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Liverpool held by West Brom

Dec 28, 2020

Leaders Liverpool only managed a 1-all draw against relegation battlers West Brom in their EPL tie.

Sadio Mane put Liverpool ahead after only 12 minutes, but Semi Ajayi netted the equaliser late in the game.

Liverpool are now just 3 points ahead of 2nd placed Everton, while West Brom are 2nd from bottom.

In other matches, Tottenham drew 1-all with Wolves, West Ham and Brighton had a 2-all draw and Leeds pipped Burnley 1-nil

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Rafa could return to the EPL

Former Liverpool and Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez is believed to be the no. 1 target to become Arsenal's new manager, if the Gunners decide to sack under-fire boss Mikel Arteta. 

Thomas Tuchel and Max Allegri are also said to be in the running.

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Messi: I could stay at Barca

ionel Messi says he COULD extend his contract at Barcelona, despite his earlier attempt to leave the Camp Nou. 

Messi, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, says he will only decide on his future in June.