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Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker makes a crucial stoppage time save. Photograph: PA

Klopp: ‘If I knew Alisson was this good I would have paid double’

Champions League
Andy Hunter
December 12, 2018, 08:05

Defeated Carlo Ancelotti claims Virgil van Dijk should have received a straight red

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in action against Napoli. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Slow-burn season? Mo Salah was Liverpool’s leader from the front

Champions League
Barney Ronay
December 12, 2018, 07:55

Even a jaded second-season Salah is good enough to be the Premier League’s top scorer

Manchester United manager José Mourinho during a training session in Manchester before the Champions league match against Valencia. Photograph: Lindsey Parnaby/AFP/Getty Images

Shocked Paul Pogba to be recalled against Valencia

Champions League
Jamie Jackson
December 11, 2018, 22:30

World Cup winner was left out of starting XI for past two games

Tottenham Hotspur winger Lucas Moura scores his side’s equalising goal in the Champions League group B match at the Nou Camp. Photograph: Enric Fontcuberta/EPA

Lucas Moura completes mission impossible as Spurs qualify for last 32

Champions League
David Hytner
December 11, 2018, 22:22

Mauricio Pochettino’s side earn draw against understrength Barcelona at the Nou Camp

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah scores his side’s first goal of the game during the Champions League match against Napoli at Anfield. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Salah and Alisson play the key parts as Liverpool walk on in Europe

Champions League
Daniel Taylor
December 11, 2018, 22:11

Nervous night at Anfield ends with Jürgen Klopp’s side in last 32 of Champions League

Porto’s Brazilian defender Felipe celebrates after scoring a goal during the Champions League group D match against Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen stadium in Istanbul. Photograph: Ozan Kose/AFP

Porto finish group stages unbeaten with victory in Istanbul

Champions League
December 11, 2018, 20:42

Galatasaray claim spot in Europa League despite home defeat

Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini during a training session ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game against Valencia in Spain. photograph: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Paul Pogba may seek showdown meeting with Jose Mourinho

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
December 11, 2018, 16:22

Midfielder shocked at being dropped from starting XI for the past two games

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference at the City Football Academy ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game against Hoffenheim. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Pep Guardiola says racism is everywhere and praises ‘incredible’ Sterling

Champions League
Jamie Jackson
December 11, 2018, 15:26

Manchester City boss believes the media has the responsibility to tone down coverage

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has been handed a difficult qualifying group. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Stephen Kenny’s Irish U21s to face Italy and Sweden in group

Soccer
Emmet Malone
December 11, 2018, 11:18

Only one team can qualify from group automatically for 2021 Euro Championships

Watford’s Ben Foster saves a penalty from Everton’s Gylfi Sigurdsson. Photograph: Reuters

Marco Silva to reconsider spot kick taker after Watford draw

English Soccer
December 11, 2018, 08:35

Both Javi Gracia and Everton manager are dissatisfied with Goodison Park draw

Tottenham Hotspur players train at the Nou Camp ahead of their Champions League Group B clash with Barcelona. Photo: Joan Monfort/AP Photo

Do or die for Spurs in Mauricio Pochettino’s favourite old haunt

English Soccer
David Hytner
December 11, 2018, 06:30

Argentinian still owns a house just north of Barcelona since managing Espnayol

Former Donegal manager Jim McGuinness is the new coach of Charlotte Independence. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/INPHO

Jim McGuinness happy to go outside his comfort zone in US

Soccer
Ian O'Riordan
December 11, 2018, 06:00

Former Donegal manager looking forward to new challenge with Charlotte Independence

Napoli’s Marek Hamsek during training at Anfield ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Liverpool are in a corner but ready to burst out against Napoli

Champions League
Andy Hunter
December 11, 2018, 05:00

Jürgen Klopp’s side need to win 1-0 or by two clear goals to qualify

Everton’s Lucas Digne scores their second goal from a free kick during the Premier League encounter with Watford. Photo: Andrew Yates/Reuters

Lucas Digne’s last minute cracker rescues a point for Everton

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
December 10, 2018, 23:01

Séamus Coleman’s own goal had levelled the scores before Watford then took the lead

Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling released a statement after allegedly being racially abused during the Premier League clash with Chelsea. Photo: Getty Images

Sterling’s statement tells press we must do more about racism

English Soccer
Daniel Taylor
December 10, 2018, 22:30

Man City player has highlighted an issue that is certainly evident in some quarters

Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Bernardo Silva of Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, London, on December 8th. Photograph: Getty Images

Chelsea’s Hazard hints again at possible move to Real Madrid

English Soccer
December 10, 2018, 21:17

Belgium international tells French radio that talks over contract extension at Chelsea are on hold

Liverpool’s Joe Gomez has renewed his contract, which will see him stay at the club until 2024. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Joe Gomez: Renewing Liverpool contract ‘meant the world’ after injury setback

English Soccer
December 10, 2018, 20:00

Defender out of action for six weeks after breaking leg at Burnley last week

Manchester City’s Phil Foden. He has played 13 times for City this season. Photograph: PA Wire

Foden signs 5½-year contract extension with Manchester City

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
December 10, 2018, 19:47

The 18-year-old midfielder has become a first-team squad regular for the champions this season

Chelsea have suspended four people from attending their matches, pending further investigations into allegations regarding the behaviour of supporters towards Raheem Sterling during Saturday’s match with Manchester City, the club have announced. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire

Chelsea suspend four fans for alleged racial abuse of Sterling

English Soccer
December 10, 2018, 17:56

Man City player was alleged to have been abused during Chelsea’s win on Saturday

Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta tackles Raheem Sterling during the Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge. Photo: Will Oliver/EPA

Klopp says Sterling was right not to react to racist abuse

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
December 10, 2018, 16:39

Manchester City striker was abused by Chelsea fans during Saturday’s match

Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring his side’s third goal of the game during the Premier League win over Fulham at Old Trafford. Photo: Clive Brunskill/PA Wire

Romelu Lukaku: Extra muscle has hampered my club form

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
December 10, 2018, 15:00

Belgian striker says he bulked up for the World Cup and now needs to lose muscle

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English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Liverpool	16	42
2	Manchester City	16	41
3	Tottenham Hotspur	16	36
4	Chelsea	16	34
5	Arsenal	16	34
6	Manchester United	16	26
7	Everton	16	24
8	Bournemouth	16	23
9	Leicester City	16	22
10	Wolverhampton Wanderers	16	22
11	West Ham United	16	21
12	Watford	16	21
13	Brighton & Hove Albion	16	21
14	Cardiff City	16	14
15	Newcastle United	16	13
16	Crystal Palace	16	12
17	Burnley	16	12
18	Huddersfield Town	16	10
19	Southampton	16	9
20	Fulham	16	9

Full English Soccer standings

National League

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Dundalk	36	87
2	Cork City	36	77
3	Shamrock Rovers	36	62
4	Waterford	36	59
5	St. Patrick's Athletic	36	50
6	Bohemian FC	36	48
7	Sligo Rovers	36	42
8	Derry City	36	42
9	Limerick	36	27
10	Bray Wanderers	36	18