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The duo have become the first defensive duo to reach double-digit assists in the same season, and either could claim the individual defender record Liverpool full-back duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson have made Premier League assist history, and both could make more in short order. It was Alexander-Arnold whose presence was heavily felt in the early going in Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Newcastle. With the Reds needing a win to keep the pressure on Manchester City in the title race, Alexander-Arnold picked up an early assist when his corner kick found the head of an unmarked Virgil van Dijk to give Liverpool a 1-0 advantage 13 minutes in. That moment secured a bit of history for the full-back pair as it brought Alexander-Arnold to 10 assists on the campaign, while Robertson sits on 11 after his two-assist performance last week against Huddersfield. They became the first pair of defenders on the same team to have 10 or more Premier League assists in th

Divock Origi rescued Liverpool's Premier League title bid with a 86th-minute winner as a 3-2 victory over Newcastle shifted the pressure onto Manchester City with moments to spare. Liverpool's title challenge looked set to unravel at St James' Park as strikes from Christian Atsu (20) and Salomon Rondon (54) saw Newcastle came from behind twice to cancel out first-half goals from Virgil van Dijk (13) and Mohamed Salah (28). Liverpool's cause was further hampered by the loss of Salah to a nasty head injury midway through the second half, but his replacement Origi's glancing header sealed a priceless victory for Jurgen Klopp's side as this season's fascinating title race took another twist. The victory sees Liverpool move two points clear at the top of the table and applies the pressure on champions Manchester City ahead of their clash with Leicester on Monday Night Football.

Jesse Lingard of Manchester United says he would love the team to sign Ronaldo back Lingard added that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world Ronaldo played for Man United between 2003 and 2009 before he joined Real Madrid Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has made it clear that he would love the club's chiefs to bring Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford this summer. The Red Devils are currently fighting to finish among the top four teams this season in the Premier League after being dumped out of the Champions League by Barcelona. And while arriving at Manchester United's training ground on Thursday morning, May 2, Lingard explained that he wants Ronaldo to return to turn around the club's fortunes. Ronaldo, who is currently plying his trade with Juventus played for Manchester United between 2003 and 2009 before he joined Spanish side Real Madrid. ''I would love Man United to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. H

Manchester United return to Old Trafford for the first time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's management against Huddersfield on Boxing Day with a new-found swagger after scoring five goals in the Premier League for the first time in five years. The Norwegian's caretaker spell in charge until the end of the season got off to a dream start as United threw off the shackles, that led to turgid football and deteriorating results under Jose Mourinho, to thrash Cardiff 5-1. United still face a huge challenge to make up an eight-point gap just to qualify for next season's Champions League via a top-four finish. But for now the luxury of just being able to enjoy watching a side play with freedom and the attacking principles that have underpinned the club's history is enough to excite United fans again. "I think the boys are looking forward to playing at Old Trafford and that's important. We should be looking forward to that, they are the best fans in the world,&

Juventus' bid for an eighth consecutive Serie A title was given a boost on Saturday after title-chasing Napoli were held to a goalless draw by bottom club Chievo. Carlo Ancelotti's second-placed side needed a win to maintain the six-point gap between them and leaders Juventus, but could not find a way past Chievo in the Stadio San Paulo just days before hosting Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. Napoli are now eight points behind Juventus, who beat SPAL 2-0 on Saturday with goals from in-form Cristiano Ronaldo and Mario Mandzukic. Inter Milan are a further point back in third following their comfortable 3-0 win over second-from-bottom Frosinone. "There's no point looking at the Serie A table now. We'll look and evaluate at the halfway point," said Ancelotti. "We were too bland in everything we did today – in construction, ball recovery and finishing, which allowed Chievo to play a defensive game. "But it was a good test ahead o

Manchester City stretched a relentless winning run to eight games by thrashing West Ham 4-0 on Saturday, while Tottenham ended Chelsea's unbeaten start to the season with a stylish 3-1 win on Saturday. With Chelsea stumbling, second placed Liverpool remain the most likely challengers for City's title after sweeping to a 3-0 win at Watford that keeps them two points behind the leaders. Manchester United are 14 points adrift of the leaders as Paul Pogba was hauled off by Jose Mourinho as they failed to break down Crystal Palace in a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. Everton leapfrogged United to move up to sixth with a 1-0 victory over Cardiff, while Claudio Ranieri won his first match in charge of Fulham in a 3-2 thriller over fellow strugglers Southampton. City have now won 12 of their last 13 games with the only dropped points coming in a creditable 0-0 draw at Liverpool last month. Pep Guardiola's men had scored 13 goals in their three previous visits to the London