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Liverpool fans are rejoicing at the problems facing fierce rivals Manchester United as the search for a new manager at Old Trafford gets underway. Since the poor performance in a 1-0 loss at home to Aston Villa in September, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been under huge pressure to deliver.

An impressive first-half from Everton Under 23s was enough to defeat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 thanks to goals from Lewis Dobbin and Reece Welch at Goodison Park. A few familiar Everton faces in James Vaughan, David Weir and Leighton Baines watched on from the stands as the hosts moved up into 8th place.

Everton fans have solidified their support for manager Rafa Benitez despite Sunday's defeat to Manchester City. With Everton struggling to put together any type of form, it begs the question if Benitez is the right man for the job.

Leicester Tigers coach and rugby league icon Kevin Sinfield is putting his body on the line for his friend, Rob Burrow. The former Leeds Rhinos and England rugby league captain has embarked on a challenge to run 101 miles in just 24 hours.

Week 11 in the NFL saw the play-off picture become clearer but also provided some shock results, here's how the week unfolded.

Liverpool loanee Paul Glatzel has contributed to more goals in all competitions than any other player at Tranmere this season. A goal and an assist against Bristol Rovers on Saturday means he has overtaken midfielder Kieron Morris as their leading goal provider.

Michael Smith is looking ahead to the PDC World Championships at the Ally Pally next month after his impressive run in the Grand Slam. The Merseyside player looked strong throughout the tournament before his eventual semi-final defeat to world number two, Peter Wright.

South Liverpool’s home fixture against Steeton AFC was postponed shortly before kick-off after visiting players discovered personal items had been taken as they were warming up. The afternoon on Jericho Lane turned sour when Steeton’s players discovered personal belongings had been taken from their changing room before North West Counties League North Division clash.

It’s an all-Liverpool affair in the North West Universities Gaelic Football League on Saturday when University of Liverpool make a short trip to Greenbank Park to face Liverpool John Moores University.

Paul Carden has left Warrington Town after five years in charge to join AFC Telford United of the National League North. Shortly after Warrington’s 2-2 draw against Mickleover Sports, the club announced they had been approached and talks were taking place with the manager.