Paul Merson believes it is "criminal" Liverpool have allowed three of the "best players in their history" to wind their contracts down - but feels it would be the wrong move to offer Mohamed Salah a new deal.

Leeds United full-back Sam Byram scored his first goal of the season in style as his scissor-kick volley gives the home side an early 1-0 lead over Luton Town.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to accept an offer from Leicester City to become their new manager and should be in charge for their game against Brentford on Saturday.

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Nkunku has struggled for regular Premier League minutes despite goals

Wyatt-Hodge struck 78 in 45 balls as England took an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Bale, who scored a stunning winner for Real Madrid against Liverpool in the 2018 final, returned to Anfield as a pundit

Hayes took charge of the USA during the summer and went on to lead them to Olympic gold in Paris.

Ranieri had retired in May but was tempted to return to the touchline for a third spell with the Giallorossi.

Derek Chisora will face Otto Wallin at the Co-op Live in Manchester on February 8 as he closes in on his target of reaching 50 fights before retiring.

Cash4Clubs, a grants scheme set up in 2008 to support and preserve local sports organisations, is encouraging clubs to apply for almost half a million worth of free grants over the winter period.

The tables - relaid on Wednesday - have caused something of a stir, with Australian Neil Robertson describing conditions at the Barbican as 'as unplayable as it gets' in his defeat by Judd Trump.

Philippe Clement  has revealed he doesn't fear for his future at Rangers after holding talks with incoming chief executive Patrick Stewart.

The Dutchman twice led Manchester United to victory over the Foxes this season, when he was placed in caretaker charge following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

The Reds are looking to continue their perfect start to the Champions League under Arne Slot, having won all four of their games in the competition so far this season, ahead of their clash with Los Blancos.

An avid golfer, the ex-Spurs star could not resist joking about his other passion outside football, explaining that he actually has time to enjoy the sport these days.

The Egyptian's contract is set to expire at the end of this season and he recently claimed in a shock interview that there are no new offers to stay from Liverpool chiefs.

Emma Raducanu has shown her class by volunteering at a community initiative.