Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Lucas Bergvall headline act as young Spurs show remarkable maturity

Bergvall was the centre of attention with a confident, classy, feisty – Liverpool would suggest too feisty performance in midfield. This was a landmark moment for the young Swede, creative and competitive as he made the most chances of Spurs’ players – three from open play, as well as scoring the winner. Bergvall finished emphatically … Read more

Stuart Attwell: Referee makes historic VAR announcement in Carabao Cup semi-final

History was made during Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Liverpool as referee Stuart Attwell announced a decision by the video assistant referee (VAR) inside the stadium. It was the first time it has happened in England, with Attwell explaining why Dominic Solanke’s late goal for Spurs was ruled out. “After a review, Dominic … Read more

Rodrigo Bentancur: Tottenham midfielder taken off on stretcher after injury against Liverpool

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was taken off on a stretcher just six minutes into Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool. The 27-year-old Uruguay international fell while unchallenged as he stretched to head a ball from a corner. Bentancur was treated on the pitch for around nine minutes and received oxygen before he was … Read more

Hayley Ladd: Everton sign Wales defender from Manchester United

Everton have signed Wales international Hayley Ladd from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee. The 31-year-old, who can play in both defence and midfield, becomes Everton’s fourth signing of the January transfer window. The Merseyside club have already added Kelly Gago, Martina Fernandez and Emma Watson to their squad this month. Ladd had been with … Read more

United’s Harry Maguire banned for speeding in airport runway tunnel

EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock The 31-year-old did not appear before Bolton Magistrates’ Court for the sentencing Manchester United player Harry Maguire has been banned from driving after admitting speeding. Bolton Magistrates Court’ heard he was captured on camera driving his Range Rover at 85mph (136kph) as he came out of a tunnel on Wilmslow Road, under the runway … Read more