The big story: Liverpool keep the pace with Chelsea
Liverpool edged Manchester City 1-0 at Anfield on Saturday to move within six points of Premier League leaders Chelsea.
Georginio Wijnaldum headed home in the eighth minute after converting from an Adam Lallana cross. The goal proved decisive and took Liverpool into second place.
City struggled to create any major goal-scoring opportunity through the game, with Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet hardly being tested. The loss leaves them 10 points behind Chelsea in third place.
Other top stories:
- A brace by Willian helped Chelsea claim a record-equalling 13th consecutive Premier League victory by beating Stoke City 4-2.
- Two late goals by Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba saw Manchester United beat Middlesbrough 2-1 in a hard-fought contest.
- Sam Allardyce will lead Crystal Palace for a stern test against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday. Arsenal though will be missing Theo Walcott for a second successive game through a calf injury.
- Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian are reportedly planning a £80 million bid for Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Tianjin had made a £50 million offer last month which was rejected by the Blues. However, they are now prepared to make a renewed bid, The Guardian reported.
- Scottish club Celtic came from behind to beat Old Firm rivals Rangers and move 19 points clear at the top of the Premiership.
- India Women were held to a 0-0 draw by Bangladesh in their final group game of the SAFF Championships in Siliguri on Saturday.
