Everton boss David Moyes believes the gap between his side and Premier League leaders Liverpool has never been bigger as the Toffees prepare to travel to Anfield for Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

The Reds, dominant for much of the season, faltered in decisive moments, first seeing their Champions League dreams dashed by Paris Saint-Germain, then losing the League Cup final to a resurgent Newcastle United.

Roared on by a sea of fans clad in black and white, Newcastle took complete control of the match seven minutes after the break when Swedish forward Isak swept a shot past Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk said winning a second League Cup trophy on Sunday against Newcastle United would give him a place among the captains who had achieved great things at the Premier League club.

Paris St Germain boss Luis Enrique said both his team and Liverpool deserved a berth in the Champions League quarter-finals, such was the terrific, nail-biting battle between the two sides in the competition's last-16.

Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday after beating Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out to win an epic last-16 tie between the clubs.

PSG outplayed Liverpool during last week's 1-0 home loss, but goalkeeper Alisson kept the English club in the game with a string of magnificent saves before substitute Harvey Elliott scored in the 87th minute to seal a smash-and-grab win.

Liverpool survived a scare from Southampton as Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez inspired the fightback in a 3-1 win that lifted the Premier League leaders 16 points clear at the top on Saturday.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he was looking forward to three finals, starting with Saturday's Premier League match at home to bottom side Southampton, and hoped Anfield would be at its loudest as his side look to stretch their lead at the top.

Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool's Champions League suffering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain is not yet over despite surviving an onslaught to win the first leg of their last 16 tie 1-0 in the French capital.

Five-time Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings have signed four foreign players, including Argentine forward Juan Eduardo Lescano, who previously played in the youth teams of Real Madrid and Liverpool. This move comes after FIFA lifted the club's transfer ban on Thursday.

The Reds look certain to win the Premier League for the first time since 2020, which will move them level with Manchester United on a record-equalling 20 English titles.

Erling Haaland returned from injury to clinch Manchester City's 1-0 win at Tottenham as the troubled champions moved into fourth place in the Premier League on Wednesday.

The Egyptian superstar, 32, is favourite to win the award, regarded as the top individual prize in football, after a sensational campaign so far.

Slot was shown a red card after the final whistle and admitted the charge of acting in an improper manner and using insulting or abusive words or behaviour towards the referee and an assistant referee.

Liverpool took a giant stride towards the Premier League title on Sunday as a 2-0 win over Manchester City opened up an 11-point lead at the top of the table over Arsenal.

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City will host league leaders Liverpool on Sunday searching for victory that could resurrect their season, but perhaps without their most important player.

Mikel Arteta admitted he is "obsessed" with winning the Premier League title as he urged Arsenal to keep the pressure on leaders Liverpool.

Champions League holders Real Madrid will play local rivals Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the competition Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain after the teams were paired together in Friday's draw.

Arne Slot's men open up an eight-point lead at the top of the table over second-placed Arsenal, but the Gunners now have a game in hand over the Reds.