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Liverpool took a massive step towards the Champions League Final with a 2-0 victory over Villarreal at Anfield in the semi-final first leg. The first real chance of the game came in the 12th minute when Sadio Mane put a...

Everton face Chelsea at Goodison Park with the Toffees 18th and starting the game in the relegation zone.   With six games to go in the Premier League season, Everton will be looking to cause an upset when they face manager Frank Lampard's former club on Sunday.  

Warrington Town's Dan Atherton saved two penalties in the semi-final shootout to set up a tie against Scarborough United in the play-off final. The former Liverpool Academy goalkeeper ensured the game remained level all the way to penalties following Jordan Buckley's equaliser after half time to cancel out Darius Osei's opener for South Shields.

The chairman of Mossley Hill Athletics Club has called on more financial support for community clubs fighting to survive through the pandemic. Arthur Carson says the "neglect" of these clubs by local councils and funding boards has left many struggling for financial survival.

Liverpool and Everton fans came together to tackle food poverty on derby day, amidst the growing cost of living crisis. The day was characterised by hostility and rivalry on the pitch. However, tribalism was put aside off the pitch as both sets of supporters collected for North Liverpool Foodbank.

Tranmere Women’s Development reached the final of the Women’s League Cup after defeating Marine women 3-2 at Shafts youth club. Dave Crank’s Marine came into the game hopeful after a stunning performance in the previous league cup quarter final fixture that saw his side turnover Halewood Ladies 3-0.

The town of Villarreal is neither on the coast, or has any strong links to submarines (never mind yellow ones).  In a city where the Beatles were born, the Yellow Submarine means something more. 

After their defeat in the Merseyside Derby, Everton are staring down the barrel of relegation, trailing Burnley by two points, with a game in hand. We take a look at how they've got to this position, their final fixtures, and whether they can stay up.

Neston Nomads were beaten 2-0 by Dock AFC in the Cheshire Sunday Cup final. It ended an excellent cup run for Neston who had hammed AFC Prestbury 9-0 in the semi-final.

Liverpool Under 18s have lost out on the league to Manchester City in an under-whelming season for the young Reds. Centre-half Lee Jonas looks back on the season with Merseysportlive's Chris Magee.