Liverpools rare attacking depth and why it could make the difference for Arne Slot in the title race, the curious reason for Harry Wilsons successful positional switch for Fulham and Yasin Ayaris midfield presence for Brighton feature in The Debrief.
Harvey Elliott will disappoint two interested clubs - one from within the Premier League - after declaring he'll stay and fight for his place at Anfield, while the attacker has also detailed talks with Arne Slot about his role in the team.
Ruben Amorim refused to single out goalkeeper Andre Onana for blame after his error led to Brighton’s decisive third goal in Manchester United’s 3-1 home to defeat. Onana failed to deal with what should have been a routine cross from Yasin Ayari and Georginio Rutter gleefully took the ball around the stricken keeper to score his fourth goal in three games.
Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.
Man Utd suffered a 3-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League, which extended their awful record against the Seagulls.
Liverpool are only 25% likely to sign striker Stefanos Tzimas in the summer transfer window, with a similar percentage given to Brighton and Hove Albion. That’s according to BILD, who report that both sides are outside runners for the striker at this moment in time.
The winter break came at a good time for Liverpool - key players are returning and they are now looking up, not over their shoulders
Liverpool Women head coach Matt Beard says striker Olivia Smith is at risk of getting a “serious injury” and has called on Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to protect her. Beard revealed Liverpool have submitted clips to PGMOL,
Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe analyze a chaotic Sunday in Matchweek 22, where Brighton upended Manchester United, Manchester City routed Ipswich Town, Everton stunned Spurs, and more.
Real Madrid went to the top of La Liga with a 4-1 over Las Palmas, while both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona dropped points while in Serie A, Napoli beat Atalanta 3-2 in a top-of-the-table clash to extend their lead.