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Jubilant Jurgen Klopp has a word of caution for 'fantastic' Liverpool after rampant victory 

LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp urged his players to ‘stay angry’ as they completed a sparkling week with a fine 3-0 win against Bournemouth at Anfield.

Gary Lineker urges Gianluigi Buffon to step in and help end abuse of referee Michael Oliver 

Former England striker Gary Lineker has urged Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon to help to end a stream of abuse flowing in the direction of English referee Michael Oliver and his wife after he awarded a controversial late penalty to Real Madrid in Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final.

Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool not to take Roma lightly despite avoiding Real Madrid and Bayern 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted he is not relieved to have avoided Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the draw for the Champions League semi-finals.

Bayern Munich finally settle on the man who will take over as their new head coach at the end of the season 

Bayern Munich have confirmed that Niko Kovac will replace Jupp Heynckes as the club's head coach this summer.

'He was outstanding' - Jamie Carragher identifies Liverpool's star man in the victory over Man City 

Jamie Carragher has saluted Liverpool's battling qualities in their Champions League quarter-final victory against Manchester City, as he suggested the oft-maligned Dejan Lovren has emerged as a star performer in Jurgen Klopp's team.

'The guy's career is drifting' - Roy Keane's brutal assessment of Arsenal and one star name in particular 

Roy Keane has rarely held back in his criticism of Arsenal in recent years and he was pretty brutal in his assessment of Arsene Wenger's side after they plotted a route to the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday night.

Roy Keane finally praises Liverpool as they defy his doubts by reaching Champions League semi-finals 

Roy Keane suggested Europe's top teams would be 'laughing at Liverpool' in the latter stages of the Champions League earlier this season, but he has been forced to change his tune after they sealed their place in the semi-finals of the competition.

Watch: Liverpool team bus arrives at the Etihad Stadium without any incident 

Liverpool have arrived at they Etihad Stadium for their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City, with their entry to the stadium far more sedate than the greeting that faced City a week ago at Anfield.

Anthony Martial's Manchester United future in doubt as Juventus join PSG and Atletico as summer suitors 

Anthony Martial's future at Manchester United has been the subject of plenty of debate over the last couple of seasons and the latest rumours suggest the Frenchman may look to make a move away from Old Trafford this summer.

What time, what channel and our verdict: Everything you need to know about Man City v Liverpool 

All eyes are on the Etihad as Liverpool look to protect a three-goal lead against Manchester City and progress to the last four of the Champions League. Here is all you need to know about this week's games.

John Aldridge: The big danger for Liverpool ahead of Man City rematch 

The lack of strength in depth in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool squad will be exposed if Mohamed Salah is not fully fit for Tuesday night’s Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City, according to Reds goal-scoring great John Aldridge.

Liverpool linked with surprise three-year contract offer for Marouane Fellaini to replace Juventus target 

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been linked with a shock move to Liverpool, as he edges closer to a decision over his future.

WATCH: Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy set for final day showdown at The Masters after sensational third round 

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed are set for a repeat of their epic Ryder Cup showdown as damp conditions failed to prevent spectacular fireworks in the third round of the Masters.

Gary Neville snipes at Paul Pogba's hairstyle as Jose Mourinho responds to claims he was offered to Man City 

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville hit out at Paul Pogba for sporting a haircut featuring a streak of Manchester City blue, but he was forced to revise his opinion on his performance in an extraordinary Manchester derby.

Jose Mourinho snaps back at his critics in feisty interview after stunning victory over Man City 

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho vowed to change the perception of his management style and his players after a they came from 2-0 down to halt Manchester City's title party at the Etihad Stadium.

WATCH: Conor McGregor appears in New York court as he is granted bail at $50,000 

Conor McGregor has been granted bail at $50,000 after being ordered to return to the dock later this year after being charged with assault and criminal mischief.

Paul Ince serves up a desperately gloomy assessment of Man United's future in the shadow of Man City 

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince suspects Manchester City are on course to dominate English football for years to come, as he believes United boss Jose Mourinho is facing up a huge rebuilding job as he looks to close the gap on his local rivals.

Jose Mourinho makes Premier League title claim ahead of Man City clash and the statistics support his argument 

Jose Mourinho has suggested that the points total his Manchester United side have collected over the course of this Premier League campaign would have been enough to put them firmly in the title race in any other season in recent years.

'We have to wait' - Jurgen Klopp issues injury update on Mohamed Salah and admits he is concerned 

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has assured Jurgen Klopp that the injury he suffered during the Champions League quarter-final clash with Manchester City at Anfield is not serious, yet the Reds boss admits he is concerned about the groin problem reported by his leading scorer.

'This was a reality check' - Roy Keane suggests hype around Man City has been misplaced after Anfield hammering 

Roy Keane believes Manchester City are 'a long way from being a great team' after their Champions League ambitions were shattered in a 3-0 quarter-final defeat against Liverpool.

Steven Gerrard offers Liverpool the ultimate praise - but Jurgen Klopp picks out one area of improvement 

Steven Gerrard hailed Liverpool’s performance against Manchester City as 'perfect' as he suggested manager Jurgen Klopp produced a tactical masterclass against Pep Guardiola after the Reds won the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final 3-0 at Anfield.

Champions League preview and predictions - Only one home side look set for first leg win 

With the Champions League quarter-finals kicking off this evening, Independent.ie's Kevin Palmer previews the four big ties getting underway this week:

Jurgen Klopp issues rallying call to his Liverpool players as he pays Man City the ultimate compliment 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged his players to ‘write their own history’ as they look to follow in some iconic footsteps by winning this season’s Champions League.

WATCH: Ronnie O'Sullivan fires in another magnificent 147 break - but can't avoid shock defeat 

Ronnie O'Sullivan racked up a record 14th maximum break of his career in his first round match at the China Open, but it was not enough to avoid a shock exit in Beijing.

WATCH: Si Woo Kim and Jose Maria Olazabal skim the Augusta water with stunning exhibition shots 

The world's best golfers are gathering at Augusta for the start of The Masters on Thursday and Si Woo Kim has already provided a viral video highlight with a stunning shot in practice.

Comment: Manchester City may always be viewed as impostors on a football landscape that will never accept them as giants 

Manchester City are set be crowned as Premier League champions in the most glorious fashion imaginable on Saturday, but a harsh reality has long since bitten their manager Pep Guardiola and the club's owners.

Sadio Mane's verdict on his Selhurst Park 'dive' as John Aldridge slams Premier League referees 

Sadio Mane has given his verdict on his booking for diving at Crystal Palace on Saturday and insisted he should not have been sent off for a deliberate handball in the second half at Selhurst Park.

Barcelona star claims he is on Manchester United's wanted list 

Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti has revealed Manchester United are keen to sign him in this summer's transfer window.

Pep Guardiola offers flattering compliment to Liverpool's front three ahead of Champions League showdown 

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that Liverpool's attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are "unstoppable" ahead of Wednesday's all-English Champions League quarter-final at Anfield.

WATCH - Jose Mourinho criticises his Man United players once again but this time he gives them an excuse 

Jose Mourinho criticised his players once again after their 2-0 win against Swansea at Old Trafford, but he suggested they had a valid reason for a second half dip in form.

'It's big in the game' - Top Premier League stars taking supplement that is banned from sale in the UK 

Premier League star Charlie Adam has offered up an insight into the widespread use of a supplement that has been banned from sale in the UK since 1992.

WATCH: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp toasts a Premier League milestone in his latest press conference 

Jurgen Klopp has insisted the prospect of a Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City next week will not affect his team selection in Saturday's game at Crystal Palace.

Jose Mourinho ready to welcome Luke Shaw back into his plans as he swipes away questions on Paul Pogba 

Luke Shaw could be back in the Manchester United starting line-up against Swansea on Saturday, after manager Jose Mourinho confirmed he was ready to use the full-back he has criticised in public once again over recent weeks.

Napoli midfielder Jorginho hints at a move to England and it seems Liverpool or Man City fit his criteria 

Liverpool have been persistently linked with a move to sign Napoli midfielder Jorginho in recent months and now the Italian international has dropped a hint that he is ready to move to the Premier League.

'Everything has to suit' - Jurgen Klopp's agent opens up on Bayern Munich's links with Liverpool boss 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is being linked with the imminent vacancy at Bayern Munich once again and his agent has given his views on a story that could gather momentum in the coming weeks.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is reported to have taken a huge pay cut to join LA Galaxy 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is believed to have taken a 95 per-cent pay cut to seal a move to LA Galaxy, with reports in America suggesting he will be paid €1.2m-a-year to play in Major League Soccer.

Mohamed Salah's agent pours cold water on claims Liverpool are set to hand his client a new contract 

Mohamed Salah's spectacular first season at Liverpool may end up being problematic for the Anfield club, with Real Madrid rumoured to be interested in making a move for the Egyptian star this summer.

'They are not serious' - France World Cup winner rips into Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann with on-air rant 

French World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry has launched a stinging attack on Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann and suggested they are more interested in promoting their celebrity lifestyle than playing football.

Holland captain Virgil van Dijk shines as Memphis Depay's revival continues against Portugal 

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk toasted his appointment as Holland captain by scoring as his side recorded a thumping 3-0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Geneva.

'He's very good when he is fighting' - Swansea boss says Jose Mourinho relishes conflict 

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho thrives on confrontation, according to Swansea manager Carlos Carvalhal.

The real Naby Keïta: Meet the Liverpool new boy who was destined to play at Anfield 

Thirteen years have passed since Naby Keïta was honing his football skills on the streets of the Guinean capital Conakry and even then, this boy wonder was wearing a Liverpool shirt.

WATCH: Martin O'Neill and Seamus Coleman hail Declan Rice after his impressive Ireland debut 

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill was joined by captain Seamus Coleman in hailing the contribution of debutant Declan Rice in the 1-0 defeat against Turkey in Antalya.

WATCH: Video of 'caged' Ireland fans in Turkey sparks a big reaction on social media 

A Twitter post from an travelling Irish fan who watched the 1-0 defeat against Turkey in Antalya has caused a stir, with the cage holding in the travelling supporters a blast from the game's past.

WATCH: England fans clash with Dutch police ahead of friendly against Holland in Amsterdam 

England fans have been creating headlines for all the wrong reasons once again in Amsterdam ahead of the friendly international against Holland, with visiting supporters clashing with police heading into the stadium.

Richard Dunne hails Ireland new-boy Declan Rice as he questions Martin O'Neill's defensive plan 

Former Republic of Ireland Richard Dunne believes international debutant Declan Rice could be a 'huge plus for Ireland' in the next few years.

Exclusive Reading young gun Liam Kelly remains open to playing for Ireland 

Liam Kelly is open to the prospect of playing for the Republic of Ireland in the future and was not fit enough to meet up with Martin O'Neill's squad for this week's game in Turkey, Independent.ie understands.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to leave Manchester United this week as he prepares to join LA Galaxy - reports 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to leave Manchester United and sign for Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy in the coming days, according to reports in America.

Tottenham look set to sell Toby Alderweireld, but where will he go this summer? 

Tottenham officials have given little hint that they will yield to the wage demands of defender Toby Alderweireld over the last few months, with his departure from the club now appearing to be inevitable this summer.

Daryl Horgan believes his Preston team-mate Sean Maguire is ready to start his first game for Ireland 

Daryl Horgan has backed his Preston team-mate Seanie Maguire to make a big impact in the Ireland team in 2018, as he suggested his in-form team-mate is ready to start international matches.

Gary Neville gives his verdict on Jose Mourinho and the Man United boss will not like what he has to say 

Gary Neville believes Jose Mourinho is using the furore he has created around his exiled full-back Luke Shaw to deflect attention away from a disappointing season for Manchester United.

'I dislike the man intensely' - Liam Brady declares he will be happy if Jose Mourinho fails at Man United 

Ireland legend Liam Brady has suggested Jose Mourinho's public outbursts in recent days may be a sign that he wants to leave Manchester United, as he declared he hoped the Portuguese tactician fails at Old Trafford.

John Aldridge: Jose Mourinho looks like a manager trying to get another multi-million pound pay-off 

Former Ireland striker John Aldridge believes Jose Mourinho may be looking to plot a route out of Manchester United after his latest round of explosive comments to the media following his side’s FA Cup quarter-final win against Brighton on Saturday.

'I wasn’t in a good place' - Sean Maguire opens up on why he nearly walked away from football 

Sean Maguire has revealed he came close to walking away from football in late 2015, after a series of setbacks made him consider an alternative career.

'It was awesome' - Rory McIlroy's final round of 64 secures sensational win at Bay Hill 

Rory McIlroy returned to winning ways as a sensational final round of 64 secure him a stunning victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

'A credit to the game' - Chris Hughton salutes Shane Duffy after FAI awards coronation 

Brighton defender Shane Duffy has been named as Ireland's Senior Players of the Year at the FAI awards after a stellar year for club and country.

Harry Arter forced to pull out of trimmed down Ireland squad for Turkey international 

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has trimmed down his Ireland squad ahead of the trip to Turkey next week, with Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter forced to pull out with a calf injury.

'Lack of personality, class and desire' - Jose Mourinho's blasts Man United players after FA Cup win 

Jose Mourinho launched an extraordinary attack on his players after their 2-0 FA Cup win against Brighton, accusing most of his team of lacking 'personality, desire and class'.

Ireland international Darron Gibson arrested on suspicion of drink driving 

Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson was involved in a car crash hours before his side were due to play Preston, with his manager Chris Coleman confirming there was 'an incident' involving his Irish midfielder.

'The scoreline at the end flatters England' - Brian O'Driscoll hails Grand Slam heroes 

Brian O'Driscoll hailed Ireland's Grand Slam heroes as they secured a famous win against England to wrap up a clean sweep of victories in this year's Six Nations championship.

'I have rediscovered my love for the game' - Rory McIlroy on his return to form ahead of The Masters 

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he was found a new love for golf, as he moved into contention at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a second round 70 at Bay Hill.

Exclusive 'It was way over the top' - Daryl Horgan's message to Eamon Dunphy and Ireland's vocal critics 

Ireland winger Daryl Horgan has urged critics of Martin O'Neill and his Ireland team to 'get some perspective' when they offer analysis of the team's performance after some stinging abuse at the back end of last year's World Cup qualifying campaign.

England coach Eddie Jones set to escape disciplinary action over 'scummy Ireland' comment 

England's Rugby Football Union are unlikely to begin disciplinary proceedings against head coach Eddie Jones, despite being forced to issue a very public apology after video emerged of him offering up disparaging comments towards Ireland and Wales, according to widespread reports.

Roy Keane puts Eden Hazard in his place after he fails in his latest battle with Lionel Messi 

Roy Keane believes Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard cannot be compared to the best players in the game, after his latest disappointing performance against Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night.

'Now you're in trouble' - Roy Keane's damning verdict on Manchester United and Jose Mourinho 

Roy Keane admitted he wasn't surprised by Manchester United's shock Champions League defeat at the hands of Sevilla on Tuesday night, as he offered a damning critique of what he views as Jose Mourinho's second-rate squad.

WATCH: Katie Walsh's emotional reaction to her Cheltenham win as she weeps for her stricken brother Ruby 

Katie Walsh was gripped by mixed emotions as she tried to sum up her victory on Relegate in the final race of the day on Day 2 at the Cheltenham Festival.

WATCH: England coach Eddie Jones offers full apology following 'scummy Irish' comments 

England coach Eddie Jones has apologised unreservedly for comments made last summer about Wales and Ireland.

Jamie Carragher to escape police action after spitting incident, but the driver of the other car faces punishment 

Jamie Carragher will not face any action from Greater Manchester Police after he was caught on camera spitting at a Manchester United fan who had taunted him.

Tottenham confirm details of Harry Kane's injury and the news is not as bad as first feared 

Tottenham has confirmed that striker Harry Kane suffered ankle ligament damage in last Sunday's game against Bournemouth, but have confirmed they expect him to return to training next month.

Liverpool's Mo Salah quick to remind Manchester United what they are missing after Champions League shocker 

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah didn’t waste any time rubbing salt into Manchester United’s wounds after their shock Champions League against Sevilla.

Jose Mourinho offers up alternative view of his side's woeful performance against Sevilla 

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho refused to criticise his players after their shock Champions League exit at the hands of Sevilla at Old Trafford.

Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes rip into Manchester United with Alexis Sanchez receiving pointed criticism 

Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes hit out at Alexis Sanchez's performance after Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of Sevilla at Old Trafford.

'I don't like to be the hangman' - Eamon Dunphy's verdict on the Jamie Carragher spitting storm 

Eamon Dunphy has described the video of Jamie Carragher spitting at a fan who was taunting him in his car as 'pretty shocking', as he gave his verdict on the incident that has put the pundit's position at Sky Sports in real peril.

Sky confirm who will take one of the spots vacated by the suspended Jamie Carragher for Monday Night Football 

Jamie Carragher will not be in the Sky Sports studio to take up his role on Monday Night Football for the game between Stoke and Manchester City, but one of his former managers will be taking centre-stage.

Jose Mourinho slams 'worst coach in the Premier League' after his handling of Marcus Rashford is questioned 

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hit out at Frank De Boer, after the former Crystal Palace manager suggested he was not handling Marcus Rashford in the most effective manner.

'He's made a big mistake' - Gary Neville gives his reaction to the Jamie Carragher spitting storm 

Gary Neville has offered words of support for his under-fire Sky Sports colleague Jamie Carragher and suggested he hopes to work once again with the pundit who has been suspended after he was caught on camera spitting at Manchester United fans.

'It's the lowest of the low' - Emotional Jamie Carragher suspended by Sky Sports over spitting incident 

An emotional Jamie Carragher has broken down on air as he offered a full apology after being caught on camera spitting at a young girl, with Sky Sports suspending the former Liverpool star after the shocking incident last Saturday.

Football hard men rip into Jamie Carragher in spitting row as former employee adds to the pressure on Sky 

Football bad boys Joey Barton and Vinnie Jones have hit out at Jamie Carragher after he was caught on camera spitting at a 14-year-old girl, with both suggesting the former Liverpool defender could be sacked from his role as a Sky Sports pundit.

WATCH: Jamie Carragher arrives for showdown talks with Sky after footage emerges of him 'spitting at 14-year-old-girl' 

Jamie Carragher has issued a full apology after he was involved in an ugly incident following the Manchester United v Liverpool game on Saturday that resulted in him being accused of spitting at two United fans.

Jurgen Klopp hits out at referee Craig Pawson and Jose Mourinho snaps back at his critics after United beat Liverpool 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hit out at referee Craig Pawson after he claimed his side were denied a clear penalty in a 2-1 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Manchester United 2 Liverpool 1 as it happened: Marcus Rashford double gives the hosts the bragging rights 

Manchester United withstood a second half fightback to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho takes thinly veiled swipe at Gary Neville over recent criticism 

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte have served up veiled attacks on opinionated television pundits, as the duo were asked to respond to comments made by Sky Sports pundits in recent weeks.

Arsene Wenger bristles at suggestions Arsenal's win at AC Milan kept him in his job 

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger rejected suggestions that his side's 2-0 win against AC Milan in the Europa League kept him in his job, after his players ended a miserable four-game losing run with a fine win at the San Siro.

'It was horrific' - Liverpool's Dejan Lovren opens up on the personal nightmare that affected his form 

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has revealed how his wife and children were given a chilling experience when burglars invaded their home last October.

'Accidentally meant' - Roy Keane's comical insight into how he got away with nasty tackles 

Manchester United and Ireland legend Roy Keane never shied away from a tackle in his explosive career and now he has revealed how he used to deploy some dark arts to inflict pain on his opponents.

'It's hard to understand' - Roy Keane gives his verdict on Tottenham's agonising Champions League exit 

Roy Keane offered some sympathy to Tottenham's crestfallen players after they crashed out of the Champions League following a 4-3 aggregate defeat at the hands of Juventus.

'The Six Nations could be over this weekend' - Wales coach Warren Gatland suspects Irish glory beckons 

Wales coach Warren Gatland has claimed Ireland could wrap up the Six Nations title this weekend, as he continued to lament his side's narrow defeat in Dublin.

Is Arsene Wenger about to be offered a route out of Arsenal by a long-time admirer? 

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger suggested last week that he has turned down a host of jobs to stay loyal to Arsenal for the last 21 years and it seems he may be offered a final chance to leave the north London club according to the latest reports emerging from his native France.

What time, what channel and our predictions for tonight's Champions League games 

Everything you need to know ahead of tonight's Champions League encounters.

Jurgen Klopp claims Champions League run banishes one myth surrounding his reign at Liverpool 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side's run to the quarter-finals of the Champions League should banish the notion that he has struggled to move the club forward in his third season at Anfield.

UK government clarifies their position after Boris Johnson hints England may be pulled out of the World Cup finals 

UK government officials have dismissed claims that England's place in this summer's World Cup finals is under threat, after Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson made his latest gaff in the House of Commons.

Gary Neville hits back at Antonio Conte and then rips into his Chelsea players once again 

GARY Neville has snapped back at Chelsea manager Antonio Conte’s suggestions that he is a ‘stupid’ pundit after he accused the outgoing Premier League champions of turning in an ‘embarrassing’ performance in their 1-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday.

Arsenal legend urges the club's fans to give Arsene Wenger one last chance at the San Siro on Thursday 

Arsenal legend Sol Campbell has urged the club’s angry supporters to give Arsene Wenger one final chance to save his crumbling season in Thursday’s Europa League clash against AC Milan at the San Siro.

FA set to get tough with Pep Guardiola if he continues to wear yellow ribbon in support of Catalan independence 

Martin Glenn, the Football Association chief executive, has warned Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola that he needs to stop wearing a yellow ribbon to show his support for imprisoned Catalan politicians.

Comment - Over-hyped Eden Hazard is justifying his status as the 19th best player in the world 

It was the fall from grace that cemented the suspicion that Eden Hazard’s is destined to be an outsider looking in on football’s big show, the moment that confirmed Chelsea’s No.10 as one of the game’s nearly men.

Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hits back at 'stupid' comments from Thierry Henry and Gary Neville 

Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has admitted he was disappointed by comments made by Gary Neville and Thierry Henry following his move from Arsenal last summer.

Eden Hazard reveals who he voted for in the PFA Player of the Year poll 

Chelsea's Eden Hazard was named as PFA Player of the year back in 2015 and now he has revealed who he believes should claim the award this year.

Jurgen Klopp gives his reaction as Liverpool break another scoring milestone in their win against Newcastle 

Liverpool made it 200 Premier League goals in just 89 games under the guidance of manager Jurgen Klopp as they strolled to a victory at Anfield that fired them into second place in the table.

Brendan Rodgers responds to speculation linking him with Arsenal job 

Brendan Rodgers has suggested he could revive Arsenal’s fortunes if he was offered the chance to take over from Arsene Wenger, while insisting he is happy in his current role as Celtic boss.

Real Madrid star Luka Modric could face five years in prison after perjury charge 

Real Madrid star Luka Modric faces up to five years in jail after being charged with perjury in his Croatian homeland.

Jose Mourinho gives an update on the Man United futures of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marouane Fellaini 

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he expects Zlatan Ibrahimovic to leave Manchester United in the coming months, with the Swedish veteran yet to decide whether he will continue his career beyond this season.

Three of the leading candidates to succeed Arsene Wenger at Arsenal should be available this summer 

It is hard to believe Arsene Wenger can weather the latest storm that has developed around him in recent days, but who can Arsenal turn to as they search for a replacement?

'People don't know what really happened' - Virgil van Dijk opens up on his £75m move to Liverpool 

Virgil van Dijk has suggested the real story behind his big money move from Southampton to Liverpool in January has yet to be told.

'Nothing is permanent in life' - Arsene Wenger remains defiant as his Arsenal reign hits a new low 

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger gave no hint that he was preparing to step down as the club’s manager after one of the most humiliating nights of his 21-year reign saw Manchester City record a 3-0 win at Emirates Stadium.

Jurgen Klopp makes his stance clear on team selection as the countdown to Manchester United v Liverpool begins 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has vowed to pick a full-strength team for next week’s Champions League clash against FC Porto, even though his side have a massive game against Manchester United a few days later.

Andy Townsend and Ian Wright pick Premier League all-star teams with surprising managerial choices 

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has proposed a Premier League all-stars games between players based in the north of England their rivals in the south and now former Ireland captain Andy Townsend and ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright have picked teams that could take part in the match.

'I feel like I’m ready for this now' - Wexford boy Ryan Delaney set for his big night at Wembley against Spurs 

A little over three months have passed Ryan Delaney played his part in Cork City’s FAI Cup Final win at the Aviva Stadium and tonight, he will stroll out at Wembley Stadium to take on some of the most valuable players in world football.

Eamon Dunphy comes up with a comical solution to Man United's Paul Pogba problem that even makes him laugh 

Eamon Dunphy has sarcastically claimed Paul Pogba should sign for Arsenal, after claiming it would be 'funny' to see him signing up with the Arsene Wenger's crumbling Gunners side.