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Liverpool’s Slot happy to let Premier League title bid take its course

LONDON: Arne Slot says Liverpool are unconcerned by how soon they can win the Premier League title after going 12 points clear again with victory in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby. A day after second-placed Arsenal cut the gap to nine points by beating Fulham 2-1 at home, Liverpool responded by defeating Everton 1-0 at Anfield. Liverpool next face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Slot, in his first season as Liverpool manager since succeeding Jurgen Klopp, was asked Thursday how close he felt to clinching the title. “We are not working on theories about how many points this is, this, this,” said Slot. “We are taking the challenge of Fulham on for Sunday, where we have to be at our best again, like yesterday, to get a result. “We’ve played 30 games now. Maybe there were three or four where the score was so clear that in the last 20 minutes it wasn’t a problem anymore.

Jack Hendry primed for first Dammam derby with Al-Ettifaq

LONDON: Al-Ettifaq center back Jack Hendry knows a fair bit about cross-city rivalries. He played for Dundee against Dundee United, for Club Brugge against Cercle Brugge and, most notably, for Celtic against Rangers in the Old Firm Derby.

Liverpool Beat Everton As Title Looms, Manchester City Win Without Erling Haaland

Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, while Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League. With just eight games left, Liverpool sit 12 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday. Arne Slot's side had lost their previous two games in the League Cup final against Newcastle and the Champions League last 16 against Paris Saint-Germain. But they got back on track in their march towards a record-equalling 20th English title, and first since 2020, in Slot's maiden season in charge.

Arne Slot 'Hates' Offside Rule That Gave Liverpool Win Over Everton

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota's goal stood to beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday, but that the right decision was made. Jota fired home the only goal just before the hour mark at Anfield as Liverpool opened up a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Luis Diaz had been in an offside position when James Tarkowski cut out a pass towards the Colombian. But Diaz then pounced on the loose ball to tee up Jota to drill in his first goal since January. Everton boss David Moyes said he was disappointed to lose a derby to a "clearly offside goal". However, Slot said the officials did get the decision right as the rules stand given Tarkowski deliberately played the ball.

After Ending 56-Year-Long Trophy Drought, Eddie Howe Eyeing Champions League Return With Newcastle United

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is targeting a "game-changing" return to the Champions League after the club ended their painful 56-year trophy drought. Around 300,000 fans turned out in Newcastle at the weekend to celebrate last month's victory in the League Cup final against Liverpool. But the focus has already turned to Wednesday's Premier League clash with Brentford at St James' Park and the race for the top four. Sixth-placed Newcastle, who played in the Champions League last season for the first time in two decades, are in a scrap with a big group of clubs.

Bruno Fernandes 'Not Going Anywhere', Says Manchester United Boss Ruben Amorim

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was told by manager Ruben Amorim on Monday that he is "not going anywhere" despite reports of a possible move to Real Madrid. The 30-year-old Portuguese star, who has scored 95 goals in 277 appearances since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, has a contract at Old Trafford until 2027. However, he has been linked in recent days with a 90 million pounds (107.4 million euros) switch to Spanish giants Real. "No, it's not going to happen," insisted Amorim.

Erling Haaland Sidelined By Injury In Major Manchester City Blow

Manchester City were dealt a major blow on Monday with leading scorer Erling Haaland set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury as the season reaches its climax. The 24-year-old Norwegian was injured in Sunday's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth. Having just scored his 30th goal of the season to level the tie, he was then hurt in a challenge with Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook. The Premier League champions did not provide a timescale for the player's return.

Arsenal appoint Berta as sporting director

Arsenal confirmed the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club’s new sporting director on Sunday.

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Liverpool’s Slot happy to let Premier League title bid take its course

Jack Hendry primed for first Dammam derby with Al-Ettifaq

Liverpool Beat Everton As Title Looms, Manchester City Win Without Erling Haaland

Arne Slot 'Hates' Offside Rule That Gave Liverpool Win Over Everton

After Ending 56-Year-Long Trophy Drought, Eddie Howe Eyeing Champions League Return With Newcastle United

Bruno Fernandes 'Not Going Anywhere', Says Manchester United Boss Ruben Amorim

Erling Haaland Sidelined By Injury In Major Manchester City Blow

Arsenal appoint Berta as sporting director