Rail passengers travelling to Liverpool have been advised by Network Rail to plan their journeys ahead of two major sporting events in the city.

For the second week in a row, there is no offering of an early kick-off from the Premier League today. Regular watchers of English football’s top-flight have become accustomed to a 12.30pm kick-off on a Saturday for many seasons now, with TNT Sports usually the live television broadcaster.

Manchester City have now seen a third talent in less than a year swap their City Football Academy project for Liverpool and Anfield.It marks the latest example of the ongoing youth rivalry between

Arne Slot's side produced another lacklustre performance in London, making it four consecutive Premier League losses.

After a dominant win in the series opener at Wembley the Kangaroos headed to Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool to wrap up the Ashes series. The Kangaroos have had a hold on the Ashes since 1973 and on the strength of their 26-6 triumph in the first Test they were hot favourites to continue that remarkable reign.

Mo Salah is a shadow of himself, Arne Slot looks bereft of ideas, and Liverpool have now lost as many league games as they did in the entirety of last season.

Liverpool and Manchester United both left big-money summer signings on the bench for their Premier League clash.

It appears that Arne Slot's job is safe for now despite the poor run of form, but Liverpool's 2025/26 season is on the brink as the calendar turns to November.

Australia have the chance to secure the Ashes series and extend their half-century of dominance over England ahead of the second Test. Follow live.