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Robertsons 11 assists have equalled the Premier League record for a defender and Alexander-Arnold is not far behind, with nine. (Photo: AFP)

'Whether we are champion or not, it is destiny', says Klopp

Juergen Klopp's side have 94 points and City, who face Leicester City on Monday, are two points behind.

5 May 2019 6:32 AM GMT

The race to secure the final two Champions League qualification places looks likely to go to the final weekend after Tottenham Hotspur again slipped up, losing to a last-minute goal at Bournemouth while having two men sent off. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Origi nets last minute goal to give Liverpool 3-2 win...

The header sends Liverpool two points above above Manchester City and keep their Premier League title bid alive.

5 May 2019 6:24 AM GMT

Klopp will be without midfielder Naby Keita who has been ruled out for two months after suffering an adductor injury at the Nou Camp. (Photo: AFP)

Klopp believes Liverpool will keep the Barcelona defeat out of their...

Liverpool trail leaders Manchester City by a point heading into the final two games of the Premier League season.

4 May 2019 10:24 AM GMT

Ronaldo headed in from the cross for his 21st Serie A goal of the season to maintain his sides unbeaten home record in the league. (Photo: AFP)

Ronaldo's late goal saves Juventus from defeat agains Torino

Sasa Lukic stunned the recently-crowned Serie A champions by capitalising on a mistake by Miralem Pjanic to give Torino...

4 May 2019 5:52 AM GMT

Having already missed one game, Mbappe will miss Saturdays match against Nice and the trip to Angers the following week. (Photo: AFP)

PSG's Kylian Mbappe suffers from three match ban

Mbappe, 20-year-old striker, lunged with his studs into the knee of Rennes defender Damien Da Silva near the close of...

3 May 2019 11:57 AM GMT

Chelsea will now face Eintracht Frankfurt for the Europa Leagues second leg of semi-finals on May 10. (Photo: AFP)

'Chelsea deserves a trophy,' says manager Maurizio Sarri

Sarri's comments came after Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of semi-finals of Europa...

3 May 2019 11:02 AM GMT

Liverpool travel to a Newcastle side managed by former Reds boss Rafael Benitez a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. (Photo: AP)

Liverpool's Naby Keita out for rest of the season

Keita limped off midway through the first half of Liverpool's 3-0 loss to Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

3 May 2019 10:50 AM GMT

Xavi further confirmed his intention to follow in the footsteps of Dutch footballer and coach Johan Cruyff. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona legend Xavi announces retirement

Having scored 85 goals between 1998 to 2015, Xavi holds an all-time appearances record of 767 for FC Barcelona.

3 May 2019 7:08 AM GMT

The second leg is at Stamford Bridge next Thursday, when the positions in the Premier League will also come into clearer focus before the final weekend. (Photo: AP)

Chelsea set record with 1-1 draw against Frankfurt in Europa League

The draw meant Chelsea, Europa League winners in 2013, surpassed Atletico Madrid's 2011-12 unbeaten run.

3 May 2019 5:36 AM GMT

The tie was still balanced on a knife edge, however, before Gabon striker Aubameyangs 90th-minute volley put his side in control ahead of the second leg in Valencias Mestalla. (Photo: AFP)

Lacazette, Aubameyang help Arsenal cruise towards Europa League Final

Lacazette scored twice in the first half after Diakhaby had stunned the Emirates crowd with an early header to give...

3 May 2019 4:41 AM GMT

U-17 WC a big opportunity: Maymol

The former international who was took charge as senior India coach in 2017 feels the World Cup is an opportunity for...

2 May 2019 8:17 PM GMT

The 27-year-old Colombian joined Bayern from Real Madrid in 2017, on a two-year loan deal which expires at the end of this season. (Photo: James Rodriguez/Twitter)

Stefan Effenberg urges James Rodriguez to leave Bayern

Rodriguez has started on the bench in 11 of his 24 league appearances this season and has only played 90 minutes on...

2 May 2019 12:44 PM GMT