thank you very much indeed, stephen from anfield.commentary from that match on radio 5live and the bbc sport website. kick—off is at 8pm. it's a big night for the home nations as they look to join hosts england in next summer's women's euros. in group e, a defeat for scotland at home to finland could end their hopes of qualifying. while wales take on belarus and northern ireland welcome the faroe islands to belfast in group c, with just one qualifying place still up for grabs. 0ur reporter stephen watson is in belfast. the northern ireland women had never qualify for a majorfinal the northern ireland women had never qualify for a major final but they can take one step closer tonight. i am joined by the former northern ireland international gail and how confident are you that northern ireland can get the win that they need tonight to make the playoffs?” think after friday night's character showing and the resilience from the girls to come back each time there was a setback, i'm fully confident they can get the job done tonight. yes, 3

it is the last visiting manager to win at anfield.fended resolutely and liverpool struggled to hit the target despite dominating possession. as the game wore on, the baggies got braver, and it's not looking good for liverpool asjoel matip became yet another defender to join the injury list. frustration was clear to see, asjurgen klopp lost his cool with the referee. surprisingly west brom manage the most shots on target and it took until ten minutes from the end for semi ajayi to get a way through. stand livable and they surged forward. roberto firmino looked set to snatch victory but sam johnstone has made more saves than any other goalkeeper in the premier league this season. perhaps this is pedestal. just make one more class save against the top of the league and we are the bottom? the goalie is there to make that one save if we need him for that if we asked make ten saves, they would probably have one 4—0. ten saves, they would probably have one 4-0. you have to use the chances when you have them. it's not the end of the world. it

at anfield, the champions liverpool were on course to go five points clear at the top of the premierm to snatch a late equaliser — becoming only the second team in 2020 to take league points off liverpool at home. heading out to face a team with a perfect home record who won their last match 7—0 must leave you with little hope. when sadio mane got the better

today, those at anfield and around the world of football paid tribute.as definitely the foundation and the platform for what they're going on to achieve now. football took a heavy toll on houllier‘s health. in 2001, he nearly died after suffering from chest pains during a match against leeds. in 2011, he took charge of aston villa, but heart problems forced him to quit afterjust nine months. gerard houllier will be remembered as an intellectual and passionate manager, and a fierce servant of the club he adored. today's many tributes to the football manager gerard houllier, who has died at the age of 73. newsnight is on bbc two in about seven 01’ newsnight is on bbc two in about seven or eight minutes‘ time. that's it. now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. have a very good night. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are the broadcaster, john stapleton and the political editor of politics home, kate proctor. welcome kate proctor. to you both. let's have a flick welcome to you both. let'

we will be at anfield shortly.games on the bounce, are trailing at home to southampton. theo walcott with the goal. southampton did move with a win. we canjoin we can join chris waddle who is at anfield this evening. good evening. liverpool have that brilliant home record. they've not been beaten there since 2017. our tottenham the tea m there since 2017. our tottenham the team to end that tonight? -- are. they won't get a better opportunity with all of the injuries liverpool have had. the defence is patched up. alison is back in goal, we know he's a top keeper. the way tottenham is playing, the confidence among the squad, there is no reason why they can't come here and get a result tonight. it's been interesting to hear from jose tonight. it's been interesting to hearfrom jose mourinho tonight. it's been interesting to hear from jose mourinho this week, hear from jose mourinho this week, he says too much has been made of liverpool's injury concerns. he says from the players they have picked from the players they h

tottenham are the visitors to anfield tonight. you can listen to anfield tonight.sten to it on bbc radio 5 live. kick off at 8pm. pressure piling on michael arteta with southampton leading 1—0. -- mikel arteta with southampton leading 1—0. —— mikel arteta. that's all from sportsday. we'll have more throughout the evening. goodbye. you're watching bbc news with jane hill. we will talk a little bit more about coronavirus and christmas in particular. but before that let's bring you the latest government figures which have been released for the uk. borisjohnson has boris johnson has been borisjohnson has been speaking today. restrictions will still be eased as promised, but the prime minister said people should think hard before meeting family and friends. having looked at the latest data with our colleagues in the devolved administrations — scotland, wales, northern ireland — we have decided that the overall situation is, alas, more challenging than we'd hoped when we first set the rules. so, while it would not be right, we think, to criminalise people who have made p

few hours with leaders totte n he m meet in a few hours with leaders tottenham making the trip to anfield to face the reigning champions. liverpool's efforts hampered so far this season by efforts to several senior players. some have returned, others like james milner haven't. spurs boss chose migno says too much has been made of it. alisson is not injured, alexander—arnold is not injured, alexander—arnold is not injured, matip, i believe that he's going to play. fabinho is not injured. robertson is not injured. anderson is not injured, siler let's not injured, money is not injured. —— mo salah is not injured. van dijk is injured, and van dijk is a very good player of course. but give me a liverpool list of injuries and compare that list of injuries with what is the best liverpool team. west brom go to anfield next weekend — but not with their manager slaven bilic who's been sacked after 18 months in charge. the club's second from bottom in the premier league with just one win all season. but they did put in a good performance last night, getting a 1—1 draw at manchester city. in a statem

liverpool are into the knockout stages after a 1—0 win over ajax at anfield.lengthy injury list, but they got the job done tonight — as did manchester city, who finish as group winners after a goalless draw in porto. our sports correspondent andy swiss reports. for liverpool, the equation was simple. just a draw against ajax would take them through to the knockout stage, but if the maths were straightforward, the match was a little trickier. curtisjones so nearly fired liverpool ahead, as ajax looked rattled. but gradually, they found their feet. only a fine save from stand—in keeper caoimhin kelleher ensuring it was goalless at the break. and after it, ajax came even closer. now it was their turn to be denied by the post. liverpool were wobbling, butjust when they needed it, a goalkeeping gaffe. commentator: williams with a teasing cross... ona na lost it! jones the scorer. and he could barely believe his luck. quite what ajax keeper andre onana was doing, only he will know. but liverpool weren't complaining. ajax kept pressing, though, and in the closing min

this season is unique in many ways but at anfield, it is starting to look familiar.st night. arsenal ended their recent losing streak. they'd lost four home games in a row, but this goalfrom captain pierre—emerick aubameyang gave them a 1—1 draw against southampton. arsenal are still way down in 15th place in the league. there was a brilliant game at elland road where leeds scored three goals in ten minutes to beat newcastle 5—2. this wonder strike from jack harrison the pick of the goals. and there was another brilliant goal at the london stadium. sebastian haller with an overhead kick for west ham in their 1—1 draw with crystal palace. elsewhere last night, everton beat leicester, and fulham drew with brighton. there was a big shock in scotland, as rangers' 27—game unbeaten start to the season was ended by saint mirren. an injury—time winner from connor mccarthy dumped steven gerrard's side out of the scottish league cup and earned st mirren their first semifinal appearance in the competition since 2013. football clubs will be allowed to trial the use of concussion

and the final match of the day is under way at anfield...t wolves... mohamed salah with the goal. rangers are 13 points clear at the top of the scottish premiership, after celtic played could only manage a 1—1 draw against stjohnstone this afternoon.. rangers, though, won four—nil away at ross county. three of the goals came in the second half, this was james tavernier‘s 16th of the season. // there was also a milestone forjermaine defoe. there was also a milestone forjermaine defoe. he'd come on as a substitute to make his 800th appearance for club or country, and scored in the last minute. 38 years old there. it's been a disappointing race for britain's george russell after he sat in for lewis hamilton in the sakhur grand prix. russell was driving hamilton's mercedes, after the world champion tested positive for covid 19 last week. russell took an early lead on the first lap before the race came to an early end for max verstappen‘s red bull and the ferrari of charles le clerc. but a puncture on the 79th lap effectively ended russell's hope

in the champions league tonight, liverpool reached the knockout stages by beating ajax 1—0 at anfieldo top their group. meanwhile manchester city, who have already progressed, were held to a goalless draw in porto, as andy swiss reports. for liverpool, the equation was simple. just a draw against ajax would take them through to the knockout stage, but if the maths were straightforward, the match was a little trickier. curtisjones so nearly fired liverpool ahead, as ajax looked rattled. but gradually, they found their feet. only a fine save from stand—in keeper caoimhin kelleher ensuring it was goalless at the break. and after it, ajax came even closer. now it was their turn to be denied by the post. liverpool were wobbling, butjust when they needed it, a goalkeeping gaffe. commentator: williams with a teasing cross... ona na lost it! jones the scorer. and he could barely believe his luck. quite what ajax keeper andre onana was doing, only he will know. but liverpool weren't complaining. ajax kept pressing, though, and in the closing minutes, only kelleher‘s brilliance kept them out. l

today, those at anfield and around the world of football paid tribute.ealth. in 2001, he nearly died after suffering from chest pains during a match against leeds. in 2011, he took charge of aston villa, but heart problems forced him to quit afterjust nine months. gerard houllier will be remembered as an intellectual and passionate manager, and a fierce servant of the club he adored. so a year has passed since borisjohnson won the general election in landslide — it is only 12 months ago, i think we can all agree it feels like a lifetime ago. so much upheaval and yet some things remain just the same. we are still waiting on the outcome of those tortuous brexit negotiations. i am not going to tell you there is another deadline pending, because clearly they come and go. i have set it so many times. it makes the american system look very short. how long have i been asking you that for? although the polls show only a small number of people have changed their mind about brexit, there is some evidence that the most ferevent supporters have softened in their att

well, the fans are back in at anfield tonight for liverpool, so let's hope you and me both, that there'so much for being with us this sunday morning. let's not get the latest sports. holly is at the bbc sport centre. england's opening one—day international against south africa has been abandoned because two of the hotel staff has tested positive for covid—19. former england captain alastair cook says player safety must come first. i will be very, very surprised at the cricket continues now. i would imagine the players would want to come home. i know they are off pretty quickly, the 2nd of january, back to sri lanka to play a test series. the last thing they would wa nt to series. the last thing they would want to do is 14 days of isolation. u nfortu nately, want to do is 14 days of isolation. unfortunately, that might happen. they will all want to come home for christmas. they are probablyjust staying in the rooms, unfortunately. tottenham and liverpool have the chance to go back to the top of the premier league later. they can both jump over chelsea, who moved up with a 3—1 victory over

so liverpool kept up the pace with spurs, thanks to a a—1win, against wolves at anfield — in front ofosest to them in the table, west brom, were thrashed at home by crystal palace. sergio perez won a dramatic sakhir grand prix on sunday — taking his first—ever race win in formula one. the mexican who drives for racing point capitalised on an error in the mercedes pit, which cost george russell a possible victory. the young briton, who was standing in for lewis hamilton after the world champion contracted coronavirus, was given the wrong tyres, causing him to have to pit again later, and then a puncture ended his hopes. the second one—day international between south africa and england, set to be played monday, has been postponed. the cricket boards of the two countries are waiting for ‘independent ratification of unconfirmed positive tests‘ for two members of the england tour party. games on friday and sunday were called off after positive tests by a south africa player and hotel staff. the final of the uk championship, snooker‘s second biggest tournament, is looking like going the ful

in the champions league tonight, liverpool reached the knockout stages by beating ajax 1—0 at anfieldto a goalless draw in porto, as andy swiss reports. for liverpool, the equation was simple. just a draw against ajax would take them through to the knockout stage, but if the maths were straightforward, the match was a little trickier. curtisjones so nearly fired liverpool ahead, as ajax looked rattled. but gradually, they found their feet.

can tottenham become the first team to beat liverpool in the league at anfield since 2017?has become the first person in the uk to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. ella adoo—kissi—debrah died in 2013. she lived near the south circular road in south—east london — one of the capital's busiest roads. in the three years before her death, she had multiple seizures and was admitted to hospital 27 times. today — in a landmark ruling — a second inquest into her death found that air pollution "made a material contribution" to her death. 0ur environment correspondent claire marshall has this report. ella was a healthy child before suddenly starting to suffer asthma attacks so severe she would be put on a ventilator. ella coughs this cough, an early sign of the damage being done to her lungs. we know now, without doubt, by air pollution. today's decision was the result her mother has been campaigning for four years. we've got the justice for her, which she so deserved. but also, its about other children still, as we walk around our city, with high levels of air pollution

he expects to see a response from his players after the premier league leaders dropped points at anfield—1 draw with struggling west brom. liverpool had opened the scoring early on thanks to sadio mane, but failed to turn their domination into clear cut chances. and it cost them. as sami ajayi equalised with around ten minutes remaining to give sam allardyce his first point since taking charge of west brom. as semi ajayi equalised with around ten minutes remaining to give that slip—up from liverpool yesterday means that leicester could movejust a point behind the champions with a win at crystal palace this afternoon. that's the first of three premier league games today. seventh take on eighth as aston villa go to chelsea, while everton can go joint top with victory over manchester city. lionel messi says he's yet to decide whether he'll stay at barcelona beyond the end of the season when his contract expires, having expressed his desire earlier this year to leave the club where he's been for two decades. the club's record goal—scorer has told a spanish tv network that he'll leave any dec

they took apart wolves at anfield.gers continued their dominance at the top of the scottish premiership, beating second from bottom ross county 4—0. rangers now lead celtic by 13 points after they drew with stjohnstone. sam kerr scored a hatrick for chelsea women as they beat west ham 3—2 to set a record of 12 consecutive wsl home wins. england's one—day cricket series in south africa is in dissary after the opening game was abandoned twice — and tomorrow's scheduled second match has also been postponed. the latest delay is for officials to check two unconfirmed positive tests in the england team bubble. the final two games could still take place before the players fly home on thursday. lewis hamilton's coronavirus stand—in — george russell — missed—out on glory at aa dramatic sakhir grand prix. the young briton was scuppered by a mercedes tyre mix—up and then a puncture in the closing laps in bahrain. instead, racing point's sergio perez won his first formula one race. there's more on the bbc sport website including t

champions liverpool take on leaders tottenham in front of 2,000 fans at anfield, as one of six premiertonight. good evening. despite growing pressure from doctors and scientists to abandon the relaxation of covid restrictions over christmas, the four nations of the united kingdom have broadly agreed to stick to the plans — albeit with adjustments in wales and, to a lesser extent, in scotland. with the number of infections rising sharply, all four nations have decided that people should be urged to show "extreme caution" over the five—day period. the rules initially agreed for all of the uk, between the 23rd and 27th december, allow three households in a "christmas bubble" to mix indoors and to stay overnight, but only if that's unavoidable. wales now wants to limit the mixing to two households, but those households can be joined by a single person who lives alone. nonessential shops will close on christmas eve, and all of wales will return to a form of lockdown on 28th december. scotland is urging that any interaction with other households should ideally be outdoors, and that contact s

houllier took over at anfield in 1998 and was in charge for six years, leading liverpool to five majortrophies but returned to the dugout. in a statement, liverpool said they were "deeply saddened", while many of his former players have paid tribute. i was blown away by his willingness to make me better and jumped on board with it. i listened to his every word, i did what he said and reaped the benefits. and i have to be really frank about it. if it wasn't for gerard houllier, i wouldn't have... i think i'd have a decent level of being a footballer, but to succeed at liverpool and england was because of him. to be an england player and a liverpool player and win trophies at the club i love was because of him. whenever he said anything, you never doubted it, because he said it in such a way and he backed up his opinions that you knew that it was going to be the best for the team. and it certainly worked out that way. you know... obviously won the five trophies in 2001. the 2005 champions league was his team, more or less. i know rafa was there, but it was gerard's team. he was there after the g

having managed psg in the french national team, houlier arrived at anfield in 1998 as a joint manager the squad. his best year came major change in the squad. his best yearcame in the major change in the squad. his best year came in the 2000, 2001 campaign where he guided them to an unprecedented league cup, uefa cup and fa cup treble. cheering michael owen was the mini to pay tribute, describing him as a great manager and a genuinely caring man will stop at football took a heavy toll. in 2001, houlier nearly died after suffering from chest pains during a match against leeds. he left liverpool in 2004, seven years later, he would take charge of aston villa, but heart problems forced him to quit afterjust nine months. gerard houllier will be remembered as an intellectual and passionate manager and a fierce servant of the clu b manager and a fierce servant of the club he adored. one of the great post—war novelists. a literary giant. among the tributes to one of britain's best—known novelists, john le carre — who died yesterday aged 89. in his writing, he drew on his own experiences as a

it is a tough place to go, anfield. they managed to get a draw.eam. west brom equalised with ten minutes remaining to give sam alla rdyce minutes remaining to give sam allardyce his first point since taking charge of west brom. jose mourinho claimed tottenham were trying to win their match with wolves, despite his side spending most of the game trying to protect their early lead. and it was early, tanguy ndombele scoring a brilliant opener in the first minute. and instead of killing the game off, spurs sat back, and wolves levelled through romain saiss late on. in yesterday's other games, leeds beat burnley while west ham and brighton drew. in rugby union's premiership, wasps beat sale in the final league match of the year. wasps the better team in the second half demonstrated by charlie atkinson's great break, one of two tries in less than ten minutes as hooker tom cruse was then put through moments later. sale's interim coach slipping to defeat in his first match in charge. six time champion roger federer will miss february's australian open for

reigning english premier league champions liverpool crushed wolves the reds won 4 at anfield it was the1st time sounds were present at the stadium the season a limited crowd of 2000 spectators were in attendance the wednesday's liverpool goal level on points with leaders taught them would be an arsenal to know earlier on sunday before the game i thought the boys saw by the way we have today supporters in the state everybody knew you wouldn't but i forgot that you're going to be all still to talk about it will be different and stuff like this is it i don't know what will happen but it is if it's good to use it if it's not good you have to ignore it it was outstanding it was outstanding getting out of getting out of the dressing room for bombing up that was a problem we spoke. just beside whistle coby have reached a quarter finals of the asian champions league for the 1st time in their history they knocked out chinese side shanghai aside p.g. at the khalif international stage cats are injuries to me as i got the opening goal in the 31st minutes before gago he she still be 2 nil when the q

and if all of returned to the top spot in the english premier league they beat tottenham to want to anfield gave the reigning champions the needs before sun here men equalize for spurs roberto for me no then scored a late winner for the home team and also on wednesday leeds newcastle $52.00 and everton were 2 no winners at leicester arsenal ended their 3 game losing run in the league during $11.00 with southampton with 10 men for much of the 2nd half after gabrielle was sent off. very difficult to compete in only when you play as well for such a long. struggle for the resource you make you do more complicated but i think that the boys to stand up for it showed their game of character. well staying with football manchester united star absence and calvin has been charged with misconduct by the english football association software why on use the spanish term on instagram last month that many have deemed racially offensive the strike could quickly deleted the post and he then apologized but found guilty cavani could be banned for 3 games. bron james and anthony davis made their 1st appearance

they won the reverse fixture 1—0 at anfield but defender andy robertson knows his team will face a tough excellent, we know what is at stake. if we win we will be through to the last 16, that is always the aim. we want to go far in this competition and by doing so we need to get to the group stages, first and foremost, and we have a chance. manchester city are already into the last 16 having won their first four group games. however, manager pep guardiola says he won't be resting players tonight. a draw against porto in portugal will seal top spot in group c. we have 19 players in the squad, all of them will travel to porto. it is really difficult. we need the best players possible. and world number onejudd trump is through to the last 16 of the uk snooker championship which continues this afternoon. he was far from his best but came through to beat liang wenbo by six frames to one in milton keynes. elsewhere, john higgins and neil robertson are also through. through to beat liang wenbo by six frames to one in milton keynes. elsewhere, john higgins and neil robertson are also through. yo

he took over at anfield in 1998, and was in charge for six years, leading liverpool to five major trophiesbut returned to the dugout. in a statement, liverpool said they were deeply saddened, while many of their former players have paid tribute, including chris kirkland who played under him at liverpool for three seasons. when he said anything, you never doubted that, because he said it in such a way and he backed up his opinions that you knew that that was going to be the best for the team, and it certainly worked out that way. 2005, obviously won the five trophies in 2001, the 2005 champions league was his team, more or less, i know this set was there, but it was —— i know rafa was there, but it was —— i know rafa was there, but gerard was in the dressing room afterwards celebrating at the way it should have been. he helps to make players better. chris kirkland a member and former liverpool manager gerard houllier who has died at the age of 73. —— remembering former liverpool manager. fans will not be allowed to attend any sporting events in london as of wednesday. it is after the capita

jurgen klopp's liverpool will reach the knockouts if they avoid defeat against ajax at anfield. they are a really good side and since our game flying pretty much through the leak. big results, clear top of the table, very talented with some players coming back. these kind of things, so yes i expect a close game. and manchester city are already into the last 16 having won their first four group games. a draw tonight against porto in portugal will seal top spot in group c. a big night, too, ahead of the women's european championships in 2022. northern ireland, wales and scotland could still qualify for next year's finals. after a 3—2 win over belarus on friday, victory for northern ireland tonight at home to the faroe islands would see them seal a play—off spot. they've never reached a majorfinals. wales need to beat belarus and hope northern ireland drop points. scotland's women are at home to finland in group e. defeat could end their hopes of qualifying. the england manager gareth southgate has told the bbc that he thinks the introduction of concussion substitutions could be co

sam allardyce will take west brom to liverpool next weekend — tottenham are the visitors to anfield tonighthampered so far this season by injuries to several senior players. some have returned. others, like virgil van dijk, joe gomez, diego jota, thiago and james milner, haven't. but spurs bossjose mourinho says too much is being made of it. alison macro is not injured. alexander—arnold is not injured. joel matip, i believe is going to play. that e—mail is not injured. robertson is not injured. anderson is not injured, when belgium is not injured, mo salah is not injured, semi—new is not injured, mane is not injured. van dijk is injured, and van dijk is a very good player, of course, give me the liverpool list of injuries and compare that list of injuries with what is the best liverpool team. trials of concussion substitues have been approved by football's lawmakers ifab this afternoon. it means from next month clubs could get an additional substitution for incidents like this. you might remember wolves striker rauljiminez suffered a fractured skull in a clash of heads with arsenal's david

well, the big game of the night is just getting under way at anfield — the top two, spurs and liverpoolam allardyce as manager after sacking slaven bilic this morning. the 66—year old has been out of the game since leaving everton back in 2018. allardyce has previously taken charge of seven clubs in the premier league. and is yet to be relegated from the top flight. west brom are 19th in the table with just seven points. trials for concussion substitutes have been approved by football's lawmakers, ifab, this afternoon. from next month, it means that clubs could get an additional substitution for incidents like this. you might remember wolves striker rauljiminez suffered a fractured skull after a clash of heads with arsenal's david luiz, who carried on playing for a while, after being treated on the touchline. its set to be introduced by the fa for its competitions from january — with the premier league voting on it tomorrow. it's been a long time coming. i think there's been a general relu cta nce think there's been a general reluctance particularly within the faa to acknowledge there's

not quite the crowd it was at anfield last time there were spectators, back in march but that didn'tng ago that i had 2,000 people in a stadium, to be honest, so we don't know it any more. but 2,000 people, when they're the right people, they can obviously make a proper atmosphere. it was not only the kop. they were here on the main stand and they started you'll never walk alone and so it was really nice. i had no idea that it could feel that good. jamie vardy scored a last—minute winnerfor leicester, as they beat sheffield united 2—1. but he was then booked for shattering the corner flag with his celebration. and crystal palace thrashed ten—man west brom 5—1 at the hawthorns. christian benteke and wilfried zaha both getting two goals apiece. it's the first time palace have scored five away from home in a top—flight game. rangers are now 13 points clear of celtic at the top of the scottish premiership after beating ross county a—0 — veteran strikerjermain defoe wrapping up the scoring. they are now unbeaten in 12 away games. and that puts even more pressure on celtic, who could only

liverpool are through to the knockout stage, thanks to an absolute howler from the ajax goalkeeper at anfieldll for the only goal of the match. so with a game to spare, liverpool are assured of top spot in their group. manchester city have also won their group, after a goalless draw in porto, although it's a mystery how they managed not to score here. northern ireland's women have made history, securing a play—off place for the euros in 2022. they went behind to the faroe islands in belfast before coming back to win 5—1 — kirstie mcguinness with a great goal to put them ahead. her sister caitlin also scored. that result means that wales are out, despite beating belarus, and scotland's chances are also over after they lost to finland. but northern ireland are still on track to reach their first major tournament. all i can say is our dreams have come true tonight. ever since we we re come true tonight. ever since we were young girls, we have played the game. two years ago, three years ago, this was an impossible dream for us. and tonight, we went out and we done it. we are in the play—off, our

spurs trip to liverpool tomorrow night will be played in front of 2,000 people at anfield, but theirand especially at the social level, i am so confused with contradictions. i'm so confused to understand why this decision, why that decision. of course, i am a football man, i'm not a politician or scientist. but i'm too confused to make any comment. the aston villa captain jack grealish has been banned from driving for nine months and fined a total of £82,499. it's after this incident when he crashed his range rover during march's coronavirus lockdown. the england international was sentenced at birmingham magistrates‘ court, after previously pleading guilty to two charges, including one linked to this incident in which his 4x4 hit two parked vehicles in solihull in the west midlands. there's two scottish league cup games tonight but tomorrow steven gerrard's rangers will be without alfredo morelos for their last eight match at st mirren. the club have accepted a two—game ban after the striker was cited for violent conduct for this incident in their win over dundee united on sunday. he

few hours with leaders totte n ha m meet in a few hours with leaders tottenham making the trip to anfieldnior players. some have returned, others like james milner haven't. spurs boss chose migno says too much has been made of it. alisson is not injured, alexander—arnold is not injured, alexander—arnold is not injured, matip, i believe that he's going to play. fabinho is not injured. robertson is not injured. anderson is not injured, siler let's not injured, money is not injured. —— mo salah is not injured. van dijk is injured, and van dijk is a very good player of

not quite the crowd it was at anfield last time there were spectators back in march..p to 13 points, with a 4—0 win against ross county, veteran strikerjermain defoe wrapping up the scoring. they are now unbeaten in 12 away games, and that puts even more pressure on celtic, who could only manage a draw with stjohnstone. american double world cup winner alex morgan scored her first goal for tottenham as they beat brighton in the women's super league — their first win of the season. and australian star sam kerr scored a hat—trick to give chelsea a 3—2 win over west ham, and set a record of 12 successive home wins in the league. derby county caretaker manager wayne rooney has released a further statement, condemning millwall fans who booed players taking the knee before their game on saturday. rooney said: there was so very nearly a first formula one victory for george russell on his debut. but he was denied by a mercedes tyre mix—up at the sakhir grand prix. standing in for lewis hamilton, he excelled from the moment he went out on the track in bahrain, but after a bizar

champions league, jurgen klopp's liverpool will reach the knockouts if they avoid defeat against ajax at anfieldcity are already into the last 16 having won their first four group games. a draw tonight against porto in portugal will seal top spot in group c. a big night too ahead of the women's european championships in 2022. northern ireland, wales and scotland could still qualify for next year's finals. after a 3—2 win over belarus on friday, victory for northern ireland tonight at home to the faroe islands would see them seal a play—off spot. they've never reached a majorfinals. this would be huge. wales need to beat belarus and hope northern ireland drop points. scotland's women are at home to finland in group e. defeat could end their hopes of qualifying. england are going for a 3—0 whitewash in their t20 series with south africa. the hosts are batting after winning the toss in cape town. they made a rapid start, a few moments ago they were 45 a few moments ago they were 45 for one. plenty more on the bbc sport website. you can watch live streams of this afternoon's third round uk champions

spurs' trip to liverpool tomorrow night will be played in front of 2,000 people at anfield, but theirs after this incident when he crashed his range rover during march's coronavirus lockdown. the england international was sentenced at birmingham magistrates‘ court, after previously pleading guilty to two charges, including one linked to this incident in which his 4x4 hit two parked vehicles in solihull in the west midlands. england‘s women will begin the defence of their cricket world cup title against australia in 2022. they‘ll meet in hamilton on the 5th of march. england took the crown on home soil in 2017, with victory over india. the 50—overs competition was moved back a year, due to the pandemic, with the same six venues in new zealand hosting the 31 matches. the former yorkshire bowler azeem rafiq has filed a legal complaint against the club under the equality act, following his allegations of institutional racism at the club. rafiq played for the county for 10 years, until 2018, but said in august that incidents had left him close to taking his own life. he claimed he suffered

liverpool and spurs meeting at anfield. mo salah. spurs though have been impressive underjose mourinho this season, and equalised before half—time, son hyung min breaking away to score a really good goal. but it was liverpool who went out and won it. a thumping header in the 90th minute from roberto firminho made it 2—1, and too liverpool top of the league. what a game, eh? against a counter—attacking monster, you have to be... the possession we had, it's just incredible. we did incredibly well, i have to say. that's exactly the way you have to play against them. we controlled the game with the ball, which is just incredibly good. and so, it's a massively deserved three points and i'm really happy. let's show you a couple more goals from last night, and arsenal ended their recent losing streak. they'd lost four home games in a row, but this goal from captain pierre—emerick aubameyang gave them a 1—1 draw against southampton. arsenal are still way down in 15th place in the league. there was a brilliant game at elland road, w

in his six years at anfield, he transformed the club, bringing in new players and making sure they ateel owen, jamie carragher, davey thompson — young lads who wanted that guidance and discipline and needed that. so we moved forward and progressed quickly as a club. but, in answer to your question, he, i believe — and i know the other players do, as well — that what he did at liverpool at that time was definitely the foundation, the platform, for what they are going on to achieve now. 0ne one of many tributes paid to gerard houllier. what a debut it was for alim kim at the us women's open golf in houston. she began the last round five shots off the lead, but finished with three straight birdies to win by a shot and take a first major victory. kim, who's from south korea, went in as the world number 94, but has rocketed up to world number 30. some performances though are not so memorable. 18 months after his last competitve appearance, goalkeeper petr cech might be rueing his decision to put the gloves back on. two minutes into his comeback for chelsea's reserves he gave the ball away,

there were fans at anfield as well, giving jurgen klopp the opportunity to roll out his post—match celebrationsnt. the club backed the manager neil lennon after they were knocked out of the league cup last week. a 1—1 draw at home to stjohnstone leaves them 13 points behind leaders rangers. they do have two games in hand, but they have won just two of their past 12 games, and not once at home since mid—september. lennon says he will turn things around. the american double world cup winner alex morgan scored her first goal for tottenham as they beat brighton 3—1 in the women‘s super league. that was their first win of the season. and australian star sam kerr scored a hat—trick to give chelsea a 3—2 win over west ham. that also set a record of 12 successive home wins in the league. england‘s cricketers should have been playing their second one—dayer against south africa today, but they are self—isolating in their cape town hotel with two positive covid results. the first one—dayer was abandoned because of coronovirus cases. one of the england squad, tom curran, was due to head to australia after

they won the reverse fixture 1—0 at anfield, but defender andy robertson knows his team will face a toughompetition and by doing so we need to get through the group stages first and foremost and we have a chance to do that. manchester city are already into the last 16 having won their first four group games. however, manager pep guardiola says he won't be resting players tonight. a draw against porto in portugal will seal top spot in group c. we have 19 players fit, and all of them will travel to porto. it is a real difficult game and we need the best players possible. a big night too ahead of the women's european championships in 2022. northern ireland, wales and scotland could still qualify for next year's finals. after a 3—2 win over belarus on friday, victory for northern ireland tonight at home to the faroe islands would see them seal a play—off spot. they have never reached a majorfinals. wales need to beat belarus and hope northern ireland drop points. scotland, meanwhile, have three matches to go and face group leaders finland later in a must—win game. billy burns and james lowe h

houllier first went to anfield asjoint manager alongside roy evans in 1998 but soon took sole charge, been in touch with him to arrange a visit to liverpool. gerrard houllier, who's died at the age of 73. hasjust been made, and here's how they came out. let's look at the english sides first — chelsea will face atletico madrid, manchester city will take on borussia moenchengladbach, and liverpool also have german opposition in rb leipzig, who knocked out manchester united last week. other notable ties there, 13—time winners real madrid will play atalanta; last year's runners up paris saint germain will take on barcelona; and holders bayern munich will face lazio. the first legs will be played in mid to late february. arsenal will be in the europa league draw later but their problems in the premier league just keep building, they've now made their worst ever start to a season . last night's1—0 defeat at home to burnley leaves them down in 15th place in the table. joe lynskey reports . they'd waited nine months to watch arsenal. defeat to burnley was their fourth at home in a row. they h

the knockout stage with a game to spare, thanks to an absolute howler from the ajax goalkeeper at anfieldnly goal of the game. and with the dutch side pressing after that, injury—hit liverpool had to put up their defences. that's how it is in part of the group stage. for ajax, played well. in the game they must have thought it's all or nothing, pretty much. that's how they changed, they had all the strikers, i think, on the pitch in the end. and so i'm very, very, very happy about the result, and the performance. in the circumstance. great. manchester city were already through but their goalless draw in porto made sure of top spot in their group, although they'll be wondering how on earth they didn't score there. aston villa say they "fully support" the premier league's decision to postpone their match at home to newcastle on friday, after five newcastle players and two staff members tested positive for covid—19. it's the first premier league fixture this season to be called off because of the coronavirus. newcastle's training ground has been closed since monday and the league agreed they