FA Cup Fourth Round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

The inside story of Jurgen Klopp’s shock departure from Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp signed his final contract extension in 2022, but the club understood he would be honest enough to say when the time was right to leave – Andrew Couldridge/Action Images As with all major departing managers, the ultimate blame for Jurgen Klopp’s departure lies squarely with the players. The crucial difference in Liverpool’s case … Read more

Jurgen Klopp’s revamped midfield leads Liverpool’s title charge

Renewed Liverpool returns for familiar title battle with Manchester City

How Ian Rush’s cousin highlights a golden era for Liverpool’s youth academy

Owen Beck (right) has been a standout performer for Dundee – PA/Steve Welsh this season Arsenal will be relieved that Mohamed Salah, Ian Rush’s natural heir, will be absent from this weekend’s FA Cup third round as he begins his quest for the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt. They may be more intrigued to … Read more

‘I’d like to swap places with Klopp for a week’ – EFL’s longest-serving managers compare notes

John Coleman has been with Accrington Stanley for over nine years, second only to Harrogate’s Simon Weaver – Paul Cooper The managers of Accrington Stanley and Harrogate Town don’t seem to have much in common. Accrington’s John Coleman is approaching retirement age, a plain-speaking Scouser who said after an FA Cup match four years ago … Read more