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Virgil van Dijk says that Liverpool's problems from set-pieces "hurts" and that the second phase is a "killer" for them.

Aston Villa have been here before and fallen away - but they must now be taken seriously as title contenders, writes Phil McNulty.

David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode.

Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.

Chelsea will look into an incident after a plastic bottle containing what looked like water was thrown at Aston Villa's staff and players.

Florian Wirtz finally scores his first goal for Liverpool in Saturday's win over Wolves - and shows he adapting to "the hardest league in the world".

Darren Moore is sacked as manager of League One Port Vale with the club bottom of the table.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney praises the performance and development of Florian Wirtz after he scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in their 2-1 win over Wolves.

Substitute Ollie Watkins fires a second-half double as Aston Villa fight back from a goal down to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.