Football

Liverpool continued their dominance with a 2-0 victory in Group B against Porto in the Champions League under the lights at Anfield. It was a scintillating second half performance with Thiago and Mohammed Salah grabbing the goals.

Thiago Alcantara has said he made the right choice in moving to Liverpool 14 months ago. In recent weeks, rumours linking him with a move back to Barcelona have been circulating.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is determined to win the Champions League clash against Porto tomorrow despite the Reds already qualifying as group winners. Klopp wants his side to show no signs of slowing down after four straight wins in the group stages so far.

Liverpool fans are rejoicing at the problems facing fierce rivals Manchester United as the search for a new manager at Old Trafford gets underway. Since the poor performance in a 1-0 loss at home to Aston Villa in September, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been under huge pressure to deliver.

An impressive first-half from Everton Under 23s was enough to defeat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 thanks to goals from Lewis Dobbin and Reece Welch at Goodison Park. A few familiar Everton faces in James Vaughan, David Weir and Leighton Baines watched on from the stands as the hosts moved up into 8th place.

Everton fans have solidified their support for manager Rafa Benitez despite Sunday's defeat to Manchester City. With Everton struggling to put together any type of form, it begs the question if Benitez is the right man for the job.

Liverpool loanee Paul Glatzel has contributed to more goals in all competitions than any other player at Tranmere this season. A goal and an assist against Bristol Rovers on Saturday means he has overtaken midfielder Kieron Morris as their leading goal provider.

South Liverpool’s home fixture against Steeton AFC was postponed shortly before kick-off after visiting players discovered personal items had been taken as they were warming up. The afternoon on Jericho Lane turned sour when Steeton’s players discovered personal belongings had been taken from their changing room before North West Counties League North Division clash.

Paul Carden has left Warrington Town after five years in charge to join AFC Telford United of the National League North. Shortly after Warrington’s 2-2 draw against Mickleover Sports, the club announced they had been approached and talks were taking place with the manager.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said "it’s over when it’s over, but for now there’s plenty of time" when asked about his Liverpool contract. The German manager had no concrete answers for where he could be in two and half years’ time.