James Gheerbrant

The two forwards were at opposite ends of the spectrum at Anfield, with the Uruguayan energising Liverpool and the predictable, placid Englishman sucking the life out of Chelsea’s attack

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot looks to continue strong start to the season in Champions League against RB Leipzig, who will soon be working with Jürgen Klopp

RB Leipzig 0 Liverpool 1: Uruguayan’s close-range finish makes difference in Germany as Arne Slot’s side secure third win from three Champions League games

Arsenal 2 Liverpool 2: London club drop more points in opening nine games than in first 15 league matches last season as Arne Slot’s triple change rescues Liverpool

Rúben Amorim is attached to 3-4-3 system, which could complement Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho at Man United, but where would it leave Bruno Fernandes?

Late, subdued and unusually flat, a bad week had taken its toll on the Manchester City manager by the time he came to address the media in clipped tones on Friday

Brighton 2 Man City 1: Erling Haaland opening cannot prevent a fourth consecutive defeat in all competition for Premier League champions after João Pedro and Matt O’Riley strike late

The all-action Brighton midfielder’s performance exposed the champions’ weak engine room and their increasingly safe, risk-averse transfer policy

Manchester City manager’s contract extension has impact on their ability to sign players but also is a show of faith in his employers, as Times Sport writers explain

Using semi-automated system or VAR to judge offside goes against the essence of what the law is about — more precise doesn’t necessarily mean it’s right