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Lionesses goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has opened up on the support she received from Chelsea icon Petr Cech while recovering from a stroke.

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Roebuck suffered stroke during 2023-24 seasonKept situation from her Man City team-matesBut found relatable support in Cech & NFL Super Bowl winnerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Roebuck had an infarct in her left occipital lobe, which is a type of stroke, midway through the 2023-24 season and has admitted she was 'lucky' the situation did not leave her blind. The 25-year-old said it was a lonely time, as she kept the news from her Manchester City team-mates, but she was able to find support from two other sportspeople who could relate to her situation in NFL Super Bowl winner Tedy Bruschi and legendary former Chelsea stopper Cech.

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Bruschi had two strokes during a career that included three Super Bowl triumphs with the New England Patriots, while Cech suffered a serious head injury back in 2006 which doctors said could have cost him his life. The Chelsea icon would wear protective head gear for the remaining 13 years of his storied career.

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"I had a call with him for about two hours and it was amazing," Roebuck said of Cech in an open interview with . "Although it wasn't directly the same [situation], it was someone I could relate to going through a similar thing.

"He touched on things that nobody else got. No matter how many times I tried to express myself, I couldn't. Nobody could relate to what I was going through. He is now a good friend of mine. He came to watch me train the other day in Barcelona. So, there are positives to come out of it – the new relationships I've formed."

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Meanwhile, back at Man City, Roebuck found her relationship with head coach Gareth Taylor to be "fractured". The 25-year-old made her senior debut with the club and would play 131 times for them across eight years, but found herself massively out-of-favour in the first half of her final season, even before this scary situation developed. Her final appearance for the club came in May 2023.

"I don't know whether that was me, maybe not hearing the clear communication or the fact that there just wasn't clear communication," she said of that relationship breakdown. "I got my head down and I just tried to work every day, but I think it was a badly managed situation. I've always been professional. I just felt like the respect wasn't reciprocated in that same sense."

Only three of the original squad are available to play Melbourne Renegades

Tristan Lavalette06-Jan-2022Covid-ravaged Brisbane Heat will field a line-up comprised almost entirely with newcomers when they clash with Melbourne Renegades on Thursday night in Geelong.Fifth-placed Heat have become the latest BBL team decimated after 12 players and coach Wade Seccombe tested positive to Covid-19 and were forced into seven days isolation. They were unable to find enough replacements in time for Wednesday night’s clash with Sydney Sixers at Gold Coast, which was postponed to a later date.But they have scrambled to shore up their ranks and ensure the game against Renegades goes ahead with Heat selecting 10 debutants in their squad of 14. Tom Cooper will take the captaincy reins, while Sam Heazlett and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are the only players remaining from Heat’s last game against Hobart Hurricanes on January 1.Related

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Heat, however, have received a timely boost with the inclusion of Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman, who was a recent international signing and is set make his BBL debut. Other additions include former Adelaide Strikers player Jake Lehmann, the son of Heat assistant coach Darren Lehmann, and 19-year-old Will Prestwidge whose brother Jack Prestwidge plays for Renegades.”We’re excited as a group, probably a bit nervous as individuals, but everyone is accepting of the circumstances and is raring to go,” interim Heat head coach James Hopes said. “All of the players can look at this experience as an opportunity to improve, to test their skills, and simply enjoy the chance to play in the BBL and have some fun.”The spread of Covid-19 has impacted almost every BBL team with the tournament set to shift mostly to a hub in Melbourne in a desperate bid to combat the upheaval, which has wreaked havoc with the schedule.Two-time defending champions Sydney Sixers announced on Thursday that four members of their squad have tested positive to Covid-19 after undergoing PCR tests. Sixers’ next match is against league leaders Perth Scorchers on Sunday at Coffs Harbour.Cricket Australia on Thursday postponed Friday night’s clash between the Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers.Heat squad Tom Cooper (capt), Fakhar Zaman, Jack Clayton, Sam Heazlett, Jake Lehmann, Lachlan Pfeffer, Steve McGiffin, Will Prestwidge, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ronan McDonald, David Grant, Bryce Street, Paddy Dooley, Jack Wood

Glasgow Rangers confirmed on Tuesday morning that Nils Koppen has taken on the role of technical director after spending the year up to that point as the head of recruitment at Ibrox.

The Belgian recruitment chief, who arrived at the start of the January transfer window, has been working with Philippe Clement to implement a new transfer strategy this year.

It was clear that his aim in the summer was to reduce the average age of the playing squad to add more young players with the potential to soar in value.

Along with Clement, Koppen allowed the likes of Jon McLaughlin, John Lundstram, Borna Barisic, Kemar Roofe, Connor Goldson, and Ryan Jack to move on permanently.

The average age of the 13 players to move on from Ibrox in the summer was 27.9. Meanwhile, the average age of the ten players who came through the door to bolster the squad was 24.1, which shows that the average age of the group was lowered.

Rangers will now hope that the young talents they brought in can thrive and soar in value to then be sold on for a profit in the future, following in the footsteps of players like Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo.

Rangers' Joe Aribo masterclass

In the summer of 2019, the Scottish giants decided to swoop for Aribo after his contract with English League One side Charlton Athletic expired at the end of the 2018/19 campaign.

Rangers reportedly had to pay a fee of just £300k in compensation, due to him being 22, and that turned out to be a bargain for the Light Blues.

In three seasons at Ibrox, the Nigeria international racked up 26 goals and 25 assists in 149 appearances in all competitions, playing out wide and through the middle as an attacking midfielder under Steven Gerrard and Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

His best moment in a Rangers shirt, arguably, came in the highlights above. Aribo put his side 1-0 up in the Europa League final, only for the team to go on to lose on penalties against Eintracht Frankfurt.

That was at the end of the 2021/22 campaign and the Nigerian dynamo also caught the eye with his performances in the Scottish Premiership that season.

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As you can see in the table above, Aribo provided a regular threat as both a scorer and a creator from a midfield or wide position for van Bronckhorst that season.

His form that term attracted interest from down south and Southampton swooped in to secure a £10m deal for the former League One starlet in the summer of 2022.

Koppen could now repeat that masterclass, as Rangers made a huge profit on Aribo, by swooping to sign another young whiz from the third tier of English football.

Rangers' interest in League One wizard

Journalist Graeme Bailey, reporting for The Boot Room, recently claimed that the Light Blues are one of the teams interested in signing Peterborough United forward Kwame Poku.

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The reporter revealed that Premier League sides Southampton and Ipswich Town are both keeping tabs on the 23-year-old winger’s performances this season, whilst Championship outfit Burnley and Rangers are also keen on him.

It was added that the Gers have sent scouts to watch the Ghana international in action in League One this season, which suggests that they are collecting information on him ahead of a possible move in the upcoming January transfer window.

His current contract with Peterborough is due to expire at the end of the 2024/25 campaign and this means that his club could be forced to consider a sale in January, as they otherwise run the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer.

Due to being based in Scotland, Rangers have an advantage over Burnley, Southampton, and Ipswich as they are able to negotiate a pre-contract deal with Poku from January onwards, whilst teams in England have to wait until the end of the season.

Whether it happens in January or next summer, Koppen must look to sign the 23-year-old star for Clement as he has the potential to be an excellent addition to the squad.

Why Rangers should sign Kwame Poku

Rangers hit the jackpot when they signed Aribo from League One and developed him into a Premiership and Europa League star during his time at Ibrox.

Poku’s form in the third tier for Peterborough so far this season suggests that the potential is there for him to come in and follow in Aribo’s footsteps in Glasgow.

In the former Rangers star’s last campaign in League One, the Nigerian whiz scored ten goals and provided five assists in 39 appearances for Charlton.

After just 15 matches in the division this season, Poku has already matched that tally of ten goals and five assists for the Posh, in what has been an outstanding start to the year, which suggests that he may have even more potential than Aribo – whose return he looks certain to beat.

The left-footed right winger, who was described as “unplayable” by manager Darren Ferguson, has been on fire in League One and has showcased his quality as both a scorer and a creator of goals for his side.

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As you can see in the table above, Poku has outperformed Clement’s current right-sided attacker Vaclav Cerny, who is set to return to Wolfsburg at the end of his loan next summer.

The best play for Rangers and Koppen could, therefore, be to agree a pre-contract deal with the Peterborough magician in January for him to then arrive ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, to naturally replace the Czechia international upon the end of his spell at Ibrox.

His statistics suggest that he could come in as an upgrade on Cerny and potentially develop into the club’s next Aribo, as a young star from League One who could soar in value in the future.

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Ruben Amorim made a surprising "I don't know if I'll be here" claim when looking ahead to Manchester United finally reviving former glories.

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Amorim's comments came in the aftermath of United’s FA Cup exit as they suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Fulham in the fifth round. The result added to an already difficult season for United, who, despite still being in contention for Europa League success, are enduring a dismal domestic campaign as the Red Devils currently sit 14th in the Premier League, a far cry from their past glories.

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Speaking to Amorim said: "I don’t know if I’m going to be here, but the way we are thinking, we are going to return, and we are going to win in the future. But then it’s the risk. We are doing a lot of things, we are not winning games, and when you don’t win games sometimes you have to change people, and we know that.”

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Despite signing a contract that runs until 2027, with an option for an additional year, Amorim knows that time is not always a luxury in football. The club has placed its trust in him to lead a major rebuild, but with United’s current form, patience among fans and the board may begin to wear thin.

“As a club, I think we are doing a lot of things that are hard to do,” Amorim said. “A lot of people in the staff are paying that price, but we are doing the things that we should do to win in the future.”

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While Amorim remains committed to transforming United, his path forward is filled with challenges. They must bury the ghosts of the FA Cup defeat as quickly as possible and refocus before they face Real Sociedad in a Europa League last-16 first leg clash on Thursday.

Following that, United will return to Premier League action against title contenders Arsenal, a match that will further test their resilience. A positive result against Mikel Arteta’s high-flying Gunners could help restore some confidence within the squad, while another setback would only intensify the scrutiny on Amorim.

India’s Deepti Sharma also moved up one spot to occupy fourth position among allrounders

ESPNcricinfo staff01-Feb-2022West Indies’ Hayley Matthews has moved two places up to sixth in the ICC women’s ODI rankings for allrounders, while India’s ODI captain Mithali Raj has gone up one place to be second among batters.Matthews starred with an all-round performance in the two ODIs against South Africa in Johannesburg, taking four wickets at an economy of 3.78 and scoring a 63-ball 51 in the rain-hit first game. This also helped her gain four spots among bowlers as she now occupies 11th place with a rating of 587, the highest in her career so far. India’s Deepti Sharma also moved up one spot to be at the fourth position among allrounders.Full rankings tables

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Raj has 738 rating points among the batters, behind top-ranked Alyssa Healy (750) of Australia. Raj’s team-mate, Smriti Mandhana, is unchanged at sixth with 710 rating points.South Africa’s stand-in captain Sune Luus made a two-spot jump to 18th, with team-mate Ayabonga Khaka and West Indies’ Chinelle Henry also gaining big in the bowling list, led by Australia’s Jess Jonassen. Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami has maintained her second place and Australia’s Megan Schutt occupies the third spot.England’s Natalie Sciver leads the allrounders’ chart, while Australia’s Ellyse Perry and South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp are placed at second and third positions, respectively.

Are Liverpool the best team in Europe right now? You’d have to stake a compelling case indeed to convince Anfield’s roaring fanbase otherwise, with Real Madrid added to the growing collection of stunning victories under Arne Slot’s wing.

It might be the biggest yet. Certainly, the most euphoric and awe-inspiring. Los Blancos were made to look distinctly average on Wednesday evening, reduced to mere flashes of the imperious quality that the Champions League has tasted with such regularity over the past decade. More.

The narrative was rewritten with this one. Over the past 15 years, Liverpool have lost seven matches against Real Madrid. Sure, they once drew, but that was only after the Spaniards had assumed control with a 3-1 win in the first leg of their knockout tie.

The challenge has been insurmountable, the road impassable. No more. Slot has taken Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and turned it into something better. A thrash-metal, easy-on-the-eye outfit has been gentrified and polished.

Conor Bradley’s crunching tackle on subdued Kylian Mbappe was the highlight, an image framed and pasted across channels. Alexis Mac Allister and Caoimhin Kelleher were also sublime. But one man continued his revival with a quietly excellent performance.

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Darwin Nunez has scored three goals and supplied two assists in 16 matches this season, starting nine. Not brilliant; it could be better for sure.

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But the 25-year-old’s overall game is noticeably more refined and streamlined. He was a thorn against the La Liga side, playing for 68 minutes before being replaced by goalscorer Cody Gakpo, with Luis Diaz shifting into a makeshift role at number nine once again.

Nunez’s maturity and understanding of Slot’s style is something that can’t be easily defined through statistics. As per Sofascore, the Uruguayan was foiled twice by Thibaut Courtois and saw an impressively-taken header skew wide. It was a good effort all the same.

Courtois has been a byword for misery down Anfield Road these past few years, saving his finet displays when facing Liverpool. Maybe he’s just an exceptional goalkeeper. Yesterday, though, Slot’s tactical assault and the clinically-taken goals finally thwarted the Belgian.

It wasn’t Nunez who beat the Belgian and missed chances are of course a grumpy theme of the forward’s Liverpool career, but he was tenacious and tireless, a thorn in the visitors’ backline.

All that said, it might be that he needs to be dropped for the weekend’s Premier League clash, against none other than Manchester City. They’re coming thick and fast alright.

Pep Guardiola’s beleaguered side are really struggling, look a shell of their usually indomitable selves. Slot won’t expect to steamroll over the most illustrious English side of the modern age, however, and must expect the best version of the Premier League champions.

Nunez should be dropped with Diogo Jota fit once again. The Portuguese ranks among 12% of forwards across Europe – over the past year – for non-penalty goals scored (0.63) per 90, as per FBref.

Now let’s step into more contentious territory. Slot should drop Diaz too.

Ehy Slot must boldly drop Luis Diaz

Diaz didn’t put in his finest display of the season, but he was still effective down the left channel and looked more impactful still when Slot demonstrated his tactical nous once again by moving the Colombian central.

How curious that he almost looks more fluid when playing as Liverpool’s number nine. Even so, Gakpo’s performance proved that he should start against City on Sunday, and while Diaz could do a job up front, Jota may well be preferable.

Anyway, this isn’t to say that the 28-year-old, who has been in fine fettle this term with nine goals and two assists across 18 matches (an identical record to Mbappe at Real Madrid, by the by), can’t leave his mark on the Sky Blues, with his pace and potency sure to have an effect if welcomed to the field after the break.

Gakpo deserves the opportunity, with his refocused role at left wing this season triumphing in making him more dangerous and dynamic.

He boasts a myriad of ways to inflict damage on his opponents, does Gakpo, and this level of incisiveness should be rewarded with a starting berth. Liverpool, to be sure, will need to take their chances against a Cityzen side that would like nothing more than to damage Slot’s high-flying start.

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As you can see from the table above, Gakpo made such economical usage of his time on the field. He scored, yes, great, but he also made a key pass – Diaz did not across the full 90 – and succeeded with his one attempted dribble.

Diaz was good. Jotting down his post-match thoughts, the Liverpool Echo’s Ian Doyle handed him an 8/10 match rating and wrote: ‘Started brightly but should have been more bold up against stand-in right-back Valverde. Second half better, especially when switched to central position. Tenacious.’

Of course, Gakpo’s dynamic approach knows no bounds and saw him win both of his challenges, whereas his South American teammate lost seven of his ten contested duels.

All told, Liverpool deservedly thumped Real Madrid and the Slot machine churns on. The fact that the Reds have such a breadth of high-class options bears testament to the work done by Klopp and co across the past several years, rebuilding the iconic first iteration of this brilliant team.

Diaz will want to start on Sunday, but Gakpo is the man of the moment and proving his prolificness. With nine goal contributions from as many starts during the 2024/25 campaign, he should be placed on that left wing against City and let loose.

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Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid have joined Barcelona stars in paying tribute to club doctor Carles Minarro Garcia following his sad passing.

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Barcelona's team doctor dies suddenlyLa Liga game with Osasuna called offTributes flood in for Minarro GarciaFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Barcelona players and staff are mourning the team doctor who died on Saturday. The team's La Liga clash with Osasuna was called off after news of Minarro Garcia's death was announced, leaving all at the Catalan club shocked and saddened by the tragic news. Club president Joan Laporta has spoken movingly about Minarro Garcia and tributes have also been flooding in from the club's players and rivals.

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Pedri wrote on Instagram: “I still can’t believe it. A big hug to Carles’ family and friends," while Gavi added: "RIP Doqui, always in our hearts, we will miss you very much.”

Centre-back Ronald Araujo spoke of his shock at the news: "Unbelievable Rest in peace Doc. Much strength to the family and friends. May God strengthen their hearts in this difficult time.”

And injured captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen was also stunned by the loss: "I am at a loss for words… I send all my strength and support to your family and friends. Rest in peace. We will miss you very much and we will always carry you in our hearts, Carles.”

Summer signing Dani Olmo also posted a heartfelt tribute on X: “It’s hard to believe and accept everything that has happened… Carles, thank you very much for everything you have helped me with, not only this year, but throughout my entire career. You will be greatly missed, and you will always be remembered in our hearts, and in the hearts of my family. RIP Doc.”

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Mbappe also posted a message on social media. He wrote on Instagram: "Rest in peace, Carles."

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Real Madrid also posted a statement on social media that read: "Real Madrid CF, its President and Board of Directors are deeply saddened by the death of Carles Miñarro García, doctor of FC Barcelona. Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and affection to all his family, his colleagues, FC Barcelona and all his loved ones. May he rest in peace."

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Barcelona and Osasuna must now try to find a date to rearrange the match which will not be easy given the congested nature of the fixture list. In the meantime, Hansi Flick's side are due to return to action on Tuesday in the Champions League against Benfica.

England opener hit with mystery sanction by Cricket Discipline Commission

Matt Roller22-Mar-2022Jason Roy has been fined £2,500 and handed a suspended two-match ban by the ECB, who released a cryptic statement that posed more questions than it answered on Tuesday afternoon.The Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) – a body that hears disciplinary cases in the professional domestic game in England and Wales and operates “at arm’s length from the ECB” – announced the sanctions after Roy “admitted a charge of conducting himself in a manner which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the game of cricket, the ECB and himself into disrepute”.Roy’s ban is for the next two England matches for which he is eligible for selection, but has been “suspended for 12 months dependent on good behaviour”. He must pay a fine of £2,500 by March 31.The statement made no mention of the action which caused a sanction to be made against Roy and, in a departure from usual protocol, the written reasons were not published in full.Related

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The CDC Regulations were changed in 2020, stipulating that written reasons for a disciplinary panel’s findings should be published in full on the ECB’s website “unless [the panel] determines for any reason that it is appropriate that they should only be published in part or not published at all.”Roy pulled out of his Rs. 2 crore (£200,000 approx.) IPL contract with Gujarat Titans last month citing his desire to “spend some quality time with my family” following his stint with Quetta Gladiators in the PSL.His county, Surrey, announced he would miss the early stages of the Championship season and instead take “a short, indefinite break from the game”. Roy is currently on holiday with his family in the Maldives.An England team spokesperson offered no comment.

Everton and Liverpool have met in every Premier League season to date, but what are the best goals in the history of the fixture?

No matter the fortunes of the two clubs, tensions always run high on derby day, with a high chance of drama and memorable moments.

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Here, we’ve picked our favourite Merseyside derby goals, from the sublime to the emotional.

10 Virgil van Dijk v Everton (2018) New arrival bags late winner to send Toffees out

This may have been far from the greatest goal imaginable, but in terms of announcing yourself as a Liverpool player, it was pretty significant for Virgil van Dijk.

The Dutchman joined Liverpool in a huge £75m deal in January 2018, and in no time at all, he made himself an instant hero, heading home a late FA Cup winner in front of the Kop against Everton.

A new Reds icon was born at that moment and Van Dijk has never looked back, cementing his reputation as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League ever since.

9 Harry Kewell v Everton (2006) Aussie secures victory with superb strike

Harry Kewell arrived at Liverpool with huge expectations on his shoulders back in 2003, but it’s fair to say that he never came close to reaching the heights many thought he would, having excelled so much in a Leeds United shirt.

That’s not to say that there weren’t moments to treasure along the way, including his great Kop end strike at home to Everton back in 2006.

With the Reds 2-1 up but toiling with 10 men for a chunk of the game after Steven Gerrard’s red card, Kewell let fly from distance, connecting perfectly with his left foot and sealing yet another Premier League win for Liverpool against their rivals.

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ByRoss Kilvington Nov 8, 2024 8 Mikel Arteta v Liverpool (2010) Spaniard smashes home clincher against beleaguered Reds

Now Arsenal’s influential manager, Mikel Arteta was an excellent Everton player for over six years and enjoyed a fantastic Merseyside derby moment in 2010.

The Spaniard lashed a ruthless finish into the net at Goodison to help the Toffees seal a 2-0 victory at home to a Liverpool side in disarray under Roy Hodgson.

Wins against the Reds have been sparse for the Blues during the Premier League era, but they comprehensively deserved their three points here, thanks in part to Arteta.

7 Divock Origi v Everton (2018) Late Anfield winner sparks wild celebrations

For many Liverpool supporters of a certain age, Divock Origi’s stoppage-time winner against Everton in 2018 is their favourite Merseyside derby moment of all time.

For so long on that day at Anfield six years ago, it looked as though the visitors would frustrate their local adversaries, seeing them drop two vital points in the Premier League title race in the process.

Instead, Origi headed home in the dying seconds after Jordan Pickford spilled Van Dijk’s skied effort onto the crossbar, leading to scenes of incredible joy at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp even sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate with Alisson.

6 Curtis Jones v Everton (2020) Youngster produces insane match-winning curler

Curtis Jones has matured into a brilliant player for Liverpool, and someone who Arne Slot now considers a vital and experienced part of his plans.

Back in January 2020, the Scouser was an 18-year-old with bundles of talent who announced himself with an unforgettable winning goal against Everton in the FA Cup.

A much-changed Liverpool side still got the better of the Blues that evening thanks to Jones’ solitary strike, as he bent a stunning effort into the top corner of the Anfield Road net. It remains one of his career highlights to date.

5 Mohamed Salah v Everton (2017) Winger produces Puskas winner in the snow

Now in his eighth season in a Liverpool shirt, Mohamed Salah remains as good as ever, and he has given Everton plenty of nightmares during his iconic Reds career.

In his first year as a Reds player, the Egyptian superstar scored a wonderful goal at Anfield, jinking inside before curling into the top corner. It may not have won the game, but it did win the FIFA Puskas Award for the best goal of the year.

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ByBarney Lane Dec 3, 2024 4 Graeme Sharp v Liverpool (1984) Toffees star hits worldie for would-be champions

It can be easy to lazily think that football only started in 1992, but Liverpool and Everton were the two best teams in England during the 1980s, winning seven First Division titles between them and meeting in two FA Cup finals.

Graeme Sharp’s incredible strike at Anfield early in the 1984/85 season earned the Blues a priceless 1-0 win en route to them winning the league crown.

3 Steven Gerrard v Everton (2001) Stevie G's first Merseyside derby screamer

It feels like a long time ago now that a young, shaven-headed Steven Gerrard burst onto the scene as a prodigiously gifted footballer.

His goal at Goodison in 2001/02 was not only memorable for the brilliance of the strike, which arrowed into the top corner, but also because of the celebration that followed. Gerrard ran down the touchline cupping his ears and stinging his tongue out at the home supporters, in what was his first of 10 goals against Everton in his career.

2 Phil Jagielka v Liverpool (2014) Defender steals late point at stunned Anfield

Everton have experienced plenty of misery at Anfield down the years, but Phil Jagielka provided a moment to treasure in 2014/15, silencing the Kop in the process.

It appeared as though the Blues were about to suffer another defeat away to their rivals, only for Jagielka to fire home an outrageous half-volley from all of 30 yards in the dying moments. The goal came from an unlikely source, but the travelling supporters weren’t complaining.

1 Gary McAllister v Everton (2001) Last-gasp free-kick genius wins the derby

In terms of drama and quality at the same moment, nothing in a Merseyside derby matches Gary McAllister’s last-gasp winner at Goodison back in 2000/01.

Liverpool knew the importance of victory as they looked to qualify for the Champions League for the first time, and just as it looked like vital points were being dropped, McAllister curled home an audacious free-kick from miles out, when most inside the ground thought he would send a hopeful ball into the box.

He will forever be remembered for that goal by Reds supporters.

“We don’t need to panic,” he says. “There’s no point in putting our heads down at this point, because it’s still early days”

Vishal Dikshit08-Apr-20223:43

What’s gone wrong with Mumbai Indians’ bowling?

Starting a new IPL season with three losses in a row and not even one of those games going close now requires “desperation and hunger” from Mumbai Indians. That’s the message captain Rohit Sharma has given to his team after being placed ninth on the points table.Mumbai have historically been slow starters in the league stage of the tournament, and last year too they left their qualification chances right until the very last game, but letting a similar script unfold again is not something the five-time champions would want.”We seriously cannot be blaming individuals here. It’s all of us,” Rohit said to his team in a video Mumbai put out on Twitter after their last loss. “We win together, we lose together. That is as simple as that for me.

Skipper’s message to the entire team#OneFamily #DilKholKe #MumbaiIndians #KKRvMI @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/msWmXrUJD4

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 7, 2022