Football

Paul Tait’s young Toffees missed out on a chance to reach quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup after going down to a 4-1 defeat by Manchester United at Old Trafford. Everton opened the game with intent, Stanley Mills, who has been in fine form for The Blues scoring three goals in two games, came close to opening the scoring five minutes in.

Frank Lampard’s Everton have been plunged into a relegation battle following their resounding defeat at Newcastle on Tuesday.

Liverpool host Leicester tonight (February 10) hoping to compound the misery on former manager Brendan Rodgers. 

Tranmere Rovers will travel to the Banks’s Stadium on Saturday (15:00) to face a struggling Walsall side in the Sky Bet League Two.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp today confirmed he should have a fully fit squad as they challenge on all fronts.  After helping Senegal to the AFCON title against Egypt and teammate Mo Salah, Sadio Mane has been celebrating their success in his home country.

Everton Under 18s manager Paul Tait has hailed the new appointment of first-team manager Frank Lampard. The former Chelsea legend turned manager got off to winning ways on Saturday after a comprehensive 4-1 victory against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round tie in front of the Blues faithful at Goodison Park.

Kane Hemmings scored twice as Tranmere Rovers dispatched Swindon Town with ease to move four points clear of third place on an emotional evening at Prenton Park. Paul Glatzel, on loan from Liverpool, was also on the scoresheet to round off a 3-0 victory.

Everton travel to Newcastle tonight (February 8) as Frank Lampard takes charge of his first Premier League match as Toffees manager. Lampard enjoyed a winning start to life in the Goodison hot seat with a comfortable 4-1 win over Brentford in the FA Cup.

Tranmere Rovers welcome Swindon Town tonight at Prenton Park. The Whites are second in League Two, six points better off than they were at this stage last season.

Harvey Elliott praised the physio team in Merseyside for his triumphant return to the side against Cardiff City (on February 6). Speaking to ITV after the game, he said: "The list goes on. One man most important was Joe Lewis, one of the physios."