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Saturday 21st December 2019 – Robert McGurk would step on a rugby field for the last time. Then aged 20, McGurk would suffer an horrific anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that would end his career at such a young age after a robust tackle.

Liverpool are on course to record their highest Premier League goal tally of Jurgen Klopp’s reign. With the League Cup already won, Liverpool are fighting on three fronts as they chase an unprecedented quadruple.

A rural village in the heart of Cheshire seems an unlikely place for the best female bowler in the world to hail from. Alvanley, near Helsby, has a population of less than 500, but it is the home  of the world’s number one ranked bowler, Sophie Ecclestone.

It is April and Liverpool’s squad durability has resulted in the Reds being able to complete the coveted quadruple. Will it happen? That is a debate for another day, but why Liverpool are in this position comes down to one very important factor: their ability to keep key players fit and injury free at the most important times in the season.

Jurgen Klopp has admitted Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the best manager in the world ahead of Liverpool's vital trip to the Etihad this weekend.  Liverpool face Manchester City in a highly anticipated match on Sunday in the Premier League, with Liverpool just a point off their rivals in a fascinating title race.

Liverpool born Muay Thai fighter, Alex Kenton is aiming to defeat Joe Le Maire to win the European title and become the second-best fighter in the UK. The fight is taking place at Grand Central Hall in Liverpool on Saturday April 9.

Pulling on the green jacket at the Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most iconic moments in sport. Last year Hideki Matsuyama held off Will Zalatoris to win the coveted green jacket by a singular shot.

The final list of horses have been confirmed for Saturday's Grand National, with 2021 champion Minella Times and jockey Rachael Blackmore teaming up again. The pair wrote their names into the history books as Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the illustrious National Hunt race 12 months ago.

All eyes are on the Grand National this Saturday, but how do you pick a winner to bet on? Merseysportlive investigates. Rachel Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the world's most famous race last year.

The excitement builds as the Randox Grand National festival gets underway this afternoon at Aintree. More than 150,000 people are expected to attend the famous Liverpool venue over the next three days after a two-year absence.