'm a professional footballer for manchester united. i had been checking and ifelt a lump so i went to the doctor and said, obviously i have a lump. he ran a scan and said yes, it is normal, a cyst, quite common in teenagers. he gave me a week of antibiotics. had those. a week later it returned bigger. i got told it was a 30mm cancer cell. my mum broke down s

a win for either side at anfield would have seen them go through. it was napoli who took the lead midway through the first—half with a goalfrom dries mertens. but dejan lovren equalised for liverpool in the second half, a point each though means that nothing will be decided until the final round of matches in two weeks‘ time and liverpool have a tricky trip to salzburg. and the situation, if i didn't a nswer and the situation, if i didn't answer before, it's still open. some quys answer before, it's still open. some guys think they are already through, but they have to play again. a lot of people around liverpool probably think we have to play again, we have to put in everything that we have. but it was never different. i can't remember one game since i'm here where we could go in with 50%. so that's our situation. two teams did guarantee their place in the last 16 of the champions league, including the five—time winners barcelona. our football reporterjohn bennett says it was a particularly big night for lionel messi. lionel messi put on a sh

a relatively straightforward affair for liverpool at anfield. they beat belgian side genk to move top of group e. gini wijnaldum gave them the lead, but genk equalised just before half—time — mwbana samatta with the header. but liverpool's lead was restored thanks to alex oxlade—chamberlain early in the second half. 2—1 to liverpool then. theyjust need a point to qualify for the knockouts. job done is the headline for the game, pretty much. and, most important thing, of course, but the group is not decided and we knew from the beginning it is a tough group. soi from the beginning it is a tough group. so i guess now we are first in the table but we only really want to be first after the last match. and so we have to play two tough games and then two important ones. in each of them can be decided with a win. but that sounds easier than it is, because both games will be really tricky. we go back with a good feeling, but if the results was similar i think it will be better. so i think with the game of my players today, the opportunity, some

sterling says emotions got he better of him as he took their anfield spat into the england camp. roger federer is in a happier place after his must win match at the atp finals in london. also coming up in the programme — we'll hear from andy murray and his different perspective on tour now. i don't need to set a target of top ten are trying to make the semis of the grand slam or anything like that because i've done all of that before. hello and welcome to sportsday. evening, england's match against montenegro on thursday night should be a double celebration. it's the team's 1000th international and they should get the point they need to qualify for next year's european championship. but manchester city's raheem sterling, who so many at wembley will have been hoping to see, will play no part. dropped for disciplinary reasons. his club rivalry with liverpool's joe gomez flaring up in the england camp yesterday and sterling instigated it. let's cross live to st george's park and speak to our report rhia chohan. rhia, we've heard from the england manager this afternoon, do we know

at time and there is no need to remind his squad of the importance of tuesday's european fixture at anfield. it's only possible because the next game completely, we focus on it. the body has to tell me. nobody says it is on sunday, tomorrow. it's an open group. we have to do, we have to be 100% spot on tomorrow night. we have to play in an incredible atmosphere. as uncomfortable as possible. we have to make sure we get the three points. to cricket and new zealand are in action against england in their third t20 in nelson. the sides are tied at one game a piece after two matches. tom banton and matt parkinson making their england debuts as jonny bairstow and adil rashid are rested. the home side won the toss and are batting a short time ago it was 92/3 from 10 overs. lewis hamilton said he's still mastering his craft after becoming the second most successful formula one driver of all time, by winning a 6th world title on sunday. the briton finished second in his mercedes at the us grand prix — which was enough to secure the overall driver's championship. he's now one behind michael schumac

it's after the european champions beat city 3—1 at anfield to extend their lead at the top of the premier league to eight points. as you might expect in a meeting of the two forces in english football over the last couple of years, it was a game full of talking points. fabinho gave liverpool an early lead, but only after trent alexander arnold was adjudged not to have handled the ball in his own area. it incensed guardiola and many of the city players, whose mood wasn't helped by mo salah and sadio mane making it 3 for liverpool before a late bernardo silva consolation. the intensity of the game was incredible. really wild. not too unusualfor us, i

the manchester city forward, who was involved in a scuffle with liverpool's gomez at anfield on sunday, has been dropped for the match at wembley — but the manager wouldn't be drawn on why he'd reached that decision. my my priority is always the care and well—being of all of my players. all of my players. and then you have a decision to make as to whether there needs to be something further, which is the right thing for the group moving forward, which was my reason for not selecting him for the game on thursday in regards to whether that should've been made public or not we've that should've been made public or not that, ‘ve that should've been made public or not that, ite that should've been made public or not that, it is going to decision like that, it is going to be public on wednesday or thursday a nyway be public on wednesday or thursday anyway and i'll have to deal with that then. i would rather deal with it now so that we all focus on the game. decision has been made and as a group, we are moving forward and concentrating on football. one other line to bring you — fabian

starting at anfield, austin — where liverpool took a while to get going against napoli? not like their usual selves, juergen klopp would've wanted this also not in the last 16. but itjust didn't happen, a1— one draw with snappily, you can see the action here. liverpool not themselves. now liverpool not themselves. now liverpool did come out better in the second after the break, much more like the liverpool we've seen this season. like the liverpool we've seen this season. lovren with the equaliser to make it1—1, season. lovren with the equaliser to make it 1—1, but natalie continued to be liverpool's bogey team, the only team to have beaten them this season, which was earlier in the champions league. they've done it again, so liverpool are still in the group stage to go to the stadium now, they just need group stage to go to the stadium now, theyjust need to get a point at least against salzburg to get in austria. what about chelsea then — a hugely entertaining game in valencia. it was brilliant, both sides knew a win would get them into the 16. a good, entertain

reading drew with bristol city whilst at anfield everton won the merseyside derby i—0. into the second set now in the atp world tour finals between stefanos tsitsipas and dominic thiem. neither have lifted the end of season title before and with around £i.5 million to the winner there's plenty at stake at london's o2 arena. these are live pictures that you can watch right now on bbc two. tsitsipas is making his debut in the tournament full stop and saw off roger federer in yesterday's semi finals whilst thiem beat federer and novak djokovic in the round robin phase and then defending champion alexander zverev to make it this far. the first set went the way of thiem in a tie break. into the second set, tsitsipas a double break to the good. lewis hamilton could be stripped of his third place finish at a chaotic brazilian grand prix that was won by max verstappen. ferrari's sebastian vettel and charles leclerc had already taken each other out towards the end of the race. that brought out the safety car and on the first lap after the restart hamilton collided with red bull

a win for either side at anfield would have seen them go through. it was napoli who took the lead midway through the first—half with a goalfrom dries mertens. but dejan lovren equalised for liverpool in the second half, a point each though means that nothing will be decided until the final round of matches in two weeks' time and liverpool have a tricky trip to salzburg. and the situation, if i didn't a nswer and the situation, if i didn't answer before, it's still open. some quys answer before, it's still open. some guys think they are already through, but they have to play again. a lot of people around liverpool

pep guardiola was very animated at fulltime following city's defeat at anfield. two penalty appeals were turned down — but he won't face any action from the fa for that — he insisted there was no sarcasm as he thanked the officials. swarbrick said he can understand the frustration that the system causes, but they are getting more decisions right. we have been at this nearly three years now, and obviously we have officiated 70 games in the league cup, fa cup, for the last two seasons, trying to get experience, but that is nothing like doing 10 premier league games every weekend, we realise that, and we know we will be scrutinised and there will be people looking at our every move, but the position i'm in, i'm comfortable with where we are. i've no doubt there is room for improvement, in terms of speed we will get there, but it has been a good work in progress for me. let's have a look at some of today's other football stories. neil warnock has left cardiff city by mutual agreement. he took over three years ago, and led them to promotion to the premier league i

manchester city had a big shout for a penalty turned down at anfield yesterday, var under the spotlight again, as they went on to lose against liverpool. today neil swarbrick, who heads up the var team, joined me earlier. he gave his assessment of the system being used for the first time in the premier league this season. being used for the first time in the premier league this seasonli being used for the first time in the premier league this season. i think we are probably where we would expect to be. i mean, the most important thing to say is that we are 12 weeks in and we always said it was going to take quite a while for everyone to be comfortable without implementing var in the premier league. it's a case of people expect everything to be corrected straightaway. they want 100% accuracy, they want decisions made quickly, changed if, in their opinion, it needs changing, but that was never going to happen. we did numerous presentations over the summer numerous presentations over the summer explaining that the one thing var would provide is 100% accuracy in football because there is so

it will be an incredible game at anfield. for the premier it will be an incredible game at anfield. forthe premier league it will be an incredible game at anfield. for the premier league and all around the world. that is what we want. and, hopefully it's not going to happen the same that happened two seasons ago, when we arrived. it was more than one bottle. stoke have confirmed that northern ireland manager michael 0‘neill will take charge of the club. the irish fa gave permission to the championship side to approach 0‘neill. he‘s expected to take charge of stokes game charge of stoke‘s game against barnsley tomorrow. it‘s believed 0‘neill will then return to northern ireland to take charge of their final two euro 2020 qualifiers before moving to stoke on a full—time basis. stoke are currently bottom of the championship. of the championship. the draw has been made for the women‘s champions league quarterfinals with a tough game for arsenal as they‘ll be going head to head against paris st—germain. if the women‘s super league champions get past psg, then they c

lot of chances against a very strong liverpool, more chances than in previous years when we went to anfield, and nine points is something you can overcome. with a busy winter period coming, i would still believe. i'm sure some leicester and chelsea fans might be screaming out saying what about us — that they need to be in the title winning chat too — those teams are in second and third, level on points and playing some really nice football, too. studio: i think you will find during afternoon live people are shouting at their tally most of the time! now to, and whether it is worth it, really. —— now to var. to, and whether it is worth it, really. -- now to var. the debate has been continued. more debate on sunday — city could have had a penalty before liverpool scored their opening goal — trent alexander arnold looked to have handled the ball in his own area — but it was cleared by the var team. there was another possible shout for city late on. pep guardiola made it pretty clear what he thought of the decisions on the day. he was more restrained in his post match interviews. b

there's a midlands derby with villa travelling to wolves, but the biggest match of the weekend is at anfield later when league leaders liverpool play the defending champions manchester city, with many thinking the result could be indicative as to where this season's title goes. city won the premier league byjust one point last season and were the only team to beat liverpool in the competition. this time, though, city are already six points behind jurgen klopp‘s undefeated side, but the liverpool manager knows they'll have a fight on their hands if they want to be nine points ahead. we have to play our best game. everyone in the stadium has to be an absolutely top shape. guys who sell the hotdogs have to be in top shape. so everybody has to be, from the first second. early in the stadium, nothing to do outside, warm up, be there, all that stuff. the england women's manager phil neville says the lionesses form is "compeletely unacceptable" after they lost 2—1 to germany in a friendly. england went behind after nine minutes, before ellen white equalised. it was in front of a record crowd of

two shocks at anfield, firstly that this was onside and then that he scored. jurgen klopp erupted so often the liverpool manager was booked before half—time. 65 minutes and tension still rising when anfield breathe relief but 1— what means liverpool need something from their final means liverpool need something from theirfinal group means liverpool need something from their final group game. a means liverpool need something from theirfinal group game. a similar story for chelsea. in valencia they are wondering how gomez missed the chance and the ball. 0pportunities we re chance and the ball. 0pportunities were ceaseless from the spanish side taking the lead to chelsea equalising 108 taking the lead to chelsea equalising108 seconds later. well timed. var looked at it and liked it. valencia didn't. what was that? me too— draw is ok for chelsea especially because valencia should have won. remember it started with a mess and came to an end like this. let's have a look at some of this morning's back pages. most of the papers going with last nights champions l

football, the hotly anticipated match between leaders liverpool and manchester city takes place later at anfield. it is the first meeting of the season, and the result could be indicative as to where this season's title goes. city won the premier league byjust one point last season. and they were the only team to beat liverpool in the competition. this time, city are already six points behind jurgen klopp's undefeated side. now the rest of the day's premier league results are on to bbc sport website and app. there was a record attendance at an england women's game at wembley stadium last night with more than 77,000 fans piling in to watch the lionesses. however, it was not the result they wanted to see, is in and played germany. these fa ns see, is in and played germany. these fans braved the damp and drizzly conditions hoping to witness a moment of history as the lionesses walked out at wembley for only the second time. in a sold—out game and an expected crowd. however, an early goalfrom the an expected crowd. however, an early goal from the germany captain threatened to dampen spirits. since

elsewhere, liverpool beat genk 2—1 at anfield. jurgen klopp's side weren't at their free—flowing best, but this goal from alex 0xlade—chamberlain sealed the win which sees them top their group. granit xhaka has been stripped of the arsenal captaincy. he was only given the job at the beginning of the season. but he swore at booing fans and took off his shirt as he stormed off whilst being substituted in a game against crystal palace last month. striker pierre—emerick aubameyang's taking over as captain, and there are now serious doubts over xhaka's future at the club. there's a call for saracens to be relegated from rugby union's premiership, after they broke salary cap rules. the european and premiership champions have been docked 35 points, and fined £5 million, after an investigation into business partnerships between chairman nigel wray and some of the club's players. saracens have appealed. the chief executive of their big rivals exeter, says they should be relegated. but former player kyran bracken says that would be a

quarter final liverpool reach the last 8 after beating astore on penalties following a $55.00 draw at anfield they've been drawn to play aston villa in the quarterfinals of that game is shared jeweled for the week commencing on the 16th of december however valve week liverpool will be in qatar playing in the fifo club world cup. i'm not concerned somebody else has to be concerned because we didn't make the fixes we didn't make this could still be said already outside in the t.v. in the room with the fever told us we will build the team world cup will be there you have to come live so we do we do the premier league tells us you have to play to probably will be do have history and and a kind of book up what they did tonight and if they don't find a place for us at an appropriate place not 3 o'clock at christmas day or some them in the morning and morning. at christmas day then then we don't played australian cricket all round again maxwell is set to take some time out from the game to deal with mental health issues the decision was made after the 31 year old met with cricket australia all on we

around anfield the feeling grows that this could be the season and he could be the man. they have a lead on the champions and an eight point cushion on the top. this match turned their way in a moment. here manchester city may have had a penalty and the lead but the handball was not given. then 21 seconds later, liverpool did this. a great shot. a wonderful goal! his protests were just starting. andrew robertson‘s brilliant cross found mo salah. 2-0. city thought he were offside. var said no. perhaps the keeper was more to blame for the third. he was their second choice. he stayed on his line and saw the game slip away. the champions got one back with 12 minutes to go. one more would have really changed things. so when the ball struck an arm for the second time in the box, guardiola made sure everyone knew. at full—time the fury became irony. "thank you so much" he said to the officials. congratulations to liverpool. so they scored three goals and we scored one. so... the boys were completely focused and concentrated. it was just so good. the only way that we can be

plus protests spread across hong kong on the 24th straight weekend of on race in sport man city had to anfield to face liverpool in the english premier league all the build up coming out with the whole night. but 1st to iraq where the government says a security crackdown is not the solution to curb weeks of protests that have led to the death of over 300 demonstrators but it's warned of tough punishment for anyone using extreme violence and that includes security forces using live ammunition fighting continues in the capital baghdad between demonstrators and security forces the government to struggle to contain mass protests over corruption access to basic services and iraq's political system natasha good name joins us live from baghdad now natasha a new death toll and much higher death toll than that previously mentioned by the iraqi government that's correct foley the head of the iraqi parliamentary committee on human rights says 319 people have been killed more than 15000 injured since these protests began on october 1st he is demanding that the ministry of health cooperate and provide an a

coming up to the start of the second half at anfield. liverpool struck early, an absolute rocket from fabinho in the fifth minute. so the best possible start forjurgen klopp‘s side. they made it two soon after. mo salah connecting with a superb cross from andy robertson. liverpool set to go nine points clear at the top, if it stays like this. city have it all do now to stop that from happening. imean i mean they would go nine points clear of city. there were two earlier kick—offs. manchester united gained a valuable three points with a win over brighton. andreas pereira and davy propper‘s own goal put 0le gunnar solskjaer‘s side two up by half time. lewis dunk pulled one back for brighton, but united hit back straightaway, marcus rashford restoring their two—goal advantage. the victory moves them up to seventh, just one point behind arsenal in sixth. excellent performance by the lads. i thought they were on the front foot, attacking. when you see these boys going forward, as we did today, it isa going forward, as we did today,

well they have a whole reach the last 8 after beating arsenal on penalties following a far far draw at anfield they have been drawn by aston villa in the quarterfinals but if shared goals for the week commencing on the 16th of december however that weight liverpool will be and cats are paying the fee for club world cup. i'm not concerned somebody else has to be concerned because we didn't make the fixes we didn't make this could still be said already outside in a t.v. in the real to fever told us we will build the team world cup will be there you have to come there so we do the premier league tells us you have to play to probably will be do have history and and the kind of book up what we did tonight and if they don't find a place for us at an appropriate place not 3 o'clock at christmas day or some in the morning and morning. at christmas day than then we don't play it. australian cricket will run again maxwell is set to take some time out from the game to deal with mental health issues the decision was made after the 31 year old met with cricket australia on wednesday the team psychologist s

liverpool reach the last 8 after defeating also on penalties following a fall or a fall or a draw at anfield they've been growing supply aston villa in the quarter finals that game a shadow for the week commencing on the 16th of december how about just one problem they will pull will be in cats playing in the fee for club world cup. i'm not concerned somebody else has to be concerned because we didn't make the fixes we didn't make this could still be said already outside in the t.v. in the real to fever told us we will build the team to be there you have to come live so we do the premier league tells us you have to play to probably will be do have history and in the current book of. what they did tonight and if they don't find a place for us at the inappropriate place not 3 o'clock at christmas tails on them in the morning and morning. at christmas day than then we don't played australian cricket all round again maxwell is set to take time out from the game to deal with mental health issues the decision was made after the 31 year old met with officials from cricket australia or wednesday the

quarter final liverpool reach the last 8 after beating also on penalties following a $55.00 draw at anfield they've been drawn to play aston villa in the quarterfinals of that game is shared jeweled for the week commencing on the 16th of december however val week liverpool will be in qatar playing in the fee for club world cup. i'm not concerned somebody else has to be concerned because we didn't make the fixes we didn't make this could still be said already outside in a t.v. in the room with the fever told us we will build the team world cup will be there you have to come live with to be do the premier league tells us you have to play to probably will be do have history and and the current book up what they did tonight and if they don't find a place for us at an appropriate place not 3 o'clock at christmas tails on them in the morning and morning. at christmas day than then we don't played australian cricket all round again maxwell is set to take some time out from the game to deal with mental health issues the decision was made after the 31 year old met with cricket australia on wednesday

a ruthless win for leaders liverpool over defending champions manchester city 3—1 at anfield. fabinho scored for liverpool after just 6 minutes, before mo salah and sadio mane made it 3. there's still two—thirds of the season to play, but liverpool lead by 8 points. the intensity was incredible, it was pretty wild. for us, not too unusual that the game is wild, i think city usually controls the game or, but they were good, we had to defend whither we have, with all we have, and that squad at... incredible goals. in tennis, france have won the fed cup, beating australia 3—2 after a dramatic day in perth. it all came down to the doubles, which was won by the french pair of kristina mladenovic and caroline garcia, they beat ashleigh barty and samantha stosur 6—4 6—3, to seal a 3—2 victory, and deny australia a first fed cup in 45 years. the atp tour finals are up and running in london and there was a surprise as roger federer was beaten 7—5, 7—5 in his opening round robin match. novak djokovic was in imperious form, beating italy's matteo berrettini. rarely troubled

the manchester city forward, who was involved in a scuffle with liverpool's gomez at anfield on sunday, has been dropped for the match at wembley — but the manager wouldn't be drawn on why he'd reached that decision. i already my priority is always the ca re i already my priority is always the care and well—being of all of my players. all of my players. and then you have a decision to make as to whether there needs to be something further which is the right thing for the group moving forward. which was my reason for not selecting raheem sterling for the game on thursday. wales are taking on northern ireland in their crucial women's euro 2021 qualifier away in belfast. a win for wales — would see jayne ludlow‘s side move to within two points of group leaders norway at the halfway stage. however it's northern ireland that could and should be ahead. a lovely flick set lauren wade clear and she picked a perfect cross for simone magill, but her header was brilliantly kept out by laura 0'sullivan. it's still 0—0 at seaview. england women are also in action and the lionesses got off

klopp's side stretched their lead at the top of the table to 11 points but victory over brighton at anfield was far from straightforward. it should have been when two virgil van dyke headers gave them a 2—nil lead at halftime but they had their keeper allison sent off for handling outside the box, and lewis dunk scored from the resulting freekick — as substitute keeper adrian was trying to line up his wall, leaving an open goal but — liverpool hung on for the 2—1win. adrian was my man of the match. coming on like a game like this are making really two saves and one was tricky and even the goalie kicks if he ever see where goalie kicks they could do you some damage yeah. it is just not possible. we should have done it differently but we were unprepared for the situation. i'm com pletely unprepared for the situation. i'm completely happy. he might have already wrapped up the formula one world title, but lewis hamilton's still giving everything... he's taken pole position for the season—ending abu dhabi grand prix... his first pole since july. but there was more frustration for ferra

there's a merseyside derby at anfield. tottenham host arsenal at the tottenham hotspur stadium. reading will play at the madjeski and brighton at the amex too. the hope is to attract new, younger fans and entice those who couldn't watch the men's teams this weekend. opening weekend, we saw record—breaking attendance. over 31,000 at the manchester derby. i think hosting in the stadium gives the opportunity to draw in big crowds and create the spotlight for women's football. we're hoping that the grounds will be filled with football fa ns the grounds will be filled with football fans next weekend. an opportunity to celebrate the women's and we hope to continue to build interest. so that's what tomorrow looks like, then. but what does it mean to actually be stepping out in a massive stadium against your local rivals? tottenham ladies captain jenna schillaci will lead out her side at the tottenham hotspur stadium against arsenal and she's been speaking with football focus‘ caroline de morais. i think it's absolutely massive especially on the back of the wimbley game that has jus

the champions league holders liverpool can win their group on tuesday if they beat napoli at anfield. liverpool's only defeat this season was their 2—0 loss in naples in september, but napoli's current form isn't good. they haven't won in six games and there's reports of friction between players and the club manager. jurgen klopp, though, isn't giving it much importance. now they are not in italy. now they are in liverpool. now it is a different competition. now they think maybe, i am not sure, but maybe they feel relief that they can play completely free in a game like this, and we have two exactly expect that and that is what we do. so, whoever will play for napoli will be an outstandingly strong player. golden state need to start winning games, and fast. they've won just 3 from their last 18 games. the warriors, who've made it to the nba finals for the past five years, face the chicago bulls later. they lost again on monday, this time to oklahoma. they led for most of the game, but sloppy mistakes cost them in the fourth period as the thunder came from behind to steal a 100—97

two shots at anfield. firstly, natalie's was onside, and then that he scored. but those were the facts. juergen klopp erupted so often the liveable manager was booked for half—time. 65 minutes intention still rising when lovering lapped, and field grieved — really. 1—1, liverpool need more. similar story for chelsea. in valencia, they are still wondering how max gomez missed, not just the still wondering how max gomez missed, notjust the chance but the actual ball completely. yes, that. but opportunities were ceaseless. in the spanish side taking the lead, to chelsea equalising 108 the spanish side taking the lead, to chelsea equalising108 seconds later. matteo, jets, well done. christian literature finish this. va are looked at it and liked it. valencia didn't. and the game seemed one for chelsea but hang on, what was that? daniel vast. the two — two draw is ok for chelsea because valencia should have one. it started with a miss and ended like this. joe wilson, bbc news. manchester united are in europa league action tomorrow night. a squad full of youn