The Liverpool City Region is making a bold play to replace London as the tourism capital of the UK. Local leaders have unveiled a five-year plan which it hopes will boost the region’s economy, create jobs and become the go-to destination in the country.

Darwin Núñez has had his doubters this season, and poor form has led to rumours of a January transfer. He answered his critics with a late, match-winning double at Brentford.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted by Real Madrid, but the England right back might not be a good fit for the Spanish giants.

Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

LONDON - Liverpool remain in the driving seat in the Premier League title race but there are signs that instead of Arne Slot's side vanishing over the horizon in the second half of the season they could face a real battle to be crowned champions.

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has emerged as a doubt to face Brentford in the Premier League this weekend. Arne Slot confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Friday that the Portuguese international was struggling with a fresh knock that had prevented him from training in the build-up to their weekend trip to west London.

A major masterplan could see key areas of Liverpool city centre transformed - including Moorfields, London Road and Castle Street. Liverpool City Council is set to approve a huge 20-year investment plan that aims to change the way people move around the city centre - aiming to increase the use of public transport and enhance public spaces for an 'exceptional urban experience.

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points after a four-minute first-half turnaround

Jamie Carragher believes he has identified the key difference between the two prominent Premier League title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool