Football

“There is an aura of confidence around the squad at present," says Marine skipper Niall Cummins. "Not that we think we are superior to any opposition, but simply that we trust each other to give 100% for each other.”

Liverpool will host Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as the Spanish giants look to avenge their 3-2 defeat at home to the Reds two weeks ago. Jurgen Klopp’s side will be looking to keep up their 100% record in the Champions League this season.

The draw for the First Round Proper has taken place with three local teams still in the competition and dreaming of that visit to Wembley. The Mariners will host Dunston after they defeated South Shields on penalties at the Marine Travel Arena.

Everton boss Rafa Benitez is searching for his first win in four games with a difficult away game at an inform Wolves side. Benitez is becoming under more and more scrutiny, especially after his side conceded five goals at Goodison Park to a Watford team only sat 16th in the table.

Marine host an in-form Trafford tomorrow (November 2) and hope to extend their incredible league form. The home side sit third just four points off top of the league table whilst still having two games in hand.

October is Black History Month, which recognises the history and achievements of people from African or Caribbean heritages, and to educate people about the effects of racism. Marine FC defender Josh Solomon-Davies was born in St Lucia in the Caribbean before moving to Birkenhead aged just seven.

Bootle FC advanced in the FA Trophy after knocking out Widnes FC in a penalty shootout. Bootle produced a mirror image result to progress after edging out Trafford on penalties in the previous FA Trophy qualifying round.

Liverpool Under 18s thrashed Everton Under 18s 4-0 in the Merseyside derby at The Academy in Kirkby. Goals from James McConnell, Oakley Cannonier, Bobby Clark and Stefan Bajcetic gave the hosts a comfortable win in a magnificent display from Marc Bridge-Wilkinson's team.

Skelmersdale United missed an opportunity to move within three points of leaders Macclesfield after struggling Winsford left it late to come from behind. In the early exchanges, the Blueboys showed signs of the quality that had launched them to second in the league with winger Elliot Morris drawing an excellent save out of Ryan Hamer from an audacious long-range effort.

Jurgen Klopp recorded his 200th win as Liverpool manager after their emphatic 5-0 away victory against fierce rivals Manchester United. The former Borussia Dortmund coach joined Liverpool in 2015 and has never looked back, revolutionising an average squad of players to a team full of world class talent.