Everton defeated Ipswich to maintain their unbeaten start to the season, with striker Thierno Barry scoring the decisive goal. The match was marred by a VAR controversy when an Everton goal was disallowed after Brennan Johnson, in an offside position, was adjudged to have impacted goalkeeper Christian Walton's ability to save the ball—a decision Everton…
Arsenal's 16-year-old forward Max Dowman scored twice as his side beat Ipswich Town 4-2 to reach the last 16 of the Carabao Cup, prompting midfielder Mikel Merino to compare him to Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. Merino, who plays alongside Yamal for Spain, said the two teenagers share a fearless character and thrive under pressure, highlighting how…
Arsenal's teenage forward Max Dowman scored twice and set up another in a Man of the Match display as a heavily rotated Arsenal side thrashed Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup third round. The 16-year-old, likened by manager Mikel Arteta to Lionel Messi, showcased the depth of talent emerging from Arsenal's Hale End academy, with…
Ipswich Town beat 10-man Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park thanks to a 90th-minute winner from Zian Flemming, handing new manager Gary O'Neil his first victory there after five previous winless visits. Palace, reduced to 10 men after Axel Disasi's first-half red card for a reckless challenge on Jack Clarke, have now lost their opening…
Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening nine minutes as Liverpool beat newly promoted Ipswich Town 2-0, finally producing the kind of performance that had been expected of him since his £125m British record transfer from Newcastle United last summer. The result gave Liverpool their first Premier League win of the season and handed new…
Andoni Iraola secured his first win as Liverpool manager as Alexander Isak scored twice inside 10 minutes to sink Ipswich Town, with both goals set up by Cody Gakpo. The result offered fresh evidence that Liverpool's attack, subdued for much of last season, is regaining the speed and invention expected under Iraola, whose appointment promised…
Andy Burnham said Labour should seek a national care service offering social care free at the point of use, funded by raising billions in revenue. The proposal could cost about £18 billion a year, according to experts, and has prompted debate over tax rises and pension changes. The Prime Minister said the funding model would…
Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 at Anfield to end Everton’s six-match winning run at the ground in the Women’s Super League era. Beata Olsson scored an early header and Cornelia Kapocs added a late second, reflecting Liverpool’s superiority and giving them long-awaited local bragging rights. Everton goalkeeper Ruby Mace made several crucial interventions, including a goal-line…
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has been left out of England’s matchday squad for Saturday’s Nations League opener against Spain at Wembley. The 18-year-old received his first senior call-up earlier this month, but will not feature against the reigning world and European champions. Ngumoha previously impressed on his England debut in a friendly against New Zealand,…
Liverpool have reappointed Julian Ward as sporting director, swiftly replacing Richard Hughes following his departure to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. Ward's return provides continuity during significant upheaval at Anfield, where both Hughes and Michael Edwards, the former chief executive of football at FSG, have left this year. The appointment was led by FSG president…
Manchester City has been found guilty of multiple breaches of Premier League financial fair play rules, with the league expected to impose substantial penalties and retrospective trophy removal being considered as a possible sanction. Andy Robertson, the Scotland captain and former Liverpool defender, has commented on the verdict, arguing that the players should not face…
Cody Gakpo reflected on a "very tough" summer marked by personal tragedy and the collapse of a transfer to Manchester City, with Liverpool ultimately refusing to sell their forward despite initially agreeing to the move. The Dutch international's difficult period came after he and his partner announced that their second son had died during pregnancy…