liverpool manager arne slot says trent alexander arnold remains fully committed to the club despite aadrid being rebuffed with the player's contract expiring at the end of the season. slot wouldn't rule out alexander arnold being sold in the january transfer window, preferring only to confirm he will be in the liverpool team for their next premier league match against manchester united. i can tell you that he's playing on sunday and hopefully he brings the same performances

spurs though did show some fight, scoring three of their own, and the liverpool head coach arne slotable of. large parts of the away game we could show our identity, but definitely parts of the game where they showed how good of a team they are, scoring three goals against us is, um, is also an accomplishment. i know we scored six in that game as well, but scoring three against us is — not what many teams have done until now. wolves forward matheus cunha has had his ban reduced after offering to buy a member of the ipswich security team new glasses, following a melee on the pitch after their late defeat at molyneux, when the sides met last month. the striker will miss just two games, rather than three — and given an £80,000 fine after the fa found him guilty of misconduct for the altercation where he snatched the glasses off the face of a security guard. an independent panel said the initial ban was a starting point, but agreed cunha's acceptance of the charge, his apology and clean disciplinary record were also mitigating factors. chelsea have triggered the option to extend winger g

despite almost being relegated last season, forest find themselves third — six points behind arne slotside who are top. i think they have already showed, in retrospect, how good a team they are, leading up to that game they had two draws and a victory, and that is why in general, when liverpool lose a home game, that is something we don't expect. looking back at that and seeing where they are in the league, it is not such a shock result as i thought back then. it such a shock result as i thought back then. it was in the beginning _ thought back then. it was in the beginning of— thought back then. it was in the beginning of the - thought back then. it was in | the beginning of the season, and every team was starting the competition, knowing each other, _ competition, knowing each other, assessing weaknesses and strengths, and maybe it was a surprise, _ strengths, and maybe it was a surprise, but it was a long time — surprise, but it was a long time ago _ surprise, but it was a long time ago and many things have changed — time ago and many things have changed and both teams are now diffe

despite almost being relegated last season, forest find themselves third — six points behind arne slotaws and a victory, and that is why in general, when liverpool lose a home game, that is something we don�*t expect. looking back at that and seeing where they are in the league, it is not such a shock result as i thought back then. it such a shock result as i thought back then. it was in the beginning _ thought back then. it was in the beginning of— thought back then. it was in the beginning of the - thought back then. it was in | the beginning of the season, and every team was starting the competition, knowing each other, _ competition, knowing each other, assessing weaknesses and strengths, and maybe it was a surprise, _ strengths, and maybe it was a surprise, but it was a long time — surprise, but it was a long time ago _ surprise, but it was a long time ago and many things have changed — time ago and many things have changed and both teams are now different— changed and both teams are now different so this is a

liverpool won 6—3 at spurs in the league only last month and, despite the one way traffic in that game, arne slotws what ange postecoglou's side are capable of. large parts of the away game two weeks ago, we could show our identity but they were passing the game where they showed how good a team they are, scoring three goals against us. it is also an accomplishment. i know we scored six, but scoring three against us, not many teams have done that until now. if against us, not many teams have done that until now.— done that until now. if we get to a final and we happen - done that until now. if we get to a final and we happen to i done that until now. if we get. to a final and we happen to win a tmphy, — to a final and we happen to win a trophy, we will look back at atrophy, we will look back at this_ a trophy, we will look back at this period and with a small group — this period and with a small group of— this period and with a small group of players had to rise above — group of players had to rise above and beyond to get there. i think— above and beyond to get there. i think that will be as wher

liverpool manager arne slot says trent alexander arnold remains fully committed to the club despite aecent approach by real madrid being rebuffed with the player's contract expiring at the end of the season. slot wouldn't rule out alexander arnold being sold in the january transfer window, preferring only to confirm he will be in the liverpool team for their next premier league match against manchester united. i can tell you that he's playing on sunday and hopefully he brings the same performances as he brought in for the last half year, because i think everybody saw how great of a first half of the season he had, how much, how much he is here, how much he wants to win here. novak djokovic is on court right now trying to reach the semifinals of the brisbane open. he's up against america's reilly opelka with a place in the semifinals up for grabs. awaiting the winner in the final four is frenchman giovanni mpetshi perricard. the world number 31 beatjakub mensik in straight sets to progress. mpetshi perricard hit 19 aces during the match taking his total to 75 across just three contests

struggled for fitness and playing time sincejoining from juventus in the summer, but head coach arne slot start of him being regularly available for the club. he is getting fitter and for touch. today, was a good first step. all they do not get carried away. we paid to vts which i liked, the way they played but it's a good first step to him. —— we played two teams that i like. it is a good next step for him. so as we mentioned at the top of the show.. the shock of the third round so far came in west london — as premier league brentford were knocked out of the fa cup by championship strugglers plymouth argyle. morgan whittaker scored 20 goals last season but hasn't had the same impact so far this campaign. but this beauty booked their place in the fourth round. it comes little under two weeks after they sacked former england striker wayne rooney as manager. what are the odds on an upset at the etihad 7 league two side salford city have travelled across town to play manchester city. salford's ownership model features several famous former united faces and the club are third in the table hav

arne slot doesn't believe transfer talk was behind his performance.affected him, but i am one of the ten that will tell you i don't think that affected him. what affected him was that he had to play bruno fernandes and darlow, who are two start for portugal, great, great players. i think that is more difficult than the rumours during the week. that's my opinion and probably everybody is going to tell you it had to do with the rumours, but my opinion is different. it was a much improved performance from manchester united, who showed an energy and intent that's often been lacking, but ruben amorim says it's too early to say they've turned the corner. we had some good games during this last month. good games, but then we dropped again. it's something that we need to be really consistent, so if you have this talk, after again city it was the same, so we can talk but we need to show. japan's hideki matsuyama set a new pga tour record for 72 holes with an incredible 35 under par to win the season—opening event at the sentry in hawaii. the former masters cha

so here now a first chance to hearfrom the two managers, starting with liverpool's arne slot.was during the whole game, very close call, if you look back at the whole game, we created more chances that them, but because we conceded in last minute, people remember that the most, but before maguire we had a big chance with virgil van dijk, so, yeah, maybe in the end, a draw was a fair result. ., , ~ result. you said this week manchester _ result. you said this week manchester united - result. you said this week manchester united are . result. you said this week- manchester united are better than 14th in the premier league, i think you are right, the way they play today, where you were a bit worried that people, not within the club, but there was a feeling that this would be a big liverpool win against their biggest rivals, and just a feeling of inevitability, that you were a bit worried about? i inevitability, that you were a bit worried about?— inevitability, that you were a bit worried about? i think our -la ers, bit worried about? i think our players. and _ bit worried about?

liverpool manager arne slot says trent alexander arnold remains fully committed to the club despite arid being rebuffed with the player's contract expiring at the end of the season. slot wouldn't rule out alexander arnold being sold in the january transfer window, preferring only to confirm he will be in the liverpool team for their next premier league match against manchester united. ican i can tell you he is playing on sunday. that he is. and hopefully he brings the same performances as he brought for the last half year, because i think everybody saw how great of a first half of the season he had, how much he is here, how much he wants to win here. novak djokovic has been knocked out of his first tournament of the season, losing in the quarter finals of the brisbane open. the 24—time grand slam winner is the world number seven butwas beaten by a player just seven places inside the world's top 300, american reilly 0pelka. djokovic is preparing for the australian open, when he'll have andy murray coaching him. but this defeat won't help. after losing the first set on a tiebreak, the s

. —— this game~ _ arne slot has played down suggestions that trent alexander—arnold's contract situation in the two all draw with manchester united at the weekend. real madrid made an approach for him last week which was rebuffed, but slot says that wasn't a distraction. it was not only trent, there are more things in the game that we could have done better. trent didn't play his best game, but that is not for the first time in his life he didn't play the best game of his career. he has played so many games well for this club. like for some others, it wasn't the best for some others as well. there are things i had to show him which he has to improve. ahead of the first leg of their league cup semi—final against liverpool on wednesday, tottenham have announced that they've triggered a one year extension to heung—min son's contract. the 32—year—old joined spurs from bayer leverkusen nearly ten years ago and has scored 169 goals in a31 appearances for the club. he was part of the side that reached the club's first champions league final in 2019. son has scored five goals this season. he wil

arne slot�*s side won 6—3 at spurs in the league only last month and despite victory in that game, he. large parts of the away game two weeks ago, we could show our identity, but there were definitely also parts in the game where they showed how good a team they are, scoring three goals against us is also on a compliment. i know we scored six in that game as well, but scoring three against us, not many teams have done that. if we get to a i not happen to wine— if we get to a i not happen to win a tmphy. _ if we get to a i not happen to win a trophy, we _ if we get to a i not happen to win a trophy, we will- if we get to a i not happen to win a trophy, we will look- if we get to a i not happen to i win a trophy, we will look back on this— win a trophy, we will look back on this period _ win a trophy, we will look back on this period where _ win a trophy, we will look back on this period where a - win a trophy, we will look back on this period where a small. on this period where a small group — on this period where a small group of— on this period where a small grouri of players _ on th

leading liverpool 1—0 at the city ground, which means as it stands they're just three points behind arne slotside at the top of the premier league. chris wood scored his 13th goal of the season, 1—0 the score. elsewhere, cole palmer's has his 14th league goal of the campiagn as chelsea lead bournemouth 1—0 at stamford bridge. west ham are 2—0 up against fulham in graham potter's first home game in charge and no breakthrough between brentford and champions manchester city. there's been a big shock at the australian open where brazilian qualifier joao fonseca beat russian ninth seed andrey rublev. the 18—year—old has become only the second teenager since 1973 to defeat an atp top—10 player in their debut grand slam main draw. he'll meet italian lorenzo sonego in the second round. british number two cameron norrie is out after losing in four sets to italy's matteo berrenttini. norrie says he could "barely practise" before his opening match because of sickness. elsewhere, there were wins for three—time finalist daniil medvedev, taylor fritz, and holger rune. in the women's draw, italianjasmine pa

arne slot has played down suggestions that trent alexander—arnold's contract situation was behind his draw with manchester united at the weekend. real madrid made an approach for him last week which was rebuffed, but slot says that wasn't a distraction. it was not only trent, there were more things in the game that we could have done better. trent didn't play his best game, but that is not for the first time in his life he didn't play the best game of his career. he has played so many games well for this club. now it wasn't his best. like for some others, it wasn't the best for some others as well. there are things i had to show him which he has to improve. ahead of the first leg of their league cup semi—final against liverpool on wednesday, the tottenham manager, ange postecoglu, has welcomed the news that heung—min son has extended his stay at the club. the 32—year—old joined spurs from bayer leverkusen nearly ten years ago and they've triggered a one year extension he has already had an outstanding career at this football club. he has played a big role in the last ten years and mad

arne slot�*s premier league leaders enjoyed a comfortable afternoon at anfield — goals from diogojotaarnold, jayden danns and federico chiesa — the italian completing the scoring with a long—range drive — his first for liverpool following his august arrival from juventus. he is getting fitter and fitter and today was a good first step, although, don't get carried away because we played a league 2 team. i like the way they played but it's a good first step for him, good next step for him in what we want to see from him. three other matches completed already. fellow top flight side wolves will also bejoining liverpool in the next round. leicester macro are currently for— two up at home to queens park rangers. currently meanwhile, later on saturday, could there be an upset brewing in manchester, as city host salford of league two? just five miles separates the clubs, with salford run by a host of former manchester united players to add some extra spice, who would just love to upset their neighbours, in this historic first meeting of the two clubs. i've been living in salford the last eig

beat liverpool at the city ground later and they would be just three points behind arne slot�*s side.looking to do the double over them after winning at anfield in september. despite almost being relegated last season, theirform is one of the stories of the season so far. i think it was the beginning of the season, every teams were starting the competition knowing each other, the competition knowing each other, the weakness and the strengths, maybe it was a surprise but was long time ago and many things have changed. both teams are different now so it's a new game, and new things will happen. there are three other games in the premier league later. champions manchester city travel to brentford, chelsea welcome bournemouth to stamford bridge and west ham take on fulham in a london derby. new england rugby union captain maro itoje says he's ready to give his all to serve the team and the fans. the saracens forward replaces his club team mate jamie george to lead england at the six nations. george and bristol prop ellis genge will serve as vice—captains in steve borthwick�*s 36—strong sq

liverpool manager, arne slot, says trent alexander arnold remains fully committed to the club — despitereal madrid, which was rebuffed by the club. with the player's contract expiring at the end of the season, slot wouldn't rule out alexander arnold being sold in the january transfer window, preferring only to confirm he will be in the team for their next premier league match against manchester united. ican i can tell you that he's playing on sunday. that he is, and hopefully he brings the same performances that he's brought in the last half year. because i think of her but he saw how great of a first half of the season he had, how much he is here, how much he wants to win here. meanwhile, manchester city's manager, pep guardiola, admits the club need to think seriously about whether they offer kevin de bruyne a new contract. the belgian has been an integral part to city's success over the last decade, but has recently struggled with injuries and consistency. he had problems in the last, i would say, year, year and a half, like many players. but of course, he's consistent and can play r

liverpool manager arne slot says trent alexander—arnold remains fully committed to the club despite aoing to happen for the club for how he'll perform at the end of the season, the age that he is and many things, i think the club has to think about it. novak djokovic has suffered a shock defeat in his first tournament of the season, losing in the quarterfinals of the brisbane open. the 24—time grand slam—winner, ranked seventh in the world, lost to american reilly opelka, whose ranking is 293. djokovic is preparing for the australian open, when he'll have andy murray coaching him. he lost the first set on a tie break, and the nearly seven—foot—tall american took the second 6—3 to claim the biggest win of his career. we had nothing to lose coming in against him. he's the greatest player ever, so you end up playing more free and you do things that...you end up going and taking a lot more risks because it's your only chance. if you play your normal level or even above your normal level, he's going to win every time. so it's tough in his position because he gets guys that are good players

arne slot grey belt. all right.arliament keeps trying to give our country away, and we must together fight back this useless labour government wants to take more money off all of us and give it to other countries, or to people arriving here illegally. look at net zero. what a load of nonsense that is. it will make every one of us in this room poorer and colder. and it will affect the poorest in our society the most. our businesses are already paying the most expensive electricity prices in the world, which is costing jobs. meanwhile, china is leading the world in renewables, yet still opening coal fired power stations. it's madness. we're closing coal fired furnaces so we can no longer make virgin steel. utter madness. this government is quite happy for us to import steel goods from all around the world made with fossil fuels. but we refuse to make world made with fossil fuels. but we r

that's after arne slot�*s side unexpectedly dropped points at home to manchester united yesterday.way off the level that we have been used to this season. trent alexander—arnold, who's a free agent this summer, had a difficult game, and coming a few days after real madrid expressed an interest in signing him, was thatjust a coincidence? here's neil atkinson from the anfield wrap podcast trent did not play well. the manager was at pains to see afterwards he does not think it is related to the off the pitch stuff. what i would say is that if that is the case it is important that trent gets back playing well very soon, i would start them against tottenham. i think you need to get his level of performance to where it should be because what it does it takes this aspect and discussion outs. trent alexander—arnold has always talked about, for six or seven years, in a strange way, he has been one of the most talked about footballers in the country, but these are right back. but trent hesitates responsibly and find his game so as not attracting the wrong headlines. tet find his game so as n

on league form, leaders liverpool are strong favourites over the two legs, but arne slot will be lookinger united over the weekend. as long as we bring more bodies inside the box on the other team then still, you do not like to see conceding goals but the same work rate we had at the beginning of this year and it's also sometimes what you face. year and it's also sometimes what ou face. ., , , year and it's also sometimes what ouface. . , _, ,, you face. the quality they possess still creates _ you face. the quality they possess still creates opportunities - you face. the quality they possess still creates opportunities and - you face. the quality they possess| still creates opportunities and they are always a threat and they are a top side _ are always a threat and they are a top side and they really have everyone fit and healthy and yet, they can — everyone fit and healthy and yet, they can rotate players and they are in a good _ they can rotate players and they are in a good spot will be a great challenge for us. eight o'clock kick—off. there's commentary of that semifinal on 5live th

liverpool manager arne slot says trent alexander—arnold remains fully committed to the club despite aoach by real madrid which was rebuffed by the club. with the player's contract expiring at the end of the season, slot wouldn't rule out alexander—arnold being sold in the january transfer window, preferring only to confirm he will be in the team for their next premier league match against manchester united. i can tell you that he's playing on sunday, and hopefully he brings the same performances as he brought for the last half—year, because i think everybody saw how great of a first half of the season he had, how much he is here, how much he wants to win here. meanwhile, manchester city's manager, pep guardiola, admits the club need to think seriously about whether they offer kevin de bruyne a new contract. the belgian has been an integral part to city's success over the last decade, but has recently struggled with injuries and consistency. he had problems in the last, i would say, year, year and a half, like many players. but, of course, when he's consistent and can play regularly, i

arne slot says that manchester united have much better players than their league position suggests, andr last six in the league, and have slipped to 1ath in the table — and halfway through the season, they are closer to the bottom than the top, 23 points behind the leaders. joe lynskey reports. between them, these clubs have 139 league titles — but for liverpool and united, success rarely comes in sync —— one 39 league titles. when one is at the top, the other is in transition. this has been a season where that's never been more stark. for manchester united, the misery deepens. for manchester united, the misery dee ens. , ' deepens. united set 14th in the table, defeat _ deepens. united set 14th in the table, defeat to _ deepens. united set 14th in the table, defeat to newcastle - deepens. united set 14th in the - table, defeat to newcastle brought the uncomfortable question. this the uncomfortable question. as you're edging closer to the relegation zone, it a battle to avoid — relegation zone, it a battle to avoid the _ relegation zone, it a battle to avoid the drop in the second half

alexander arnold remains committed to liverpool, according to the premier league club's manager arne slotnited. more than a quarter of fire fighters who battled the blaze at grenfell tower in 2017 say they're now suffering from long—term health disorders. a survey carried out by the university of central lancashire found that 136 staff had reported serious problems, including cancer and respiratory diseases. the fire brigades union is now calling for regular health checks for all fire fighters. 0ur correspondent tom symonds reports. grenfell tower was an unprecedented disaster. arriving firefighters were left badly prepared for what they would face. inside the flat where it started, they worked in smoke, toxic gases and particles. the teams fighting the fire and attempting rescues had breathing apparatus, but air supplies were limited. today's study by the university of lancaster, for the fire brigades union, found most went unprotected at some point. many were exposed to fumes even while waiting to go into floors which were on fire. 72 residents lost their lives, mainly because of the po