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Substitute Trent gets hostile Anfield reception as Liverpool beat Real

Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid: Superb Alexis Mac Allister header the difference on dramatic night at Anfield as Alexander-Arnold booed on return to boyhood club

Champions LeagueFootball

Arsenal set new club record with cruising victory over Slavia Prague

Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal: The Gunners kept an eighth successive clean clean as they won in Europe again

<p>Erling Haaland has scored 26 goals for club and country this season </p>

Richard JollyFootball

How Haaland’s humility is at the heart of success: ‘I’m just Erling’

How Haaland took his dominance of the Premier League to another level

<p>England will face Spain in World Cup qualifying after beating them in the Euros final this summer</p>

Women’s football

England to renew rivalry with Spain in 2027 World Cup qualifying

<p>From left, Moises Caicedo, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Bruno Fernandes and Ryan Gravenberch</p>

Rice, Caicedo, Fernandes: Who is the Premier League’s best midfielder?

ACFC

Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

Premier League

<p>Liverpool were back to their best against Real Madrid</p>

Van Dijk says Liverpool criticism has been ‘over the top at times’

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk feels some recent criticism of his side had been ‘over the top’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

Virgil van Dijk responds to Wayne Rooney criticism in face-to-face encounter

Newcastle defender Dan Burn has called on his team-mates to remember how to win ugly (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Dan Burn says Newcastle must learn to win ugly again

<p>Erik ten Hag is a contender for the Wolves job (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

Next Wolves manager odds: Edwards and Ten Hag on the shortlist

European football

<p>Alexander-Arnold was in good spirits despite the reception</p>

Trent Alexander-Arnold booed on Liverpool return with Real Madrid

<p>Luis Diaz scored twice before being sent off for Bayern Munich</p>

10-men Bayern Munich hold on to defeat PSG in Champions League

<p>Alexis Mac Allister (right) scored the winning goal as Liverpool defeated Real Madrid</p>

Liverpool banish recent woes with redefining victory over Real Madrid

International football

<p>Thomas Tuchel (right) has told Jude Bellingham (left) what he expects for a recall</p>

Tuchel explains what he expects from Bellingham for England call

<p>Jude Bellingham has been criticised by manager Thomas Tuchel</p>

England’s World Cup squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?

<p>Captain Harry Kane applauds the England fans having bagged a brace himself</p>

England are in the World Cup but need to fix these issues to win it

Football League

<p>Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed they have entered administration (Richard Sellers/PA)</p>

Culture secretary responds as Sheffield Wednesday enter administration

<p>Kieran McKenna can lead Ipswich to victory over Middlesbrough</p>

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich: Prediction, betting tips and team news

<p>Jack Wilshere on the touchline at Norwich City</p>

‘I’m ready’: Wilshere arrives at Luton with a plan honed out of sight

Football betting

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Best Football Betting Sites UK 2025: Top 10 Ranked (November 2025)

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Betting Sign Up Offers and Best Free Bets (November 2025)

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