SportEvening StandardA timeline of Liverpool FC’s nightmare Premier League title defence
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence lies in tatters as the combination of an injury crisis and a loss of form have left the champions well off the pace this season. October 17: Influential central defender Virgil van Dijk suffers knee ligament damage in a rash challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in a 2-2 derby draw at Goodison Park and undergoes surgery which will rule him out for months. To compound their misery, the Reds are denied victory when a late Jordan Henderson strike is ruled out by VAR.
SportPA Media: SportIn-form Viktor Hovland impresses again on day two of Arnold Palmer Invitational
Hovland has finished no worse than sixth in his last four starts.
SportEvening StandardWomen’s Super League preview: Champions League race heats up for Manchester United and Arsenal
Casey Stoney insisted "every game is a cup final" for Manchester United ahead of their Women's Super League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday. United lost two on the trot before the international break, to local rivals Manchester City and Reading, and currently sit in the third and final Champions League qualifying spot.
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- In-form Viktor Hovland impresses again on day two of Arnold Palmer Invitational
- Lawmakers ‘happy’ to drop VAR offside lines if broadcasters do the same
- UEFA has option to implement new handball law change at Euro 2020
- Rishabh Pant lauded and Lisa Ashton celebrates record – Friday’s sporting social
- Some of the major talking points ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action
