Jones grabs winner as Liverpool down Chelsea to take top spot

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League with victory over Chelsea at Anfield as manager Arne Slot’s outstanding start continued. Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead from the spot after 29 minutes, Nicolas Jackson equalised for the visitors three minutes after the restart but Liverpool took only three minutes to restore their lead through Curtis Jones who appeared at the back post to slide home the winner from a Salah cross.

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Ireland left to rue errors in loss to Greece

Ireland were left to rue a controversial early penalty decision as their dismal run against Greece continued in Piraeus. Evan Ferguson was clearly fouled by Lazarus Rota as he looked poised to punish an fourth-minute Greek blunder but there was no VAR check and their conquerors scored second half goals through Tasos Bakasetas and Petros Mantalos to stay top of the UEFA Nations League table.

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Brady bags winner as Ireland defeat Finland

Robbie Brady fired home an 88th-minute winner as the Republic of Ireland picked up their first victory under Heimir Hallgrimsson with a 2-1 win in Finland. Finland were gifted a first-half opener when Irish captain Nathan Collins underhit a back pass, which allowed Joel Pohjanpalo to race through and slot past Caoimhin Kelleher. However a second half fightback saw Liam Scales and Brady score to power Ireland to a crucial victory.

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Brighton comeback from two goals down to stun Spurs

Brighton produced a superb fightback to come from two goals down and beat Tottenham in a Premier League thriller on the south coast. Spurs looked to be heading to a sixth successive victory in all competitions as they deservedly led 2-0 after 37 minutes. However a second half comeback left the Londoners stunned and the Seagulls flying high.

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Gordon misses penalty as Everton hold Newcastle

Anthony Gordon missed a penalty in front of the Gwladys Street End as Newcastle and Everton played out a 0-0 draw. The England winger, who left Goodison Park for Newcastle in 2023, had an opportunity to score from 12 yards but Jordan Pickford guessed right to the delight of the home fans. Both teams lacked quality in the final third and neither side could find a way to break the deadlock.

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