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'Liverpool would take a top-four finish right now' - Reds' title challenge all but over, admits Carragher James Westwood Last updated Jurgen Klopp Liverpool 2020-21 Getty A former Anfield favourite thinks Jurgen Klopp's side are now focused on Champions League qualification rather than defending their domestic crown Liverpool would take a top-four finish right now, according to Jamie Carragher, who has admitted that the Reds' title challenge is all but over. The Premier League trophy was brought back to Anfield for the first time ever in 2019-20, with Jurgen Klopp's side finishing 18 points clear at the top of the standings after an outstanding campaign. Liverpool have been unable to maintain the same levels of consistency this season, however, as an injury crisis has significantly disrupted their progress amid the congested fixture scheduled caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Editors' Picks Lampard's son? Mount showing Chelsea doubters he can

Aston Villa's Holte End COVID-19 vaccination hub open to patients Aston Villa staff, volunteers and the NHS have teamed up to launch a coronavirus vaccination hub at Villa Park; the first patients have been arriving at the centre in the Holte End; the target is for 1,500 doses to be administered every day with capacity for more Thursday 4 February 2021 19:46, UK Holte End Image: The Holte End has become a hub for COVID-19 vaccinations A coronavirus vaccination hub set up in Aston Villa's Holte End has welcomed its first patients - with club staff pitching in to help NHS workers. It is hoped the new centre, expected to administer around 1,500 doses per day with capacity to scale up subject to demand and vaccine availability, will play a key role in the programme in the Birmingham area. Recommended 3/5 Liverpool vs Brighton preview, team news, prediction, stats, kick-off time Play Fantasy Race To Dubai - pick your team now For Sale: Cristiano Ronaldo's Former Manches

Liverpool away game at RB Leipzig won't take place in Germany due to coronavirus restrictions Germany has banned entry to anyone who is in an area affected by Covid-19 mutations until at least February 17. There had been hope that elite sport would be exempt from the restrictions, but the country's government confirmed in a statement that was not the case and they have informed RB Leipzig of the situation. Jurgen Klopp

  Eurosport's Trailblazers: 10 Moments that defined Serena Williams’s legendary tennis career The 23-times Grand Slam singles champion remains on the brink of a record-equalling triumph ahead of the 2021 Australian Open. It will take just one more fortnight of magic, the kind she has produced over and over again in an illustrious career that has taken tennis – and indeed sport - to a new level.

  Australian Open boosted as Craig Tiley confirms players at Grand Hyatt test negative for coronavirus The Australian Open party at the Grand Hyatt were told to isolate and get a coronavirus test after a worker at the hotel produced a positive test. Tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed all those tested have returned negative tests and are now free to return to practice and the warm-up events for the opening major

Ajax have left Sebastien Haller off their Europa League squad by accident as deadline passes Clubs still competing in the Europa League were permitted to add three more players to their roster by Tuesday’s deadline but Ajax included only Oussama Idrissi, who joined on loan from Sevilla last week. Broadcaster NOS said Ajax had forgotten to put Haller on the player list and were now “investigating all possibilities to correct the error, but the chance that this will succeed is very small”. Sébastien Haller

Transfer news LIVE - Jadon Sancho latest, Houssem Aouar to Arsenal, Michael Cuisance to Leeds The latest breaking transfer news and all the best rumours... Jadon Sancho Jadon Sancho

Arsenal 'disappointed' as David Luiz loses appeal for red card, meanwhile Jan Bednarek let off The Gunners lodged an appeal after the Brazilian defender was shown a straight red card by referee Craig Pawson for a foul on Willian Jose. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was unhappy with the decision. “I'm sitting here with you guys and I cannot see any contact. I would like to see if VAR has a different angle." David Luiz reacts after being sent off for Arsenal David Luiz reacts after being sent off for Arsenal

Who was the worst signing of the 2021 January transfer window? Amad Diallo? Olivier Ntcham? In the final January transfer window podcast with Eurosport and The Beautiful Game, the team join forces to look at the window and review the best signings, the worst signings and the ones that they wish had happened. In the second of a three-part special we focus on the worst signings of the window. Amad Diallo

  Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea: Jose Mourinho's style is tired and no longer gets results - he has to go His trophy cabinet is the envy of managers the world over, but this most decorated dog has had its day. After a third successive defeat and the limpest of performances in their 1-0 loss to Chelsea, Tottenham are in perpetual decline under a manager who is no longer capable of dragging them out of it. Jose Mourinho's methods don't cut it any more, he has to go, writes Pete Hall Tottenham Hotspur's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho points to injuries and questions penalty award in Tottenham's loss to Chelsea Spurs suffered their third defeat on the spin thanks to a penalty from Jorginho. The north London club are without star striker and talisman Harry Kane who is nursing an ankle injury picked up against Liverpool last month. Jose Mourinho is hopeful the England star will be back in action in the near future Jose Mourinho

Football Premier League Thiago Silva has 'worrying' muscle injury, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel confirms after Tottenham win Thiago Silva was forced off after 36 minutes of the 1-0 win over Spurs in the Premier League on Thursday, to be replaced by Andreas Christensen. Thomas Tuchel was pleased with his side's victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but is keen for his side to show a more ruthless streak in front of goal Thiago Silva of Chelsea limps off injured, Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea, Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, February 04, 2021 in London Thiago Silva of Chelsea limps off injured, Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea, Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, February 04, 2021 in London

  Football Champions League Liverpool away game at RB Leipzig won't take place in Germany due to coronavirus restrictions Germany has banned entry to anyone who is in an area affected by Covid-19 mutations until at least February 17. There had been hope that elite sport would be exempt from the restrictions, but the country's government confirmed in a statement that was not the case and they have informed RB Leipzig of the situation.

Watch Results Football Cycling Tennis All Sports Football transfers Manchester City prepare to launch £100m Erling Haaland bid - Paper Round Manchester City look to beat their rivals to the signing of Erling Haaland by launching a £100 million bid this summer. Elsewhere, Aymeric Laporte refuses to confirm his future belongs at the Etihad stadium, West Ham United plan to return with a bid for Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri at the end of the season and the UEFA Champions League could be set for a change. It's Friday's Paper Round... Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Signal Iduna Park on January 16, 2021 in Dortmund, Germany. Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Signal Iduna Park on January 16, 2021 in Dortmund, Germany.

Chelsea cruise to victory over woeful Spurs to pile pressure on Jose Mourinho Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1 (Jorginho 24'(p.)) Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho (C)

David Luiz: Arsenal appeal over defender's red card against Wolves dismissed by FA Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had been hopeful of overturning "unfair" red card during 2-1 loss to Wolves on Tuesday; Jan Bednarek's sending off against Manchester United overturned following Southampton's appeal Thursday 4 February 2021 19:18, UK David Luiz was sent off for a professional foul during the defeat to Wolves Image: David Luiz was sent off for a professional foul during the defeat to Wolves Arsenal's appeal against the decision to send off David Luiz during Tuesday's defeat at Wolves has been dismissed by the FA. Luiz was sent off for the third time in his Arsenal career during the 2-1 loss on Tuesday after being adjudged to have committed a last-man foul in first-half stoppage-time on Wolves striker Jose by referee Craig Pawson.

lockdown breach fines to North Middlesex University Hospital staff Tottenham have used the money to deliver a 'Thank You' to NHS staff at North Middlesex Hospital; funds will provide gift vouchers to staff who have worked throughout the Covid-19 pandemic By PA Media Wednesday 3 February 2021 12:48, UK PA - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Image: Tottenham have supported the NHS with a variety of initiatives since the pandemic began Tottenham have donated £100,000 to North Middlesex University Hospital's staff using money raised from fines issued to Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilon. Lamela, Lo Celso and Reguilon were all sanctioned by the club for