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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.

The season review so far for Sefton RUFC is bright. A recent win over Congleton put Sefton three points behind second following back-to-back wins in the Lancashire County Rugby Union ADM Championship.

In this week's edition of the Merseysportlive Podcast, Sam Millne, Louis Ryan and Tom Routley are joined by St Helens long-distance runner Matt Crehan. He spoke about winning the 2021 Liverpool and Manchester marathons, his family's athletic background and his future plans.

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."

Scottish duo Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds have fallen short of the Winter Olympic mixed doubles curling final. The British pair lost agonisingly 6-5 to Norway in the semi final.

Everton boss Frank Lampard said he is excited to work with attacking players as Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli are set to be included in Everton’s squad for the trip to Newcastle.