Everton Under-18s defeated their Wolverhampton Wanderers counterparts 3-1 in the FA Youth Cup at Goodison Park ahead of their historic first game at the club's new stadium next month

Liverpool recorded a Premier League double over Ipswich Town following a 4-1 victory over the Tractor Boys at Anfield on

Liverpool and Arsenal kept up their race for the English Premier League title with victories over relegation-threatened opposition on Saturday, but the charge of third-placed Nottingham Forest’s faltered as they were hammered 5-0 by surging Bournemouth.

Liverpool secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at home, maintaining their six-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool had few problems against a side that lost 6-0 at home to Manchester City last weekend and led 3-0 by halftime thanks to an

This ignited a heated exchange between Merson, Sherwood and Clinton Morrison as they speculated on the title's fate with 15 matches remaining. Merson, a former Arsenal forward, vehemently dismissed the notion that Liverpool is out of reach, citing last season's collapse when Liverpool lost at home to Crystal Palace while leading the league.

Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend. Everton and Tottenham meet in a battle of two desperate teams, while in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak can move closer to a Premier League record. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:

Cody Gakpo is on a high for Liverpool this season, having scored a brace in the Reds’ 4-1 win over Ipswich Town last Saturday, January 25, in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta said football must “kick out” the abuse suffered by referees after Michael Oliver was targeted in the aftermath of Arsenal’s

Premier League referee Michael Oliver will resume officiating duties this weekend despite being the target of threats and abuse. Oliver was thrust into the limelight following his controversial

Michael Oliver is set to referee in the Premier League this weekend, despite facing death threats in the aftermath of Saturday’s red card controversy at Molineux.

Aston Villa's Champions League hangover continues, Crystal Palace are stuck in a holding pattern and the most improved player in the Premier League this season

Manchester City's Premier League revival gathered pace after a 3-1 win over Chelsea moved Pep Guardiola's team up to fourth in the standings on Saturday. The four-time defending champion remains 12 points behind leader Liverpool, but its unbeaten run in the league extended to six games after a stunning run of defeats at the end of last year.