Why Bayern, Liverpool, top clubs will never stop playing out from the back
The trend of using goalkeepers to start attacks is en vogue even when it fails. Why do teams do it, and how do you stop it?
2020 Season
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2020 Schedule
11-7-7, 6th in English Premier League
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Leeds' Raphinha on Man United, Liverpool's wishlist
There could be a tug of war between Liverpool and Manchester United this summer for Leeds winger Raphinha. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Father of Liverpool star Alisson drowns in Brazil
The father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker drowned in a lake near his holiday home in southern Brazil on Wednesday, local police said.
Inter rout Milan but Serie A race not finished, Liverpool need fresh tactics, Atletico shouldn't panic
Inter Milan outclassed their rivals in Sunday's derby, but Serie A's title race is not finished yet. PLUS: Time for Liverpool to try new tactics?
Ogden: Klopp can't do anything more (0:45)
Premier League fight for fourth: Liverpool to miss out? Breaking down the battle, key men
There are six clubs with a good shot of clinching the Premier League's final Champions League place, but who has the edge?
Stats: Messi's record-high 506, Mourinho's record-low 81, Liverpool's first in 98
By The Numbers brings you the best stats from the weekend's football action.
Klopp & Liverpool to face 'hefty' consequences if they miss UCL (1:39)
Woeful Liverpool now 'an easy touch' - Souness
Graeme Souness called Liverpool an "easy touch" and a shadow of their former selves after the champions fell to a 2-0 derby defeat by Everton.
Everton send Liverpool into full-blown crisis
Liverpool last lost at home to Everton in 1999. They last lost four straight at home in 1923. The Reds are making history for all the wrong reasons.
Nicol: Liverpool go from bad to worse in Merseyside derby (0:58)
Everton add to Liverpool woe with rare derby win
Liverpool's losing run continued as rivals Everton earned a rare Merseyside derby victory with a 2-0 result at Anfield on Saturday.
Nicol: Merseyside derby favouring Everton at the moment (1:13)
Klopp: City lead not as big in 'normal' season
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that the gap between his side and Manchester City would be closer in a "normal season."
Milan vs. Inter, Liverpool vs. Everton, Schalke vs. Dortmund: What to expect from weekend's big derbies
There are three big rivalry matches this weekend, with plenty on the line for all six clubs involved. Bill Connelly breaks down what to watch.
Vintage Liverpool? Or did RB Leipzig win flatter the Reds? (1:27)
Upamecano blunders help Liverpool to away win
Liverpool capitalised from one of a number of errors from Dayot Upamecano to take a 2-0 first leg away lead over RB Leipzig in the round of 16.
Salah, Jones 8/10 for superb showing in Liverpool's win over RB Leipzig
Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones ensured Liverpool a crucial Champions League win over RB Leipzig and a boost from their recent poor form.
Why man-management is critical now for Jurgen Klopp (1:06)
Klopp: Nobody has to worry about me (1:26)
Klopp hits out at exit talk: I don't need a break
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit back at rumours suggesting he could walk away and said he is ready for the challenge to turn things around.
The changes Klopp has to make for Leipzig vs. Liverpool (0:59)
Transfer Talk: Liverpool target Bremer to solve defensive woes
Liverpool have identified Torino centre-back Bremer as the long-term solution to their defensive woes. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Klopp concedes title after Leicester implosion
Jurgen Klopp conceded that Liverpool's Premier League title hopes are all but over after a self-inflicted 3-1 loss at Leicester City on Saturday.
2020-21 Prem Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 25 | 18 | 5 | 2 | +35 | 59 |
| Manchester United | 25 | 14 | 7 | 4 | +21 | 49 |
| Leicester City | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | +17 | 49 |
| West Ham United | 25 | 13 | 6 | 6 | +10 | 45 |
| Chelsea | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | +16 | 43 |
| Liverpool | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | +11 | 40 |
| Everton | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | +4 | 40 |
| Aston Villa | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | +11 | 36 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | +10 | 36 |
| Leeds United | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 35 |
| Arsenal | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | +5 | 34 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | -6 | 33 |
| Crystal Palace | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | -14 | 32 |
| Southampton | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | -12 | 30 |
| Burnley | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -12 | 28 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | 5 | 11 | 9 | -6 | 26 |
| Newcastle United | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | -17 | 25 |
| Fulham | 25 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -11 | 22 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 25 | 2 | 8 | 15 | -36 | 14 |
| Sheffield United | 25 | 3 | 2 | 20 | -26 | 11 |
2020-21 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference11Tied-5th
Goals Scored453rd
Assists27Tied-6th
Goals Conceded3414th