Sports World: Alexander-Arnold not ready to play: KloppAlexander-Arnold not ready to play: KloppLONDON • Trent Alexander-Arnold is a doubt for Liverpool's Premier League game against Tottenham on Sunday owing to a back injury.The injury forced the defender to withdraw from England's squad for their Euro 2020 qualifiers...

Football: Spectacular Knockaert strike breaks Palace resistance in Brighton's 2-1 EPL away win(REUTERS) - A moment of brilliance from Anthony Knockaert settled a fiercely contested local derby, as Brighton beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park to edge further clear from the Premier League relegation zone.The Frenchman...

Football: 'Extremely angry' Sarri slams mentally weak Chelsea after Arsenal lossLONDON (AFP) - Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri labelled his players mentally weak and difficult to motivate after losing 2-0 at Arsenal in a toothless performance on Saturday (Jan 19).The Gunners blew the race for a top-four Premier League finish...

Emery wary of Valencia's recovery potential in 2nd legLONDON • Given Arsenal's abysmal away form this term, with just one clean sheet on the road in the Premier League, it is understandable why Unai Emery is remaining notably cagey about reaching the Europa League final on May 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.Despite beating Valencia...

Football: Lionel Messi backs coach Ernesto Valverde but admits Barcelona are still hurtingMADRID (AFP) - Lionel Messi wants Ernesto Valverde to continue as Barcelona coach but admits the team have not recovered from their Champions League loss to Liverpool as they face Valencia in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday (May...

Football: Manchester City edge past Burnley 1-0 to overtake Liverpool at top of Premier LeagueBURNLEY (AFP) - Sergio Aguero's 20th Premier League goal of the season left Manchester City just two wins from the title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday (April 28).Aguero, who has now scored...