Liverpool struggled in the first hour against Nottingham Forest but ended strongly after a double substitution - those alterations should form the basis of Arne Slot's team selection on Saturday

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 defeated Brentford 2-0, whereas Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered another blow after a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Bournemouth boosted hopes of European football next season with a 4-1 win over Newcastle United.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

LONDON, ENGLAND | THE INDEPENDENT | Liverpool’s surge toward the Premier League title will continue on Matchday 22 of the 2024-25 season, which will see 10 fixtures played from Saturday 18 to Monday 20 January.

West Ham United are among a number of Premier League clubs keen on Celtic’s teenage sensation Daniel Cummings.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers are eager to sign the 18-year-old, who has

Matchweek 22 of the Premier League fixtures takes us to the Gtech Community Stadium where Brentford are set to host Liverpool.

The Gunners were playing after Liverpool picked up their 15th win of the season away at Brentford, courtesy of a late Darwin Nunez brace. The north Londoners had drawn once and won twice in their previous three games, just as opponents Aston Villa had, with Unai Emery’s side battling to retain a place in Europe this season.

Phil Foden has a goal and set up Mateo Kovacic for another as Manchester City seek to complete a usually-straightforward double at Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Manchester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed his thoughts on whether Chelsea need to sign a new striker amid Nicolas Jackson's recent woes.

Chelsea have failed to win any of their subsequent five league matches and they are now 13 points adrift of leaders Liverpool, meaning the Blues are closer to 14th than they are the summit.