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• Liverpool star delivers brutal dig at Everton after his side's last-gasp Merseyside derby win as he reveals row with fans20 April 2026, 9:27 am
  It looked as though the points would be shared in the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Virgil van Dijk's late header ensured Liverpool would leave victorious.
  
• Arne Slot deserves right to celebrate seismic derby victory over Everton after show of steel from Liverpool - but here's the long-term problem it exposed, writes LEWIS STEELE20 April 2026, 9:18 am
  LEWIS STEELE AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM: Externally, Arne Slot remained cool, calm and collected on the touchline with a minor fist-pump and a few moments to steady himself.
  
• Jamie Carragher walks away from Everton fans after barrage of insults are directed at the Liverpool legend during Merseyside derby20 April 2026, 9:02 am
  Carragher, 48, was on punditry duty with Sky Sports at the Hill Dickinson Stadium to watch his former side beat his boyhood club in dramatic fashion.
  
• Let's get ready to rumble: Erling Haaland insists he is up for the title fight... even if his girlfriend is not a fan of his battle scars!20 April 2026, 9:00 am
  JACK GAUGHAN: Erling Haaland came out in his sliders. White, Puma, the number nine neatly imprinted in black marker pen. On his right foot, a visible scar synonymous with a striker of any era.
  
• How Chelsea are trying to polish 'misunderstood' Alejandro Garnacho's image: the staged interview, the Prison Break tattoos explained and the REAL reasons for his faltering form20 April 2026, 8:56 am
  Liam Rosenior's answer as to why Alejandro Garnacho is booed wherever he goes was a little like when you ask mum why the bullies at school are so mean. Jealously, sweetheart. Jealously.
  
• Wayne Rooney criticises Man City for 'premature' celebrations after Arsenal win as Man United legend insists 'it might come back to bite them'20 April 2026, 8:52 am
  Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has issued a warning to Manchester City following their exuberant celebrations in the aftermath of their 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday.
  
• Mark Goldbridge tells Man United legend Rio Ferdinand to 'bore off' during online spat one week after YouTuber teamed up with Gary Neville20 April 2026, 8:46 am
  After the match, Rio Ferdinand took to social media app X to claim that interim head coach Michael Carrick 'has to get the job' at United.
  
• Why there ARE reasons for Spurs to be positive: The tactical tweaks made by Roberto De Zerbi - and the star who could be vital in relegation run-in as players respond to manager's rallying cry20 April 2026, 8:43 am
  MATT BARLOW: Spurs could be cut four points adrift if those results go against them and yet there were signs of life in this performance.
  
• Liverpool finally come out on the right side of late drama as Virgil van Dijk scores 100th-MINUTE winner against Everton to take Arne Slot's side to the verge of Champions League qualification, writes IAN LADYMAN20 April 2026, 8:26 am
  IAN LADYMAN AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM: This time, though, Liverpool found an ending more in keeping with their history and traditions.
  
• Why Gabriel's brain fade could prove to be the defining image of Arsenal's campaign, the alarming stat for Mikel Arteta - and the star who should lead the line in title run-in, writes ISAAN KHAN20 April 2026, 8:24 am
  Whether the Gunners are 'bottling' it or not, there is little doubt that the pressure of a Premier League title race has got to them. It has spilled over and scalded Arteta's men.
  
• 'Do you want the plaudits or the points?': Roy Keane clashes with Micah Richards and Gary Neville over Arsenal's display at Man City as he laughs off claims Gunners can be 'proud' despite defeat20 April 2026, 7:41 am
  Keane and Co watched on for Sky Sports at the Etihad on Sunday as Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland scored to ensure City moved to within three points of the Gunners in the title race.
  
• How Man City stole a march on Arsenal in title showdown: Chairman's training ground visit, what Pep Guardiola told his players and the two stars proving crucial off the field, writes JACK GAUGHAN20 April 2026, 1:00 am
  Doing things a bit differently, in the hope of provoking a response, is not exclusive to Mikel Arteta. There were no fires at Manchester City's sprawling campus on Saturday evening.
  
• Revealed: Declan Rice's defiant three-word message to Arsenal team-mate after Man City took charge of the title race with victory over the Gunners19 April 2026, 10:04 pm
  Pep Guardiola's men took charge of the race for the Premier League crown as their 2-1 win in a dramatic clash at the Etihad cut the gap to three points.
  
• Awkward end to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe's podcast revealed after shock split19 April 2026, 10:02 pm
  The sporting power couple, who had been dating for nearly a decade, announced on Friday that their relationship is over, calling into question the future of their popular podcast, 'A Touch More,'
  
• Sky Sports presenter is forced to apologise after Erling Haaland's X-rated comment in live post-match interview after Man City's crucial win over Arsenal19 April 2026, 10:01 pm
  Haaland was the man of the moment at the Etihad on Sunday after he netted the winner for his City side in a crunch game against Arsenal, with the Norwegian and Co beating their title rivals 2-1.